March 07, 2017

Johnson County Executive Airport (KOJC) Damaged by Severe Storm

March 07, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

Johnson County Executive Airport (KOJC) in Olathe, Kan., reopened for "limited operations" this morning after severe storms damaged hangars and aircraft on Monday night, county manager Hannes Zacharias said in a Johnson County, Kan., news release.

March 02, 2017

World Fuel Services Opens New Toluca Office

March 02, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

World Fuel Services (WFS) announced the opening of its new Toluca office to further support business aviation in Mexico and across the greater Latin American region. With WFS team of sales and aircraft operations professionals, the new office serves aircraft operators, airports and FBOs with a contract fuel program, reliable fuel supply and WFS’ entire suite of business and general aviation solutions.

March 01, 2017

NATA Launches LifeLine Response Platform

March 01, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced the addition of the LifeLine Response Platform to its array of products and services. This global safety platform provides situational awareness and on-demand protection for passengers and pilots in dangerous or vulnerable situations worldwide.

February 28, 2017

North Iowa Air Service Expands Services

February 28, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

Charles City Aeronautics, Inc., d/b/a North Iowa Air Service in Mason City and Charles City, Iowa, is pleased to announce their expansion. Beginning April 1, 2017, they will begin operation as Central Iowa Air Service at the Ames Municipal Airport in Ames, Iowa. Central Iowa Air Service will be offering AV Gas / Jet fuel services; charter operations; flight instruction; aircraft maintenance; aircraft sales, rental and storage, and much more.

February 15, 2017

Worth the Trip: Winners Slip Away with Grand Prizes at S&D Conference

February 15, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

Two lucky winners took home swag from the Aviation Week Network booth raffle at the Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference Grand Prize Luncheon in Fort Worth, Texas, on Feb. 10.

February 14, 2017

2017 Schedulers & Dispatchers Scholarship Awards Recipients Announced

February 14, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

At the Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference in Fort Worth, Texas, last Tuesday, NBAA and its Schedulers & Dispatchers Committee awarded monetary scholarships to seven recipients who will apply the funds toward professional development opportunities.

February 08, 2017

Let's Have a Conversation at Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference Booth 1930!

February 08, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

Let's have a conversation about some special offers and giveaways in booth 1930 at the Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference in Fort Worth this week.

February 06, 2017

G5000 Beechjet Features and Operations Webinar to Be Held Feb. 15

February 06, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

Stevens Aviation and Garmin are presenting an interactive webinar to educate Beechjet 400A/Hawker 400XP operators about the G5000 avionics upgrade at 4 p.m. Eastern on Feb. 15.

February 02, 2017

Business Air Launches New Promotion

February 02, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

Business Air announces a new promotion that honors Texas legend, Willie Nelson. Pilots will receive a free Willie T-shirt with the purchase of 500 gallons (or more) of fuel.

February 01, 2017

Flight Display Systems is Now FDS Avionics Corp.

February 01, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

Flight Display Systems announced that the company is changing its name to FDS Avionics Corp. The new name better describes the broad portfolio of products and services in in-flight entertainment, cabin management, and special mission video systems. FDS Avionics develops innovative technology to deliver personalized and interactive experiences to the aviation industry.

January 31, 2017

Avfuel Adds Rider Jet Center (KHGR) to Branded Network of Independent FBOs

January 31, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

Avfuel Corporation announced Rider Jet Center, the sole FBO at Hagerstown Regional Airport-Richard A Henson Field, joined its Network branded FBOs on January 28, 2017

January 31, 2017

Gill Aviation Ramps Up for Big Game Aircraft Traffic

January 31, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

Gill Aviation, located in the Houston, Texas, area, is making final preparations for a busy Big Game weekend with an anticipated record number of aircraft flying into the area for the event.

January 27, 2017

Stellar Aviation Expands with Acquisition of Horizon Aviation at the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (KSPI)

January 27, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

Stellar Aviation Group announced that it has acquired Horizon Aviation. Horizon, located at the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield, Ill., was a FBO service provider at KSPI.

January 26, 2017

TAG Aviation Receives IS-BAH Accreditation for its Ground Handling Operations in Geneva and Sion

January 26, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

TAG Aviation’s Fixed-Base Operations (FBOs) based in Geneva and Sion have been awarded the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) Stage 1 certificate of registration from the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) for their rigorous safety and quality ground handling operations.

January 25, 2017

American Aero FTW Launches New FBO at KFTW

January 25, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

A new day has dawned at Meacham International Airport, thanks to a public/private partnership between the City of Fort Worth and American Aero FTW, a fixed-base operator, or FBO.

January 20, 2017

TAG Global Training Celebrates Its 10th Birthday

January 20, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

On Jan. 27, 2017, TAG Global Training will officially celebrate its landmark 10th birthday. The anniversary will mark the start of a new year ahead and a grand salute to a triumphant decade of delivering training to Pilots and Cabin Crew globally.

January 19, 2017

AC-U-KWIK Will Be at SDC2017 Booth 1930

January 19, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

LET’S HAVE A CONVERSATION! Visit us at booth No. 1930, and view a demo of the new ACUKWIK.com.You can also take advantage of special show pricing and register to win a Kate Spade purse or Apple Watch. We hope to see you there.

January 19, 2017

KMR Aviation Joins West Coast Aviation and Rebrands as West Coast Worldwide

January 19, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

West Coast Aviation Services announced that KMR Aviation has officially joined its brand portfolio under the dba West Coast Worldwide. The rebrand aligns the two companies to offer greater capabilities and expanded services while creating a seamless experience for their customers.

January 18, 2017

ACK on Tour: Vail Valley Jet Center

January 18, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

The warm welcome of a fireplace, melody of a piano and incredible Colorado scenery are the first impressions to us that Vail Valley Jet Center, located at Eagle County Regional Airport (KEGE) in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, is a well-oiled machine when it comes to taking care of its clients.

January 17, 2017

Spring City Aviation Acquires Gran-Aire, Inc.

January 17, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

Spring City Aviation announced the acquisition of Gran Aire, Inc., the previous Fixed Base Operator and a fixture at Milwaukee’s Lawrence J. Timmerman airport since 1946.

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