Zela Aviation Collaborates with Municipality of Syros-Ermoupoli

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Zela Aviation Collaborates with Municipality of Syros-Ermoupoli

Zela Aviation announces its strategic collaboration with the Municipality of Syros-Ermoupoli to establish new connections to Syros Airport with international destinations and promote tourism on the island. Through its subsidiary company and brand, Zela Jet, Zela Aviation will promote and attract more private aircraft executive and helicopter flights to the island in 2025. Zela Aviation will be taking the first of many steps to increase passenger traffic at Syros Airport in collaboration with Syros-Ermoupoli’s Deputy Mayor of Tourism, Mrs Christianna Papitsis.

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Inflite The Jet Centre’s Ben Newman Receives BBGA's ‘Excellence in Aviation Next Generation’ Award

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Inflite The Jet Centre’s Ben Newman Receives BBGA's ‘Excellence in Aviation Next Generation’ Award

Emphasizing the importance of attracting young people into aviation, The British Business General Aviation Association (BBGA) was pleased to announce Ben Newman, Group Business Development Manager at Inflite, The Jet Centre, as the recipient of its 2024 Excellence in Aviation – Next Generation award. This category recognizes the achievements of outstanding next-gen professionals who have made a significant impact in their business aviation roles.

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Jet Aviation Dubai Appointed Authorized Satellite Service Center for Pilatus PC-24

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Jet Aviation Dubai Appointed Authorized Satellite Service Center for Pilatus PC-24

Jet Aviation announced that its MRO facility at Dubai DXB has been appointed an authorized warranty and Crystal care service provider for the Pilatus PC-24 super-versatile Jet. The facility has been a Pilatus PC-12 Service Center since 2022.

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Zenon Returns to MEBAA 2024

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Zenon Returns to MEBAA 2024

Global aviation recruitment specialist Zenon returns to the Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) Show (Booth 795) as the region ramps up after a few slow years. Zenon highlights an influx of start-up companies in the UAE, and especially in Saudi Arabia, requiring a raft of qualified personnel - post-holder roles and engineers, the latter for short and long-term contract work. Zenon, which facilitates permanent and contract positions, has seen the number of roles available in the region increase 24% since January this year.

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VOO Flights Partners with Insignia and Launches the World’s First GDS for Business Aviation

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VOO Flights Partners with Insignia and Launches the World’s First GDS for Business Aviation

VOO Flights, an innovative digital B2B marketplace for instant booking of business aviation charter flights, launched its new API connection – the interface for “tech brokers” and the world’s first global distribution system GDS for business aviation, developed and launched in collaboration with Insignia.

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NBAA Joins International Aviation Community in Celebrating ICAO’s 80th Anniversary

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) celebrates the 80th anniversary of the signing of an agreement establishing the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the United Nations agency that regulates international air navigation and promotes the safe development of global aviation standards.

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NBAA Marks the Passing of Aviation Safety Stalwart Nicholas Sabatini

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today marked the passing of aviation safety advocate and former FAA Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety Nicholas “Nick” Sabatini, an influential leader at the FAA and mentor to many in the agency and industry

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Neil Harvey Receives BBGA 2024 Contribution to Industry Award

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Neil Harvey Receives BBGA 2024 Contribution to Industry Award

The British Business and General Aviation Association is pleased to recognize Neil Harvey, a renowned and popular industry leader in business aviation, for its 2024 Contribution to Industry award. Neil, Director of Executive Aviation at award-winning charter brokerage Hunt & Palmer, marked 30 years at the company this year. He has introduced many newcomers into the often-complex world of on-demand aviation and earned respect and friendship from industry peers around the world.

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Hunt and Palmer is The Air Charter Association's Charter Operators' Broker of the Year

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Hunt and Palmer is The Air Charter Association's Charter Operators' Broker of the Year

Hunt & Palmer was awarded Charter Operators’ Broker of the Year for the second time at The Air Charter Association’s annual awards, held on November 21st. The award, first introduced in 2022, recognizes the value the brokerage community delivers in facilitating executive, commercial and cargo air charters.

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Charter Spotlight: North American Air Charter

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Charter Spotlight: North American Air Charter

Air Charter Guide recently spoke to Ehsan Naranji, owner, North American Air Charter. Since its inception in 1990, North American has offered superior service, continuously adjusting their in-flight services to meet each client’s individual needs.

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Paragon Aviation Group Announces Expansion of Corporate Leadership Team

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Paragon Aviation Group has announced the addition of three key professionals to its corporate leadership team: Tina Gray, Aria Herrera, and Kristen Morgan. This expansion aims to strengthen the company’s commitment to excellence within the aviation industry alongside existing leaders, Crystal Kubeczka, President, and Julie O’Brien, Vice President of Business Development.

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Hunt & Palmer Announce Succession Plan

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After nearly 40 years at the head of the air charter brokerage which bears their name, Peter Hunt and Jeremy Palmer have announced the beginning of a process which will see management control for the Hunt & Palmer Group transition over the next 12 months.

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NBAA Issues Statement on Nomination of Sean Duffy as DOT Secretary

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“Sean Duffy’s experience in Congress demonstrates his ability to work with lawmakers in navigating complex legislative processes, including the advancement of infrastructure and transportation policies,” Bolen said. “Equally important, his representation of a predominantly rural congressional district gives him firsthand insight into the critical role of general aviation in towns with little or no airline service. We congratulate him on his nomination and look forward to his confirmation by the Senate.

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EAA Awarded Air Ambulance Company of the Year 2024

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EAA Awarded Air Ambulance Company of the Year 2024

European Air Ambulance (EAA) is proud to announce that it has been selected as ‘Air Ambulance Company of the Year’ 2024 by the International Travel & Health Insurance Journal (ITIJ). This prestigious award is presented to air ambulance companies that have demonstrated excellence in international patient repatriation over the past 12 months, making a significant contribution to the quality of the air ambulance sector.

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NBAA Fact Checks Misleading Report on Business Aviation Sustainability

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has challenged a report for selectively using data, making statements based on faulty analysis and ignoring facts to produce a one-sided set of conclusions about sustainability and business aviation – an industry that is on pace to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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NBAA Announces New Roles for Damato, Broom, and Thanks Lutz for Her Service

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced new and expanded responsibilities for two senior team members and thanked a third leader, who announced plans to step down from the association earlier this year. Jo Damato, CAM, has been named senior vice president, events and professional engagement, and Andrew Broom has been named chief revenue officer. The changes come as Laurie Lutz, senior vice president, events, concluded her planned departure from NBAA this month. 

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