WATCH: Business Aviation Helps Areas Hardest Hit By Melissa

Brad Pierce, CEO of Orlando-based Restaurant Equipment World and AERObridge volunteer, has been using business aviation to bring much needed equipment and supplies to Jamaica, since the island nation was devastated by Hurricane Melissa in October 2025.

Ireland’s Business Aviation Association Joins CLIMBING. FAST., Expanding Campaign’s International Reach

Today, the CLIMBING. FAST. campaign welcomed the Irish Business & General Aviation Association (IBGAA) as a new partner.

Florida Attorney, Jamaican-American Musician Partner for Melissa-Relief Flights

Florida attorney Dan Newlin gathered up supplies from local stores and prepared to launch the first relief flights into the Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa.

Embraer Activates its Largest Solar Power Plant Yet to Support Bizav Operations

The 1,900-panel installation provides sustainable electrical power for the company’s Executive Jets headquarters in Florida.

With Bizav Support, Operation Airdrop Ramps Up Jamaica Relief Efforts

Texas-based non-profit relief organization Operation Airdrop has experience dealing with the worst of Mother Nature.

Virginia Airport Avfuel Partnership Supports Bizav Sustainability Efforts

The agreement aims to boost “book-and-claim” fuel purchasing, promoting sustainable aviation fuel uptake even where SAF is unavailable.

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“Our airplane is a lifeline to medically under-served communities that span four time zones.”

Dr. Michael Gregory, Chairman, Apogee Physicians

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David Greiner , Isotropic Networks

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