Cleveland Rocked - Explore With Us at Aero Friedrichshafen

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Cleveland Rocked - Explore With Us at Aero Friedrichshafen

March was a really busy month for our crew! First up, our Ian Sheppard, Senior Researcher AC-U-KWIK at Aviation Week by Informa attended the annual Air Charter Association (ACA) Spring Lunch at the magnificent Guildhall in London. He was happy to present a one-year AC-U-KWIK Premium subscription, donated by The Air Charter Guide, to Samanda Omanovic, a Malta-based flight manager IW Aviation. Amanda was over the moon to receive, in her own words, this “incredibly useful” subscription.

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FBO Spotlight: ICCS

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FBO Spotlight: ICCS

Air Charter Guide recently spoke with Nora Rodriguez of ICCS, the largest FBO network in Mexico, with six company-owned facilities strategically located across key destinations. Headquartered in Mexico, ICCS specializes in premium aviation services, including ground handling, concierge, and in-house catering. Their flagship facility, ICCS Toluca T2 (MMTO), located near Mexico City, exemplifies the next generation of private aviation in Mexico, offering expanded capacity and a seamless travel experienc

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NEAJETS Earns ARGUS Platinum Elite Certification, Joining Top 2% of U.S. Part 135 Operators

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NEAJETS Earns ARGUS Platinum Elite Certification, Joining Top 2% of U.S. Part 135 Operators

ARGUS International, a member of the SGS group, has honored Northeastern Aviation Corporation (dba NEAJETS) as a Platinum Elite operator, placing it among the top 2% of all U.S. Part 135 Operators. Platinum Elite is an industry-changing program available to select ARGUS Platinum-rated operators like NEAJETS and features real-time operational safety performance monitoring and timely visibility. While traditional audit programs require audits every two years, Platinum Elite operators undergo continual evaluation.

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WrestleMania Vegas

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WrestleMania Vegas

Las Vegas has always known how to throw a party. But every April, when WWE descends on the city with its full weight of spectacle, storylines, and 60,000-plus roaring fans, even Sin City raises an eyebrow. WrestleMania is back in Las Vegas for the second consecutive year, and the city is ready to deliver something even bigger than before. WrestleMania 42, billed as WrestleMania Vegas, takes place on Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada.

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Air Ambulance Charter: Health Care Up High

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Air Ambulance Charter: Health Care Up High

Charter aviation (at least for human passengers) is usually associated with two endeavors – work, and play. The smaller jets popularized by corporate clients and the airports specializing in them are widely described as comprising “business” aviation; however, no few customers hire them instead for leisure travel – sporting events, extreme adventures, family getaways and more. But, while jobs and vacations combined drive a lot of private jet travel, there is another growing category boosting demand – air ambulance charter.

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NATA Applauds House T&I Committee Approval of ALERT Act

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NATA (the National Air Transportation Association) applauded the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure's unanimous approval of the Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at strengthening aviation safety across the National Airspace System.

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ICCS Mexico & Latin America Opens New Flagship FBO at Toluca International Airport (MMTO)

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ICCS Mexico & Latin America Opens New Flagship FBO at Toluca International Airport (MMTO)

ICCS Mexico & Latin America has inaugurated its new flagship FBO at Toluca International Airport (MMTO), enhancing its infrastructure and operational capabilities at one of Mexico’s most strategic aviation hubs. Located near Mexico City, the new ICCS Toluca T2 expands the company’s presence at Toluca, where it now operates two dedicated FBO terminals. This expansion increases capacity, improves efficiency, and solidifies the airport’s role as a key gateway for domestic and international business aviation traffic.

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NBAA Announces Recipients of 2026 Schedulers & Dispatchers Training Scholarships

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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BBGA Celebrates 50 Years at Annual Conference and AGM in London

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BBGA Celebrates 50 Years at Annual Conference and AGM in London

The British Business and General Aviation Association (BBGA) will host its annual conference and AGM on March 12 in London. This dynamic sector has grown and evolved significantly over 50 years since BBGA was established, originally as the General Aviation Manufacturers’ and Traders’ Association (GAMTA) by Danny Forman.

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

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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

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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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