April 16, 2013

Tyson Goetz Joins Landmark Aviation As VP

April 16, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

Tyson Goetz has joined Landmark Aviation as Vice President. Goetz has a rich background in FBO operations management, with over 10 years of industry experience. Most recently, he served as a Senior Regional Manager for Atlantic Aviation.

April 15, 2013

NBAA Welcomes Congressional Leaders' Bipartisan Call To Keep Towers Open

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National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen today welcomed a letter to the Obama administration from House and Senate transportation leaders voicing strong concerns over the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) recent decision to close 149 air traffic control contract towers.

April 15, 2013

Crew Lounge: Music In The Air At KAUS

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In keeping with Austin's status as the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (KAUS) books many local bands to play live music at the airport every week! It's the Music In The Air program.

April 12, 2013

Top Media Organizations To Report On ABACE2013

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News and announcements from ABACE2013 will be in headlines throughout the world, with more than 130 media organizations from across China and around the globe confirming their plans to cover the event.

April 12, 2013

ABACE Exhibit Floor Completely Sold Out

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Organizers for ABACE2013 are delighted to announce that the exhibit floor, which was already expanded in size over last year's event, is now completely sold out with more than 180 Exhibitors committed to featuring their products and services.

April 12, 2013

Elite Aviation To Replace Air West & Twin Peaks At Vance Brand Airport (KLMO)

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Starting May 1, Elite Aviation will be the new fixed-base operator at Vance Brand Municipal Airport, replacing both Twin Peaks Aviation and Air West Flight Center. The company will offer the same services, as well as an avionics equipment intallation and repair facility, and maintenance services for piston, turboprop and jet aircraft.

April 12, 2013

New ABACE2013 Symposium Of Top Chinese Aviation Officials Will Focus On Growing Industry

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A new symposium at the upcoming Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE2013) will address the needs and concerns for supporting business aviation operators in China and throughout the Asian region.

April 12, 2013

AOPA Warns User Fee Proposal Could Cripple General Aviation

April 12, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

The White House on Wednesday released a budget proposal that includes a $100 per-flight user fee--a charge the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) warns could be disastrous for general aviation.

April 12, 2013

Tampa Jet Center Snags Top Ranking

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In the Aviation International News’ annual survey of fixed-base operators (FBOs), companies that operate private aviation services, Tampa International Jet Center tops the list as the best FBO in Florida.

April 11, 2013

FBOs See Enormous Potential For Business Jets In Nigeria

April 11, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

At a time when many of the largest economies – and business jet markets – are barely growing, Nigeria is booming. The economy has grown at over 10% a year for the last three years and the stock market is up 50% in the last 12 months. Some economists believe it will become the largest economy in Africa within the next 10 years, taking the top spot from South Africa, a large and mature business aviation market.

April 11, 2013

Saudia Private Aviation Plots FBO Expansion

April 11, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

Saudia Private Aviation, the business aviation services arm of Saudi Arabian Airlines, is planning to expand its fixed-based operator brand within the oil rich kingdom and internationally and has earmarked London, Paris and strategic US cities as potential locations.

April 10, 2013

Phillips 66 Aviation Promotes Logistics-Procurement Expert Tim Beaugh To Sales Representative

April 10, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

Phillips 66® has announced the promotion of aviation fuel supply and procurement expert Tim Beaugh to Sales Representative, General Aviation, supporting the nation’s largest network of branded fixed base operators (FBOs).

April 10, 2013

April 10, 2013: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available

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April 10, 2013

Corporate Chicago-Romeoville (KLOT) Expands Hangar To Meet Demands For Chicagoland Airspace Relief

April 10, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

Growing demand for convenient alternatives to Chicagoland’s O’Hare and Midway airports has turned Chicago-Romeoville (KLOT) into a bona fide airspace reliever, as the fixed base operator readies to double the size of its corporate aircraft storage and maintenance facility this May.

April 09, 2013

NBAA Welcomes Representatives' Clear Message To President Obama: No User Fees

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) on Monday applauded the 223 members of the U.S. House of Representatives – a majority of Congress – who recently delivered a resounding, bipartisan message to President Obama in opposition to his repeated calls for aviation user fees.

April 09, 2013

Bristol Flying Centre Expands To Meet Demand

April 09, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

Bristol Flying Centre Group has unveiled its newly remodeled FBO, the sole aviation services provider at the UK’s Bristol Airport.

April 09, 2013

NBAA Welcomes FAA Delay For ATC Tower Closures

April 09, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen today issued the following statement regarding an announcement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that the agency would delay the closure of 149 contract air traffic control towers until June 15, in order to provide time to further examine considerations related to the closures.

April 09, 2013

Planemakers Head To China For Asian Aviation Group Conference, Air Show

April 09, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

Over the next decade, China is expected to give the general aviation market a boost, although short term, there are many market limitations to overcome, said aviation analyst Brian Foley.

April 09, 2013

Landmark Aviation Expands Its Charter Fleet

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Landmark Aviation has expanded its managed fleet offering with three new aircraft. The fleet now includes a Beechjet 400A, Citation Sovereign and Premier 1A.

April 09, 2013

Geneva Airpark Is Extending Its Range Of Services

April 09, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

This year, Geneva Airpark is extending once again its range of services. With these new additions at Geneva international airport, Geneva Airpark wishes to respond to the needs of its clients by focusing on proximity and reactivity.

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Tyson Goetz Joins Landmark Aviation As VP

NBAA Welcomes Congressional Leaders' Bipartisan Call To Keep Towers Open

Crew Lounge: Music In The Air At KAUS

Top Media Organizations To Report On ABACE2013

ABACE Exhibit Floor Completely Sold Out

Elite Aviation To Replace Air West & Twin Peaks At Vance Brand Airport (KLMO)

New ABACE2013 Symposium Of Top Chinese Aviation Officials Will Focus On Growing Industry

AOPA Warns User Fee Proposal Could Cripple General Aviation

Tampa Jet Center Snags Top Ranking

FBOs See Enormous Potential For Business Jets In Nigeria

Saudia Private Aviation Plots FBO Expansion

Phillips 66 Aviation Promotes Logistics-Procurement Expert Tim Beaugh To Sales Representative

April 10, 2013: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available

Corporate Chicago-Romeoville (KLOT) Expands Hangar To Meet Demands For Chicagoland Airspace Relief

NBAA Welcomes Representatives' Clear Message To President Obama: No User Fees

Bristol Flying Centre Expands To Meet Demand

NBAA Welcomes FAA Delay For ATC Tower Closures

Planemakers Head To China For Asian Aviation Group Conference, Air Show

Landmark Aviation Expands Its Charter Fleet

Geneva Airpark Is Extending Its Range Of Services

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