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Advantages of Business Aviation

By on August 20, 2012 in Air Charter

An article on Forbes.com gives some compelling reasons why business aviation should be considered an “invaluable business tool.” Compared to airline travel, private flying can be more cost-effective because it saves time and increases employee productivity. According to the article: Companies are taking to heart the old adage “time is money” as they seek increased [...]

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Government Report Highlights the Value of Business Aviation

By on June 1, 2012 in Air Charter, FBO

What is the value of business aviation? The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) released a report on the business aircraft industry answering that question. The 248-page document analyzes factors shaping the competitiveness of the U.S. business jet industry from 2006 to 2011. Business jets are used by corporations, individuals, and leasing firms as tools [...]

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Jet Air Named 2012 Wisconsin Aviation Business of the Year

By on May 9, 2012 in Air Charter, Aircraft Maintenance, Avionics, FBO, Flight Training

Award presented at annual Wisconsin Aviation Conference (Green Bay, WI)  Jet Air Group is the recipient of the 2012 Wisconsin Aviation Business of the Year award from the Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association (WATA). The award recognizes excellence in the aviation trades. CEO Al Timmerman was presented the award during the 57th annual Wisconsin Aviation Conference. [...]

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Timmerman Named CEO of Jet Air Group

By on March 24, 2012 in Air Charter, Aircraft Maintenance, Avionics, FBO, Flight Training

(Green Bay, WI) – Jet Air Group has announced the promotion of Al Timmerman to Chief Executive Officer. Timmerman was serving as the company’s Chief Operating Officer and will be taking over as CEO from Dr. Bruce Bressler, who is retiring after 10 years with the company. “I’m very pleased to take on this new [...]

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FCC Protects GPS by Suspending LightSquared Plans

By on February 24, 2012 in Air Charter, Avionics, Flight Training

The future of GPS navigation was in question over the past year as a company called LightSquared proposed to develop a nationwide mobile broadband network that opponents argued would interfere with GPS signals. GPS is used extensively in aircraft navigation, and pilots worried that their safety could be at risk if LightSquared were allowed to [...]

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