Air Charter Guide recently spoke with Gabriela Marquez of Jet Connections, a private aviation company based in Miami, Florida, operating out of Opa-Locka Executive Airport (KOPF). Jet Connections specializes in private jet charter services, aircraft management, and customized aviation solutions. The company is known for its commitment to safety, operational excellence, personalized service and catering to a diverse clientele.
Read MoreAERO 2027 (April 14-17, 2027) will provide a greater profile for helicopters, building on the success of AERO 2026, organizers Fairnamic have confirmed. Helicopters (executive, GA and utility) will feature in three connected areas of AERO, Europe's largest trade show for General Aviation and Business Aviation as the event’s scope widens. The increased interest in business aviation will expand to include helicopters alongside corporate jets and turboprops. Early exhibitors include a reshaped, expanded pavilion of the German Helicopter Association (DHV), Bell, Robinson, Guimbal and the DRF.
Read MoreDesert Jet has announced the groundbreaking of its ramp extension project at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM), marking a significant milestone after years of planning and preparation. The project will expand available ramp space at the airport, strengthening the infrastructure needed to support business aviation and the Coachella Valley’s continued growth.
Read MoreNew Air Club, a veteran-led private aviation company, has announced the appointment of Tru Pham as President. Pham brings more than two decades of aviation experience to the company’s leadership team as it enters its next stage of growth. Pham’s background spans executive leadership, business development, operations and strategic partnerships within private aviation. Most recently, she served as Chief Brand Officer at FlyHouse, where she led brand strategy, marketing and partnerships.
Read MorePrivatPort, the standalone executive aviation company launched by Swissport in July 2026, has promoted two members of its leadership team, effective Oct. 7, 2026. Aldo Salzillo, previously Global Head of Operations, has been named Chief Operating Officer. Desigen Vythilingum, previously Global Head of Commercial & Business Development, has been named Chief Commercial Officer. Both report to CEO Josua Hildbrand.
Read MoreThe National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes legislation introduced by Rep. Tracey Mann (R-01-KS) that would significantly boost funding to continue vital air traffic control (ATC) modernization work begun last year. The bill, which calls for an additional $30 billion in funds, is a companion to legislation introduced last month by Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO). Mann, who announced the bill at Kansas City Downtown Airport (KMKC), is a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’s Subcommittee on Aviation.
Read MoreBusiness aviation has a deep bench of leaders, planners, innovators and visionaries – this month, a robust lineup of them will come together to share their perspectives about the industry’s hottest topics, on a single stage: the Flight Deck at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).
Read MoreThe National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced a continued collaboration with Blade Urban Air Mobility, Inc. (“BLADE”), a division of Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY), to provide scheduled flights to attendees of the 2026 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), Oct. 20-22 in Las Vegas.
Read MoreThe National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced the 2026 recipients for its Flying Safety Awards for the period ending Dec. 31, 2025. Hosted by trailblazing pilot, flight instructor, philanthropist and influencer Stephanie Goetz, this year’s awards presentation will be front-and-center on the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) Horizon Stage from 10:30 – 11 a.m. Tuesday. Oct. 20, immediately following the NBAA-BACE opening session, The Launch.
Read MoreNATA (the National Air Transportation Association) has announced five recipients of its 2026 Industry Excellence Awards, recognizing individuals whose contributions are strengthening their organizations and setting an example across the aviation business community. Behind every safe operation, exceptional customer experience, and successful aviation business are professionals whose expertise, initiative, and commitment keep the industry moving forward.
Read MoreMore than $180,000 in scholarships will be available through the 20th Aviation Education & Career Expo, “Dreams with Wings,” taking place November 6 at Rider Jet Center in Hagerstown, Maryland. Presented by Paragon Aviation Group, the event is expected to bring together more than 1,300 high school and college students ages 16–22 and more than 65 participating organizations.
Read MoreNATA (the National Air Transportation Association) has announced that the late Jerry Holland, founder of Sheltair Aviation, will be posthumously presented with NATA’s highest honor, the 2026 William A. “Bill” Ong Memorial Award. Sheltair Chief Operating Officer and NATA Immediate Past Chair Todd Anderson will receive the 2026 Distinguished Service Award. The awards will be presented November 10 during the Industry Excellence Awards Presentation and Luncheon at NATA’s Aviation Business Conference in Denver.
Read MoreIn an urgent letter sent this week to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and Citation Jet Pilots (CJP) requested the agency delay by at least 90 days its rescission of single-pilot training exemptions (SPEs) for certain Cessna Citation aircraft. In a Sept. 29 letter to FAA Flight Standards Service Executive Director Hugh Thomas, the organizations warned the agency’s sweeping action could disrupt safe flight operations and undermine access to specialized pilot training.
Read MoreNATA (the National Air Transportation Association) announced Carol Giles as the recipient of its 2026 Distinguished Public Service Award, recognizing her more than four decades of leadership in aviation safety, maintenance, and regulatory policy, as well as her longstanding service to NATA and its members. Giles will be honored November 10 during the Industry Excellence Awards Presentation and Luncheon at NATA’s Aviation Business Conference in Denver. Selected by NATA’s Board of Directors, the award recognizes outstanding public service and contributions to the aviation industry.
Read MoreSC Aviation, Inc. has announced the groundbreaking of a new 30,000-square-foot hangar facility at Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport (KJVL). This $3.5 million investment marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth as it celebrates its 80th anniversary in private aviation. The new hangar represents the next phase of SC Aviation’s expansion, increasing its capacity to support aircraft management, charter operations, maintenance services, future fleet growth, and the rising demand for hangar space at Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport.
Read MoreTuvoli, NATA (The National Air Transportation Association), and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's David B. O'Maley College of Business, concluded the inaugural AI Symposium for Business Aviation (AISBA) this week. The first edition attracted more than 200 participants and the support of 15 sponsors, bringing together aviation business leaders, technology innovators, regulators, educators, and students to explore the opportunities, responsibilities, and practical applications of artificial intelligence in business aviation.
Read MoreThe National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced the 25 recipients of the 2026 Flight Attendants/Flight Technicians Scholarship. The NBAA Flight Attendants/Flight Technicians Scholarship program was established by NBAA and its Flight Attendants Committee to assist business aviation flight attendants/flight technicians in their role as crew members aboard business aircraft.
Read MoreJetstream International Pvt. Ltd. has enhanced its operational support capabilities in Singapore, reaffirming its dedication to delivering reliable trip support services for business aviation, charter, private, and cargo operators across Southeast Asia and beyond.
Read MoreNo film industry on earth is as closely tied to a single city as Bollywood is to Mumbai. The name itself, a blend of "Bombay" and "Hollywood," speaks to that relationship, and the Hindi-language film industry has grown into one of the world's most prolific, producing stars whose fame rivals anyone in Los Angeles. For the traveler, Mumbai offers something rare: the chance to experience a global entertainment industry in the city where it was born, where it is still made, and where audiences still treat a trip to the cinema as a communal event.
Read MoreBack in 2006, amidst the eagerly awaited arrival of the very light jet with Honda, Cessna, Embraer, Eclipse and other aircraft manufacturers trying to beat the race, The Air Charter Guide’s front cover advertiser was Blue Wings, a German airline offering adhoc group charter flights with an Airbus 320.
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