September 29, 2015

Landmark Aviation in Sioux Falls Named Beechcraft Authorized Service Center

September 29, 2015/ AC-U-KWIK

Landmark Aviation today announced its Sioux Falls, South Dakota facility located at Joe Foss Field Airport (FSD) has been named a Beechcraft Authorized Service Facility for Bonanza and Baron series aircraft. Landmark Aviation at FSD is now a preferred MRO facility for basic through heavy maintenance on all Baron and Bonanza aircraft.

September 28, 2015

Stuart Jet Center (KSUA) Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Hangar

September 28, 2015/ AC-U-KWIK

Stuart Jet Center at Witham Field (KSUA)—recently named Florida’s General Aviation Airport of the Year by the Florida Department of Transportation—broke ground for its new, state-of-the art hangar on Tuesday, September 22, 2015.

September 25, 2015

HADID Opens an Office in Djibouti

September 25, 2015/ AC-U-KWIK

HADID International Services now has an office and full supervisory capabilities at the AID (Aeroport International de Djibouti/Djibouti International Airport [HDAM]). This move comes on the heels of supervisory activities in Ethiopia, Niger, Algeria, Kenya and the Republic of Congo.

September 16, 2015

Meridian Launches New Web Video

September 16, 2015/ AC-U-KWIK

Meridian, a private aviation company based at Teterboro Airport (KTEB), announced the launch of its first-ever web video. The video begins with an introduction by Kenneth Forester, CEO, and then transitions into segments detailing each of the four main aviation services offered by the company. The length of the video spans 3 minutes and 12 seconds.

September 15, 2015

Shell Aviation Fuels Goodwood Aerodrome as Revival Event Takes Off

September 15, 2015/ AC-U-KWIK

Shell Aviation has announced today that it has become the sole supplier of aviation fuels at Goodwood Aerodrome. The agreement, which covers the supply of Avgas and Jet fuel, is the latest in a series of new airport entries in Europe. The new collaboration was marked at one of the world’s most popular vintage aviation and motorsports celebrations – The Goodwood Revival, which took place September 11-13.

September 14, 2015

Euro Jet and NATA Form Strategic Partnership

September 14, 2015/ AC-U-KWIK

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and Euro Jet Intercontinental announce the formation of a strategic training partnership. Euro Jet is teaming up with NATA to help fulfill Euro Jet’s goal of offering a high standard of service by utilizing Safety 1st training in its ground handling agent network.

September 11, 2015

TWC Aviation Rebranded to Landmark Aviation

September 11, 2015/ AC-U-KWIK

TWC Aviation, an international charter and aircraft management company, has rebranded to Landmark Aviation. TWC will now operate under Landmark’s logo and trade name.

September 10, 2015

FBO RIGA Opens New Business Center

September 10, 2015/ AC-U-KWIK

With the launch of a new state-of-art FBO RIGA Business Aviation Center at Riga International Airport the number of aircraft handled by the company is planned to increase by 35 percent, said Roman Starkov, co-owner of FBO Riga.

September 04, 2015

Avfuel Adds Ireland’s Waterford Regional Airport (EIWF) to Network

September 04, 2015/ AC-U-KWIK

Avfuel adds Waterford Regional Airport (EIWF) to its network of branded dealers as it continues to expand its international presence.

August 28, 2015

Eastern Aviation Fuels Servicing Over 500 Shell Branded Locations

August 28, 2015/ AC-U-KWIK

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

August 27, 2015/ AC-U-KWIK

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

August 25, 2015/ AC-U-KWIK

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

August 24, 2015/ AC-U-KWIK

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

August 19, 2015/ AC-U-KWIK

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

August 14, 2015/ AC-U-KWIK

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

August 11, 2015/ AC-U-KWIK

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

August 07, 2015/ AC-U-KWIK

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

August 06, 2015/ AC-U-KWIK

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

August 05, 2015/ AC-U-KWIK

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

July 31, 2015/ AC-U-KWIK

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.

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