NATA Statement on DOT Proposed Rule Governing Flight, Rest

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The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is pleased that the rules announced by Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Federal Aviation Administration Administrator J. Randolph Babbitt are targeted to address pilot hours-of-service rules for Part 121 airlines and that on-demand Part 135 operations are not included in this particular rulemaking.
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King Air Day at Banyan

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Banyan Air Service at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) will be hosting King Air Day on Friday, October 29, 2010. This event is for owners and operators of King Airs to learn more about avionics, PT-6 engines, winglets and other upgrades that will increase their flying pleasure and also the value of their aircraft.
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Follow AC-U-KWIK on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn

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We at AC-U-KWIK feel we are pretty good at connecting pilots with FBOs. Now, we want to connect with other people in our industry more.

We have set up a Facebook page and a LinkedIn group. And our Twitter account has been active for a bit longer.

Look us up while we do our best to post interesting and insightful information for those networks.

Gama Charters, Hop-A-Jet Make ACSF Industry Audit Standard Registry

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The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) announces the addition of Gama Charters, Inc., of Stratford, Conn., and Hop-A-Jet Worldwide Jet Charter, Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to the ACSF Industry Audit Standard Registry (IAS). They join 14 operators that have completed the IAS audit and achieved Registered status with the ACSF since the program's inception in 2009.
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Skylink Opens New Executive Terminal at Larnaka

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In June 2010, Skylink Services Executive Terminal officially began operations at Larnaka International Airport. This 1600-square-meter facility is the only one of its kind in Cyprus and is dedicated to providing a stress-free, enjoyable experience for passengers and crew, as well as consistently providing the aircraft handling services that clients have come to expect.
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2010-2011 Managers' World Edition and Global CD-ROM Now Available

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The 2010-2011 AC-U-KWIK Managers' World Edition is now available! This year's directory features a few improvements: a handy new size, full-color listings and more reliable hotel information, including hotels recommended by FBOs and hotels that offer discounts to FBO customers. The 2010-2011 AC-U-KWIK Global CD-ROM is out now, too.
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Pre-Owned Aircraft Transactions Increase While Values Decrease

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There should be some optimism in our industry. Buyers and sellers are coming to terms with what the market will bear for a given aircraft. And with that, the pre-owned aircraft market is seeing more completed deals. The gridlock of available inventory is starting to show some movement. Values on the other hand remain soft with little signs of recovery.
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