AC-U-KWIK Managers' World Edition Coming Soon in Glorious Full Color

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Most things are better in color.

Rainbows, television, The Wizard of Oz. And soon, the AC-U-KWIK Managers' World Edition.

We are busy converting the directory to a color format for the 2010-2011 edition. Users will be able to find airport information, FBO listings, and charter and ground services more easily.

Advertisers now have the opportunity to make their ads pop off the page and dominate the competition for users' attention. Advertisers' colored listings will catch the eyes of potential customers.

For more information about advertising in color (or black and white), contact Jodi Espinoza at jespinoza@acukwik.com or 1-913-967-1651.

Tail Numbers in BARR Program Available Through FOIA

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In late February, a District Court judge in Washington, D.C., ruled that tail numbers blocked for distribution outside of the FAA through NBAA’s Block Aircraft Registration Request (BARR) program must be unblocked to comply with a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. What do you think about the BARR program? Should the tail numbers be blocked permanently? Where do you fall on the public/private spectrum? Leave a comment.
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Odyssey Aviation Plans March 10 Grand Opening at KNEW

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Odyssey Aviation at KNEW in New Orleans will celebrate its grand opening on March 10.

The FBO's original facility at Lakefront Airport was damaged during Hurricane Katrina. Now, it is ready to show off its new digs.

Check out to the post-Katrina photos and the images of the new construction in Odyssey's press release.

Saker Aviation Services of Garden City (GCK), Formerly Firstflight, Expands Existing Facilities, Plans More Offerings

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Avfuel-branded FBO dealer Saker Aviation Services of Garden City, Kansas (GCK), has commenced expansion of its operations with a recent move into a larger facility. The expansion comes in conjunction with the company’s recent rebranding efforts and name change from FirstFlight to Saker Aviation Services.
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Avfuel Corporation Announces the Addition of South Florida-Based Orion Jet Center (OPF) to Branded FBO Network

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Avfuel Corporation announced that it was continuing to expand its network of FBO dealers. The most recent alliance brings Opa-Locka-based Orion Jet Center into the Avfuel family. As an Avfuel-branded FBO, Orion Jet Center will supply Avfuel aviation fuel and related services to and from South Florida.
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Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) Joins Avfuel Network

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Avfuel Corp. and Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport have announced a new branding alliance. Under the agreement, Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport is now an Avfuel-branded dealer that offers both the AVTRIP rewards program and the Avfuel Contract Fuel program for jet fuel savings. As an Avnet Premier FBO, SHD offers extraordinary amenities and services as well as around-the-clock customer service.
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NASA Astronauts Present Patch to Front Line Employees of Million Air

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Mission Spc. Jose Hernandez and Cmdr. Rick “C.J.” Sturkow of NASA’s Discovery STS‐128 mission presented a specially designed Million Air patch, which accompanied them into space, at Million Air headquarters in Houston. The idea was conceived by NASA research pilot Nebojsa “Solo” Solunac who also participated in the presentation. Solunac, a long-time Million Air customer and friend wanted to do something special for the Million Air front line teams.
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AOPA Foundation President to Address Atlanta Aero Club

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Karen Gebhart, president of the AOPA Foundation, is the featured guest speaker at the March 2 Atlanta Aero Club meeting. Gebhart’s presentation will address the challenges and opportunities facing general aviation and how individual engagement can help promote and protect freedom to fly. The meeting is scheduled for noon on March 2 in the Grand Ballroom of the Capital City Club, 7 Harris St., in downtown Atlanta. The cost is $30 for members and $40 for non-members. The admission price includes lunch.
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Pre-Owned Aircraft Market Distracted by Bottom Feeders

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In the pre-owned aircraft market, bottom feeders are like red herrings. Bottom feeders — corporate aircraft that have no significant issues with their history, maintenance or condition and are marketed below Bluebook wholesale values — continue to be great opportunities for the fortunate few who buy without a blink of an eye. They also lead buyers into a false perception of value that only competition in the market can correct.
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