Executive Air Transport at KMKG Celebrates 50 Years

Executive Air Transport Inc., a full-service FBO in Western Michigan, celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2009. The FBO has been providing customers with outstanding customer service and amenities since 1959. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Executive Air Transport offers the services corporate aviation desires.
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NATA Announces Top Honors Recipients

On April 21, 2010, the National Air Transportation (NATA) will bestow two of its highest honors, the William A. "Bill" Ong Memorial Award and the NATA Award for Distinguished Service, during its annual Industry Excellence Awards Dinner to be held at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C.
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Pre-Owned Aircraft Market Distracted by Bottom Feeders

In the pre-owned aircraft market, bottom feeders are like red herrings. Bottom feeders — corporate aircraft that have no significant issues with their history, maintenance or condition and are marketed below Bluebook wholesale values — continue to be great opportunities for the fortunate few who buy without a blink of an eye. They also lead buyers into a false perception of value that only competition in the market can correct.
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Million Air Assembles Resources in Vancouver (CYVR) for Olympics

Million Air Vancouver at CYVR has completed its final preparations to welcome attendees to the 2010 Olympic Games. “Equipment is in place, and staff members are flying in from Dallas, Albany, Anchorage, Burbank, Topeka, Houston, Medford, San Antonio and Toronto prepared to make this event a grand success,” Million Air president and CEO Roger Woolsey said. Million Air has 25-plus years experience in managing large-scale events and aims to ease GA arrivals in Vancouver.
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2010 Schedulers & Dispatchers Prize Winner Pays It Forward

The winner of the $1,000 WingPoints® Rewards Card from Phillips 66® Aviation during the 21st Annual Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference chose to donate her prize to NBAA CARE (Corporate Aircraft Response in Emergency) for its efforts to aid Haitian earthquake victims rather than spend it herself.
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Take Advantage Of The Audit Governing The Part 135 Industry

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) continues to see a groundswell of momentum from the Part 135 industry supporting its Industry Audit Standard. The ACSF Industry Audit Standard (IAS) is the only revolutionary audit program on the market today that comprehensively evaluates both an operator's Safety Management System (SMS) and its Part 135 regulatory compliance.
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