Dec. 17 Trivia
/Q: Dec. 17 is the anniversary of what major event in the history of aviation?
Read MoreIs It Too Late to Add My Business to the 2010 AC-U-KWIK Directories?
/Q: Is it too late to add my business to the 2010 AC-U-KWIK directories? If so, what are my options?
Read MoreAC-U-KWIK Publishes 2010 Airport/FBO Directories
/The 2010 AC-U-KWIK North American and International Airport/FBO directories begin shipping next week. If have already placed an order, expect to receive your directories at the end of December or in the early part of January.
If you need to place your order, refer to these links:
Order the North American edition of AC-U-KWIK.
Order the international edition of AC-U-KWIK.
Odyssey Aviation Expands in Paradise
/Leading Bahamas FBO, Odyssey Aviation Nassau, recently opened two new satellite locations in the family Islands — Treasure Cay, Abaco (MYAT), and Exuma International, Great Exuma (MYEF). The two locations provide handling and Texaco-branded fuel from Chevron Global Aviation. Additionally, upon request, Odyssey can provide handling services in Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera (MYEM); however, a day’s notice is needed.
Read MoreCastle & Cooke Aviation Becomes Full Service FBO at Van Nuys Airport
/Castle & Cooke Aviation Services, Inc. announced the approval of a 30-year lease at its Fixed-Base Operation (FBO) at Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
Read MoreNATA Releases Video Briefing: "FLY"
/The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has issued the third release in the "Coyne's Video Briefings" series titled "FLY."
Read MoreBusch Named Chairman of NATA Environmental Committee
/The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced that it named Avfuel Corporation Vice President of Supply and Business Development Owen Busch as chairman of the NATA Environmental Committee.
Read MoreACSF Publishes Charter Safety Review
/The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) has released its first safety review of the Part 135 on-demand air charter industry. The Part 135 Incident/Accident Review is a comprehensive look at the factors surrounding charter incidents and accidents between 2004 and 2008.
Read MoreExecutive Fliteways, Million Air Dallas and Sun Air Jets Make ACSF Industry Audit Standard Registry
/The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is pleased to announce the addition of three companies to the ACSF Industry Audit Standard (IAS) Registry: Executive Fliteways, of Ronkonkoma, N.Y.; Million Air Dallas, of Addison, Texas; and Sun Air Jets of Camarillo, Calif.
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Feedback on GTAA Registration System
/The CBAA is looking for any feedback our members may have in reference to the GTAA Night Time slot registration as mentioned in the CBAA Members Bulletin 09-37, issued on November 27, 2009.
Read MoreKey Air (OXC, FPR, ANE) Joins the Avfuel Network of Branded FBO Dealers in Offering Aviation Fuel and Services
/Avfuel Corporation announced that Key Air has joined the Avfuel-branded network of FBO dealers in offering fuel and related services to the general and business aviation industry.
Read MoreAir BP Aviation Services Introduces Seven New Locations
/Air BP has introduced seven FBOs to their dealer network. Emblem Aviation (PNA), Honeycutt Aviation (MYV), City of New Braunfels (BAZ), Delta AirElite Jet Center (CVG), Elite Aviation Services (HVC), Jet West LLC, Salinas (SNS) and Avbase (SJC) are now Air BP branded FBOs.
Read MoreSafety Event Reporting and Management System Picking Up Steam
/The Air Charter Safety Foundation's safety event reporting and management system, AVSiS, continues to build momentum with sixty Part 135 operators using this premiere software service that is free to all on-demand air charter operators.
Read MoreKing Aerospace Develops ‘Sensor of the Future’
/King Aerospace, a leading aircraft services provider, has developed the most advanced phased array antenna technology ever to be installed in an airborne application. King is solely responsible for development, certification and installation of the system on-board United States Air Force (USAF) E-9A surveillance aircraft.
Read MoreFrance Promoted to Director, Regulatory Affairs
/The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced the promotion of Michael E. France to Director, Regulatory Affairs. France previously served as Manager, Regulatory Affairs.
Read MoreThree-year Transformation at Air charter Operation Calls for New Name: Grand Rapids Air Center
/Rapid Air, the fixed based operator serving Western Michigan, is pleased to announce it has changed its name to Grand Rapids Air Center effective immediately.
Read MoreNBAA Marks Passing of Aviation Industry Icon Ed Stimpson
/The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) marked the loss of aviation industry legend Ed Stimpson, who passed away November 25 in his home in Boise, Idaho. Although never a smoker, Stimpson was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer in June.
Read MoreOperational Procedures for Late Night Operations GTAA
/As outlined in an earlier bulletin – CBAA Ops Bulletin 09-23, the CBAA and the GTAA have reached an agreement in principle to restore some access for CYYZ-based business aircraft at Toronto Pearson Airport during the late night hours of operation. The following information pertains to the operational procedures on how to register for slots with the GTAA.
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