FBO and Business Aviation News From ACUKWIK
NATA's RA Check, Automated Risk Assessment Tool, Launched At Safety Symposium
/The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) launched a revolutionary tool effectively combining safety management system-required risk assessment with convenience at the Air Charter Safety Foundation's 2010 Air Charter Safety Symposium on March 3, 2010.
Read MoreOdyssey Aviation Plans March 10 Grand Opening at KNEW
/Odyssey Aviation at KNEW in New Orleans will celebrate its grand opening on March 10.
The FBO's original facility at Lakefront Airport was damaged during Hurricane Katrina. Now, it is ready to show off its new digs.
Check out to the post-Katrina photos and the images of the new construction in Odyssey's press release.
Saker Aviation Services of Garden City (GCK), Formerly Firstflight, Expands Existing Facilities, Plans More Offerings
/Avfuel-branded FBO dealer Saker Aviation Services of Garden City, Kansas (GCK), has commenced expansion of its operations with a recent move into a larger facility. The expansion comes in conjunction with the company’s recent rebranding efforts and name change from FirstFlight to Saker Aviation Services.
Read MoreACSF Symposium Reinforces Industry Safety Record Improvement
/This week, the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) hosted its 2010 Air Charter Safety Symposium, a unique event for the on-demand and shared aircraft ownership industry.
Read MoreNATA Launches Newark Flight Crew Safety Training
/The National Air Transportation Association's (NATA) Safety 1st program together with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey have launched NATA's Safety 1st Flight Crew Briefing for Newark Liberty International Airport.
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NATA Announces Partnership With The Ohio Regional Business Aviation Association
/The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has partnered with the Ohio Regional Business Aviation Association (ORBAA) to provide each organization's members more leverage in tackling state and federal issues respectively.
Read MoreStuart Jet Center (SUA) Joins the Avfuel Network
/Stuart Jet Center of Stuart, Fla., has joined the Avfuel network of branded FBO dealers. The alliance means that Avfuel now supplies fuel and services, assists with marketing and provides quality assurance support and training.
Read MoreNATA Announces New Board Member
/National Air Transportation Association (NATA) President James K. Coyne today announced the recent selection of Robert L. Stallings, III, President of Eastern Aviation Fuels, Inc., to the NATA Board of Directors.
Read MoreAvfuel Corporation Announces the Addition of South Florida-Based Orion Jet Center (OPF) to Branded FBO Network
/Avfuel Corporation announced that it was continuing to expand its network of FBO dealers. The most recent alliance brings Opa-Locka-based Orion Jet Center into the Avfuel family. As an Avfuel-branded FBO, Orion Jet Center will supply Avfuel aviation fuel and related services to and from South Florida.
Read MoreNATA Announces Aviation Technician Employer Recognition Program
/The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has developed the Aviation Maintenance Technician Employer Recognition Program, which awards aviation maintenance organizations that encourage and support aviation maintenance technician (AMT) training.
Read MoreFirst Bahamas Day at Banyan Successful
/Banyan, located at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), hosted the first annual Bahamas Day on February 20, 2010. This event was for pilots who wanted information on flying to the Bahamas and for people who wanted details about charter flights.
Read MoreNATA Comments On EPA-Proposed Effluent Limitation Guidelines For De-Icing Activities
/The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has formally submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the proposed Effluent Limitation Guidelines (ELG) for de-icing activities.
Read MoreNATA Celebrates 70 Years And Charts A Course For The Future
/2010 marks the 70th year of the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) as the Voice of Aviation Business.
Read MoreNATA Comments on Proposed Repair Station Security Rule
/The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) formally submitted comments to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) last week on the agency's notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), Aircraft Repair Station Security.
Read MoreShenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) Joins Avfuel Network
/Avfuel Corp. and Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport have announced a new branding alliance. Under the agreement, Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport is now an Avfuel-branded dealer that offers both the AVTRIP rewards program and the Avfuel Contract Fuel program for jet fuel savings. As an Avnet Premier FBO, SHD offers extraordinary amenities and services as well as around-the-clock customer service.
Read MoreNASA Astronauts Present Patch to Front Line Employees of Million Air
/Mission Spc. Jose Hernandez and Cmdr. Rick “C.J.” Sturkow of NASA’s Discovery STS‐128 mission presented a specially designed Million Air patch, which accompanied them into space, at Million Air headquarters in Houston. The idea was conceived by NASA research pilot Nebojsa “Solo” Solunac who also participated in the presentation. Solunac, a long-time Million Air customer and friend wanted to do something special for the Million Air front line teams.
Read MoreAOPA Foundation President to Address Atlanta Aero Club
/Karen Gebhart, president of the AOPA Foundation, is the featured guest speaker at the March 2 Atlanta Aero Club meeting.
Gebhart’s presentation will address the challenges and opportunities facing general aviation and how individual engagement can help promote and protect freedom to fly.
The meeting is scheduled for noon on March 2 in the Grand Ballroom of the Capital City Club, 7 Harris St., in downtown Atlanta. The cost is $30 for members and $40 for non-members. The admission price includes lunch.
Read MoreYou'll Love These Low 100LL and Jet A Prices
/Find low Jet A and 100LL fuel prices for your region. Also, learn how the prices in your area compare to others around the country.
