April 12, 2013

Tampa Jet Center Snags Top Ranking

April 12, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

In the Aviation International News’ annual survey of fixed-base operators (FBOs), companies that operate private aviation services, Tampa International Jet Center tops the list as the best FBO in Florida.

April 11, 2013

Saudia Private Aviation Plots FBO Expansion

April 11, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

Saudia Private Aviation, the business aviation services arm of Saudi Arabian Airlines, is planning to expand its fixed-based operator brand within the oil rich kingdom and internationally and has earmarked London, Paris and strategic US cities as potential locations.

April 10, 2013

Corporate Chicago-Romeoville (KLOT) Expands Hangar To Meet Demands For Chicagoland Airspace Relief

April 10, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

Growing demand for convenient alternatives to Chicagoland’s O’Hare and Midway airports has turned Chicago-Romeoville (KLOT) into a bona fide airspace reliever, as the fixed base operator readies to double the size of its corporate aircraft storage and maintenance facility this May.

April 09, 2013

NBAA Welcomes Representatives' Clear Message To President Obama: No User Fees

April 09, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) on Monday applauded the 223 members of the U.S. House of Representatives – a majority of Congress – who recently delivered a resounding, bipartisan message to President Obama in opposition to his repeated calls for aviation user fees.

April 09, 2013

Bristol Flying Centre Expands To Meet Demand

April 09, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

Bristol Flying Centre Group has unveiled its newly remodeled FBO, the sole aviation services provider at the UK’s Bristol Airport.

April 09, 2013

NBAA Welcomes FAA Delay For ATC Tower Closures

April 09, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen today issued the following statement regarding an announcement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that the agency would delay the closure of 149 contract air traffic control towers until June 15, in order to provide time to further examine considerations related to the closures.

April 09, 2013

Planemakers Head To China For Asian Aviation Group Conference, Air Show

April 09, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

Over the next decade, China is expected to give the general aviation market a boost, although short term, there are many market limitations to overcome, said aviation analyst Brian Foley.

April 09, 2013

Landmark Aviation Expands Its Charter Fleet

April 09, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

Landmark Aviation has expanded its managed fleet offering with three new aircraft. The fleet now includes a Beechjet 400A, Citation Sovereign and Premier 1A.

April 09, 2013

Geneva Airpark Is Extending Its Range Of Services

April 09, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

This year, Geneva Airpark is extending once again its range of services. With these new additions at Geneva international airport, Geneva Airpark wishes to respond to the needs of its clients by focusing on proximity and reactivity.

April 04, 2013

Sheltair Joins Air Charter Safety Foundation

April 04, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is pleased to announce that Sheltair, a diversified aviation company, has joined ACSF. They now join 100 companies that support the mission of the ACSF to raise the safety bar in the on-demand charter and fractional industry.

April 02, 2013

Jet Aviation Joins The Paragon Network

April 02, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

Paragon Aviation Group is pleased to welcome Jet Aviation’s six U.S. FBOs in Boston/Bedford (BED), Dallas (DAL), Houston Hobby (HOU), Teterboro (TEB), Palm Beach (PBI), and St. Louis (CPS).

March 26, 2013

Flight Display Systems Introduces New Products at AEA 2013 Convention

March 26, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

Flight Display Systems will introduce several new products for 2013 at the 56th annual AEA International Convention and Trade Show.

March 26, 2013

Mayo Aviation Adds Challenger 300 To Denver Fleet

March 26, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

Mayo Aviation, the largest and most experienced aircraft management company in the Rocky Mountain Region, announced the addition of a beautifully appointed Bombardier Challenger 300 to its growing fleet of business aircraft.

March 25, 2013

Isle Of Man Aviation Conference Date Is Set

March 25, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

The Global Connection is the theme of the 3rd annual Isle of Man Aviation Conference taking place on Thursday, June 13, at the Villa Marina in Douglas.

March 25, 2013

ProJet Aviation Joins Air Charter Safety Foundation

March 25, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is pleased to announce that ProJet Aviation is the newest charter operator to join the ACSF.

March 25, 2013

Fire Safety Training Scheduled

March 25, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) is excited to present the "14 CFR Part 139.321 Supervisor Fire Training" led by FAA-approved expert instructor Deborah Cavalcante from Aviation Training Academy.

March 25, 2013

Avfuel FBOs Lakeshore Aviation (MTW) And Smyrna Air Center (MQY) Team Up To Install First Fuel-Efficient GE H80 Engine In King Air C90

March 25, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

Lakeshore Aviation, the Avfuel-branded FBO based in Manitowoc, WI, is passionate about providing the ultimate environment for aviation enthusiasts to thrive, whether that means providing said enthusiasts with top-of-the-line products and services; helping them achieve their dreams of flying through all levels of instruction; or offering an array of attractive charter options – one of which is making history as the first of its kind.

March 20, 2013

World Fuel Services Adds New Air Elite Network Board Member

March 20, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

World Fuel Services announced that Timothy Vallowe, Manager-FBO Services of Swift Aviation Services in Phoenix, Arizona, was elected to the Air Elite Network board effective March 18, 2013.

March 15, 2013

Tradition Aviation Joins The Ross Aviation Family Of FBOs

March 15, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

Ross Aviation confirmed today that is has completed the acquisition of Tradition Aviation at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport in Palm Springs, California.

March 15, 2013

NBAA Announces New Mobile App for Business Aviation Insider

March 15, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

A new mobile app for Business Aviation Insider magazine has been released by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and is available free to NBAA Members with iPhone, iPad and Android devices.

FBO and Business Aviation News

Tampa Jet Center Snags Top Ranking

Saudia Private Aviation Plots FBO Expansion

Corporate Chicago-Romeoville (KLOT) Expands Hangar To Meet Demands For Chicagoland Airspace Relief

NBAA Welcomes Representatives' Clear Message To President Obama: No User Fees

Bristol Flying Centre Expands To Meet Demand

NBAA Welcomes FAA Delay For ATC Tower Closures

Planemakers Head To China For Asian Aviation Group Conference, Air Show

Landmark Aviation Expands Its Charter Fleet

Geneva Airpark Is Extending Its Range Of Services

Sheltair Joins Air Charter Safety Foundation

Jet Aviation Joins The Paragon Network

Flight Display Systems Introduces New Products at AEA 2013 Convention

Mayo Aviation Adds Challenger 300 To Denver Fleet

Isle Of Man Aviation Conference Date Is Set

ProJet Aviation Joins Air Charter Safety Foundation

Fire Safety Training Scheduled

Avfuel FBOs Lakeshore Aviation (MTW) And Smyrna Air Center (MQY) Team Up To Install First Fuel-Efficient GE H80 Engine In King Air C90

World Fuel Services Adds New Air Elite Network Board Member

Tradition Aviation Joins The Ross Aviation Family Of FBOs

NBAA Announces New Mobile App for Business Aviation Insider

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