Content Archive: February 2024

Maintenance and Modifications

Clay Lacy Line Techs Complete Gulfstream Training Program

FlightSafety International helped design the specialized training course
Clay Lacy mechanics
Charter & Fractional

Vista Reports Strong Growth across 2023

The company grew market share to 5 percent
Private aviation group Vista reported a strong performance in 2023.
Aircraft

Daher Restructures To Meet Revenue Growth Target

The manufacturer of the TBM and Kodiak aircraft is creating four new business units
Daher TBM 960 aircraft
FBOs

Sheltair Spends $2 MIllion on Tampa-area FBO Upgrades

The company's facilities at KTPA and KPIE received interior improvements
New customer service desk at Sheltair KTPA
Training and Workforce

Wichita Aero Club Honors Journalists, Senator Moran

The gala event raised $50,000 for educational endeavors and Aero Club initiatives
Ashley Bowen Cook and Sen. Jerry Moran
Regulations and Government

Senate Commerce To Consider Long-term FAA Bill

Controversy remains over effort to increase airline retirment age
U.S. capitol building
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Inks Connectivity Upgrade Agreement with Gogo

The agreement is the latest in a 20-year partnership
Gogo Business Aviation announced a 10-year agreement with fractional jet provider NetJets
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Announces New COO, Operational Team

The restructuring follows Delta's 2023 acquisition
Delta purchased a majority stake in Wheels Up last year.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Global Jet Capital Tops $4 Billion Aircraft Financing Mark

GJC celebrated its first decade of business
Global Jet Capital CEO Vivek Kaushal
Aircraft

Restoration Commences on First Production Lear Jet

Volunteer-led project could take up to five years
Volunteers in Wichita removing components from 23-003