World Fuel Services Corporation to Acquire Colt International, LLC

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World Fuel Services Corporation announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Colt International, LLC, a leading provider of contract fuel and international trip planning services in the general aviation marketplace, for a purchase price of approximately $63 million. The purchase price will be funded through cash-on-hand and the company’s existing credit facilities.
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Skycharter Welcomes Artful Retailer shopAGO to Hangar just in Time for Film Festival

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In an exciting move, Skycharter Limited announces that the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) will open its very first offsite gift shop at Skycharter’s fixed base hangar (FBO) at Pearson International Airport during the last week of August, 2014.
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STC Approved for Citation Jet GTN 650/750 Install

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JETTECH, a leader in developing affordable aftermarket aircraft solutions, announced today the approval of an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for installing the touchscreen Garmin GTN 650/750 GPS/NAV/COM in the Cessna Citation Jet (CJ) model 525 for aircraft manufactured from 1993-1999 with Serial Numbers 0001-0359.
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Gama Aviation Opens Private Aviation Terminal at Sharjah International Airport

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Gama Aviation FZE yesterday opened its exclusive executive terminal (FBO) at Sharjah International Airport, creating a full service private aviation hub serving Sharjah, Dubai and the Northern Emirates. The new facility, which is the latest stage of development by Gama Aviation, its investors including Crescent Enterprises, Growthgate Capital, and Sharjah’s Department of Civil Aviation, was inaugurated by H.E. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammed Al Thani during an evening ceremony held after the Isha prayer.
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Open House Held for Newly Built Landmark Aviation LFPB Facility

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An open house was held on June 26 to highlight the newly constructed 8,500 square-foot Landmark Aviation Aéroport de Paris le Bourget (LFPB) facility. Built on the existing property, the new facility is adjacent to Landmark’s hangar and is located at Avenue de l’Europe 93350 Le Bourget.
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Sonoma Jet Center Goes Live as a Signature Select™ in Signature Flight Support’s Growing Global Network

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Signature Flight Support Corporation announced today that Sonoma Jet Center of Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport (KSTS) has completed its transition to become a Signature Select™ member location. Sonoma Jet Center now offers the benefits of the Signature Flight Support network, including Signature Status® and Signature TailWins® customer rewards programs.
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NBAA Releases New Aircraft Transactions Guide for Business Airplane Buyers and Sellers

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has released a new publication for anyone considering buying or selling a business airplane: the NBAA Aircraft Transactions Guide. The guide was developed with contributions from the NBAA Tax Committee and operators with experience in business aircraft transactions.
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General Mills Flight Department Joins Air Charter Safety Foundation

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The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is pleased to announce that the General Mills flight department has joined the ACSF.  Along with 110 other companies, General Mills supports the ACSF’s vision to enable on-demand air charter providers and fractional program managers to achieve the highest levels of safety in the aviation industry.
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Bolen Thanks House GA Caucus for Opposition to User Fees

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National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen today thanked the leaders of the House General Aviation (GA) Caucus for their continued support of “one of America’s greatest industries,” and repeated opposition to proposals that would be harmful to general aviation, including user fees.
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Interdel Aviation Services Inc. Signs as Signature Flight Support's Third Licensed Location in Canada

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Signature Flight Support announced today at the Canadian Business Aviation Association Convention and Exposition that it has signed an agreement with InterDel Aviation Services Inc., of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, to become a fully licensed Signature Flight Support location.
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Aviatmall Opens New FBO At Wilmington International Airport (ILM)

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AviatMall of aviatmall.com, a Brixtel Group portfolio company, has announced the grand-opening of its FBO at Wilmington International Airport (ILM). Fuel and related services and program will be supplied by Avfuel Corporation. Various welcome events and promotions will take place in the coming weeks.
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Judith Moreton Appointed as Regional VP by Universal Weather

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Judith Moreton is a familiar face in the region. She has nearly 30 years of business aviation and entrepreneurial experience, including experience at Shell Aircraft. Moreton most recently served as vice president and general manager for Jet Aviation UK following a series of executive roles.
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Rosen Announces New Sliding Canopy Aircraft Sunvisor

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Rosen Sunvisor Systems (RSS) announces availability of the ARC® Sunvisor Assembly for Van’s RV 6-7-9 sliding canopy aircraft. Based on Rosen’s innovative ARC sunvisor design, the sunvisor system provides Van’s RV 6-7-9 aircraft owners flexible, multi-axis sun attenuation, stowage, glare reduction and pilot comfort during standard cockpit flight operations.
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Phillips 66® Aviation Joins 2014 Citation Special Olympics Airlift as Event’s Official Fuel

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A committed supporter of medical compassion flights, Phillips 66® Aviation is joining Cessna Aircraft Company, part of the Textron Aviation segment of Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT), to support the 2014 Citation Special Olympics Airlift (CSOA) and the efforts of volunteer pilots to transport Special Olympics athletes to the 2014 USA Games in New Jersey on June 14 and 21.
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BaseOps International Plans Launch of BaseOps Online

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BaseOps International announced today the near future launch of BaseOps Online, its new web-based portal which will offer their customers a user-friendly and convenient way to plan flights and make a variety of trip planning arrangements online. BaseOps Online is slated for launch in early June 2014.
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