Aviation Industry Press Releases

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Andrew Wilson Joins Mente Group Mente Group is pleased to announce that Andrew Wilson has joined our team as an Executive Sales Director.  Andrew will focus on assisting new and existing clients with aircraft transactions thru market research, marketing efforts and contract negotiations.Andrew began his aviation career as Chief Pilot and Asset Manager for Canvasback Investments.  He piloted and managed operations for...
NBAA2013 to Offer Global Entry Program Interviews With Customs and Border Protection Agents Will be On Site in Las Vegas, Oct. 22 to 24Contacts: Dan Hubbard, (202) 783-9360, dhubbard@nbaa.orgWashington, DC, June 17, 2013 – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced that international business travelers seeking simplified entry into the United States will have the opportunity to meet in-person with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents at the 2013...
NBAA: FAA Plans Changes to Colorado Mountain Winter Holiday Procedures Contacts: Dan Hubbard, (202) 783-9360, dhubbard@nbaa.orgWashington, DC, June 11, 2013 – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans changes to some traditional procedures for flights into three Colorado airports for the 2013-2014 holiday season.Specifically, the FAA will discontinue use of a legacy air-traffic slot-...
GA Avgas Coalition Praises FAA's Announcement to Solicit Candidate Fuels in Search of an Unleaded Avgas Contacts: Dan Hubbard, (202) 783-9360, dhubbard@nbaa.orgWashington, DC, June 10, 2013 – The General Aviation Avgas Coalition praised the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) announcement today to formally request sample unleaded fuels for testing as possible replacements to the 100 low-lead (100LL) aviation gasoline (avgas) that general aviation aircraft use today.The General Aviation Avgas...
Fargo Jet Center Receives FAA Diamond Award and Maintenance Technicians Receive Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Awards  April 17th, 2013, Fargo, ND: Fargo Jet Center (FJC) received the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Certificate of Excellence Diamond Award and 21 technicians received Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMT) awards.Jeff Boe, from the FAA Flight Standards District Office, presented the Certificate of Excellence Diamond Award to Fargo Jet Center President Jim Sweeney and Director of...
JETS promotes Edward Benyon to Sales and Commercial Manager Press release10 June, 2013JETS, the expanding business aviation MRO, owned by the 328 Group, announced today the promotion of Edward Benyon to Sales and Commercial Manager for its Bournemouth and new London Biggin Hill facilities.  In his new role he will lead a team of four responsible for building strong relationships with customers and developing future growth strategies and sales...
NBAA COO Steve Brown Receives RTCA Chairman's Award Recognized for 'Calm, Thoughtful' Approach to Working with IndustryContacts: Dan Hubbard, (202) 783-9360, dhubbard@nbaa.orgWashington, DC, June 6, 2013 – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is pleased to announce that NBAA Chief Operating Officer Steve Brown has been recognized by RTCA with the 2013 Chairman's Award, the organization's highest honor. Brown received the award June 5...
At White Plains Regional Forum, NBAA Unveils 'FileSmart' Initiative Online Resource Educates Operators on Importance of Early, Accurate FilingContacts: Dan Hubbard, (202) 783-9360, dhubbard@nbaa.orgWashington, DC, June 6, 2013 – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today unveiled a new educational initiative to help the general aviation (GA) community understand the increasing importance of filing timely and accurate flight plans, and how doing so...
Embraer Executive Jets Continues Building North American Sales Force  Melbourne, FL, June 6, 2013 – Embraer Executive Jets has named Brenda K. Paauwe-Navori to the position of Regional Sales Director responsible for Western Region sales for its Large & Ultra Large Division.“Brenda’s appointment is part of our effort to expand our sales team,” said Keith Garner, Vice President Sales for the Large & Ultra-Large Aircraft Division, Embraer Executive Jets...
Mark Your Calendars: ABACE Returns to Shanghai April 15 to 17, 2014 Contacts: Dan Hubbard, (202) 783-9360, dhubbard@nbaa.orgWashington, DC, June 3, 2013 – Although little more than a month has passed since the 2013 edition of the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE2013) concluded as the most successful ABACE to date, plans are already underway for ABACE to return to Shanghai, China from April 15 to 17, 2014.“Organizers are hard at work to...