EPIC Aviation and BP Finalize Sale of Ownership
/The sale of BP Products North America Inc.’s (“BP”) interest in EPIC Aviation LLC (“EPIC”) to Downstream Aviation LP (“Downstream”) has been finalized.
Read MoreMcCreery Aviation Company (MFE) Brands with Avfuel Corporation
/McCreery Aviation Company and Avfuel Corporation have joined forces to offer flight departments and passengers the best of the Avfuel network in South Texas.
Read MoreCoyne Welcomes Senate Approval of Two-Year FAA Reauthorization Legislation
/Last night, the U.S. Senate approved S. 223, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act. The bill authorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through September 2013, among other provisions.
Read MoreCoyne Applauds Passage of Long-Term FAA Reauthorization Bill by House Committee
/On February 16, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure approved H.R. 658, the FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011. A four-year bill, H.R. 658 includes a number of critically important initiatives including streamlining and authorizing funding for NextGen air traffic control modernization projects.
Read MoreGulfstream Aerospace President Joe Lombardo to Receive Epps Award
/Savannah, Ga., based Gulfstream Aerospace has been named the recipient of the Epps Aviation Award presented annually by the Atlanta Aero Club for outstanding aviation achievement for accomplishments that benefit the Georgia aviation community. Gulfstream President Joe Lombardo will be present to accept the award on the behalf of the entire company.
Read MoreParagon Aviation Group Adds Four FBO Members to Network
/Paragon Aviation Group (PAG) announced the addition of four new FBO members to the network. Effective January 1, 2011, Maguire Aviation (VNY) joined Paragon Aviation Group. Additionally as of February 1, 2011, Aero Air (HIO), Galvin Flying Service (BFI) and First Aviation Services (TEB) have all joined the network.
Read MoreAC-U-KWIK Announces Acufuel.com to Simplify FBO Fuel Price Data Management
/AC-U-KWIK, business aviation’s leading flight planning resource, announced today its new “single point of entry” feature of acufuel.com. Acufuel.com empowers airport FBO managers, who currently upload fuel prices to dozens of fuel programs and websites, to save countless minutes or even hours by organizing this information in one central spot.
Read MoreNew Android Software Allows VIP Control of Aircraft Cabin
/Flight Display Systems announced it has introduced and successfully installed an Android software application for use with its Select Cabin Management System (Select CMS). Now VIP aircraft passengers can control all cabin functions from the familiar setting of their mobile phones or tablet computers. The software is now available for all Flight Display Systems Select CMS customers.
Read More2010 NATA Industry Excellence Awards
/The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced a call for nominations to acknowledge the individuals, offices and organizations demonstrating excellence in their fields and the highest level of customer service to the general aviation community.
Read MoreAC-U-KWIK Launches FBO Connection Blog
/AC-U-KWIK has tapped FBO operations and marketing veterans John Enticknap and Ron Jackson to write a weekly blog column specifically aimed at the FBO community.
On the blog, called FBO Connection, Enticknap and Jackson will provide insight into winning strategies to help FBO owners, operators and managers run a more successful operation. The column can be found in the monthly release of the AC-U-KWIK Alert e-newsletter, and starting in February, it will appear on the home page of acukwik.com.
FAA Director of Flight Standards Service to Speak at Air Charter Safety Symposium
/Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Director of Flight Standards Service John M. Allen will speak at the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) Air Charter Safety Symposium on March 15-16, 2011, at the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Training Center in Ashburn, Va.
Read MoreNBAA: Court Ruling Helps Preserve Access to Santa Monica Airport
/The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) applauded a ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. that marks another step in ensuring that business aviation will have continued access to Santa Monica Airport (SMO).
Read MoreNBAA Welcomes Congressional Letter to White House Urging 'No User Fees'
/The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed a bipartisan letter signed by 116 members of the U.S. House of Representatives urging President Obama to keep user fees out of the administration's fiscal year 2012 budget.
Read MoreLegendary Martha’s Vineyard General Aviation Airport (MVY) Joins Avfuel Network
/Avfuel Corporation and Martha’s Vineyard Airport have confirmed they are now partnered as fuel supplier and branded FBO. Under the agreement, Martha’s Vineyard receives fuel, marketing, quality assurance and other services from Avfuel, while retaining full independence.
Read MoreGrand Opening of St. George Airport in Utah; Direct Jet Center Open for Business, Fully Operational
/Direct Jet Center, a member of the Avfuel FBO network, will be open for business and fully operational this week, in tandem with the reopening of the City of St. George Airport in St. George, Utah. Direct Jet Center will be immediately online with pilot and passenger services, a terminal and full ground services including fuel, cleaning and detailing, oxygen and much more.
Read MoreICM ETS Recommended for Accreditation of Aircraft Under EU Emissions Trading Scheme
/ICM ETS Ltd has been recommended for Accreditation for the verification of aircraft emissions and tonne-km data under the EU Emissions Trading Scheme by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).
Read MoreNATA Releases 2011 Revision of Refueling, Quality Control Guide
/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.
Read MoreProfessional Football Championship Game Meets Avfuel Branded Network: Arlington Area FBOs Offer Fuel Discounts, Fuel Rewards
/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.
Read MoreNBAA Welcomes Rep. Costello's Renewed Call Against User Fees
/The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed a recent call from Rep. Jerry Costello (D-12-IL) to President Barack Obama to keep user fees out of the administration's fiscal year 2012 budget.
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