NBAA Salutes American Hero Neil Armstrong
/The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) hailed the legacy of Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, who died Saturday of complications from heart surgery.
Read MoreBlue Ash Airport Ends Operations Today
/Today is the last day of operations at Blue Ash Airport, bringing its 91 years of aviation service in the region to an end.
Read MoreFedEx Express to Receive NBAA's Ueltschi Humanitarian Award
/The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced that FedEx Express, a division of FedEx Corp., and its founder, Frederick W. Smith, would be honored with the 2012 Al Ueltschi Humanitarian Award, which recognizes the use of aviation for humanitarian purposes.
Read MoreNBAA to Honor Bob Breiling with Doswell Award
/The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced that aviation accident statistician and former NBAA Director Robert E. Breiling would receive the 2012 NBAA John P. “Jack” Doswell Award.
Read MoreChicagoland FBOs Look for Hole-in-One Serving World’s Prime Golf Event
/Long before one of the world’s biggest golf events, the Ryder Cup, tees off September 28 at Medinah Country Club outside Chicago, two nearby fixed base operators have prepared for a blitz of executive flight activity from corporate sponsors, fans, celebrities, journalists and international visitors.
Read MoreBusiness Jet Access Receives ARG/US Platinum Re-Certification
/Business Jet Access (BJA), a leading aviation services provider, has received a Platinum rating re-certification by Aviation Research Group/US (ARG/US) following a bi-annual audit. In addition, BJA earned certification for Stage 2 of the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO).
Read MoreFuelerLinx Develops New Multi-leg Tankering Calculator
/FuelerLinx announced its newest feature, the Multi-leg Tankering Calculator, was set to make a huge impact on the way flight departments utilize their fuel price analysis software.
Read MoreSTC Approved: Garmin GTN 650/750 for Citation 500 Series
/JETTECH, a leader in developing affordable aftermarket aircraft solutions, announced today the issuance of an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for installing the new touchscreen Garmin GTN 650/750 GPS/NAV/COM on Cessna Citation 500 series aircraft to include models 500, 501, 550, 551, S550 and 560.
Read More'Too Good to Be True': Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons to Perform at NBAA/CAN Soiree
/The original Jersey Boys, the legendary Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, will light up the room for those attending this year’s NBAA/CAN Soiree, “An Evening With Angels,” to be held during NBAA’s 65th Annual Meeting & Convention on Wednesday, October 31, at the Peabody Hotel in Orlando, Fla.
Read MoreUniversal Aviation Opens Bermuda FBO
/Universal Aviation opened a dedicated business aviation FBO at Bermuda L.F. Wade International Airport late last week.
Read MoreAir Elite FBO Network Strengthens Commitment to Superior Service
/The Air Elite Network of FBOs announced it has registered with The Ritz-Carlton Leadership Center and ServiceElements™ for specialized customer service training solutions.
Read MoreUVair FBO Network Announces 2 New Members, Bravo Bonus Points at All 16 Locations
/The UVair FBO NetworkSM, an alliance between EPIC™ and UVair® Fuel Program, has added two new member FBOs, bringing the total number of FBOs in the network to 16.
Read MorePenton Media Acquires UK-Based Highline
/Penton Media’s AC-U-KWIK property expands its product offerings and team with the recent acquisition of UK-based Highline.
Read MoreColt Risk Management Services Acquires National Aviation Insurance Agency, Inc.
/Colt Risk Management Services (CRMS) – a division of Colt International – and National Aviation Insurance Agency, Inc. (NAIA) announced a merger this month. The acquisition of NAIA by CRMS will provide additional value to both companies’ policyholders through market expansion, increased financial strength, deeper knowledge and experience, and more highly-trained staff to back both companies’ commitment to customer service.
Read MoreASCF ASAP Program Goes Live
/The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) has officially gone live with its aviation safety action program (ASAP) for on-demand charter operators. The demonstration program currently has two charter operators under the jurisdiction of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Minneapolis Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), and will eventually expand to other charter operators in the FAA Great Lakes Region.
Read MoreNATA Presents Its FBO Success Seminar: An MRI for Your FBO
/The National Air Transportation Association's (NATA) acclaimed FBO Success Seminar Series will head to Dallas, Texas, September 12-14 with an emphasis on improving the vital parts of an FBO operation.
Read MoreBanyan Air Service Appointed Florida Dealer for Quest KODIAK
/Banyan Air Service based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport has recently been appointed as a Quest Authorized Sales Center for the KODIAK.
Read MoreTupelo Aviation Unlimited (TUP) Joins Avfuel Branded Dealer Network
/Change is in the air at Tupelo Aviation Unlimited, the full-service FBO at Tupelo Regional Airport. In addition to recently joining the Avfuel branded FBO network – meaning the FBO now offers Avfuel products and services such as Avfuel Contract Fuel and the popular rewards program, AVTRIP – Tupelo Aviation Unlimited is in the midst of a complete remodel to outfit the building with services and amenities desired by pilots and flight crews.
Read MoreBellingham Aviation Services (BLI) Joins Avfuel Network, Provides Travelers with Convenient Hub, Stellar Service
/Bellingham Aviation Services at Bellingham International Airport has joined Avfuel’s network of branded FBOs. Flyers taking advantage of this convenient northwestern-United States Port-of-Entry now have access to Avfuel Contract Fuel, AVTRIP rewards and more.
Read MoreNBAA Reaches 9,000-Company Membership Milestone
/National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) membership recently topped 9,000 Companies, a new record reflecting a growth rate of 25 percent in recent years.
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