JetASAP Releases Q2 2024 Activity Report of Hourly Cost for On Demand Aircraft Charter

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JetASAP, the only live private charter marketplace connecting flyers directly to aircraft operators to book their charter flights, has announced their latest charter activity report. Charter aircraft hourly rates for Q2 2024 drop an average of 3% over Q1 2024 while YoY rates for the quarter increase 2%. Month over month, June 2024 charter rates dip another 6% compared to May 2024. This data was collected from over 20,000 direct charter operator quotes for the time periods.

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NATA Promotes Jake Legere to Associate Vice President

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NATA (National Air Transportation Association) is pleased to announce that Jake Legere has been promoted to Associate Vice President of Sales & Marketing. In this role, Legere will be responsible for leading the strategic vision for and oversight of NATA’s insurance programs and member benefit programs as well as helping to drive membership growth.

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Business Aviation SAF Coalition Urges Consistency, Flexibility in USDA Rules for Biofuel Feedstocks

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A business aviation coalition has called on the Biden administration to follow the approach the government uses for existing biofuel programs when it develops rules to quantify and verify greenhouse gas emissions from various feedstocks for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Those rules will determine the level of Inflation Reduction Act tax incentives available to SAF producers.

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Safety in Focus at 2024 NBAA-BACE: A Preview

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Just as the year has brought a number of significant developments to the safety landscape for business aviation, the issue will be in focus as never before at the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), taking place Oct. 22-24 in Las Vegas.

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DC Aviation Appoints Svenja Wortmann to its Board of Directors

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DC Aviation Appoints Svenja Wortmann to its Board of Directors

DC Aviation GmbH, Germany’s leading business aviation company, announces the appointment of Svenja Wortmann to its Board of Directors. With this decision, the company strengthens its management team and positions itself for a successful future. Together with Marc Ambrosius, Svenja Wortmann will manage the international business of the DC Aviation Group.

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Superstar Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson to Inspire at NBAA-BACE Keynote

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Neil deGrasse Tyson, an award-winning astrophysicist, renowned futurist, best-selling author and inspiring speaker, will share his thought-provoking perspectives about the dazzling possibilities on distant horizons as a keynote speaker to open the National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) on Oct. 22 in Las Vegas, NV.

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Fargo Jet Center and Stellar Blu Solutions Announce Partnership

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Fargo Jet Center and Stellar Blu Solutions Announce Partnership

Fargo Jet Center (FJC), a premier provider of aviation services and special mission aircraft modifications, and Stellar Blu Solutions (Stellar Blu), a leader in next-generation satellite communications technology, are proud to announce a strategic partnership to revolutionize special mission aircraft connectivity capabilities. This collaboration establishes a cutting-edge aircraft testbed modified for Stellar Blu’s Sidewinder, an electronically steered antenna (ESA) based SATCOM terminal capable of delivering superior Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) activities.

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London Oxford Airport Hosts World Leaders at the European Political Community Meeting

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London Oxford Airport Hosts World Leaders at the European Political Community Meeting

London Oxford Airport (EGTK) was delighted to play a small part in the bringing together of 47 European leaders, including newly elected UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and the King, for the European Political Community summit at Blenheim Palace on July 18th.

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Aerobility to Exhibit at Farnborough International Airshow 2024

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Aerobility to Exhibit at Farnborough International Airshow 2024

Aerobility, a UK based aviation charity offering disabled people, the opportunity to fly and participate in aviation-based activities, will be exhibiting at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) during July 22-26, 2024 (Stand E040) as it celebrates the flying debut of its latest fleet addition, the homebuilt two-seat Zenair CH750 STOL aircraft.  G-ICAN flew from Aerobility’s home at Blackbushe Airport (EGLK) to Farnborough Airport (EGLF) earlier this week under a special permit from the UK Light Aircraft Association (LAA)

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Zela Aviation Secures ACMI Agreement With Fly Air 41 and Cyprus Airways

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Zela Aviation Secures ACMI Agreement With Fly Air 41 and Cyprus Airways

Zela Aviation is pleased to announce a successful agreement in which Fly Air 41 has ACMI wet leased their A319 aircraft to Cyprus Airways, commencing operations on July 18th. The A319, known for its comfort and reliability, will enhance Cyprus Airways’ fleet capabilities, ensuring an optimal travel experience for their passengers during the busy summer season.

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ACL: Effective Slot Management is Needed at Increasingly Congested Airports

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ACL: Effective Slot Management is Needed at Increasingly Congested Airports

With airline traffic almost back to 2019 levels, the resurgence of congestion at key airports is increasing the need for ‘slot management’ – the independent coordination of flight schedules and resources at the busiest gateways. “Coordinating flight flows and the services and infrastructure supporting them has always been a delicate balancing act at the most in-demand airports,” highlights Neil Garwood, CEO of UK-based Airport Coordination Limited (ACL), the world’s largest independent slot management company.

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Megan Barnes Joins JetSet Media

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Megan Barnes Joins JetSet Media

Megan Barnes is joining JetSet Media as their Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective July 2024. Barnes will leverage her extensive industry experience and leadership skills to drive innovation and growth in her new role. In addition to her responsibilities at JetSet Media, Barnes will also support Private Jet Media Americas (PJMA) in their continued growth throughout the Americas.

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Aviation Industry Calls for Strengthened Investment in Aviation Facilities & Equipment

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Last week, a diverse coalition of aviation industry stakeholders joined together in calling on U.S. congressional aviation leaders and the administration to support the strengthening and modernization of the U.S. Air Traffic Control (ATC) System. The group’s collective view is that the U.S. must continue to have a safe, efficient and resilient ATC system.

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Canadian Companies ACASS and XINATIS Unite to Aid Aerial Firefighting Efforts Worldwide

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Canadian Companies ACASS and XINATIS Unite to Aid Aerial Firefighting Efforts Worldwide

ACASS and XINATIS are teaming up to explore the aerial firefighting sector further, leveraging their respective expertise and market positioning to develop end-to-end solutions for alternative, cost-effective, and timely aerial firefighting solutions.  Both companies are headquartered in Canada with offices and team members throughout the world.

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NBAA Tells Congress: Workforce Growth Key to Continued US Aviation Leadership

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today highlighted the need to redouble the focus on attracting the next generation of industry professionals as a national priority and urged Congress to ensure that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) effectively implements plans contained in the agency’s newly enacted reauthorization to build a workforce that preserves America’s global aviation leadership.

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NATA and NBAA Mourn the Passing of Aviation Champion Former Senator James Inhofe

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) marked the passing of general aviation advocate and former Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK), who tirelessly fought on behalf of the industry throughout his decades of public service.

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BBGA Launches Did You Know? Campaign

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BBGA Launches Did You Know? Campaign

Industry peers increasingly ask how the BBGA, the recognized voice of the British business and general aviation sector, is responding to acts of trespass and vandalism of executive jets. Just last month one prominent activist, fresh from spraying orange paint over Stone Henge, Wiltshire’s iconic monument, cut through a security fence at London Stansted Airport, entered a private aviation terminal, and did the same to two, privately owned, visiting business jets.

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Payerne Airport (LSMP) to Host the Swiss Private Jets Show by DZUN on October 1, 2024

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Payerne Airport (LSMP) to Host the Swiss Private Jets Show by DZUN on October 1, 2024

Yuri Dzun, Speedwings Business and swiss aeropole will host the Swiss Private Jets Show, a one-day event, at Payerne Airport (LSMP) on October 1, 2024. Dedicated to business aviation professionals, the event will include a static aircraft display and booths for extensive networking. The event aims to provide a high-quality setup where industry members can efficiently promote their products and services with a reasonable investment in time and money.

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FAI Air Ambulance receives Outstanding Sector Leadership and Growth Award at the MEA Business Achievement Awards

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FAI Air Ambulance receives Outstanding Sector Leadership and Growth Award at the MEA Business Achievement Awards

FAI’s Air Ambulance Division has been awarded the ‘Outstanding Sector Leadership and Growth Award’ in the Air Ambulance category at the MEA Business Achievement Awards 2024 in Dubai. FAI’s Dubai-based team members accepted the award from Kenneth Mitchen, Executive Director and Publisher, Creative Middle East Media at a prestigious ceremony and gala dinner held at the Ritz Carlton JBR on June 25th. Determined by a panel of industry experts, the MEA Business Achievement Awards recognize and celebrate the most innovative and successful businesses and leaders across the Middle East and Africa.

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