Former U.S. Senate Leader, Surgeon to Receive NBAA's 2011 Humanitarian Award

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Esteemed doctor, pilot and former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist has been awarded the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) 2011 Al Ueltschi Award for Humanitarian Leadership in recognition of his life-saving efforts worldwide, and the importance of business aviation to those endeavors.
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NBAA Salutes Regional Groups for Backing Court Fight to Preserve the BARR

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National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen applauded a recent surge of contributions from a host of regional business aviation associations to a legal defense fund established to support a court fight to preserve the Block Aircraft Registration Request (BARR) program.
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Poll: In light of ExxonMobil's recent exit from the retail fuel business, what is your opinion regarding today's consolidation in the fuel supplier marketplace?

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Hill Aircraft (KFTY) Fits Full-Service Bill

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Hill Aircraft at KFTY in Atlanta has received the top rating among Georgia FBOs for four of the past six years.

Truly a full-service FBO, Hill Aircraft at KFTY in Atlanta has been named the No. 1 FBO in Georgia for four of the past six years.

Founded as an aircraft sales and maintenance facility in 1955 by Navy aviator Guy Hill Sr., Hill Aircraft has grown to provide FBO and fuel services and aircraft parts.

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Clay Lacy, Don Spruston to Be Honored With NBAA's Highest Awards

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced that the legendary pilot and entrepreneur Clay Lacy will receive the 2011 NBAA Meritorious Service to Aviation Award, and international business aviation pioneer Don Spruston will receive the 2011 NBAA John P. “Jack” Doswell Award.
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Cutter Flight Management Adds Challenger 604 Long-Range Jet to Air Charter Fleet

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Cutter Flight Management announced the addition of a Bombardier Challenger 604 to its growing air charter fleet in response to client demand for large, long-range aircraft to support air charter flights for non-stop coast-to-coast, transoceanic and International operations.
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Eric Wing Joins AC-U-KWIK as Marketing Manager

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With a background in the creative arts, project management and entrepreneurship, Eric Wing has stepped into the marketing manager role for the Penton Media business aviation group, which includes AC-U-KWIK, Air Charter Guide and Aircraft Bluebook–Price Digest.

Wing is active in the American Marketing Association. He grew up in Southern Maine and has lived in Massachusetts for the past 10 years. Wing has two children, ages 10 and 6. He loves to mountain hike, run and travel. Wing considers himself to be a lifelong learner. He will obtain a master's degree in art administration from Drexel University in 2012.

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When Negotiating the Best Fuel Supply Agreement, Preparation Is as Important as Price

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Your fuel supply agreement is one of the most important contracts in operating a successful FBO. Your lease with the airport authority is what puts you in business, but your fuel supply agreement is what keeps you in business.
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NBAA Welcomes Congressional, White House Action to Extend FAA Funding

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National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen issued the following statement regarding action by Congress and the Obama administration to approve an extension of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funding, while Congress considers multi-year reauthorization legislation: 
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NBAA: User Fees, Aircraft Depreciation Changes Off the Table, But Continued Vigilance Needed

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As Congress and the White House finalized a package to raise the nation's debt ceiling, National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen said industry mobilization was important for keeping the bill free of proposals targeting industry – and that sustained vigilance would be needed as debt-ceiling developments continue to unfold.
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NBAA Calls for Congressional Resolution on FAA Funding Extension Impasse

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National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen issued the following statement regarding the impasse surrounding congressional approval of a short-term funding extension to maintain all employees and operations at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in lieu of a multi-year reauthorization.
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NBAA Applauds Sen. Roberts for Legislation to Preserve BARR

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) hailed the introduction of legislation by Sen. Pat Roberts (R-KS) to preserve the Block Aircraft Registration Request (BARR) program, thereby allowing people and companies to opt out from having their aviation movements tracked by anyone, anywhere in the world with an internet connection.
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