NAYLAM is Becoming One of Saudi Arabia's Most Entrusted Airport Transfer Services

NAYLAM is Becoming One of Saudi Arabia's Most Entrusted Airport Transfer Services

In January 2021, NAYLAM was launched to supply the underserved chauffeur service sector in Saudi Arabia. In just two and a half years, the luxury transportation start-up has amassed an active client base of 50,000 customers and surpassed a total travel distance of 1 million kilometers within Saudi Arabia.

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Garmin Announces GI 275 Electronic Flight Instrument Certification for Bell 407 and Robinson R66 Helicopters

Garmin Announces GI 275 Electronic Flight Instrument Certification for Bell 407 and Robinson R66 Helicopters

Garmin has announced Supplemental Type Certification (STC) by the FAA for the GI 275 electronic flight instrument in Bell 407 and Robinson R66 helicopters. The GI 275 is a scalable, cost-conscious approach to an avionics upgrade that is a direct replacement for a variety of legacy primary flight instruments in the cockpit, including the primary attitude indicator, course deviation indicator (CDI), horizontal situation indicator (HSI), or the multi-function display (MFD).

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Manny Co-Branded FBOs in Mexico

Manny Co-Branded FBOs in Mexico

Manny, a leader in high-quality ground handling and FBO service coordination in Mexico, is proud to announce a new co-branding partnership with five top FBOs in Mexico. Those FBOs are: Asertec (Toluca/MMTO), Platinum FBO (Torreon/MMTC), JetMach (Monterrey/MMAN), RaJet (Saltillo/MMIO) and Redwings (Queretaro/MMQT). The co-branding initiative features the Manny logo prominently displayed at the above FBO facilities.

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Avfuel Celebrates Anniversary at EBACE2023

Avfuel Celebrates Anniversary at EBACE2023

Avfuel is celebrating two occasions in Geneva this year: joining the international aviation community at EBACE2023, and the company’s 50 years of evolution from a regional fuel supplier to the industry’s first comprehensive, global supplier of aviation fuel and services. 

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Garmin Certifies the GFC 600 Digital Autopilot in Piper PA-31-350 Aircraft

Garmin Certifies the GFC 600 Digital Autopilot in Piper PA-31-350 Aircraft

Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) announced it has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the GFC™ 600 digital autopilot in Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain aircraft. Additionally, Smart Rudder Bias1 is now certified for PA-31-350 aircraft equipped with the GFC 600 autopilot, further growing the list of compatible aircraft to offer this safety-enhancing technology.

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Pentastar Aviation Breaks Ground on Hangar 1964

Pentastar Aviation, a trusted partner in global private aviation services, broke ground today on Hangar 1964, a new facility at the Oakland County International Airport (KPTK). Spanning tens of thousands of square feet and just a short distance from Pentastar’s existing terminal, the new build will feature a private aircraft hangar, as well as a passenger lounge, office complex, attached auxiliary areas and conference rooms.

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Meridian Hayward Awarded Everest Fuel S.A.F.E. Certification

Meridian Hayward Awarded Everest Fuel S.A.F.E. Certification

Meridian, the award-winning private aviation company, is pleased to announce that its Hayward FBO recently received the S.A.F.E. accreditation from Everest Fuel. S.A.F.E. stands for Safety Analysis and Facility Evaluation. Certified FBOs are the best in the industry and exceed FAA requirements by passing a thorough 200-point on-site inspection conducted by Everest’s team of Regional Managers.

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Single-Engine Turbine Ops Still Proving Difficult in Europe

Single-Engine Turbine Ops Still Proving Difficult in Europe

When the European Union enacted a new regulation in 2017 to allow Commercial Air Transport (CAT) operations using Single Engine Turbine (SET) aircraft, many in the industry thought that at last something that had grown solidly in the United States and some other countries since the 1990s would add a new dimension in Europe, adding considerably to connectivity and boosting the economic contribution of such aircraft – produced by manufacturers such as Pilatus, Piper and Textron.

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Euro Jet Celebrates 15 Years of Ground Support Service

Euro Jet Celebrates 15 Years of Ground Support Service

Euro Jet, the leading provider of ground support services in Europe and Asia is proud to celebrate 15 years of growth, partnership, and looking ahead to the future. At the upcoming European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland this May 23-25, 2023, the company will proudly represent its unique network of local aviation professionals who strive to deliver an exceptional customer experience every day at over 200 airports across Europe and Asia.

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Sun Air Jets Re-Certifies With NATA

Sun Air Jets Re-Certifies With NATA

Sun Air Jets is excited to announce that both of their southern California locations have been re-certified as Green Aviation Businesses with Tier 1 status by the National Air Transportation Association (NATA). These locations include the FBO, hangar, management and maintenance facilities located at the Camarillo Airport, (KCMA), and the hangar, management and maintenance facilities located at Van Nuys Airport, (KVNY).

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Navy SEAL Foundation Recognizes American Aero FTW with its Highest Civilian Honor – The 2023 NSF Patriot Award

Navy SEAL Foundation Recognizes American Aero FTW with its Highest Civilian Honor – The 2023 NSF Patriot Award

The Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF) presented American Aero FTW, a fixed-base operator (FBO) at Meacham International Airport (KFTW), with its highest civilian honor — the 2023 NSF Patriot Award — in recognition of years of financial contributions and support. The event showcased the Foundation’s vital role in supporting the Naval Special Warfare (NSW) community, raised funds to support critical programs, and recognized the courage and sacrifices of warriors and their families. 

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AERO 2023 Showcases Best of GA Industry’s Drive to Sustainability

AERO 2023 Showcases Best of GA Industry’s Drive to Sustainability

AirVenture Oshkosh may be the world’s biggest aviation enthusiast event and fly-in but Germany’s AERO Friedrichshafen, which wrapped up on Saturday, April 22, proved which last week that it is a healthy second and even first in terms of being a pure trade show for GA and the ‘light’ end of business aviation. According to show organizer fairnamic GmbH, AERO “once again lived up to its claim of being the leading international trade show for general aviation … with over 680 exhibitors from 35 nations.”

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Meridian Recognized Among Top FBOs

Meridian Recognized Among Top FBOs

Meridian, the award-winning private aviation company, is pleased to again be recognized among the nation’s top FBOs in two of the industry’s leading surveys. In the AIN annual FBO survey, Meridian Teterboro was again ranked #1 in the Northeast Region, and Meridian Hayward was voted as the #1 FBO at Hayward Executive Airport (KHWD). In the Professional Pilot (ProPilot) annual PRASE survey, Meridian was rated the #1 FBO at Teterboro Airport and voted the #6 Best Independent FBO in the country.

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