September 26, 2016

NBAA Mourns Arnold Palmer's Passing, Dedicates 2016 Convention to Golf Legend, Aviation Champion

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National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen today reflected with sadness on the passing of Arnold Palmer, an American icon, golf legend and long-standing advocate for business aviation.

September 22, 2016

Avflight Adds FBO at Monroe Regional Airport (KMLU)

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Avflight Corporation expanded its chain of FBOs by transitioning the sole operation on the field of Monroe Regional Airport—JPS Aviation—to Avflight Monroe on September 15, 2016. This brings the chain’s total to 16 full-service FBOs across North America and Europe.

September 16, 2016

EPIC Fuel to Power Red Bull Air Race in North America

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A leading fuel supplier to business, commercial and government aviation, EPIC Fuels is proud to announce its partnership with Red Bull Air Race as the official fuel supplier for the upcoming races in Indianapolis and Las Vegas.

September 15, 2016

Roundtable to Explore Factors Affecting Aircraft Residual Values

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Aircraft Bluebook, the premier resource for business and general aviation aircraft values, is convening the inaugural Aircraft Bluebook Market Values Roundtable in Los Angeles on Oct. 5, 2016.

September 14, 2016

Meridian Selects Epic Fuels to Supply West Coast Expansion

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EPIC Fuels, a leading fuel supplier in the general and commercial aviation industries, is pleased to announce that Meridian has selected the company as the branded fuel supplier for Meridian's new fixed-base operations at Hayward Executive Airport (HWD) in Hayward, Calif.

September 13, 2016

Thunderbird Aviation Ramps up Runway for Ryder Cup

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Thunderbird Aviation, a Phillips 66 Aviation branded full- service provider of aviation fuels and aircraft maintenance, is busy preparing for the additional aircraft traffic and travelers who will be coming in and out of Flying Cloud Airport (KFCM), the closest airport to Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota where the 41st Ryder Cup is being held. September 30 marks day one of the three-day golf event, which biennially brings together 12-member teams both from the U.S. and Europe.

September 09, 2016

FBO RIGA Celebrates its First Anniversary

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In September 2016, FBO RIGA Business Aviation Center celebrates its first anniversary. The center’s official opening took place a year ago, on September 9, 2015, when a grand celebration was organized for guests of the ceremony with the participation of pop celebrities.

September 08, 2016

Pentastar Aviation to Manage EC-135 Helicopter Operation for Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service

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Pentastar Aviation has been selected as a provider of management services and direct air carrier operations for Superior Air-Ground Ambulance’s EC-135 helicopter. The aircraft will be based at Oakland County International Airport (KPTK), with operations primarily supporting the Henry Ford Health System.

August 26, 2016

World Fuel Services Network & Air Elite Support World-Way Aviation for the Olympic Games

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World Fuel Services Network and Air Elite provided personalized marketing event support to Brazil’s largest FBO, World-Way Aviation (SDCO), during the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. As a member of the World Fuel Services and Air Elite Networks, World-Way Aviation was provided with special marketing support to better serve their customers and attract new visitors.

August 23, 2016

Phillips 66 General Aviation Gives Back

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On August 9th, Phillips 66 General Aviation (GA) rolled up their sleeves, endured the summer heat, and left their mark on Madison Middle School (MMS) in Bartlesville, OK. In the fall of 2015, Madison Middle School relocated to a new school about a quarter of a mile from their old facility.

August 17, 2016

Business Spotlight: Jet Air Group

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Locally owned by pilots, Jet Air Group knows what its customers need in an FBO. Located at KGRB, Jet Air Group is the preferred FBO and partner of the Green Bay Packers. Read further to learn more about this FBO.

August 16, 2016

Torn Ranch Launches New Website

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Torn Ranch has been making a few exciting changes during the past few months. Offering a wide-range of kosher, natural, and organic products for in-flight services, Torn Ranch is revving up its website to accommodate its customers for all of their snacking essentials.

August 15, 2016

Ross Aviation Brings Go Rentals Aboard; Pilots Gear Up For More Rewards

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Effective August 1, Ross Aviation signed an agreement with Go Rentals to offer its car rental services at four of its new FBO locations—KTRM, KSDL, KIAD and KHPN—providing pilots with an array of benefits from ease of transportation to additional AVTRIP Point opportunities.

August 12, 2016

Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. Successfully Renews ARGUS Platinum Rating

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Following an in-depth audit conducted by ARGUS International Incorporated (ARGUS) in April, Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. (Pentastar) successfully renewed their ARGUS Platinum Rating. Pentastar’s operations have been Platinum rated since 2006.

August 11, 2016

Jet Aviation signs FBO Alliance Agreement with Jet Center at Santa Fe

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Jet Aviation has signed a Fixed Base Operation (FBO) alliance with Jet Center at Santa Fe to offer customers with more choices.

August 05, 2016

Windsor Jet to Add New Citation X to Charter Fleet

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Windsor Jet Management, a private jet charter operator based out of Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, continues to grow its existing charter fleet and announced its newest Citation X aircraft addition registered N750CW. The aircraft is now available for domestic and international charter flights.

August 01, 2016

Hangar Construction Complete At Jet Center At Santa Fe (KSAF)

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The team at Jet Center at Santa Fe, part of the Avfuel Network, announces the opening of its new 23,000 square foot hangar.

July 29, 2016

Platinum Air Center (KJKA) Opens Their Doors As An Elite Paragon Network FBO

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Platinum Air Center at Jack Edwards Airport (KJKA) in Gulf Shores, AL will be opening their doors by this Friday, July 29th as a Paragon Network FBO.

July 27, 2016

ABSG Completes IS-BAH Audit of Sonoma Jet Center

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Aviation Business Strategies Group (ABSG) has successfully completed an International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) registration audit for Sonoma Jet Center, a Fixed Base Operation (FBO) located at the Charles M. Schulz - Sonoma Country Airport (STS), Santa Rosa, CA.

July 25, 2016

Jet Centre FBOs Achieve International Standard For Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) Registration

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I.A.M. Jet Centres of the Caribbean has now added its Barbados, Grenada and Tortola FBOs to its certification under the IS-BAH programme which is the international standard for safety, service and operations best practices in the business aviation ground handling industry.

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