NBAA's Bolen: Continued Certification Improvements 'Critical' to Business Aviation

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National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen today submitted a statement to a House Aviation Subcommittee hearing on U.S. aviation manufacturing challenges. The written statement emphasized that certifications and approvals are fundamental to all aviation segments, and that further improvements are needed to support business aviation’s environmental, economic and safety concerns.
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Avjet Corporation Joins Air Charter Safety Foundation

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The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is pleased to announce that AvJet Corporation, Burbank, Calif., is the newest company to join the ACSF.  Along with 117 other companies, AvJet supports the ACSF’s vision to enable on-demand air charter providers and fractional program managers to achieve the highest levels of safety in the aviation industry.
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World Fuel Services Corporation to Acquire Colt International, LLC

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World Fuel Services Corporation announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Colt International, LLC, a leading provider of contract fuel and international trip planning services in the general aviation marketplace, for a purchase price of approximately $63 million. The purchase price will be funded through cash-on-hand and the company’s existing credit facilities.
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Business Spotlight: Sanctuary Executive Driving Service Brings Secure Ground Transportation to the Washington DC Region

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Sanctuary Executive Driving Service is a concierge sedan service that caters to VIPs in the Washington DC region. Executive sedans are a common service associated with private air travel, but are typically viewed as a luxury item rather than a necessary security measure. VIPs are often required to utilize a private jet for security reasons as commercial airlines are not equipped to provide the level of security required. In the same vein, Sanctuary Executive Driving Service was created on the premise that VIPs need more security than commercial ground transportation can provide.
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FBO Best Practices Series #5: Leverage Your Lease

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By John L. Enticknap and Ron R. Jackson, Aviation Business Strategies Group - ABSGgroup.com

Welcome to our blog series on FBO Best Practices. With each blog post in this series, we’ll discuss “Best Practices” in running an efficient and effective FBO operation.

Best Practice #5: Your lease is your leverage and the cornerstone of your enterprise. Don’t wait until your lease is ready to expire to develop favorable terms.

We’re often asked at our NATA FBO Success Seminars, “When is a good time to negotiate a new lease with the airport?” Having worked with many FBOs in restructuring their leases, we can say unequivocally the answer is simple: anytime.

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Skycharter Welcomes Artful Retailer shopAGO to Hangar just in Time for Film Festival

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In an exciting move, Skycharter Limited announces that the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) will open its very first offsite gift shop at Skycharter’s fixed base hangar (FBO) at Pearson International Airport during the last week of August, 2014.
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STC Approved for Citation Jet GTN 650/750 Install

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JETTECH, a leader in developing affordable aftermarket aircraft solutions, announced today the approval of an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for installing the touchscreen Garmin GTN 650/750 GPS/NAV/COM in the Cessna Citation Jet (CJ) model 525 for aircraft manufactured from 1993-1999 with Serial Numbers 0001-0359.
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Gama Aviation Opens Private Aviation Terminal at Sharjah International Airport

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Gama Aviation FZE yesterday opened its exclusive executive terminal (FBO) at Sharjah International Airport, creating a full service private aviation hub serving Sharjah, Dubai and the Northern Emirates. The new facility, which is the latest stage of development by Gama Aviation, its investors including Crescent Enterprises, Growthgate Capital, and Sharjah’s Department of Civil Aviation, was inaugurated by H.E. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammed Al Thani during an evening ceremony held after the Isha prayer.
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Open House Held for Newly Built Landmark Aviation LFPB Facility

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An open house was held on June 26 to highlight the newly constructed 8,500 square-foot Landmark Aviation Aéroport de Paris le Bourget (LFPB) facility. Built on the existing property, the new facility is adjacent to Landmark’s hangar and is located at Avenue de l’Europe 93350 Le Bourget.
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Sonoma Jet Center Goes Live as a Signature Select™ in Signature Flight Support’s Growing Global Network

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Signature Flight Support Corporation announced today that Sonoma Jet Center of Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport (KSTS) has completed its transition to become a Signature Select™ member location. Sonoma Jet Center now offers the benefits of the Signature Flight Support network, including Signature Status® and Signature TailWins® customer rewards programs.
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NBAA Releases New Aircraft Transactions Guide for Business Airplane Buyers and Sellers

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has released a new publication for anyone considering buying or selling a business airplane: the NBAA Aircraft Transactions Guide. The guide was developed with contributions from the NBAA Tax Committee and operators with experience in business aircraft transactions.
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General Mills Flight Department Joins Air Charter Safety Foundation

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The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is pleased to announce that the General Mills flight department has joined the ACSF.  Along with 110 other companies, General Mills supports the ACSF’s vision to enable on-demand air charter providers and fractional program managers to achieve the highest levels of safety in the aviation industry.
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