PATA Launches to Advance Personal Transportation Technology
The advent of very light and advanced technology aircraft is not only spawning new business models but at least two new organizations to represent them. The Air Taxi Association (ATXA) was founded in 2007 to promote market development and The Personal Air Transportation Alliance (PATA) formed in 2004 with a... [read more]
Industry Questions NPRM on ADS-B Out
Business aviation interests joined airline industry associations in questioning the FAA’s NPRM on requiring ADS-B Out saying the equipment is too expensive and the FAA provides little or no incentives for voluntary equipage. Industry also questioned the agency’s cost/benefit analysis, saying it...
Honda Aircraft Company Expands HondaJet Sales, Books 10 News Sales
Honda Aircraft Company, Inc. expanded the sales of its advanced very light jet HondaJet throughout North America with the selection of a retail sales and service representative for Mexico and a direct sales and U.S. service support plan for Canada. The Greensboro, N.C. –based company also announced its...
Virgin Charter Launched
Bringing Priceline and Ebay-like auctions to the charter business, Virgin Charter launched operations March 4 after it concluded its beta test period during which an exclusive group of corporate and individual buyers used the new marketplace. Announced at last year’s NBAA show, Virgin Charter claims to...
AOPA Objects to Re-Registration Charge
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association said the re-registration requirement called for by FAA to bring the U.S. aircraft registry up to date, includes large fee increases from the current $5. The FAA would raise that to $130 for initial registration and $130 for each renewal. It is such fees that feed the...
Waypoint Set for Summer Launch
"Waypoint's air taxi service is as convenient as hailing a cab,” said Waypoint President and CEO Steven Brechter, in announcing the new service would launch before summer. “Imagine a small business jet for your own use at the price of airline travel. The service will provide an affordable...
FirstFlight Names Meyer as SVP Sales, Increases Charter Sales Staff
FirstFlight, Inc., a charter management and aviation services company, appointed of Stephen J. Meyer as senior vice president of sales. The company also added several new members to its charter sales team. Meyer is a former executive vice president and major shareholder of Central Sprinkler Corporation, a...
Calendar: NATA Air Charter Summit Set for June
The National Air Transportation Association scheduled its Air Charter Summit for on June 9-11 at the Westfields Marriott Conference Center near Dulles Airport in suburban Washington, DC. NATA called...
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