FlyUSA Joins the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP)

FlyUSA, a leading provider of seamless, end-to-end private aviation solutions, has joined the Air Charter Safety Foundation’s (ACSF) Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP). This step reinforces FlyUSA’s ongoing commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement in private aviation. 

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NBAA Welcomes Bipartisan Senate Bill to Bolster ATC Workforce

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes a new Senate bill that aims to increase the number of certified air traffic controllers and improve aviation safety. The Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025, introduced by Sens. John Hoeven (R-ND), Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), would authorize funding for training that will expand the ATC workforce and incentivize retention, give the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) additional resources for training technology, and have the agency take additional steps to provide more mental health support for air traffic controllers.

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NBAA’s First 2025 Regional Forum a Resounding Success

Spurred by picture-perfect weather, a stunning aircraft display and the promise of a new era in advanced air mobility (AAM), the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) 2025 Orlando Regional Forum drew thousands of attendees on Feb. 26 to Florida’s Orlando Executive Airport (KORL).

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Professional Aviation Fraternity Bestows Highest Honor to NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen for Industry Leadership

The professional collegiate aviation fraternity Alpha Eta Rho (AHP) has awarded its namesake honor to National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen for his decades of service to the aviation industry and his commitment to engaging and educating its future leaders.

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Oriens Aviation Celebrates 10 Years of Operations

Oriens Aviation Celebrates 10 Years of Operations

Oriens Aviation is celebrating 10 years of operations this month. Recently settled into its expanded hangar facilities at its London Biggin Hill Airport HQ (EGKB), the company is looking forward to imminently welcoming an additional PC-12 onto its Air Operator’s Certificate, which will primarily be tasked with air ambulance missions.  Later this spring, the company will add the first PC-24 to its charter operation alongside an existing Part-NCC HondaJet.  

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Charter Spotlight: Medjet Medical Assistance

Charter Spotlight: Medjet Medical Assistance

Air Charter Guide recently spoke with Musa Gürçay of Medjet Medical Assistance. Medjet’s expert team has provided medical evacuation services worldwide for nearly 20 years, including charter flights and air ambulance services. Medjet averages over 1000 air ambulance requests and over 500 flights per year. They specialize in air ambulance services and medical repatriation.

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Aviation Community Unites in Support of a Safe, Resilient and Modernized ATC System

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has joined with 33 other stakeholder groups representing the broad spectrum of aviation in sending a letter urging Congress to fund improvements to air traffic controller hiring and system modernization, to enhance the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System.

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General Aviation Provides Robust Contribution to U.S. Economy

Eight aviation groups have joined together in welcoming an updated study detailing the robust contributions of general aviation to the U.S. economy. Conducted by PwC US Tax LLP, the updated study determined that general aviation (GA) supports a total of 1,330,200 jobs and a total of $339.2 billion in total economic output in the U.S. Both figures are sizable increases over an initial PricewaterhouseCoopers study conducted five years ago.

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Gama Aviation’s Sharjah FBO Breaks Passenger Records in 2024

Gama Aviation’s Sharjah FBO Breaks Passenger Records in 2024

Gama Aviation, a global leader in business aviation services, has announced record passenger numbers for 2024, 10 years since opening its Fixed Base Operation (FBO) in Sharjah. And, as this achievement reinforces Gama Aviation’s strong growth in the sector, such a milestone highlights the increasing demand for premium private aviation services. It aligns with the brand’s continued investment in its FBO network.

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NBAA’s Powerful Aircraft Transactions Workshop Sets the Standard for Value in a Specialized Sector

In an increasingly complex business aircraft transactions environment, the recent National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Aircraft Transactions Workshop provided an essential venue to gather dozens of top panelists and attendees, representing hundreds of clients and decades of experience, to simplify the often-complicated worlds of finance, insurance, purchase agreements and more. 

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NATA Partner+ Expands Safety-focused Offerings with Aviation Safety Solutions

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is proud to welcome Aviation Safety Solutions (AvSafety) to its Partner+ program, expanding safety-focused offerings for NATA members. Aviation Safety Solutions (AvSafety) is a premier provider of Safety Management System (SMS) expertise dedicated to elevating safety and compliance across the aviation industry.

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flyExclusive Reaches Definitive Agreement to Acquire Jet.AI Aviation Business in an All-Stock Transaction

flyExclusive Inc. (NYSE American: FLYX), a publicly traded provider of premium jet charter experiences, has entered a definitive agreement to acquire the aviation business of Jet.AI Inc. (NASDAQ: JTAI), an innovative private aviation and artificial intelligence company. flyExclusive will acquire the business in conjunction with Jet.AI’s focus on being a pure-play AI solutions company.

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NBAA Announces Recipients of 2025 International Operators Scholarships

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced the selection of five recipients of 2025 International Operators Scholarships. The scholarships provide recipients with funding to pursue professional development within business aviation careers, with a focus on international operations. There were a record number of donations this year for the committee to support scholarships recipients.

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VIP-Fly to offer VIP Meet and Assist and Concierge Services at Manchester Airport

VIP-Fly to offer VIP Meet and Assist and Concierge Services at Manchester Airport

VIP-Fly, a leading airport concierge specialist, is expanding its footprint in the UK with the commencement of premium VIP meet and assist and services at Manchester Airport, effective immediately. Travelers flying on commercial airlines can now enjoy a seamless, luxurious, stress-free airport experience through all the terminals.

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Aviation Coalition Underscores Commitment to Safety

NBAA and NATA have joined with dozens of aviation stakeholders in underscoring a united commitment to safety in the wake last week’s tragic loss of the passengers and crews of Flight 5342, PAT 25 and Med Jets Flight 056. “The entire aviation community is united in our grief and our commitment to taking action to ensure accidents like these never happen again,” the stakeholders wrote in a statement. “We never take safety for granted, and we never will.”

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Dazzling Leadership Conference Kicks Off NBAA’s Powerful 2025 Event Calendar

Industry leaders from every facet of business aviation were engaged, informed and inspired by a peerless lineup of speakers, development tools and networking opportunities at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA’s) 2025 Leadership Conference. The much-anticipated event, which took place in Amelia Island, FL, Jan. 27-30, set the tone for an impactful year in business aviation.

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NBAA Issues Statement on Pause for Canada and Mexico Tariffs

“As with the pandemic, NBAA has concerns regarding tariffs, or anything else that could disrupt the industry’s unique supply chain, and the jobs, economic growth, manufacturing leadership and innovative edge that depend on it. We welcome the administration’s decision to pause the tariffs on Canada and Mexico, so that their implications can be fully understood. Equally important, we look forward to working with the administration on policies that foster the growth of industries, including business aviation, that are key to preserving our nation’s strength in the global arena.”

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SC Aviation Renews WYVERN Wingman Certification

SC Aviation Renews WYVERN Wingman Certification

SC Aviation Inc. has once again earned and renewed its designation of WYVERN Wingman Operator following a successful audit, conducted by WYVERN late last year. The WYVERN Wingman Standard, the first air charter audit standard in the aviation industry, provides a safety benchmark that allows air charter customers to assess performance expectations against recognized industry best operating practices before purchasing air charter services.

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