NBAA Announces Recipients of 2026 Schedulers & Dispatchers Training Scholarships

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and its Schedulers & Dispatchers (S&D) Committee has announced the recipients of the 2026 Schedulers & Dispatchers Training Scholarship. These individuals will be recognized during the 2026 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC2026), taking place March 24-26, in Cleveland.

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NBAA Welcomes House Approval of Bills to Strengthen US Aviation Leadership

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) applauds the House of Representatives for passing four bills that will strengthen America’s leadership in aviation, including one that would allow the return of supersonic flights. The supersonic bill (H.R.3410) would require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue new rules allowing civil supersonic flight in the U.S., as long as the aircraft is operated to ensure that no sonic boom reaches the ground. The U.S. has not allowed supersonic flights since 1973.

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Tashkent Introduces Dedicated Business Aviation Gateway

Tashkent Introduces Dedicated Business Aviation Gateway

Effective February 17, 2026, all business aviation operators planning charter flights to Tashkent, Republic of Uzbekistan, must designate Tashkent-Vostochny Airport (Tashkent-Humo International Airport / Tashkent-East, UZTP) as the destination aerodrome in flight applications and flight plans. This replaces Tashkent International Airport (UZTT) for such operations.

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Gulfstream Aerospace Delivers 200th G600 Delivery

Gulfstream Aerospace Delivers 200th G600 Delivery

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has announced the 200th customer delivery of the award-winning Gulfstream G600. The aircraft was outfitted at Gulfstream’s facility in St. Louis and delivered to a North America-based customer. To date, the G600 fleet has logged more than 197,000 flight hours and completed over 87,000 landings. The aircraft has also achieved 95 city-pair speed records, including a recent milestone that broke a decade-long record.

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NBAA, 4AIR Partner on Accreditation to Advance Sustainability Leadership

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and 4AIR, a leader in aviation sustainability solutions, today announced a strategic partnership to expand and strengthen NBAA’s Sustainable Flight Department Accreditation Program. The announcement was made prior to the start of the 2026 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC2026) in Cleveland.

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NATA Introduces New Certification to Expand Apron Safety Training for Ramp-Access Personnel

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has announced the launch of its Basic Apron Safety and Security – Ramp Access Only (RAO) Certification, a new offering within the NATA Safety 1st Training Center. This certification is designed for personnel who require access to airport ramps but do not perform aircraft ground handling or operate ground support equipment (GSE).

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IW Aviation Delighted to Win AC-U-KWIK Prize Again at ACA Spring Lunch in London

IW Aviation Delighted to Win AC-U-KWIK Prize Again at ACA Spring Lunch in London

At the annual Air Charter Association (ACA) Spring Lunch at the magnificent Guildhall in London on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, the winner of the raffle prize donated by Air Charter Guide was, coincidentally, Samanda Omanovic, a Malta-based flight manager for UK-based IW Aviation. The prize was a one-year AC-U-KWIK Premium subscription worth $1,200.

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Air Seychelles Completes Successful ACMI Lease with Smartwings, Facilitated by Zela Aviation

Air Seychelles Completes Successful ACMI Lease with Smartwings, Facilitated by Zela Aviation

Air Seychelles, the national carrier of the Republic of Seychelles, has completed a short-term ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) lease with Smartwings, facilitated by Zela Aviation. The agreement saw Smartwings provide a Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Air Seychelles for just over one month, strengthening the airline’s operational capacity during a busy period for Seychelles.

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NBAA Joins Coalition to Provide Industry’s Voice on FAA’s Proposed Altimeter Rule

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has joined with an industrywide coalition to ensure the industry’s views are clearly detailed with regard to a proposed federal mandate requiring installation of new radio altimeters on tens of thousands of aircraft and helicopters.

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NATA Commends FAA and DOT Announcement of Advanced Air Mobility and eVTOL Integration Pilot Program Projects

NATA (the National Air Transportation Association) welcomes the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announcement of eight selected projects under the newly launched Advanced Air Mobility and Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). NATA recognizes this milestone as a reflection of meaningful progress toward the safe and efficient integration of next generation aircraft into the National Airspace System (NAS), while opening the door to significant opportunities for growth, collaboration, and engagement across the general aviation community.

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NBAA’s 2026 Int’l Operators Conference Drives Global Operations Excellence

The National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) 2026 International Operators Conference (IOC2026) brought together an energized group of the industry’s most knowledgeable professionals for three days of meticulously selected content focusing on operations in an increasingly complex global mission environment.

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above™ First Phenom 100 Completes Re-registration

above™ First Phenom 100 Completes Re-registration

above™, a new UK jet provider focused on domestic and European on-demand executive charter flights, has registered its first Embraer Phenom 100. Previously on the German registry, the former Arcus Air aircraft is now G-FABV for Fly Above, marking a key step forward in above’s progress.

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March Madness 2026: The Road Ends in San Antonio

March Madness 2026: The Road Ends in San Antonio

In March, an energy crackles through sports bars, living rooms, and office break rooms with equal force. We call it March Madness, and the name has never felt like an exaggeration. This year, the madness ends in San Antonio, Texas. For those who prefer their sporting events wrapped in five-star accommodations, world-class dining, and a city worth savoring long after the final horn sounds, San Antonio has plenty to say for itself.

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Snowbirds Escape, KCAC Celebrates and the 80s Are Back

Snowbirds Escape, KCAC Celebrates and the 80s Are Back

Another blast from the past, along with an anniversary to celebrate: Kansas City Aviation Center (KCAC Aviation) opened its doors in 1966 as a Piper Aircraft dealer. In the six decades since, it has grown into a full-service FBO offering aircraft maintenance, charter operator specializing in PC-12 aircraft, and management services, in addition to aircraft handling. KCAC has been under the same ownership for the past 34 years and appeared on the cover of The Air Charter Guide Winter Edition of 1992-93.

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NBAA Announces Recipients of 2026 International Operators Scholarships

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced the selection of eight recipients of 2026 International Operators Scholarships. The International Operators Scholarship provides recipients with funding and training to pursue professional development within business aviation careers, with a focus on international operations. The scholarship winners are:

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International Operators: NBAA’s Member-Only GA Customs Resource Now Updates in Near-Real Time

In conjunction with the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) highly successful 2026 International Operators Conference (IOC2026), the association unveiled an updated version of a highly valued member-only online resource, especially among companies operating international missions requiring Customs and Border Protection (CBP) services.

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NBAA Welcomes Senate Confirmation of Ryan McCormack to Key DOT Post

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes the Senate’s confirmation of Ryan McCormack as the Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s) under secretary with responsibility for policy. McCormack was confirmed by the Senate on Feb. 26. He has been serving as deputy chief of staff for Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy since January 2025. 

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Gulfstream G700 Earns Certification in India

Gulfstream G700 Earns Certification in India

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has announced that the Gulfstream G700 has been certified by the Government of India’s Office of the Director General of Civil Aviation, clearing the path for customer deliveries in the country. The G700 follows the Gulfstream G600 and Gulfstream G500 India certifications that were received in the second half of last year.

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