May 9, 2016: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available
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NBAA Board Member Receives Business Aviation Meritorious Service Award
/Doug Schwartz, a longtime member of NBAA’s board of directors, today received the Flight Safety Foundation’s (FSF’s) annual Business Aviation Meritorious Service Award, which recognizes individuals for outstanding service and contributions to business aviation safety.
Read MoreNBAA Names Recipients of 2016 Maintenance Scholarships
/The Maintenance Committee of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is awarding the 2016 Maintenance Technical Reward and Career Scholarships (TRACS) at the Association’s Maintenance Management Conference, opening today in Kansas City, MO.
Read MoreGama Aviation Gears Up for Surge in Flights Around Kentucky Derby
/Gama Aviation, has increased its AOG peak period support in preparation for the large wave of private jets and spectators expected to travel into Louisville this coming weekend for the Kentucky Derby. As one of the biggest sporting events of the year, drawing crowds of over 150,000, the race weekend is expected to see around 300 private aircraft fly in racegoers from across the globe.
Read MoreGeneral Aviation Community Praises FAA Part 23 Rulemaking and Urges Rule Completion in 2016
/On the eve of an FAA public hearing in College Park, GA on the Part 23 notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), a coalition of general aviation leaders today applauded the FAA’s efforts to improve safety and make it easier to bring new products to market for the light general aviation sector, while strongly encouraging the agency to finish its work on the issue by the end of 2016.
Read MoreSheltair develops new facilities at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV)
/Having recently announced expansion plans at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Republic Airport (FRG) in New York, Sheltair is now expanding at the Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) with a $3.1 million state-of-the-art hangar and office complex of nearly 25,000 square feet of space strategically located adjacent to the Sheltair FBO and Gulfstream Service Center.
Read MoreMay 2, 2016: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available
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Minot Aero Center’s (KMOT) Newly Renovated Facility Joins Culture and Comfort
/Minot Aero Center, a member of the Avfuel Network, refreshed its FBO facility with renovations that offer customers an updated space to relax and enjoy art while staff get to work.
Read MorePentastar Aviation Sponsorship of the Bell’s Beer Bayview Mackinac Race Renewed to 2017
/Pentastar Aviation announced today that it will extend its sponsorship of the Bell’s Beer Bayview Mackinac Race until 2017. Pentastar first became a sponsor of the race in 2015. The race, organized by the century-old Bayview Yacht Club, is in its 92nd running and begins July 16 in Port Huron and concludes at Mackinac Island on July 22.
Read MoreNATA Announces Industry Excellence Awards Recipients
/The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced the recipients of its Industry Excellence Awards given annually to individuals, offices, and organizations that have helped improve the general aviation community.
Read MoreAtlantic Opens first dedicated Corporate Hangar at LAX
/At its grand opening dedication this week, Atlantic showcased its massive hangar at LAX. The hangar is 37,000 sq. ft. with an additional 5,000 sq. ft. of office space. The door height is 28 ft. and capable of housing a Gulfstream 650/Global Express. The hangar can host 5 Gulfstreams without stacking.
Read MoreNBAA Names Recipient of Dale 'Potsy' McBurney Aviation Scholarship
/National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Charities today announced Marne Burghoffer as this year’s recipient of the Dale “Potsy” McBurney Aviation Scholarship. The award will be presented at NBAA's Flight Attendants/Flight Technicians Conference in Delray Beach, FL, June 21 to 23.
Read MoreApril 25, 2016: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available
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Pentastar Aviation to Bring Clean Air to Aircraft Cabins
/Pentastar Aviation announced today they have established a marketing and distribution relationship with Aviation Clean Air, creator of the only proactive air and surface purification system available for any aircraft. Pentastar Aviation will distribute and install the Clean Air Cabin ionization system from its repair station based at Oakland County International Airport (KPTK).
Read MoreCorporate Angel Network Celebrates Milestone Flight at Meridian
/Meridian was honored to be part of an historical milestone event last week when the Corporate Angel Network (CAN) celebrated its 50,000th flight on Thursday, April 14, 2016. The empty leg flight, which departed from Meridian Teterboro, was arranged for toddler Baron Yerby and his parents Jonathan and Casey. Baron had been in New York City receiving cancer treatments at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital, and the family was traveling back to their home in Georgia.
Read MoreAsk ACUKWIK: The Difference Between ASOS and AWOS
/I often see ASOS and AWOS frequencies and telephone numbers listed in AC-U-KWIK. While I know these are automated weather reporting systems at airports, what exactly is the difference between the two systems?
AWOS (Automated Weather Observation System) units began to be deployed at airports in the 1970s. This equipment continuously monitors on-site meteorological conditions at airports, and a computer generated
Seven Ways to Make the Most of EBACE2016
/We at the Aviation Week Network look forward to EBACE, one of the most important business aviation events, each year. We compiled this guide to make your EBACE experience exceptional.
Read MorePentastar Aviation Ranked Top 5 in New Survey for Best FBOs
/Pentastar Aviation has once again secured a top position in the 2016 Preferences Regarding Aviation Service and Equipment (PRASE) Survey. Pentastar’s Fixed Base Operation (FBO), located in Waterford, was named No. 4 Best US FBO and No. 2 Best Independent FBO. These rankings show an increase over last year and continue to prove Pentastar’s customer service is world-class.
Read MoreBusiness Spotlight: ASMCORP
/ASMCORP has been providing excellent trip support services for more than 28 years. Learn more about this Latin American FBO and how it can help make your trip successful.
Read MoreFifth Shanghai ABACE Highlights Enduring Value of Event, Industry in Asia
/As the third and final day concluded for the fifth edition of the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE2016) in Shanghai, show organizers said ABACE has proven highly successful, by a number of measurements.
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