August 28, 2015

Eastern Aviation Fuels Servicing Over 500 Shell Branded Locations

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Eastern Aviation Fuels is pleased to announce it is now providing fuel to over 500 Shell branded FBOs. The sales team has worked hard to add over thirty branded locations this year. These new FBOs span the country from Oregon to Massachusetts.

August 27, 2015

Meridian Air Charter Adds Another Challenger 605 to Fleet

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Meridian, the private aviation company based in Teterboro, New Jersey (KTEB), has announced the addition of its second Bombardier Challenger 605 (N529DM) to its fleet of private business jets. This large cabin aircraft began service in 2012 and seats up to nine passengers. It is based at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (KMHT), and is immediately available for charter (Certificate IMJA053F).

August 25, 2015

Landmark Aviation Names Director of MRO Sales

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Randy Deal has joined Landmark Aviation as the Director of MRO Sales. In this role, he will oversee Landmark Aviation’s MRO sales division with the goal of increasing its avionics, interiors, airframe, wholesale parts, and AOG services.

August 24, 2015

Avfuel’s 2,000,000 AVTRIP Point Giveaway: Gearing up for NBAA

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Avfuel Corporation rolls out a 2,000,000 AVTRIP Point Giveaway in preparation for National Business Aviation Association’s 2015 Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA2015).

August 19, 2015

The Weekly of Business Aviation Enhances Design, Celebrates 50 Years

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To make it easier for readers to receive the data and intelligence needed to stand out in the fast-paced business aviation industry, The Weekly of Business Aviation has been enhanced with a cleaner, more modern look that will be easier to read on all devices.

August 14, 2015

New U.S. Customs Facility at Van Nuys Airport is on Fast Track to Operational Success

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Van Nuys Airport (VNY) and Signature Flight Support hosted an open house to celebrate the grand opening of the new 1,528 square-foot U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facility. Since its opening on May 21, 2015, more than 75 international flights have been successfully cleared, providing direct benefits for business travelers, the local economy, and reducing airspace congestion in Southern California.

August 11, 2015

Temporary Flight Restrictions Issued for Martha's Vineyard (MVY) Airspace

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The FAA has issued a VIP NOTAM outlining temporary flight restrictions for Martha's Vineyard, Mass., (KMVY) through Aug. 23 for President Obama's vacation.

August 07, 2015

Naples Airport Authority Wins Statewide Environmental Award

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The Florida Airports Council recognized the Naples Municipal Airport (KAPF) Water Management System Improvements and Taxiway A Extension project with the 2015 J. Bryan Cooper Environmental Award, General Aviation Airport.

August 06, 2015

Gama Aviation Expands Business Aviation Estate at Sharjah International Airport

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Gama Aviation, one of the world’s largest business aviation service providers, has announced that starting Aug. 1 it will be expanding its operations at Sharjah International Airport (OMSJ) in the UAE.

August 05, 2015

Meridian Breaks Ground at Hayward Executive Airport

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Meridian, the private aviation company based at Teterboro Airport (TEB) in northern New Jersey, is expanding to the West Coast. On Wednesday, July 29, 2015, the company hosted a ground breaking ceremony at the site of its future FBO and hangar facility at Hayward Executive Airport (HWD) in Hayward, Calif.

July 31, 2015

St. Croix 12th Grader Wins Inaugural Bohlke International Airways $10,000 Aviation Scholarship

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The winner of the inaugural Robert J. Phipps Aviator Pioneer Club Scholarship, donated by Bohlke International Airways, is St. Croix local 16 year old, 12th Grade Complex student, Natasha Sinanan.

July 21, 2015

EAA AirVenture 2015: Avfuel Keeps Tradition Alive with B-17 Yankee Lady Sponsorship

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Avfuel Corporation once again proudly sponsors the Yankee Air Museum’s B-17 Yankee Lady aircraft at EAA AirVenture 2015. The B-17, also known as the “Flying Fortress,” was a popular WWII bomber aircraft primarily used in the destruction of enemy war facilities.

July 10, 2015

Shell Aviation Renews Collaboration with Aerosuperbatics Wingwalking Team

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Shell Aviation is pleased to announce the extension of its collaboration with the AeroSuperBatics Wingwalking team, one of the world’s most famous aerobatic formation wing-walking teams. The AeroSuperBatics Wingwalking team, which is seen live by more than six million spectators each year in the United Kingdom alone, has had a strong relationship with Shell Aviation since 1982. Throughout this period, AeroShell lubricants, greases and smoke oil have been the team’s lubricant of choice.

July 08, 2015

Aero Ways Inc. becomes flyADVANCED / Aero Ways Inc.

July 08, 2015/ AC-U-KWIK

flyADVANCED, the mid-Atlantic provider of executive and personal aircraft management, Fixed Base Operations (FBO), charter, rental and flight training services, announced the changeover of Wilmington, Delaware based Aero Ways Inc. to flyADVANCED.

July 02, 2015

Sun Air Jets Goes Live as a Signature Select

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Signature Flight Support Corporation announced today that Sun Air Jets of Camarillo, California has fully transitioned and is operational as a Signature Select member.

July 01, 2015

Magnum Aviation Completes Transition to Become the Newest Signature Select

July 01, 2015/ AC-U-KWIK

Signature Flight Support Corporation announced today that MAGNUM Aviation has fully transitioned and is operational as a Signature Select member.

June 26, 2015

NBAA Issues 'Call to Action' Against Proposed ATC Privatization, User Fees

June 26, 2015/ AC-U-KWIK

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today called upon its more than 10,000 Member Companies to make their voices heard in strong opposition to any legislative proposal that would strip congressional oversight of the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) network in favor of a private entity funded through user fees.

June 25, 2015

Hill Aircraft Celebrates 60th Anniversary in Aviation

June 25, 2015/ AC-U-KWIK

Throughout the summer months, Hill Aircraft, a Fixed Base Operator (FBO) located at Fulton County-Brown Field in Atlanta, Georgia (KFTY), is celebrating their 60th anniversary of providing sensational southern service to members of the business & general aviation community. The FBO began operations on October 15, 1955. The summer’s festivities will culminate with a grand 60th anniversary event scheduled for October 15, 2015.

June 23, 2015

Great Bend Airfest Brings Warbird Ride Opportunities

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The Great Bend Airfest (at KGBD) is officially scheduled for September 18-20, 2015. As plans and schedules are being finalized, Airport Manager Martin Miller announces early reservation opportunities for those interested in vintage warbird rides during the show. The 2015 Airfest will include 17 different warbirds, and six of these will be offering rides to the public. Early booking is available online for the B-29 FiFi, the B-25 Miss Mitchell, and the P-51 Gunfighter. FiFi is scheduled to fly in the morning each day with a range of 7 seating prices, all of which are discounted if purchased prior to the event.

June 22, 2015

AOPA President Mark Baker Joins Seaplane Pilots Board

June 22, 2015/ AC-U-KWIK

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association President Mark R. Baker is joining the Board of Directors of the Seaplane Pilots Association. Baker, a longtime general aviation pilot and only the fifth president in the 75-year history of AOPA, is an active seaplane pilot and owner.

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