NATA Statement on FAA’s Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Rulemaking Committee Recommendations

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“NATA appreciates this collaborative effort to unite the aviation industry across all segments to address this vital issue. Many industry leaders’ voices and views were heard from across the globe in developing this comprehensive set of recommendations. As we continue to analyze the data and educate our members, we look forward to enhancing the environment for our workforce by removing barriers and improving trust to keep our skies safe,” said Suz Viljoen, NATA’s Education Success Manager and Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Rulemaking Committee Representative.

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Jason Firestone Joins FlyHouse as President of Private Client Group

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FlyHouse continues to disrupt the private aviation business and has added Jason Firestone to its team. Firestone, a veteran charter broker and former Vice President of Sales at PRVT, a privately held boutique aviation firm, has joined FlyHouse as President of its Private Client Group.

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NBAA’s Int’l Conference Delivers Unmatched Guidance for Navigating an Increasingly Complex World

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An extraordinary lineup of experts unpacked the top considerations inherent in an increasingly complicated global aviation environment for a venue filled with more than 500 professionals at the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) International Operators Conference (IOC2024), held in Orlando, FL, from March 26 – 28.

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Heron Aviation Expands its Charter Fleet With a Dassault Falcon 8X

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Heron Aviation Expands its Charter Fleet With a Dassault Falcon 8X

Heron Aviation is proud to announce the growth of its fleet with the addition of a Dassault Falcon 8X. This brand-new ultra-long-range aircraft with the registration D-ALDG will fly under EASA OPS as well as under the Heron Aviation AOC. The aircraft thus strengthens the growing Heron fleet and is now the fourth aircraft from the manufacturer Dassault.

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ALOFT AeroArchitects To Equip Private Boeing Business Jet Aircraft With Eutelsat OneWeb’s Leo Satellite Connectivity Service

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ALOFT AeroArchitects To Equip Private Boeing Business Jet Aircraft With Eutelsat OneWeb’s Leo Satellite Connectivity Service

Eutelsat Group announces that ALOFT AeroArchitects, the Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) experts, has selected Eutelsat OneWeb to deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband connectivity for the ultimate passenger experience aboard their client’s aircraft. Under the agreement, ALOFT will equip a private BBJ aircraft with Eutelsat OneWeb’s revolutionary LEO satellite connectivity service.

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NBAA Announces Recipients of 2024 International Operators Scholarships

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced the recipients of 2024 International Operators Scholarships. The International Operators Scholarship provides recipients with funding to pursue professional development within business aviation careers, with a focus on international operations. There were record donations this year for the committee to support winners.

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Guardian Jet Achieves 2B+ and Announces Key Leadership Changes

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Guardian Jet, the world's largest aircraft brokerage and consulting firm, soared above a flattening market to achieve record-breaking sales exceeding $2 billion in 2023. At the same time, the company experienced unprecedented growth in its consulting services, marking its most successful year for new aircraft acquisitions in its 22-year history.

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FlyHouse Kicks Off Q1 With a Busy Start, Expanding Their Growing Fleet With Three Additional Aircraft

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FlyHouse has announced the acquisition of three managed aircraft: a GV, Hawker 800XPI, and Hawker 850XP. These additions mark a major milestone in FlyHouse’s expansion, enabling them to offer their clients a wider range of aircraft and meet their growing demand for charter. 

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Falcon 6X Makes Debut at Macau FBO, Handled by TAG Macau FBO

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Falcon 6X Makes Debut at Macau FBO, Handled by TAG Macau FBO

TAG Macau FBO is thrilled to announce the successful arrival of the Falcon 6X at Macau FBO and the opportunity to handle this state-of-the-art aircraft. The Falcon 6X, recently certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), marks a new era in business aviation with its cutting-edge technology and exceptional performance.

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Aviation-Labor Coalition Warns of Harm from Tax Proposals Targeting Business Aviation

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A diverse coalition of aviation and labor organizations joined in opposing proposals in the Biden Administration's fiscal year 2025 budget and regulatory changes that single out business aviation. The groups’ March 14 letter was sent to U.S. Senate Committee on Finance Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-ID), and U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (R-8-MO) and Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-1-MA).

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SDC2024 Marks Industry’s Latest Blockbuster 2024 Event

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The business aviation community continued its ascent into the year, with a Texas-sized NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC2024), featuring nearly 3,300 registered attendees from 54 countries and more than 450 exhibiting companies on hand to “engage and empower” an exceptional group of professionals toward a dynamic and promising future.

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NBAA Announces Recipients of 2024 Schedulers & Dispatchers Training Scholarships

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and its Schedulers & Dispatchers (S&D) Committee have announced the recipients of the 2024 Schedulers & Dispatchers Training Scholarship. These individuals will be recognized during the 2024 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC2024), taking place March 12-14 in Fort Worth, TX.

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NATA Congratulates the Martin Hiller Family and Hill Aircraft on Strategic Partnership

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NATA (National Air Transportation Association) congratulates Martin Hiller and Guy Hill, Jr., following the announcement that the Hiller Family is now an equity partner in Atlanta-based FBO Hill Aircraft. Martin (Marty) Hiller served as NATA’s President and CEO from 2016-18, after six years on the Association’s Board of Directors with one year of service as Board Chair. Guy Hill served two terms on the NATA Board of Directors, from 2014-2020.

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NBAA: President Biden’s Budget Would Harm an Essential American Industry

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) expressed deep concern over the Biden administration’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget request, issued to Congress today, which includes multiple proposals that would be harmful to an essential American industry.

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NBAA, Cutter Aviation Launch ‘Fueling the Future’ Program in Support of Industry Advocacy

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In partnership with Cutter Aviation – a fixed-based operator with six locations in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and Arizona – the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced the launch of the Fueling the Future program, which is designed to help the association in its advocacy initiatives to foster an environment that allows business aviation to thrive in the United States and around the world.

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Chris Algee to Receive Prestigious Schedulers & Dispatchers Outstanding Achievement & Leadership Award

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) will present longtime scheduler and licensed dispatcher Chris Algee, CAM, with the Schedulers & Dispatchers (S&D) Outstanding Achievement & Leadership Award at the 2024 Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC2024), taking place March 12-14 in Fort Worth, TX.

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