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/Q: We have just opened a new FBO. What do we need to do to be listed on your Web site and in your book?
Read MoreOdyssey Aviation Launches Seven Additional Locations
/Odyssey Aviation has announced that seven additional locations are launching under the Odyssey brand name through the formation of a cobranding partnership between Odyssey Aviation in Nassau, Bahamas, and the Cincinnati-based FBO group owned by Ken Allison. His seven Odyssey branded FBOs, formerly operating as members of a national FBO chain, are located at Asheville, N.C. (KAVL), Charleston, S.C. (KCHS) (pictured above), Chicago (KMDW), Cincinnati (KLUK), Columbus, Ohio (KCMH), Lafayette, La. (KLFT) and New Orleans (KNEW).
Read MoreBusiness Jet Access Adds King Air 350
/Business Jet Access (BJA), a leading aviation services provider, has added a King Air 350 to its FAR Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate. The aircraft, which has a seating configuration for eight passengers, is a low-time 2006 model with a maximum range of 1440 nautical miles. “This King Air 350 is an exceptional aircraft that will offer our customers a value-added charter option,” Jamie Rose, Executive Flight Solutions Manager for BJA, said.
Read MoreNBAA Remembers Former President John H. Winant
/John H. Winant, former National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) president and critical player in the evolution of business aviation, died of natural causes Jan. 13 at his home in Williamstown, Mass. He was 85.
Read MoreCirrus Chairman Alan Klapmeier to Speak Jan. 20
/The Atlanta Aero Club has tapped Alan Klapmeier, chairman of Cirrus Design Corp., as the featured speaker for the regular bimonthly meeting scheduled for Jan. 20.
Klapmeier, who founded Cirrus in 1984 as a kit airplane design and manufacturing company, has led the Duluth, Minn., firm through three decades of transformation.
Read MoreHillary Davis Appointed Production Coordinator for Flight Display Systems
/Hillary Davis has been appointed production coordinator for Flight Display Systems. In this new position, she will be responsible for production scheduling, including work order development.
Read MoreChris Cayia Named Operations Manager for Flight Display Systems
/Chris Cayia has been appointed operations manager at Flight Display Systems. In this position, Cayia will be responsible for production work-flow, technical and customer support, and purchasing.
Read MoreBanyan Appoints Alvie Barron to Director North American Sales
/Banyan Air Service, based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), recently announced the appointment of Alvie Barron as director North American sales. Alvie has more than 20 years of aircraft maintenance, refurbishment and modification experience and previously held positions with Jet Aviation, General Dynamics, Bombardier and Hawker/Beech.
Read MoreAvion Flight Centre (MAF) Joins the Avfuel-Branded Network of FBOs
/Avion Flight Centre of Midland International Airport (MAF) has formed a marketing and supply alliance with Avfuel Corp. As an official Avfuel-branded dealer, Avion Flight Centre now honors the refueling rewards incentive program AVTRIP and is visible to the AVTRIP membership of more than 40,000 pilots. Avfuel reports increases in traffic, customer loyalty and upload volume at many FBOs after they have commenced the AVTRIP program. Avfuel reports high hopes for the efficacy of AVTRIP at Avion Flight Centre.
Read MoreTwin Cities Air Service (LEW) Will Enjoy Longer Ramp at Auburn/Lewiston Municipal Airport in 2009
/Twin Cities Air Service has announced that its base airport plans to expand the runway from its current 5000 feet to 6000 feet. The FBO reports looking forward to the increased capacity the runway extension will offer the airport at large. The FBO has also become one of the most recent additions to the growing network of Avfuel-branded FBOs, a move that reflects a drive to increase visibility and encourage pilots to visit more often and upload larger amounts of fuel.
Read MoreBanyan and Odyssey Aviation Seal Deal for SATCOM Installations
/Banyan Air Service and Odyssey Aviation Services reached an agreement for Banyan to perform SATCOM installations on five Cessna Sovereigns in 2009 for a undisclosed client. Odyssey will be performing the acceptance inspections in Wichita, Kan., at the Cessna Delivery Center, and then the aircraft will be repositioned to Banyan’s Fort Lauderdale, Fla., facility for the SATCOM installations.
Read MoreWhich AC-U-KWIK directory is best for a charter department?
/Q: I work for a charter department and am new to the job. I am confused as to which product would be the best for me. What's the difference between information in the Managers' World Edition, and the smaller North American and International FBO Directories?
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/Dear AC-U-KWIK,
I work for a charter department and am new to the job. I am confused as to which product would be the best for me. What's the difference between information in the Managers' World Edition, and the smaller North American and International FBO Directories?
Read MoreDavid Oblinger Appointed General Manager for Flight Display Systems
/Citing solid company growth, Flight Display Systems has recruited David Oblinger to fill the position of general manager. Oblinger, a seasoned operations executive, will oversee the daily manufacturing processes and systems of the Alpharetta, Ga., company, which specializes in developing cabin entertainment products to enhance the flight experience. He brings the planning experience and management necessary to enable Flight Display Systems to handle its explosive growth.
Read MoreThe Cleveland Jet Center of Cuyahoga County Airport (CGF) Opens for Business
/The Cleveland Jet Center (CGF), Cleveland’s premier new luxury fixed-base operator, has joined the Avfuel network of branded FBOs to offer the AVTRIP rewards program and participate in nationwide promotions. The partnership links The Cleveland Jet Center to Avfuel’s broad audience of thousands of flight departments and well over 40,000 AVTRIP active member pilots. This FBO plans to start fueling operations before the New Year.
Read MoreFlight Display Systems Wins GSA Schedule Award
/Flight Display Systems has been awarded a schedule contract with the General Services Administration (GSA). Contract number GS-07F-0536U is valid through Sept. 3, 2013. With this contract, Flight Display Systems will market LCD monitors and other aircraft-certified display equipment to the U.S. government and military organizations.
Read MoreAero Charter, Part 135 Flying Safety Award Winner, Adds FBO Services
/Each year, the National Business Aviation Association recognizes member companies with superb safety records. Once again, Aero Charter is honored in this category. Ranked third out of 235 member companies who have flown three or more consecutive accident-free years, Aero Charter has accumulated more than 71,000 hours in its 30th year of operation.
Read MorePre-Owned Aircraft Sales Search for Stability in Failing Economy
/The end of the third quarter of 2008 brought havoc and chaos to our national and global economies. Consider the devastation of a violent act of Mother Nature. Everything in the radius of destruction gets annihilated, without concern for good or bad, passive or active, aware or unaware. Corporate aircraft sales could not dodge the violence of the economic meltdown. In the wake of economic failure, the aircraft market is searching for stability.
Read MoreFloat Plane Bound for Papua New Guinea Lands at Business Jet Center, Love Field
/Samaritan Aviation’s refurbished amphibious float plane landed at Business Jet Center, DAL, as part of a nationwide tour before being deployed to Papua New Guinea (PNG) in a medical relief role including emergency evacuations, patient transports and medical supply deliveries. Named ‘The Spirit of Paradise,’ the refurbished Cessna 206 aircraft is equipped with floats, which will allow the aircraft to be used as a lifeline for more than 500,000 people who live in remote villages along the rugged North Coast of PNG and the Sepik River.
Read MoreDestin Jet (DTS) Joins Avfuel Network of Branded FBOs to Offer Contract Fuel and Refueling Rewards
/Destin Jet (DTS), the new luxury fixed-base operator serving the panhandle of Florida, has joined the Avfuel network of branded FBOs to offer both the AVTRIP rewards program and Avfuel Contract Fuel. The partnership links Destin Jet to Avfuel's broad audience of thousands of flight departments and well over 40,000 AVTRIP member pilots. This FBO plans to start fueling operations before the New Year.
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