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China's BizAv Sector Continues To Soar: My Recent Visit To COMAC
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China’s BizAv Sector Continues to Soar: My recent visit to COMAC

Over the past decade, the global aviation community has watched China evolve into a major player in business aviation. Not only has its population, strategic interests, and economic strength made it a major global market for business jets, but it has also expanded into a hub for aerospace innovation by moving away from importing aircraft and focussing on R&D. This has seen the country quickly evolve into a leading force in aviation technology... something I recently experienced for myself.
Taking A Moment For GA Safety: In Support Of The National Pause For General Aviation Safety
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Taking a moment for GA Safety: In Support of the National Pause for General Aviation Safety

At UAS, safety has always been at the heart of our operations. From advanced trip planning to comprehensive risk assessments and real-time operational support, our commitment to safety is about protecting people but also about elevating the standards of aviation excellence globally. This is why I’m so enthusiastic to share our full support for the National Pause for General Aviation Safety—a nationwide initiative launched in the U.S. on April 1 and backed by the FAA Safety Team, AOPA, NBAA, EAA, and 22 leading aviation organizations across the country. 
Contingency Planning For Your Operations: Lessons From The Heathrow Power Outage
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Contingency Planning for Your Operations: Lessons from the Heathrow Power Outage

London Heathrow's power outage of March 21 caused operational chaos, forcing airlines and GA operators to quickly reroute flights and manage passenger flow. More disruptive events, whether caused by power failures, inclement weather, ATC issues, or geopolitical events, present major challenges for business aviation operators. The stakes are significantly higher because clients' satisfaction depends on them keeping tight schedules, delivering fast turnarounds, and ensuring seamless service. This is why strategic contingency planning is critical to maintaining streamlined operations. 
How Operators Can Manage the Challenge Of Fuel Prices
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Fuel Management: How Operators Can Maximize Efficiency

Fuel management is a massive pain point in business aviation since it represents one of the largest outgoing costs for operators, and the most unpredictable. Since pricing is dependent on a plethora of factors such as supply chain issues, geopolitical instability, and global economics, its volatility is an unfortunate reality that must be grappled with. However, although these factors are out of our control, there are several steps operators can take to ensure better fuel management, making forecasting and controlling costs easier.   
Why Charter Flights Are The Smartest Choice For Business Travel In 2025
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Why Charter Flights Are the Smartest Choice for Business Travel in 2025

The demand for efficiency, speed, and flexibility in business travel has never been more pronounced. Dictated by the ever-quickening pace of technological advancements, the world of commerce is forced to move at breakneck speed. Gone are the days when meetings can wait, where schedules are loose, and a business can rest on its laurels. This is precisely why more companies are switching to charter as a travel solution.
Saudi Arabia Open For Business Aviation
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Saudi Arabia Open for Business Aviation

With Saudi Arabia's ambitious Vision 2030 driving economic diversification, private aviation is getting the opportunity to soar to new heights in the Kingdom. At MEBAA Show 2024, I was delighted to sit down with two exceptional local industry thought leaders; Yosef Hafiz, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at NASJET and Mohammed AlBokhari, CEO of Aviation Horizons to discuss the exciting growth of the Saudi business aviation market.
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