NATA and The Alaska Air Carriers Association Form Partnership to Elevate Aviation Business Safety and Success

NATA (National Air Transportation Association) and the Alaska Air Carriers Association (AACA) announced a partnership providing structure for advancing the safety and success of air carriers, while contributing to the greater good of aviation businesses nationwide.

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European Air Ambulance Welcomes Second Bombardier Challenger 605

European Air Ambulance Welcomes Second Bombardier Challenger 605

The Luxembourg-based operator European Air Ambulance (EAA) has recently taken delivery of a second Bombardier Challenger 605. The aircraft registered LX-AMB and bearing EAA’s remarkable colors will start operations in the next few days. The aircraft features two advanced Spectrum Aeromed intensive care units and a third logistical stretcher. In line with European Air Ambulance standards, it is fitted with the latest medical equipment available across the entire fleet.

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Aren’t All Air Charter Operators Legit?

Aren’t All Air Charter Operators Legit?

A bright shiny airplane, sharply dressed pilots in official-looking uniforms, personalized air transportation — sounds great, doesn’t it? Since the pandemic, private air charter has surged because of the convenience and personal touch. With that surge have come unscrupulous, illegal charter operators that mimic legitimate operators, but they do not have Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorization to fly. Why is that important to you, the passenger? Because these rogue operators, while they may be cheap, do not abide by the same standards of safety that legitimate, legal operators must abide by.

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EBAA to Produce Future Editions of EBACE

The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) have announced that EBAA has purchased NBAA's interest in the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE). With the purchase, EBAA has become the sole producer of all future editions of EBACE, including EBACE2025. Financial terms of the purchase agreement were not disclosed.

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NATA Partner+ Aligns Aviation Businesses with Individualized Solutions for Specific Needs

NATA (National Air Transportation Association) has announced the rollout of NATA Partner+, a strategic marketing platform aligning members’ current and future needs with an expansive array of experts, tools, and resources. 

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Reynolds Jet Announces New Chief Executive Officer

Reynolds Jet is proud to announce the appointment of James Murray as Chief Executive Officer. Since joining the company as President in 2021, Murray has overseen the day-to-day operations of the business and has been instrumental in doubling Reynolds Jet’s fleet of managed aircraft, expanding its customer base and developing key verticals. During this time, he has worked closely with company founder J. Mercer Reynolds on developing strategies for optimizing the company’s potential for growth.

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NBAA-BACE Media Breakfast to Feature House GA Champions, Reps. Graves, Larsen

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced that U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Rep. Sam Graves (R-6-MO) and Ranking Member Rep. Rick Larsen (D-2-WA) will be part of a special Media Kickoff Breakfast discussion just before the start of the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) on Oct. 22.

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Flight Attendant’s Life-Saving Professionalism to be Honored at NBAA-BACE

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced that it will bestow its Above and Beyond Award for Heroic Achievement to flight attendant Sydney Bosmans, whose training, quick thinking and professionalism saved the lives of two passengers in the aftermath of a fatal business aircraft accident in Naples, FL.

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Experts to Spotlight Key Advancements in Bizav Sustainability at 2024 NBAA-BACE

The year’s most important developments driving business aviation’s push to net-zero carbon emissions will be in focus for the leaders gathered to put a spotlight on sustainability at the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), taking place Oct. 22-24 in Las Vegas.

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NBAA-BACE Offers Safety Sessions Exclusively for Small Operators

With four out of five National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) members operating a small flight department with three or fewer aircraft, the 2024 Small Operator Symposium, taking place Oct. 21 in conjunction with the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), is designed specifically to address the challenges these operations face.

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NBAA Welcomes Textron eAviation as Latest Industry OEM to Join AAM Roundtable

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes Textron eAviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, as the latest original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to join NBAA’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Roundtable.

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JetASAP Releases Q2 2024 Activity Report of Hourly Cost for On Demand Aircraft Charter

JetASAP, the only live private charter marketplace connecting flyers directly to aircraft operators to book their charter flights, has announced their latest charter activity report. Charter aircraft hourly rates for Q2 2024 drop an average of 3% over Q1 2024 while YoY rates for the quarter increase 2%. Month over month, June 2024 charter rates dip another 6% compared to May 2024. This data was collected from over 20,000 direct charter operator quotes for the time periods.

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NATA Promotes Jake Legere to Associate Vice President

NATA (National Air Transportation Association) is pleased to announce that Jake Legere has been promoted to Associate Vice President of Sales & Marketing. In this role, Legere will be responsible for leading the strategic vision for and oversight of NATA’s insurance programs and member benefit programs as well as helping to drive membership growth.

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Business Aviation SAF Coalition Urges Consistency, Flexibility in USDA Rules for Biofuel Feedstocks

A business aviation coalition has called on the Biden administration to follow the approach the government uses for existing biofuel programs when it develops rules to quantify and verify greenhouse gas emissions from various feedstocks for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Those rules will determine the level of Inflation Reduction Act tax incentives available to SAF producers.

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Safety in Focus at 2024 NBAA-BACE: A Preview

Just as the year has brought a number of significant developments to the safety landscape for business aviation, the issue will be in focus as never before at the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), taking place Oct. 22-24 in Las Vegas.

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DC Aviation Appoints Svenja Wortmann to its Board of Directors

DC Aviation Appoints Svenja Wortmann to its Board of Directors

DC Aviation GmbH, Germany’s leading business aviation company, announces the appointment of Svenja Wortmann to its Board of Directors. With this decision, the company strengthens its management team and positions itself for a successful future. Together with Marc Ambrosius, Svenja Wortmann will manage the international business of the DC Aviation Group.

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Superstar Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson to Inspire at NBAA-BACE Keynote

Neil deGrasse Tyson, an award-winning astrophysicist, renowned futurist, best-selling author and inspiring speaker, will share his thought-provoking perspectives about the dazzling possibilities on distant horizons as a keynote speaker to open the National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) on Oct. 22 in Las Vegas, NV.

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Fargo Jet Center and Stellar Blu Solutions Announce Partnership

Fargo Jet Center and Stellar Blu Solutions Announce Partnership

Fargo Jet Center (FJC), a premier provider of aviation services and special mission aircraft modifications, and Stellar Blu Solutions (Stellar Blu), a leader in next-generation satellite communications technology, are proud to announce a strategic partnership to revolutionize special mission aircraft connectivity capabilities. This collaboration establishes a cutting-edge aircraft testbed modified for Stellar Blu’s Sidewinder, an electronically steered antenna (ESA) based SATCOM terminal capable of delivering superior Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) activities.

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