Skymark Refuelers, World Fuel Services, and Clay Lacy Aviation Unveil The Largest All-Electric Aircraft Refueler in the United States

Skymark Refuelers, World Fuel Services, and Clay Lacy Aviation Unveil The Largest All-Electric Aircraft Refueler in the United States

Skymark Refuelers is proud to announce, in partnership with World Fuel Services and Clay Lacy Aviation, the launch of the country’s largest all-electric aircraft refueler – a 7,000-gallon EV Refueler designed to advance sustainable fueling operations at airports nationwide. This well-engineered vehicle represents a major step forward in electrifying ground support equipment, combining performance, efficiency, and safety in one of the most innovative refuelers on the market today.

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Cynthia Guidry Earns NATA’s 2025 Airport Executive Partnership Award

NATA (the National Air Transportation Association) is proud to announce that Cynthia Guidry, Director of Long Beach Airport (KLGB), has been named the recipient of the Association’s 2025 Airport Executive Partnership Award. The honor recognizes an airport leader for outstanding efforts to nurture strong relationships between airport operators, aviation businesses, and the surrounding community.

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NBAA Releases Newest Business Aviation Fact Book, an Essential Advocacy Tool

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today released a new, in-depth edition of the Business Aviation Fact Book, a 33-page overview of the industry, detailing its vital role in the economy and transportation system, and the essential services it provides to citizens, companies and communities.

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NBAA Honors The Air Current’s Elan Head with 2025 Gold Wing Award

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today recognized Elan Head, senior editor of The Air Current, with NBAA’s 2025 Gold Wing Award for Journalism Excellence, recognizing insightful and accurate reporting on matters affecting business aviation. Head received the award prior to the opening of the 2025 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), taking place from Oct. 14 – 16, in Las Vegas, NV.

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Nonprofit to Recognize Industry Leaders for Work Combatting Human Trafficking

At the National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), a nonprofit focused on helping victims escape human trafficking will recognize two industry leaders for efforts to stop what has become one of the fastest growing criminal activities in the world.

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Jet Aviation Celebrates Four Decades of US Aircraft Services Excellence

Jet Aviation Flight Services (JAFS) began its formation in 1985. By 1988, the company had acquired Executive Air Fleet, expanding its presence in the US market with some 100 aircraft under management. In the years that followed, the team continued establishing this presence and service offering across the region. Today, JAFS serves as the dedicated US hub for aircraft services, including management and charter under the company's Part 91, Part 125 and Part 135 certificates.

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Stratos Jets Maintains ARGUS Certification for Eleventh Consecutive Year

Stratos Jets, the world's only private jet charter brokerage franchise, has once again renewed its status as an ARGUS Certified Charter Broker, reinforcing its mission to raise the bar for safety, transparency, and service in private aviation. With 11 consecutive years as an ARGUS Certified Broker, the recertification highlights Stratos Jets' unwavering commitment to the highest industry standards.

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Clay Lacy Aviation Maintains WYVERN Wingman Certification for 29 Years

Clay Lacy Aviation has once more secured its designation of WYVERN Wingman Certified Operator by maintaining Wingman status through the Flight Leader Program with quarterly coaching by WYVERN. The WYVERN Wingman Standard, the first air charter audit standard in the aviation industry, establishes a trusted safety benchmark, enabling air charter customers to evaluate operator performance against recognized industry best practices. First passing its external audit in 1997, Clay Lacy Aviation has held WYVERN safety rating for 29 years, longer than any other company.

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Desert Jet Maintenance Launches DJM Service Plus Rewards: A New Loyalty Program Giving Back to Aircraft Maintenance Clients

Desert Jet Maintenance Launches DJM Service Plus Rewards: A New Loyalty Program Giving Back to Aircraft Maintenance Clients

Desert Jet Maintenance (DJM), the Coachella Valley's only locally headquartered FAA-Certified Part 145 Repair Station servicing business aircraft, is proud to announce the launch of the DJM Service Plus Rewards Program, a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to thank clients for their continued trust in Desert Jet's aircraft maintenance services.

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NBAA Awards 2025 Cartwright Scholarship

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is pleased to announce Joe Duval as the 2025 winner of the Jake Cartwright Leadership Scholarship. Duval is a pilot and aviation consultant in Arizona. This scholarship was created to support candidates in the association’s Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) program. The scholarship, which is underwritten by Solairus Aviation, funds a CAM candidate, paying for all certification costs, including application fees, study guides and the exam registration fee.

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NBAA Announces Recipient of Inaugural James Sullivan Aviation Scholarship

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has named Gavin Madary as the recipient of the 2025 James Sullivan Aviation Scholarship, which is presented to an aspiring business aviation maintenance technician for educational costs for their undergraduate program.

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Inspection Authorization Renewal Credit Available for the First Time at NBAA-BACE

Business aircraft maintenance specialists have a new reason to look forward to the inaugural “Maintenance Track” as a part of the education program at the National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), as they will be eligible to receive inspection authorization (IA) renewal credit by participating in the program.

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Inter Airport Europe 2025 Day One: AI Innovation, Vietnam's Long Thanh Airport Update, and Sustainability Awards Highlight 25th Anniversary Event

Inter Airport Europe 2025 Day One: AI Innovation, Vietnam's Long Thanh Airport Update, and Sustainability Awards Highlight 25th Anniversary Event

Inter airport Europe opened its doors to its special 25th anniversary edition yesterday (October 7) at Messe Trade Fair Munich, welcoming a global audience of varied airport industry professionals from over 100 countries and 400 exhibitors. The interest in the two halls and engaging Focus Seminars tackled topics including AI, data and workforce, reinforcing the popularity of this unique networking and brand showcase event, under one roof. As one exhibitor enthused, "We were here two years ago. We are back because the contacts we first made here in 2023 are now customers."

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NATA Announces 2025 Industry Excellence Award Recipients

NATA (the National Air Transportation Association) announced the recipients of its 2025 Industry Excellence Awards today, honoring individuals whose professionalism and dedication strengthen safety, service, and leadership in business aviation. The awards will be presented during the NATA Aviation Business Conference on November 18 at The Adolphus in Dallas, Texas.

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BLADE Highlights Future of Air Mobility at NBAA-BACE With Expanded Flight Service

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced a renewed partnership with Blade Urban Air Mobility, Inc. (BLADE), now a division of Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY), to provide scheduled flights to attendees of the 2025 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), Oct. 14-16 in Las Vegas.

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Corporate Angel Network Appoints Jeannine Haas to Board of Directors

Corporate Angel Network (CAN), a nonprofit organization that provides free air transportation on business aircraft for cancer patients needing to access treatment, today announced the appointment of Jeannine Haas, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, to its Board of Directors.

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The Airport of Tomorrow: Smart, Sustainable, and Seamless Travel

The Airport of Tomorrow: Smart, Sustainable, and Seamless Travel

Global air traffic is set to surge from 4.5 billion today to 22.3 billion passengers annually by 2053, according to ACI World. Meeting this growth won't just require bigger terminals—it will demand smarter, multimodal, seamless airports built around efficiency, personalization, and sustainability.

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FAI Short-Listed for Air Ambulance Company of the Year Award

FAI Short-Listed for Air Ambulance Company of the Year Award

The Air Ambulance Division of FAI Aviation Group, FAI Medical Services GmbH (dba FAI Air Ambulance), has been nominated as one of three finalists in the Air Ambulance Company of the Year category of the International Travel & Health Insurance Journal (ITIJ) Awards 2025. This is the seventh consecutive time that FAI has been nominated, following three award wins in 2012, 2020, and 2021, respectively. The winner will be revealed at a prestigious ceremony in Venice, Italy, closing the annual ITIC Global Conference, on the evening of November 6.

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Gulfstream Unveils New G300 Super-Midsize Business Jet to Replace G280 with Advanced Harmony Flight Deck Technology

Gulfstream Unveils New G300 Super-Midsize Business Jet to Replace G280 with Advanced Harmony Flight Deck Technology

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), today announced the all-new, super-midsize Gulfstream G300 as the latest aircraft to join its next-generation fleet. The aircraft will replace the Gulfstream G280 and feature signature Gulfstream Panoramic Oval Windows as well as an all-new Harmony Flight Deck, which includes next-generation avionics to enhance safety and operational efficiency.

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