Aircraft Sales Remain Stable Despite Economic Uncertainties

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Seems like everywhere one turns these days, it is easy to cue in on the worst-case scenario revolving around the depressed U.S. real estate market and the subprime mortgage scandal. Still, by official definition, the United States does not fit the mold that would indicate an economic recession has occurred. As Johnnie Cochran, the well-known defense lawyer once said in a high-profile trial, “If the glove doesn’t fit, you must acquit.” His statement would fit well with those who want to doom our economy to a recession.
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New Avfuel-Branded Dealer Threshold Aviation Group (KCNO) Wraps up Construction on New FBO Facility

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Avfuel-branded dealer Threshold Aviation has announced the completion of renovations to its FBO facility with ample ramp and hangar space. The upgraded FBO is part of Threshold Group’s commitment to steady expansion, and marks just one of many ongoing additions and projects that are planned. Indeed, the aviation service company has even started building a separate sales, service and installation center for the re-engined Citation-II’s with Clifford Development Group. (Clifford tapped Threshold as their service center in August of 2007.)
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Fliteport Tackles Middle East Operating Issues

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Two recent milestones in the GA industry — the history-making XOJET deal that will produce a new operations base in the UAE and the opening of the region's largest FBO in Kuwait City — are solidifying the Middle East as an aviation center. Fliteport has launched a new initiative in an effort to make the region’s operating environment more manageable.
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Royal Aviation Kuwait and Mercury Air Group Open New Royal Terminal

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Mercury Air Group, Inc., the U.S.-based global leader in aviation services, has started flight operations at the Royal Terminal, Kuwait, the largest private aviation terminal in the Middle East. Located at Kuwait International Airport (KWI), the facility is owned by Royal Aviation Kuwait. Designed and constructed by Mott MacDonald Group of London, England, and Gulf Consult of Saudi Arabia, the Royal Terminal has more than 100,000 square feet (10,000 square meters) on three levels and incorporates an ultra-modern design blending aerodynamic architectural features with panoramic glass vistas. Lead designer, Mott MacDonald Group brings more than 100 years of experience in transportation engineering and design with projects in 140 countries. The UK's Sunday Times has named Mott MacDonald Group one of England's "Top 20 Best Big Companies" in 2007.
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