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Japan Gets First IS-BAH Ground Handling Network

JAS earned the achievement at all five of its locations
IBAC director Kurt Edwards and ISBAH program manager Terry Yeomans congratulate representatives of Japan Aviation Service at EBACE
Operations

AI Tools Promise Efficiency Leap for Business Aviation

Charter flight operators are among the first to embrace the technology
FL3XX AI Chatbot tool
Environment

Climbing Fast Bizav Advocacy Initiative Goes Global

A new international section of the website will feature content from national associations
Lindsey Oliver and IBAC director general Kurt Edwards
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Viasat Improves Satcom Coverage in Middle East, South America

JetXP offers uncapped speed and new service enhancements
Viasat global director Claudio D’Amico
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

IADA Appoints First Staffer in Europe

The move gives the group its firsrt foothold outside North America
Brendan Lodge, IADA
Maintenance and Modifications

AMAC Expands Aircraft Support and Modification Capability

Swiss-based group has acquired a design and modification specialist in France
AMAC Aerospace Basel MRO facility
Aircraft

IBGAA Gearing Up for 2025 Conference

Business aviation is gaining steam in Ireland
The 2024 confrerence of the Irish Business & General Aviation Association
Training and Workforce

Next-generation Charter Pros Flock to ACA Internships

Multiple 18- to 25-year-olds compete for 15 places on an internship program
The Air Charter Association
Aircraft

First Production Global 8000 Takes to the Skies

Next steps are completion, then entry into service later this year
Bombardier global 8000 business jet
Training and Workforce

Beta Sells Electric Airplane and Simulator to Sinclair Community College

Public college to offer electric aviation credentials through hands-on training
Beta Technologies Alia CX300 electric airplane
Safety

Aviators Invited to FAA Notam Reform User Forum

Plans are to outline upcoming improvements to this important safety system
Notices to Airmen FAA search page
FBOs

Jet Aviation Upgrades FBO, Adds Aircraft Management Suite

Rotterdam is its latest renovation.
Jet Aviation's newly upgraded lounge at Rotterdam
Safety

IBAC Unveils Risk-management Program, Expands Reach

IBAC added first Latin American partner, as well as one in the UK
Kurt Edwards, IBAC director general
Regulations and Government

Business Aviation Customers Feel the RefuelEU Pinch

Out-of-scope operators are being erroneously charged
Business jets on the ground a Paris Le Bourget
Security

IBAC Teams With Dyami To Offer Bizav Security Training

EBACE conference will address security threats from conflict zones and GPS spoofing
Dyami Security Intelligence founder Eric Schouten (left) and Charlotte Bakker have formed the Dyami Academy to provide aviation security training.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Jetcraft Adds Crypto Payments for Aircraft Buyers

Modern payment option enables transactions with digital assets
Jetcraft
Maintenance and Modifications

SkyWay Mod Moves CJ3 Lav Access to External Panel

No more snaking hoses through the cabin
A photo of the SkyWay flush panel on the side of an aircraft
Charter & Fractional

Air Methods Opens New National Dispatch Center in Omaha

Facility supports national coordination efforts for EMS operations
Air Methods
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Asia-Pacific Turbine Helicopter Fleet Grows in 2024

Asian Sky documents modest gains amid steady demand
Asian Sky Group
Safety

Senator Wants FAA To Eliminate Class B ADS-B Exemptions

Bill would require that aircraft flying near major metro areas use ADS-B Out and In
Aerial view of Washington Reagan National Airport (KDCA)
Training and Workforce

NBAA’s CAM Program Reaches 1,000th Certification

Doug Rock is the 1,000th aviation professional to receive NBAA's Certified Aviation Managera designation
Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) Program
Operations

Seven Cities In the Frame to be EBACE 2026’s Home

EBAA will announce future plans for its 2026 business aviation show on June 30
Holger Krahmer EBAA secretary general
Safety

Helo Operator Precision Selects Cirro Safety Platform

Ten aircraft onboarded as Cirro rollout begins
an aircraft in flight with a snowy mountain in the background
Charter & Fractional

Opul Builds Charter Fleet with Quinta Jets Acquisition

Portuguese operator is based near the exclusive resort of Quinta do Lago
Quinta Jets
Aircraft

Affinity Aviation Group Marks 10 Years with New Office

Company has steered acquisition and delivery of 63 aircraft
Andrew Hoy, CEO Affinity Aviation
Charter & Fractional

UAS Trip Support Rolls Out Concierge Program

Program is offered in a range of packages to best suit customer needs
UAS Trip Support charter photo
Fuel

100-plus Locations Now Offer Sustainable Aviation Fuel

As of the end of the first quarter of 2025, 4Air's SAF map showed 114 locations
Airbp sustainable aviation fuel
Operations

Skylegs and C Teleport Unite To Streamline Crew Travel

Solution provides real-time flight change capabilities for positioning crewmembers
Skylegs on devices
Engines

Rolls-Royce's Pearl 10X Completes Most Major Cert Tests

Engine progresses as Rolls-Royce celebrates the delivery of the 9,000th turbofan from Dahlewitz
Pearl 10X on Rolls-Royce 747 flying testbed
Maintenance and Modifications

Aero-Dienst Inks Agreement To Support EAP-covered Engines

Framework agreement formalizes ongoing relationship
EAP managing director Sean Lynch and Andrea Weyrich, maintenance engine shop manager at Aero-Dienst