Avfuel Announces 2008 AVTRIP Scholarship Winner and Pilot, Sheila D. Mabbitt

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Avfuel Corporation, the nation’s leading independent supplier of aviation fuels and services, has announced the winner for its annual AVTRIP Scholarship. Sheila D. Mabbitt, a 16-year aviation industry veteran, is the recipient of $2000 in award money for the furtherance of her aviation education.
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Executive Beechcraft Celebrates 70 Years in General Aviation and the Kansas City Community

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A lot can happen in 70 years – and it has! The price of a new car, for example, averaged $763 in 1938. Fueling that car cost about 20 cents per gallon. Change isn’t new. Having a front row seat to that change is monumental – and something Executive Beechcraft has enjoyed for seven long decades leading up to its Nov. 15 Anniversary celebration.
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Recently Branded Avfuel Fixed-Base Operator Utah Jet Center (LGU) Reports New Management

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Utah Jet Center, LLC, an Avfuel-branded dealer, has recently undergone a change in management and significant renovations. Operations Manager Cyndi Wiser and her colleagues have brought years of aviation experience and expertise to the FBO. As a result, today Utah Jet Center seamlessly continues its long-standing tradition of delivering top-notch service.
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Avfuel’s Nationwide Pilot Promotion, “The Great Fly-In,” Concludes on a High Note

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Avfuel’s popular aviation e-club for pilots, AVCLUB (www.avclubrewards.com), has completed its latest nationwide pilot promotion as of October 1, 2008. Winners, who had to be AVCLUB members in order to qualify and play “The Great Fly-In,” have now been determined and will soon receive their awards of gifts or AVTRIP points.
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Avfuel Welcomes 41 Fixed Base Operations to Network of Avfuel-Branded Dealers

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Avfuel released numbers today that show 41 FBOs have joined the Avfuel network of nationwide dealers since the first of the year. These FBOs now offer AVTRIP points on qualified fuel purchases, display Avfuel signage and enjoy membership in a broad network of highly visible FBO dealers around the world. Branded dealers also receive tailored advertising and marketing plans from Avfuel’s marketing department.
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Million Air SAT of San Antonio, Texas, Joins Avfuel Branded Network

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Million Air of San Antonio, Texas, has joined the Avfuel-branded network of FBO dealers this fall as part of a decision that moves toward continued high-quality customer service. This year, Million Air (SAT) was rated one of the top FBOs in the nation in Aviation International News Magazine, a distinction reserved for only FBOs with an extent of excellent offerings and good customer service. With new renovations completed in the last year, Million Air offers both passengers and crew a top-quality environment for relaxing or preparing for the next flight.
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J.A. Air Center Moving to Chicagoland's Aurora Municipal Airport (KARR)

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A move and major expansion is nearing completion at J.A. Air Center. The longtime West Chicago-based (KDPA) service company is moving to Chicagoland's Aurora Municipal Airport (KARR). Sitting just outside the Class B Chicago airspace but with direct tollway access (no stoplights to the Chicago Loop), the new location is positioned perfectly for Chicago arrivals.
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Physical Challenges are Left Behind as KC Area Kids Take to the Skies

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Nearly 100 disabled and seriously ill children from the Kansas City area will experience the wonders of aviation at the upcoming Challenge Air “Fly Day,” hosted by Executive Beechcraft. This inspiring, once-in-a-lifetime introduction to aviation takes place on Saturday, October 11, 2008, from 9 am to 4 pm at the Kansas City Downtown Airport.
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Avfuel-Branded Dealer Riverhawk Aviation (HKY) Expands Company Offerings with Acquisitions

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Avfuel-branded dealer Riverhawk Aviation continues its expansion of fixed-base operation (FBO) offerings with the acquisitions of Profile Aviation and Carolina Air Charter. To support the expanded operations, Riverhawk Aviation has hired new employees and provided advanced training to the existing company-personnel. Riverhawk Aviation focuses on maximizing convenience, service and safety to all its customers, including business travelers, sports professionals, corporate banking institutions and universities.
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Banyan Avionics Continues Expansion of its High Speed Data Program

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Banyan’s avionics department has recently completed a High Speed Data/WI-FI installation on a Boeing Business Jet (BBJ). The installation was done at the customer’s home base during a minimum maintenance inspection. The existing Honeywell MCS-6000 Satellite Communication system was retrofitted with a Honeywell HD-710 and augmented with the EMS CNX-200 Router. Voice and Data services were provided by industry-leader Satcom Direct. The installation also included removing the legacy Magnastar telephone system and replacing it with the Iridium based ICS-200 with six wireless handsets from International Communications Group (ICG).
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