EBACE 2016: Avfuel Network Assembles at Convention
/As the Avfuel Network continues to grow across Europe, the fuel supplier’s branded FBOs come together with Avfuel representatives to meet with convention-goers at EBACE 2016.
Read MoreFAA Charter Industry Report Demonstrates Folly of User Fees on General Aviation
/The following is a statement by National Air Transportation Association President and CEO Thomas L. Hendricks following the FAA’s release of a study of scheduled and non-scheduled air operators. The study was mandated by Congress as part of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (PL 112-95, Section 409):
Read MoreEBACE 2016: Personalized Support throughout the EMEA
/As the Avfuel Network continues to grow internationally, so does the Avfuel family, hiring the right people in strategic locations across Europe to better support an expanding network of branded FBOs and contract fuel locations. Stop by Avfuel Booth G089 to meet with dedicated Avfuel representatives, serving your European travel needs.
Read MoreLosing Hope: Bob Hope Airport Rebranding as Hollywood Burbank Airport
/Concerned with improving the airport's profile among the masses and increasing business at the airport, the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority voted to accept a branding firm's recommendation in early May.
Read MoreTAG Aviation Enhances Its Maintenance Support
/TAG Aviation now operates a Mobile Repair Team (MRT) and can dispatch an expert team to provide global AOG support services from any one of its seven European Maintenance Centres within hours of any reported issue, keeping downtime and inconvenience to a minimum.
Read MoreBanyan Provides Advent eABS for King Air 300s
/Banyan Air Service is approved as an authorized dealer and installation facility for Advent Aircraft System’s recent FAA STC for the advanced-technology GPS/digital anti-skid braking system (Advent eABS™). This STC is for Beechcraft King Air B300/B300C equipped with Rockwell Collins Pro Line GPS 4000S or Garmin G1000/430W/530W avionics.
Read MoreTop European Business Aviation Airports in the Last 12 Months
/Paris Le Bourget Airport was the top airport in Europe for business aviation between May 2015 and April 2016, according to an analysis of acukwik.com usage.
Read MoreAtlantic Breaks Records at Derby
/Atlantic Aviation in Louisville KY, (SDF) was host to hundreds of aircraft for the running of the 142nd Kentucky Derby.
Read MoreAtlantic ORL Ready For NBAA Static
/Atlantic Aviation hosted a Re-Grand Opening at their FBO in Orlando (ORL). The event included cocktails and dining as the guests walked through the renovated and remodeled facility. The event showcased the FBO, which will host the upcoming NBAA Static Display November 1-3, 2016.
Read MoreVito Gomes recognized within the Top 100 Indian Leaders in the Arab World by Forbes Middle East
/Vito Gomes, founder & managing director of Aviation Services Management (ASM), has been recognized for his outstanding work and contribution to the Arab World by being included in Forbes Middle East’s ‘Top 100 Indian Leaders in the Arab World’ for the third consecutive year.
Read MoreCSE Citation Centre Renews Authorization as Cessna Citation Service Centre
/CSE Citation Centre, A BBA Aviation plc company, recently renewed its Cessna Authorized Service Facility agreement making it the only independent Cessna Authorized Service Facility in the UK. The renewed accreditation allows CSE to expand upon the excellent customer service it has provided to Cessna Citation customers in the UK and Europe for over the last 27 years.
Read MorePentastar Aviation Partners with Chicago Jet Group to Provide CPDLC/FANS-1/A+ Solution for Gulfstream Aircraft
/Pentastar Aviation announced today it has entered into a strategic alliance with Chicago Jet Group (CJG) to market and install CJG’s Controller Pilot Data Link (CPDLC) Future Air Navigation System (FANS) 1/A+ Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Gulfstream aircraft.
Read MorePentastar Aviation Successfully Renews Stage 2 IS-BAO Registration
/Following an in-depth audit conducted by third party International Standards for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) accredited auditors, Pentastar Aviation, LLC and Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. successfully renewed their Stage 2 IS-BAO Registration. Pentastar’s operations have been IS-BAO Registered since April 2010.
Read MoreAtlantic Aviation Expands In Mountain Region
/Atlantic Aviation announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase the assets of Black Canyon Jet Center in Montrose, Colorado (KMTJ). The transaction is expected to close on or about June 1, 2016, subject to satisfaction of usual and customary airport consents. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Read MoreNBAA Board Member Receives Business Aviation Meritorious Service Award
/Doug Schwartz, a longtime member of NBAA’s board of directors, today received the Flight Safety Foundation’s (FSF’s) annual Business Aviation Meritorious Service Award, which recognizes individuals for outstanding service and contributions to business aviation safety.
Read MoreNBAA Names Recipients of 2016 Maintenance Scholarships
/The Maintenance Committee of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is awarding the 2016 Maintenance Technical Reward and Career Scholarships (TRACS) at the Association’s Maintenance Management Conference, opening today in Kansas City, MO.
Read MoreGama Aviation Gears Up for Surge in Flights Around Kentucky Derby
/Gama Aviation, has increased its AOG peak period support in preparation for the large wave of private jets and spectators expected to travel into Louisville this coming weekend for the Kentucky Derby. As one of the biggest sporting events of the year, drawing crowds of over 150,000, the race weekend is expected to see around 300 private aircraft fly in racegoers from across the globe.
Read MoreGeneral Aviation Community Praises FAA Part 23 Rulemaking and Urges Rule Completion in 2016
/On the eve of an FAA public hearing in College Park, GA on the Part 23 notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), a coalition of general aviation leaders today applauded the FAA’s efforts to improve safety and make it easier to bring new products to market for the light general aviation sector, while strongly encouraging the agency to finish its work on the issue by the end of 2016.
Read MoreMinot Aero Center’s (KMOT) Newly Renovated Facility Joins Culture and Comfort
/Minot Aero Center, a member of the Avfuel Network, refreshed its FBO facility with renovations that offer customers an updated space to relax and enjoy art while staff get to work.
Read MorePentastar Aviation Sponsorship of the Bell’s Beer Bayview Mackinac Race Renewed to 2017
/Pentastar Aviation announced today that it will extend its sponsorship of the Bell’s Beer Bayview Mackinac Race until 2017. Pentastar first became a sponsor of the race in 2015. The race, organized by the century-old Bayview Yacht Club, is in its 92nd running and begins July 16 in Port Huron and concludes at Mackinac Island on July 22.
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