FBO and Business Aviation News From ACUKWIK
Royal Jet Joins The Air Elite Network As Network’s Second UAE-Based FBO
/World Fuel Services announced today that the Air Elite Network has continued it’s rapid growth by signing Royal Jet at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE 2013). Royal Jet (www.royaljetgroup.com), located at Abu Dhabi International Airport (OMAA) in the United Arab Emirates, marks just the second FBO in the Middle East to carry the Air Elite service designation.
Read MoreFlyBuys® Rewards Program Officially Expands To Europe
/Utilizing the 2013 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2013) as a showcase platform, World Fuel Services announced today that eligibility for membership in the FlyBuys Rewards Program has been officially expanded to the European Business and General Aviation market.
Read MoreFlyAdvanced Aviation (KLOM), Closest FBO To 2013 U.S. Open, Prepares With Special Promotions At Wings Field
/Avfuel-branded FBO flyADVANCED is gearing up for the annual US OPEN with a triple AVTRIP point promotion (6 points/gallon), giveaways and specials, shuttle service and much more. Based on Wings Field, flyADVANCED is the nearest airport to the US Open’s world-famous host location, Merion Country Club.
Read MoreHarrods Aviation Joins The Air Elite Network As Network’s First UK-based FBO
/With the backdrop of the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE 2013), World Fuel Services announced today that Harrods Aviation, located at London Stansted Airport (EGSS) & London Luton Airport (EGGW) in London, United Kingdom, has signed up to join the growing Air Elite Network, a global network of uniquely exceptional FBOs.
Read MoreKWIK-TURN: AC-U-KWIK's Q&A Session With Guest Peggy Zaun Of AirFlite
/“It appears that business aviation across the board is on an upswing.”
Read MoreExecuJet FBO Chain Grows In Germany, As Operations Hub Shifts To UK
/Germany’s new Berlin Brandenburg International Airport (formerly Schoenefeld) has emerged as one of ExecuJet’s most significant handling centers in Europe. The company is responsible for operating the whole general aviation terminal, including its own FBO. ExecuJet has also established a base at Frankfurt International Airport, as well as a satellite operation at the nearby Egelsbach Airport.
Read MoreEasier Access To Russia And India Coming Soon
/Changes for the better are coming for pilots flying to two of the world's largest countries. Both Russia and India have recently indicated that some regulations will soon be relaxed, allowing more scheduling flexibility.
Read MoreMillion Air Awarded Top Rankings In Pilot’s Choice Awards
/Million Air Dallas ranked sixth (#6) in TOP 50 U.S. FBOs in a recent survey of this year’s Pilot’s Choice Awards (conducted by FltPlan.com), as well as, #3 in the Regional/South Central category. The Million Air group of FBOs rated the best FBO chain.
Read MoreNBAA Applauds DOT's Decision To Preserve Sequester-Targeted ATC Towers
/National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen welcomed Friday's announcement by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) that 149 contract air traffic control (ATC) towers, slated for closure next month, will instead remain open throughout the federal government's 2013 fiscal year, which ends Sept. 30.
Read MoreAvfuel-Branded FBO Northstar Aviation Completes New Executive Terminal At Green International Airport (KPVD)
/Avfuel-branded FBO Northstar Aviation of Providence, RI (PVD) has announced the completion of its new, state-of-the-art executive terminal. The full-service FBO is also proud to offer Avfuel Contract Fuel for savings on jet fuel and AVTRIP rewards.
Read MoreEuro Jet To Celebrate Five Year Anniversary At EBACE
/Euro Jet Intercontinental, the leading provider of ground support services in Europe and Asia, is pleased to celebrate its five year anniversary at the upcoming EBACE show in Geneva, Switzerland.
Read MoreInnovative Consortium Strat Fuel Simplifies Fuel Purchasing
/Strat Fuel is an innovative fuel consortium that has been designed specifically with ALL Operators in mind. We started with a straightforward goal to simplify the fuel purchasing process. SFC program is completely transparent while being affordable and available to all operators regardless of fleet type or size.
Read MoreAvfuel-Branded FBO Alpha Air Center (KJLN) Set To Open New Executive Terminal In July
/Alpha Air Center of Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN) is scheduled to complete a new, 5,000 square-foot executive terminal this summer. Located in the heart of the country, Alpha Air Center is a full-service FBO offering a variety of aircraft and customer amenities for a world-class experience. The new terminal will offer a state-of-the-art environment ideal for both productivity and rest between flights.
Read MoreParagon Network Welcomes Detroit FBO Member
/The Paragon Network continues to grow its membership of independent FBOs with the addition of Metro Flight Services. Beginning May 1, Metro Flight will represent the Paragon Network in the Detroit market, providing an elite experience to customers at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (KDTW).
Read MoreShell Aviation And ExecuJet Middle East Announce Refueling Partnership At Dubai International Airport
/Global aviation leader Shell is expanding its support to the regional aviation industry at the Dubai International Airport with this partnership, which will begin this month. A highly experienced team of Shell technical experts will be responsible for the day-to-day running of fuel operations at the Fixed Base Operation (FBO), ensuring round the clock and rapid access to fuel solutions.
Read MoreHangar Ten Lands At Top Of Aviation Surveys
/Customers of Hangar Ten’s aviation services complex, located at Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC), have rated the facility a top destination in the three major aviation industry surveys.
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