The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced the promotion of Michael E. France to Director, Regulatory Affairs. France previously served as Manager, Regulatory Affairs.
Read MoreThree-year Transformation at Air charter Operation Calls for New Name: Grand Rapids Air Center
/Rapid Air, the fixed based operator serving Western Michigan, is pleased to announce it has changed its name to Grand Rapids Air Center effective immediately.
Read MoreNBAA Marks Passing of Aviation Industry Icon Ed Stimpson
/The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) marked the loss of aviation industry legend Ed Stimpson, who passed away November 25 in his home in Boise, Idaho. Although never a smoker, Stimpson was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer in June.
Read MoreOperational Procedures for Late Night Operations GTAA
/As outlined in an earlier bulletin – CBAA Ops Bulletin 09-23, the CBAA and the GTAA have reached an agreement in principle to restore some access for CYYZ-based business aircraft at Toronto Pearson Airport during the late night hours of operation. The following information pertains to the operational procedures on how to register for slots with the GTAA.
Read MoreVancouver 2010 Aviation Security Regulations Published
/The Government of Canada Gazette II site has pasted its latest provision to the Aeronautics Act covering security for the Winter Games (SOR/2009- 298).
Read MoreNovember 24, 2009: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available
/Find low Jet A and 100LL fuel prices for your region. Also, learn how the prices in your area compare to others around the country.
TEB Flight Crew Briefing Updated; Association Now Developing Module for EWR
/The National Air Transportation Association's (NATA) Safety 1st program is now offering a free update of its online module. A new module is in the works for the Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
Read More2010 Air Charter Safety Symposium to Address Critical Safety Issues Affecting the Part 135 Community
/The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) will hold its annual Air Charter Safety Symposium March 2-3, 2010, at the Marriott Westfields in Chantilly, Va.
Read MoreCBAA 2010 Sponsorship Opportunities
/The CBAA 2010 Sponsorship Opportunities are now available on www.cbaa.ca. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to increase visibility at Canada’s premiere business aviation event in Calgary, July 7-8, 2010.
Read MoreChallenge Air's 16 Year Gala "Celebrating the Freedom of Flight" Postponed
/Challenge Air for Kids & Friends just recently postponed our annual gala fundraiser from November 21, 2009 and has been confirmed with a new date. Please mark your calendars for Saturday, February 27, 2010.
Read MoreEVO Jets Leads 360-Degree Virtual Tours
/EVO Jets has teamed up with AC-U-KWIK to provide FBOs and handlers with an opportunity to showcase their facilities through online virtual tours.
EVO Jets is a private jet charter company specializing in travel expense hedging, jet pairing and corporate consolidation, but its talents don’t stop there. EVO Jets also has the technology to put together 360-degree virtual tours.
Read MoreAircraft Prices Remain Stable While Signs of Recovery Glimmer in Dubai
/Entering its home stretch, 2009 certainly has been a forgettable year for general aviation. The losses in value for most owners of corporate aircraft have been significant and, at times, have even been heartbreaking.
However, something is happening out there. While economists predict an economic recovery will be achingly slow, some aircraft values are moving up. The change is barely perceptible and does not apply to every market segment. But inventories are finally contracting instead of expanding, and dealers are again becoming cautiously optimistic.
Read MoreNATA Pushes for Support of Public-Use Airports, GA and NextGen
/National Air Transportation Association (NATA) vice president of government and industry affairs Eric R. Byer testified before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Aviation on Nov. 17 to discuss emergency measures that Congress can take to assist the struggling aviation industry.
NATA advocated for positive reinforcement for public-use airports, general aviation businesses, aircraft and pilots.
Read MoreWhen Do the 2010 AC-U-KWIK Directories Come Out, and How Can I Order?
/The 2010 AC-U-KWIK North American and International Airport/FBO directories are printing this month. Once the books are bound and delivered to our warehouse, we will begin sending out orders late in December. You should receive your directories at the end of December or in the early part of January.
Find FBOs' Jet A and 100LL Fuel Prices by Region and Price
/Find low Jet A and 100LL fuel prices for your region. Also, learn how the prices in your area compare to others around the country.
Aviation Business Roundtable Highlights
/The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) concluded its 2009 NATA Aviation Business Roundtable today after two days of high-level meetings with Washington D.C.'s most influential policy makers.
Read More"Coyne's Video Briefings" Highlights Important Issues Confronting NATA Member Companies
/The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) unveiled the first video in an ongoing series featuring NATA President James K. Coyne called "Coyne's Video Briefings." A new video will be released every few weeks and will focus on "hot topics" and important current events affecting the association's membership and the general aviation industry at-large.
Read MoreHeck Hired as New Vice President, Financial Operations
/National Air Transportation Association (NATA) President James K. Coyne announced the hiring of Timothy J. Heck as the association's new Vice President, Financial Operations.
Read MoreKing Aerospace Engages Liberty Partners
/King Aerospace executive vice president Keith Weaver and Liberty Partners president Jesus Diaz confirmed an agreement at NBAA for Liberty Partners to provide King with a full range of aerospace engineering services.
Read MoreFAA Disallows Nighttime Curfew at Bob Hope Airport
/The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced in a letter to the Executive Director of the Glendale-Burbank-Pasadena Airport Authority that it has denied the Authority's Part 161 application to institute a nighttime curfew on air traffic at Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, Calif.
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