Sheltair (KLAL) Gears Up For Sun N’ Fun – Acres Of Parking And Event Personnelon-Hand

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The annual Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In and Expo returns to Lakeland Linder Regional Airport April 21-26. The show repeatedly attracts nearly 500 exhibitors and over 150,000 aviation-loving attendees. Sheltair (KLAL), the most recent addition to the Sheltair network of FBOs, is well situated and prepared to make your travel experience hassle-free. Available amenities include courtesy shuttles to and from the show grounds, early bird pre-show lunch, Avfuel Contract Fuel, AVTRIP Points and more.
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Phillips 66 Aviation FBOs Take Home Top Four FBO Performance Rankings in AIN’s 2015 Survey

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Phillips 66 Aviation is pleased that ten of its FBOs were recognized in this year’s Aviation International News (AIN) survey. More than 11,000 respondents completed AIN’s questionnaire that ranks FBOs according to line service, passenger amenities, pilot amenities, facilities and customer service representatives.
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Shell Aviation Introduces the New AeroShell Oil Sport Plus 4, Developed in Collaboration with BRP-Rotax

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Shell Aviation has introduced the new AeroShell Oil Sport Plus 4, the second generation of its piston engine oil, specifically designed for light sport and very light/ultralight aircraft 4-stroke engines. Shell Aviation has collaborated with major engine manufacturer, BRP -Rotax, in designing the new product, which is the result of three years of development and testing in both companies’ Research and Development facilities.
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Sun Air Jets Announces Award Nomination

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Sun Air Jets announced that its Senior Director of Charter Sales, Leigh Ann Spooner, has been nominated for the 14th annual Women in Business Award by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal. This prestigious award recognizes the very exceptional women in the workforce in the San Fernando Valley region. 
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Meridian Air Charter Adds Challenger 605 to Fleet

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Meridian, the award-winning private aviation company based in Teterboro, NJ, is pleased to announce the addition of a Bombardier Challenger 605 (N605MM) to its growing fleet of private business jets. This large cabin aircraft was completed in 2008 and seats up to nine passengers.  It will be based at Teterboro Airport (TEB), and is immediately available for charter (Certificate IMJA053F).   
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Kearney Aviation Center Announces Expansion at Kearney Regional Airport (KEAR)

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Kearney Aviation Center (KAC) at Kearney Regional Airport (KEAR) recently expanded operations and will now be the exclusive FBO on the field. Kearney Regional is a leading general aviation airport for central Nebraska pilots and businesses as well as a favorite fuel stop for many cross-country travelers.
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Avfuel’s Newly Launched Website Enhances Customer Experience

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Avfuel Corporation launched an all new website this week.  Avfuel.com provides visitors an advanced online experience - a refreshed design backed by sophisticated software technology.  Completely rebuilt, the new avfuel.com has a smarter interface and is optimized for tablet and mobile device viewing.
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Lane Aviation – Not Your Typical FBO

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New FBO hires are typically required to take orientation classes that cover topics such as safety, quality control, line operations, etc.  However, history lessons are generally not included on the training roster. Not the case with Lane Aviation, an FBO celebrating its 80th year serving aviation customers at Port Columbus International (CMH).
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Fargo Jet Center Team Members Unite to Fight Cancer in Fargo’s Bros on Broadway Fundraiser

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Fargo Jet Center team members unite to fight cancer in Fargo's annual Bros on Broadway fundraiser. The Fargo Hair Squadron otherwise known as the "First Air Regiment of The North" is led by team captain Jeremy "Sobs" Sobolik, a wannabe Huey pilot from the 70s and Line Service Manager at Fargo Jet Center. Sobs is flanked by WWI ACE Jeff 'Farthington' Moss, WWII Bomber Abe 'Bear' Abrahamson and Top Gun Todd 'Chockrock' Kalm.
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Sun Air Jets Receives FAA 'Diamond Award' for Maintenance Training Excellence

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Sun Air Jets, a leader in private aviation, today announced the latest recognition of its operational excellence for being awarded the prestigious Diamond Award of Excellence for 2014 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).  The Diamond Award, the FAA's highest honor for maintenance training, recognizes Sun Air's ongoing commitment to high quality maintenance and training excellence.
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FAA Takes 'A Good First Step' on Rules Governing UAS

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today welcomed the release by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) towards adopting a regulatory framework governing the commercial operation of small unmanned aircraft systems (s-UAS) weighing less than 55 lbs.
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Serving Big Sky Country and Beyond

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According to the Small Business Association, approximately half of new establishments survive five years or more and about one-third survive 10 years or more. This year, Holman Aviation is celebrating a diamond anniversary - its 65th year in business. It’s no small feat for a Fixed Base Operator (FBO) practically as old as the airport it resides, Great Falls International Airport (GTF).
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Colt International Announces Enhanced Scheduling Solution with PFM

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Colt International took another step forward in providing business aviation schedulers and dispatchers with best-in-class trip planning software when it announced its Phase 2 integration with Professional Flight Management (PFM) at the 2015 NBAA Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference.
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TAC Air Acquires Central Flying Service Facilities

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TAC Air has purchased the facilities of Central Flying Service at the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (KLIT) in Little Rock, and will operate its fueling, ground handling, hangar operations and other related services as part of the TAC Air network. Also included is the purchase of Airport Services Inc., which provides airline fueling services at LIT. Terms of the agreement are not being disclosed.
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