July 09, 2021

Garmin Receives Additional GFC 500 Autopilot Certifications

July 09, 2021/ AC-U-KWIK

Garmin has received FAA STC for the GFC 500 Autopilot in additional aircraft to include the Beech H/J/K/M 35 Bonanza, Cessna 210 D/E/F and T210F, and pre-1965 Mooney M20 C/D/E aircraft.

July 09, 2021

Sheltair Empowers Future Aviators with Pledge to Support Embry-Riddle's Project Liftoff

July 09, 2021/ AC-U-KWIK

Sheltair announces its formal commitment to support Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's O'Maley College of Business Project Liftoff Program.

July 09, 2021

Flightstar Corporation Awarded STC for Universal Avionics FMS SCN 1002.3 Update in Learjet Model 45

July 09, 2021/ AC-U-KWIK

Flightstar Corporation has received STC approval from the FAA and Transport Canada for the software upgrade of Universal Avionics (UA) UNS-1Ew SBAS-FMS units in Bombardier Learjet 40 and Learjet 45 aircraft.

July 06, 2021

Jet Aviation Launches Fueling Service at Geneva FBO and MRO Facility

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Effective immediately, Geneva expands its service offering to include direct fueling via a factory new fuel truck and dedicated team of trained fuelers.

June 28, 2021

JETTECH Enhances their CJ 525 Series Garmin GTN STC’d Install with New Equipment Package

June 28, 2021/ AC-U-KWIK

JETTECH has announced an enhanced equipment package for their popular Garmin touchscreen GTN 650/750 GPS/NAV/COM STC’d installations on Cessna CJ model 525 Series aircraft.

June 23, 2021

Skytech Celebrates 45 Years and Grows Executive Leadership Team

June 23, 2021/ AC-U-KWIK

Skytech, inc., a privately owned General Aviation sales, service, FBO, and management/charter organization celebrating their 45th year in business in 2021, has announced several executive leadership changes.

June 23, 2021

Heather Sermo Joins Pentastar as Vice President of Human Resources

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As Vice President of Human Resources, Sermo will serve as a member of the executive team and be responsible for Pentastar’s employee relations, talent management and acquisition programs, succession planning, and compensation strategies.

June 23, 2021

Blackhawk Aerospace Technologies Acquires Columbia Avionics & Aircraft Services

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Blackhawk Aerospace Technologies, Inc.(BAT), a newly formed business entity, has acquired all assets from Columbia Avionics & Aircraft Services, Inc. based at the Columbia, MO Regional Airport (KCOU).

June 22, 2021

STC Approved for JETTECH’s Garmin G600 TXi Install For CJ 525 Series

June 22, 2021/ AC-U-KWIK

JETTECH has announced the approval of an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its Garmin G600 TXi installation on Cessna Citation Jet (CJ) model 525 series aircraft with serial numbers 0001 through 0359.

June 21, 2021

Meridian Awarded GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation

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Meridian, the award-winning private aviation company, is pleased to announce its recent certification by the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) as a GBAC STAR facility.

June 16, 2021

Garmin Announces Updates to the GI 275 Electronic Flight Instrument

June 16, 2021/ AC-U-KWIK

Garmin International Inc. has announced that its updates for the GI 275 electronic flight instrument have been granted supplemental type certificate (STC) approval by the FAA.

June 11, 2021

Banyan Promotes Abby Self to Banyan Pilot Shop Manager

June 11, 2021/ AC-U-KWIK

Abby Self was recently promoted to the position of store manager at Banyan Pilot Shop. In this position, she is responsible for the growth, leadership, organization and management of the retail store.

June 11, 2021

Fargo Air Museum Features New Flight Simulator

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Featuring two sets of controls, a yoke and joystick, with the option of virtual reality, pilots and aspiring aviators will be able to take to the sky virtually anywhere in the world.

June 11, 2021

Jet Port Leasing Opportunity at KPVG

June 11, 2021/ AC-U-KWIK

Hampton Roads Executive Airport is pleased to announce and offer for lease five new construction aircraft, aviation business or storage corporate hangars in Chesapeake Virginia.

May 28, 2021

Garmin Acquires AeroData

May 28, 2021/ AC-U-KWIK

Garmin International, Inc., has announced the acquisition of AeroData, Inc., a privately held, industry leading provider of aircraft performance software and services tailored to commercial and business aviation.

May 17, 2021

CDC Approves Home COVID Tests for International Passengers

May 17, 2021/ AC-U-KWIK

The new CDC guidance permits results from certain COVID-19 home testing kits to be accepted for passengers entering the U.S.

May 17, 2021

VIPAero Opens VIP Terminal at Luanda International Airport

May 17, 2021/ AC-U-KWIK

VIPAero is proud to announce its brand new VIP terminal at Luanda International Airport (FNLU) with full Customs and Immigration Services.

May 10, 2021

Pentastar Aviation Appoints Mark Schenkel to Vice President of Finance

May 10, 2021/ AC-U-KWIK

Pentastar Aviation, a leader in the world of business aviation, announces the appointment of Mark Schenkel to the position of Vice President of Finance.

May 06, 2021

Blackhawk Welcomes Maria Willis as Capture Manager

May 06, 2021/ AC-U-KWIK

Blackhawk Aerospace is pleased to announce that Maria Willis has joined the Blackhawk Aerospace Solutions Team in Alabama in the position of Capture Manager.

May 06, 2021

79 Air Elite Network Members Complete the NATA Safety 1st Clean Certification

May 06, 2021/ AC-U-KWIK

The Safety 1st Clean standard provides general guidance on facility cleaning, disinfecting and facility operations in response to the pandemic.

FBO and Business Aviation News

Garmin Receives Additional GFC 500 Autopilot Certifications

Sheltair Empowers Future Aviators with Pledge to Support Embry-Riddle's Project Liftoff

Flightstar Corporation Awarded STC for Universal Avionics FMS SCN 1002.3 Update in Learjet Model 45

Jet Aviation Launches Fueling Service at Geneva FBO and MRO Facility

JETTECH Enhances their CJ 525 Series Garmin GTN STC’d Install with New Equipment Package

Skytech Celebrates 45 Years and Grows Executive Leadership Team

Heather Sermo Joins Pentastar as Vice President of Human Resources

Blackhawk Aerospace Technologies Acquires Columbia Avionics & Aircraft Services

STC Approved for JETTECH’s Garmin G600 TXi Install For CJ 525 Series

Meridian Awarded GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation

Garmin Announces Updates to the GI 275 Electronic Flight Instrument

Banyan Promotes Abby Self to Banyan Pilot Shop Manager

Fargo Air Museum Features New Flight Simulator

Jet Port Leasing Opportunity at KPVG

Garmin Acquires AeroData

CDC Approves Home COVID Tests for International Passengers

VIPAero Opens VIP Terminal at Luanda International Airport

Pentastar Aviation Appoints Mark Schenkel to Vice President of Finance

Blackhawk Welcomes Maria Willis as Capture Manager

79 Air Elite Network Members Complete the NATA Safety 1st Clean Certification

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