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ACI Jet renews IS-BAO Stage 3 global safety standard

ACI Jet successfully completed an IS-BAO Stage 3 renewal audit of its flight operations. IS-BAO Stage 3 is the highest safety standard registration level and verifies that safety management activities are fully integrated into the operator’s business and that a positive safety culture is being sustained. ACI Jet operates 18 business jets and has been registered as an...

OnFlight receives Authorized Service Center approval for Embraer Executive Jets aircraft

OnFlight of Cincinnati, Ohio, announced milestone approval and authorization as an Embraer Authorized Service Center by Embraer Executive Jets. In this capacity, OnFlight further expands Embraer’s strategic network of MRO services, becoming an Embraer Authorized Service Center focused on Embraer aircraft. OnFlight, a Part 135 Charter Operator since 2000, has operated Embraer aircra...

Temporary grounding of certain Boeing 737 MAX 9 highlights airlines sector vulnerability to operational disruptions

On Saturday, January 6, 2024, the U.S. FAA temporarily grounded certain Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft for immediate inspection following an Alaska Airline-operated jet's emergency landing after a large section of the aircraft blew out shortly after takeoff. While only minor injuries were reported, the incident raises broader concerns about the safety of the aircraft for both the manufact...

Beacon Air Group newest FBO, locally-inspired gateway to Billings Montana is now open at Billings Logan International Airport

Beacon Air Group welcomes travelers to its brand-new private terminal and full-service FBO at Montana’s Billings Logan International Airport (KBIL). FBO 24/7-capable operations began with the completion of its 9,000-square-foot luxury terminal—complete with 1,800 square feet of leasable office space—and 36,000 square feet of hangar space able to accommodate aircraft up...

Joby and Clay Lacy partner to bring first electric air taxi charger to Southern California

Joby Aviation signed a definitive agreement with Clay Lacy Aviation to install Southern California’ first electric air taxi charger at John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County, CA. The installation of electrical infrastructure to support Joby’ Global Electric Aviation Charging System comes as part of Clay Lacy planned $100 million redevelopment of its FBO&nbs...

Frightening incident on Boeing MAX lead aviation attorneys questions whether officials need to examine if certifying the plane as safe for flying was hasty

Alaska Airlines has grounded the Boeing MAX9 jets after a window and a chunk of the fuselage blew out of the plane shortly after takeoff, causing the aircraft to make an emergency landing in Portland, Oregon, late Friday night (Jan. 5, 2024). Photos from the plane that was able to land safely reportedly show a large hole in the plane’s side. Oxygen masks apparently were deployed i...

Alaska Airlines took delivery of first longer-range Boeing 737-8

Alaska Airlines welcomed delivery of the first Boeing 737-8 to it aircraft lineup – the next component of strategic, long-term fleet plan that builds on its strengths and provides a road map for ongoing future success. Airline flies the youngest fleet of all U.S. airlines, and from 2024 through 2027, is on track to add 15-25 new Boeing aircraft each year. Currently h...

Elliott Aviation successfully delivers first Garmin Autoland upgrade in King Air B200

Elliott Aviation successfuly completed and delivered of its first Garmin Autoland upgrade in a King Air B200. This milestone marks a significant achievement for both Elliott Aviation and opens the next chapter in the evolution of Garmin’s G1000 NXI Platform for King Airs. Garmin Autoland system represents the pinnacle of safety and innovation in general aviation. It is de...

ARGUS International Honors Naples Aviation

Naples Aviation is the first FBO in North America to receive the ARGUS International Base Operations Audit Certification. The Base Operations Audit and rating program encourages and assists companies in reducing ground incidents and damage to aircraft and company assets. This audit program identifies and promotes FBOs that meet rigorous international industry best practices and...

Jet Linx expands private aviation footprint with new base in Salt Lake City

Jet Linx announced its 22ndlocation at Salt Lake City International Airport. With established Base locations in Denver and Scottsdale, the new Salt Lake City Base strengthens company's presence in the Mountain West region and provides localized private jet services to Aircraft Owners and Jet Card Members throughout Utah. The establishment of Jet Linx Salt Lak...

Thrive Aviation adds fifth factory delivered new Cessna Citation Longitude to the fleet

Thrive Aviation welcomed latest addition to its fleet with the arrival of their fifth Longitude aircraft. Thrive's fleet under management is now above 20 airplanes. The Citation Longitude super-mid aircraft is giving non-stop range throughout North, Central and most of South America. By introducing a fifth Longitude to its fleet, Thrive is not only broadening its opera...

Signature Aviation closes on acquisition of Meridian

Signature Aviation has acquired Meridian, an award-winning private aviation company with bases in Teterboro, NJ (TEB) and Hayward, CA (HWD).The transaction was completed on January 1, 2024, and Meridian TEB and HWD bases joined Signature’s global network of more than 200 locations in 27 countries across five continents. Over the coming months, both teams will be working on a s...