NATA Announces 2026 Industry Excellence Award Recipients

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NATA (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.

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20th Aviation Education & Career Expo to Offer More Than $180,000 in Scholarships

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More 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. 

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NATA Honors Sheltair Leaders Jerry Holland and Todd Anderson with Top Industry Award

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NATA (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.  

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NBAA, CJP Urge Collaborative Solutions in Request to Pause FAA Citation SPE Rescissions

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In 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.

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NATA Names Carol Giles 2026 Distinguished Public Service Award Recipient

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NATA (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.

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SC Aviation Breaks Ground on New Hangar at Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport

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SC Aviation Breaks Ground on New Hangar at Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport

SC 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.

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Inaugural AI Symposium for Business Aviation Draws More Than 200 Participants for Industry Collaboration and Hands-On Learning

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Tuvoli, 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.

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NBAA Announces Recipients of 2026 Flight Attendants/Flight Technicians Scholarship

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The 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.

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Bollywood & Beyond

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Bollywood & Beyond

No 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.

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First Class Airline Charter - Wings in the Blue

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First Class Airline Charter - Wings in the Blue

Back 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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FBO Spotlight: Universal Aviation

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FBO Spotlight: Universal Aviation

Air Charter Guide recently spoke with Hinna Garcia of Universal Aviation Mexico, a key player in the global FBO and ground-handling network. Universal Aviation Mexico provides comprehensive services for passengers and flight crews, ensuring a seamless experience from arrival to departure. As part of Evans Aviation, Universal Aviation continues to expand its presence in strategic markets while maintaining consistent service standards across its global network.

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NBAA Welcomes DOT Sec. Duffy’s Call for Additional ATC Modernization Funding

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has welcomed Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy’s call for an additional $30 billion in funding to continue the work to modernize the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system and airport infrastructure. In remarks to the Aero Club of Washington, Duffy said the modernization work underway since July 2025 needs more funding for ATC telecom infrastructure, airports, towers and technology, beyond what Congress provided last year.

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NATA Marks 10 Years of Advancing Ramp Safety, Announces New Aviation Ground Operations Safety Day

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The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) celebrated a decade of advancing ground handling safety at its 10th Annual Ground Handling Safety Symposium (GHSS), held September 15–16 in Fort Worth, Texas. The milestone event welcomed 75 safety professionals, line service managers, operational leaders, trainers, and other industry representatives for two days of practical education, exploration of emerging technologies, and collaborative problem-solving focused on reducing risk and strengthening safety performance across general and business aviation.

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NBAA Names Hubbard as Interim COO, Williams as SVP, Operations

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Board of Directors has named Dan Hubbard as interim chief operating officer, and designated Hubbard as the association’s day-to-day lead while President and CEO Ed Bolen takes a leave of absence for cancer treatment. Hubbard has been with NBAA for 22 years, and has served as its senior vice president for communications since 2008. 

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At 2026 NBAA-BACE, YoPro ‘Helpy Hour’ Pairs Networking With a Cause: Supporting Cancer Patients Seeking Treatment

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Supporting worthy philanthropic causes is a key mission of the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) Young Professionals in Business Aviation Council (YoPro), which this year is donating its time and talent to support Corporate Angel Network (CAN) during a “Helpy Hour” at the 2026 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). The reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 20 in the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall Terrace. There, attendees can help assemble aviation-themed teddy bear kits for donation to Corporate Angel Network (CAN), a nonprofit organization that helps cancer patients access treatment by arranging free travel on business aircraft.

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G-OPS Appoints Nicolas Massonnat as Managing Director

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G-OPS Appoints Nicolas Massonnat as Managing Director

G-OPS, a leading French business aviation company specializing in flight support for business aviation, governmental, and diplomatic air operations, has announced the appointment of Nicolas Massonnat as Managing Director. He will work alongside Karim Berrandou, President and Founder of G-OPS. In his new role, Nicolas will oversee the company’s operations and lead the execution of its strategic roadmap, which is centered on three key priorities: operational robustness, network growth, and deeper technological integration.

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Air Charter Expo Regional - Europe to Debut at AERO Friedrichshafen 2027

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Air Charter Expo Regional - Europe to Debut at AERO Friedrichshafen 2027

The Air Charter Association and Business Air News have formally announced the launch of Air Charter Expo Regional - Europe, which will debut at AERO Friedrichshafen 2027 in Germany. The announcement was made during Air Charter Expo (ACE26) at London Biggin Hill Airport (EGKB) on September 8, a record-breaking event that welcomed over 2,100 visitors from 62 nations and featured a fully booked aircraft static display.

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ACIA Aero Leasing Delivers ATR 72-600 to Air Nostrum

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ACIA Aero Leasing Delivers ATR 72-600 to Air Nostrum

ACIA Aero Leasing (“ACIA”), a leading provider of regional aircraft leasing and lease management services, has announced the delivery of an ATR 72-600 passenger aircraft (MSN1099) in a 72-seat configuration on lease to Air Nostrum. This transaction marks ACIA’s first partnership with Air Nostrum and further expands ACIA’s customer base within Europe.

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Business Aviation Legend Roger Whyte to Receive NBAA’s Doswell Award

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) will honor business aviation leader, former industry executive and steadfast industry advocate Roger Whyte with the association’s prestigious John P. “Jack” Doswell Award at the 2026 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) coming to Las Vegas, Oct. 20-22.

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