Oriens Aviation Celebrates 10 Years of Operations
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Oriens Aviation is celebrating 10 years of operations this month. Recently settled into its expanded hangar facilities at its London Biggin Hill Airport HQ (EGKB), the company is looking forward to imminently welcoming an additional PC-12 onto its Air Operator’s Certificate, which will primarily be tasked with air ambulance missions. Later this spring, the company will add the first PC-24 to its charter operation alongside an existing Part-NCC HondaJet.
Read MoreCharter Spotlight: Medjet Medical Assistance
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Air Charter Guide recently spoke with Musa Gürçay of Medjet Medical Assistance. Medjet’s expert team has provided medical evacuation services worldwide for nearly 20 years, including charter flights and air ambulance services. Medjet averages over 1000 air ambulance requests and over 500 flights per year. They specialize in air ambulance services and medical repatriation.
Read MoreNBAA’s Int’l Ops Conference Offered Unmatched Expertise in an Increasingly Complex Global Landscape
/To navigate the increasing challenges of global business aviation operations, the recent National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) International Operators Conference (IOC2025) brought together a preeminent lineup of experts to share actionable guidance for companies of all sizes relying on business aviation to succeed in today’s global marketplace.
Read MoreAviation Community Unites in Support of a Safe, Resilient and Modernized ATC System
/The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has joined with 33 other stakeholder groups representing the broad spectrum of aviation in sending a letter urging Congress to fund improvements to air traffic controller hiring and system modernization, to enhance the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System.
Read MoreGeneral Aviation Provides Robust Contribution to U.S. Economy
/Eight aviation groups have joined together in welcoming an updated study detailing the robust contributions of general aviation to the U.S. economy. Conducted by PwC US Tax LLP, the updated study determined that general aviation (GA) supports a total of 1,330,200 jobs and a total of $339.2 billion in total economic output in the U.S. Both figures are sizable increases over an initial PricewaterhouseCoopers study conducted five years ago.
Read MoreSerious Consequences for Charters Operating Without a Valid UK Foreign Carrier Permit, Warns BBGA
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There will be serious consequences if non-UK Air Carriers disobey rules and operate commercial business aviation charters in and out of UK airports without obtaining the necessary Foreign Carrier Permit (Charter Permit), The British Business General Aviation Association (BBGA) warns.
Read MoreGama Aviation’s Sharjah FBO Breaks Passenger Records in 2024
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Gama Aviation, a global leader in business aviation services, has announced record passenger numbers for 2024, 10 years since opening its Fixed Base Operation (FBO) in Sharjah. And, as this achievement reinforces Gama Aviation’s strong growth in the sector, such a milestone highlights the increasing demand for premium private aviation services. It aligns with the brand’s continued investment in its FBO network.
Read MoreNBAA’s Powerful Aircraft Transactions Workshop Sets the Standard for Value in a Specialized Sector
/In an increasingly complex business aircraft transactions environment, the recent National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Aircraft Transactions Workshop provided an essential venue to gather dozens of top panelists and attendees, representing hundreds of clients and decades of experience, to simplify the often-complicated worlds of finance, insurance, purchase agreements and more.
Read MoreNATA Partner+ Expands Safety-focused Offerings with Aviation Safety Solutions
/The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is proud to welcome Aviation Safety Solutions (AvSafety) to its Partner+ program, expanding safety-focused offerings for NATA members. Aviation Safety Solutions (AvSafety) is a premier provider of Safety Management System (SMS) expertise dedicated to elevating safety and compliance across the aviation industry.
Read MoreflyExclusive Reaches Definitive Agreement to Acquire Jet.AI Aviation Business in an All-Stock Transaction
/flyExclusive Inc. (NYSE American: FLYX), a publicly traded provider of premium jet charter experiences, has entered a definitive agreement to acquire the aviation business of Jet.AI Inc. (NASDAQ: JTAI), an innovative private aviation and artificial intelligence company. flyExclusive will acquire the business in conjunction with Jet.AI’s focus on being a pure-play AI solutions company.
Read MoreNBAA Announces Recipients of 2025 International Operators Scholarships
/The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced the selection of five recipients of 2025 International Operators Scholarships. The scholarships provide recipients with funding to pursue professional development within business aviation careers, with a focus on international operations. There were a record number of donations this year for the committee to support scholarships recipients.
Read MoreElfly Welcomes Dr. Susan Ying to its Board of Directors
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At the Future Opportunities for Seaplanes & Amphibious Aviation Conference, Norwegian aerospace innovator Elfly Group proudly announced the appointment of Dr. Susan Ying to its Board of Directors. Dr. Ying is a globally recognized leader in aerospace innovation and sustainability, with over 40 years of experience including NASA, Boeing, COMAC and the Aerospace Technology Working Group.
Read MoreVIP-Fly to offer VIP Meet and Assist and Concierge Services at Manchester Airport
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VIP-Fly, a leading airport concierge specialist, is expanding its footprint in the UK with the commencement of premium VIP meet and assist and services at Manchester Airport, effective immediately. Travelers flying on commercial airlines can now enjoy a seamless, luxurious, stress-free airport experience through all the terminals.
Read MoreNBAA’s FBO Partnership Network Achieves Major Milestone with 50 Participating Locations
/The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes Clay Lacy Aviation as the 50th FBO location to join the NBAA FBO Partnership Network with the addition of its operation at Waterbury-Oxford Airport (KOXC) in Oxford, CT.
Read MoreAviation Coalition Underscores Commitment to Safety
/NBAA and NATA have joined with dozens of aviation stakeholders in underscoring a united commitment to safety in the wake last week’s tragic loss of the passengers and crews of Flight 5342, PAT 25 and Med Jets Flight 056. “The entire aviation community is united in our grief and our commitment to taking action to ensure accidents like these never happen again,” the stakeholders wrote in a statement. “We never take safety for granted, and we never will.”
Read MoreDazzling Leadership Conference Kicks Off NBAA’s Powerful 2025 Event Calendar
/Industry leaders from every facet of business aviation were engaged, informed and inspired by a peerless lineup of speakers, development tools and networking opportunities at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA’s) 2025 Leadership Conference. The much-anticipated event, which took place in Amelia Island, FL, Jan. 27-30, set the tone for an impactful year in business aviation.
Read MoreNBAA Issues Statement on Pause for Canada and Mexico Tariffs
/“As with the pandemic, NBAA has concerns regarding tariffs, or anything else that could disrupt the industry’s unique supply chain, and the jobs, economic growth, manufacturing leadership and innovative edge that depend on it. We welcome the administration’s decision to pause the tariffs on Canada and Mexico, so that their implications can be fully understood. Equally important, we look forward to working with the administration on policies that foster the growth of industries, including business aviation, that are key to preserving our nation’s strength in the global arena.”
Read MoreSC Aviation Renews WYVERN Wingman Certification
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SC Aviation Inc. has once again earned and renewed its designation of WYVERN Wingman Operator following a successful audit, conducted by WYVERN late last year. The WYVERN Wingman Standard, the first air charter audit standard in the aviation industry, provides a safety benchmark that allows air charter customers to assess performance expectations against recognized industry best operating practices before purchasing air charter services.
Read MoreBAAFEX and Singapore Airshow: A Major Milestone in Aerospace Innovation
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The aviation and aerospace industries are continuously evolving, with significant events marking their growth and transformation. One such event that has garnered global attention in the past is the Singapore Airshow, a key platform for the latest in aviation technology, industry insights, and networking opportunities. With a clear focus on both commercial and business aviation sectors, the organizers have now added another show in partnership with the Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA).
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