Is Friedrichshafen Stealing EBACE’s Thunder?
/The 30th edition of the Aero Friedrichshafen show was held at the Messe Friedrichshafen Conference and Expo Centre at Friedrichshafen Airport in Germany, 17-20 April 2024. It had the feel of a show that is increasingly Europe’s leading ‘Business and General Aviation’ event rather than just the region’s number one attraction for the light and sport aviation aircraft community.
Read MoreOxford Airport Raises Bizav ‘Green Hub’ Profile, as it Ponders eVTOL London Links
/We attended London Oxford Airport’s (EGTK) Media Day on May 2nd, 2024. Those clever fellows at Oxford also own London’s only full-time licensed heliport, at Battersea. This, combined with eVTOL craft such as the Lilium Jet, could soon make the link between the two quieter and more affordable than helicopters, and possibly faster and more regular. “The regulators will never have it,” you may say. OK, agreed. But if they did, Oxford would – in effect – move closer to London.
Read MoreDC Aviation G-OPS Presents a Newly Designed FBO With VIP Passenger Lounge at LFMN
/DC Aviation G-OPS presented its newly designed FBO with VIP passenger lounge at Nice Airport (LFMN) during an opening ceremony on May 7th, 2024. Following the takeover of the FBO by DC Aviation G-OPS in January 2023, the existing infrastructure has been extensively modernized and optimized to offer customers the highest level of quality, comfort and discretion.
Read MoreModern Aviation Closes the Acquisition of American Aero at KFTW
/Modern Aviation has closed the acquisition of the FBO American Aero, which operates at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (KFTW) in Fort Worth, Texas from an affiliate of Keystone Group, L.P.
Read MoreSheltair Expands Its FBO Network into Sarasota with KSRQ FBO
/Sheltair, a leading provider of aviation services and aviation real estate development, is expanding its FBO network to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (KSRQ). Sheltair’s decision to expand to KSRQ was driven by the airport's robust business and general aviation flight activity and the demand for based aircraft storage opportunities. The airport’s rapid growth necessitated an additional private general aviation complex and service provider; in Sheltair, the airport gained an award-winning FBO partner and property developer.
Read MorePan Am Flight Academy Welcomes Airbus A330 Full Flight Simulator to Miami Training Center
/Pan Am Flight Academy announces the acquisition of their newest, Level D, Airbus A330 Full Flight Simulator. This state-of-the-art simulator, relocated from Bahrain, has been installed at the new Pan Am Flight Academy training center located at the Axis Park complex in Hialeah, FL.
Read MoreBusiness Jet Appoints New Director of Aircraft Solutions & Acquisitions
/Business Jet, a private aviation company based at Dallas Love Field (KDAL), is thrilled to announce the appointment of Lina Sabbah to the role of Director of Aircraft Solutions and Acquisitions, effective immediately. Sabbah’s appointment signifies a return to the company’s origins in aircraft sales and acquisitions and furthers Business Jet’s mission of providing a comprehensive suite of services at every stage in the life cycle of aircraft ownership.
Read MoreGo Rentals & Sun Air Jets Announce Partnership for FBO at KCMA
/Sun Air Jets, a leading southern California private jet firm, is excited to announce a distinguished new partnership with Go Rentals for its Camarillo, California (KCMA), FBO. The unparalleled white glove service offered by Go Rentals, the only Forbes Travel Guide Elite Car Rental Company, will beautifully enhance the high-quality client experience that Sun Air Jets clients have come to expect.
Read MoreGo Rentals & Sun Air Jets Announce Partnership for FBO at KCMA
/Sun Air Jets, a leading southern California private jet firm, is excited to announce a distinguished new partnership with Go Rentals for its Camarillo, California, FBO (KCMA). The unparalleled white glove service offered by Go Rentals, the only Forbes Travel Guide Elite Car Rental Company, will beautifully enhance the high-quality client experience that Sun Air Jets clients have come to expect.
Read MoreGreenpoint Technologies Inducts BBJ 787-9 for V-VIP Interior Completion
/Greenpoint Technologies, a leading provider of bespoke aircraft interiors and a Safran company, is pleased to announce the induction of a BBJ 787-9 for a full V-VIP interior completion. This marks the company’s seventh 787 interior completion.
Read MoreSmooth Takeoff for International Operations: Why Partner with American Flight Support
/The world beckons, but navigating the complexities of international aviation can be a daunting task. For operators looking to expand their reach beyond domestic borders, partnering with American Flight Support (AFS) can be the key to a smooth and successful takeoff.
Read MoreEvroJet Brings Ground Handling and Supervision Services to LJLJ and LKMT
/Recognizing the opportunity for growth and the need to enhance service offerings, EvroJet Services is thrilled to announce its expansion into Ljubljana (LJLJ) and Ostrava-Mošnov International Airport (LKMT), bolstering its portfolio with comprehensive ground handling and supervision services.
Read MoreBBGA Conference Looks at 'Cleaner' Aviation with Erik Lindbergh, and Addresses GA's Image Problems in the UK
/The British Business & General Aviation Association (BBGA) held its annual conference on Thursday, March 7, 2024 in London. The BBGA has stepped up to the mark in recent years and is now leading the way in Europe with a scheme to counter the ‘bad press’ the sector often gets. It aims to promote the economic advantages of using business aviation versus the oft-reported private use which accounts for a relatively small proportion of non-scheduled flights, while setting out to explain that business aviation continues to strive to operate in a more environmentally sustainable way.
Read More2023 Shows Strong Growth for Geneva Airpark
/The first indicators for 2023 promised a very positive year for Geneva Airpark. The final overall results have confirmed this growth trend, with figures clearly up, by more than 4.5%, 10% or even 56% depending on the activity, compared with 2022.
Read MoreSheltair Elevates Colorado KBJC FBO with New Hangar Complex
/Sheltair, a leading provider of aviation services across the United States, cut the ribbon on its recently completed state-of-the-art hangar complex at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (KBJC) on April 1, 2024. Comprised of three separate hangar and office space structures, the significant facility expansion underscores Sheltair's unwavering commitment to excellence in aviation, reflected in its continuous airport property developments and furthering its commitment to community investments.
Read MoreDesert Jet Partners with TITAN Aviation Fuels to Offer Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at its KTRM FBO
/Desert Jet, the leading full-service business aviation company in Greater Palm Springs, California, announces its latest sustainability initiative. The company has partnered with TITAN Aviation Fuels to establish the supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at its flagship FBO, Desert Jet Center at KTRM, including using SAF for its charter aircraft fleet.
Read MoreLaconia Flight Academy Is First New Hampshire Flight School Approved To Offer High School Credited Flight Training
/Laconia Flight Academy (LFA)/Sky Bright Aviation (SBA), a leader in quality flight training, is excited to announce that the New Hampshire Department of Education (NHED) approved the application to allow high school students to earn high school credits for pursuing a Private Pilot Certificate and/or Instrument Flight Rating, as part of the state’s “Learn Everywhere” program.
Read MoreFLYING MAG: New FBO Opens in Central Texas
/Temple Executive Air Center, a city-owned and managed FBO at Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport (KTPL), opened on November 1. The new facility replaced operations that were previously housed in the adjacent Elmer Reed General Aviation Terminal. The $7.4 million dollar project was designed to help to better meet the demand at the Central Texas airport, as well as stimulate growth for the city of Temple. Posted with permission from author Grant Boyd / FLYING MAG.
Read MoreParagon Aviation Group Partners with NBAA to Launch NBAA FBO Partnership Network
/Paragon Aviation Group, a leader in aviation services, is proud to announce its partnership with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) to launch the NBAA FBO Partnership Network. This new initiative aims to connect FBOs with another way to enhance their brand visibility and generate new sales leads within the business aviation industry.
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