NATA Releases 2011 Revision of Refueling, Quality Control Guide

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The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced the availability of the 2011 revision of its popular guidebook Refueling and Quality Control Procedures for Airport Service and Support Operations. The 2011 revision is a complete update that contains an in-depth review of topics relating to aviation fuel handling, with full-color photographs in a new easy-to-read format.
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Professional Football Championship Game Meets Avfuel Branded Network: Arlington Area FBOs Offer Fuel Discounts, Fuel Rewards

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Avfuel-affiliated FBOs invite general aviation visitors to save and/or earn rewards when they fly to and from Texas for this year’s BIG GAME. The annual professional football championship game takes place at Dallas Cowboy Stadium on February 6, 2011.
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Avfuel Corporation Now Brands, Supplies Aviation Fuel, Services to California-Based Jet Air Systems (SEE)

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Fixed-base operator Jet Air has branded with Avfuel Corporation. Under the agreement, Avfuel will act as Jet Air aviation fuel and services provider and also supplement the FBO with marketing services. Jet Air now offers AVTRIP rewards points on qualifying fuel purchases, as well as Avfuel Contract Fuel.
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Delk's Valley Oil Announces Formation of Paragon Aviation Group

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Delk’s Valley Oil, previously a veteran provider and supplier of aviation fuels and related services announced, the formation of Paragon Aviation Group. This new company will represent a group of first-class independent FBOs and small chains that have the same operational principles; customer-focused service, quality, safety, reliability and value.
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Inflite the Jet Centre Wins BACA Excellence Award

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Stansted VIP handling agent Inflite the Jet Centre has received a top industry award for the second consecutive year.

Inflite the Jet Centre was named best handling agent at the Baltic Air Charter Association (BACA) Luncheon Awards held at London’s Guildhall. The annual awards are voted for by BACA’s members, which include air brokers, airports, business aircraft operators and owners.

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Pre-Owned Aircraft Trading Continues at Modest Pace

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Trading in the pre-owned aircraft market continued at a modest pace as the third quarter came to a close and aligned itself on fourth-quarter activity for 2010.
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Delayed Recovery Forecast for Business Jet Market

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NEWTOWN, Conn. [December 6, 2010] — A new study released by Forecast International projects that a total of 11,437 business jets, worth an estimated $217.5 billion, will be produced from 2010 through 2019. "The Market for Business Jet Aircraft" also indicates that business jet production, which has dropped sharply since late 2008, will continue declining through 2011. A recovery in overall business jet build rates will not occur until 2012, according to the Forecast International projections.
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KCI Aviation Buys Ponca City Hangar

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PONCA CITY - An aviation company announced Friday it has purchased a hangar at Ponca City Regional Airport and will use it to expand its maintenance, repair and overhaul operations. Bridgeport, W.Va.-based KCI Enterprises Inc., parent company of KCI Aviation, said it expects to employ up to 15 people after one year with the potential to grow to 30 after three years.
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