December 19, 2023

McCreery Aviation Completes Stage 3 IS-BAH Registration Renewal

December 19, 2023/ AC-U-KWIK

McCreery Aviation has successfully renewed its Stage 3 International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) registration following a comprehensive safety audit. In achieving the Stage 3 registration renewal, McCreery Aviation becomes just the third FBO in the U.S. to accomplish this task. As an internationally recognized voluntary business aviation safety standard, IS-BAH is part of the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC). Stage 3 is the highest level of safety standard established by IS-BAH and verifies that safety management activities are fully integrated into the operator’s business and that a positive safety culture is being sustained.

December 15, 2023

TAG Aviation Expands Maintenance Capabilities with Bermuda Approval

December 15, 2023/ AC-U-KWIK

TAG Aviation is pleased to announce it has obtained OTAR-145 approval from the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA) for its maintenance stations in Hong Kong, Macau, and Subang, Malaysia.

December 12, 2023

Paragon Aviation Group Continues FBO Safety Efforts in 2024

December 12, 2023/ AC-U-KWIK

Safety is one of the five pillars that Paragon Aviation Group® considers mandatory for their FBOs. Along with quality, reliability, value, and service, each FBO and handling location in The Paragon Network® must maintain NATA Safety 1st Certified status, IS-BAH Certified status, or uphold an equivalent program certification.

December 08, 2023

American Aero Hosts 10th Annual Holiday Toy Drive at KFTW

December 08, 2023/ AC-U-KWIK

American Aero FTW, a fixed-base operator (FBO) at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (KFTW), is hosting its 10th annual holiday toy drive to help make the season a little brighter for area children. Customers and airport guests are invited to stop by the FBO to drop off a new, unwrapped toy or make a financial contribution benefiting the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program.

December 05, 2023

Airport Profile: Ronaldsway Airport, Isle of Man (EGNS)

December 05, 2023/ Ian Sheppard, Senior Researcher, AC-U-KWIK

The Isle of Man is an enigma for many people – “Do you mean the Isle of Wight,” some say, much to the irritation of those who know the island well. But when you visit, you realize what a fascinating place it is, and beautiful in a way that seems to be a cross between the English Lake District and Scotland or the far west coast of Ireland.

December 04, 2023

Sheltair Commences Hangar Expansion at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (KISM)

December 04, 2023/ AC-U-KWIK

Sheltair has begun construction to expand its existing hangar facilities at the Kissimmee Gateway Airport (KISM). Since 2001, Sheltair has built and currently manages approximately 115,973 total square feet consisting of 86 individual hangar units. The family-owned aviation company is responding to the increasing need for additional aircraft storage at KISM by starting the construction of its Phase IV development.

December 04, 2023

The Vital Role of Companies Like American Flight Support in Charter and Empty Legs

December 04, 2023/ AC-U-KWIK

The aviation industry is a complex and highly dynamic sector that requires precision, efficiency, and reliability. For travelers looking for the utmost convenience and flexibility, chartering private flights and taking advantage of empty legs have become increasingly popular options. Companies like American Flight Support play a pivotal role in making these services accessible and seamless for passengers and aircraft operators alike. In this article, we will explore why such companies are essential for the success of charter and empty leg flights.

November 28, 2023

International Flight Center Offers Preleasing for Miami Hangar Complex

November 28, 2023/ AC-U-KWIK

International Flight Center (IFC) at Miami Executive Airport (KTMB) is poised to offer aviators a new home base where luxury comes standard. With the construction of the FBO’s 84,000-square-foot hangar complex well underway, current and prospective customers now have the opportunity to prelease their space at Miami’s premier gateway.

November 22, 2023

Paragon Aviation Group Hosts First International Leadership Meeting

November 22, 2023/ AC-U-KWIK

Paragon Aviation Group held their inaugural international Leadership Meeting, November 8th – 10th at Odyssey Aviation Bahamas (MYNN) in Nassau, Bahamas. Leadership Meetings consist of a comprehensive FBO on-site evaluation with constructive feedback, shared best practices, guest speakers, group dinners, breakout sessions, and other networking opportunities for FBO general managers, owners, and executives.

November 21, 2023

Sun Air Jets Team Completes Gulfstream's FBO Ground Handling & Servicing Training

November 21, 2023/ AC-U-KWIK

Sun Air Jets is proud to announce that the entirety of the company’s FBO line service technicians have completed Gulfstream Aerospace’s FBO Ground Handling and Servicing Training. Gulfstream says the program is “tailored for line service technicians,” and is “designed to improve dispatch reliability and increase safety for Gulfstream aircraft and the people who support them.”

November 21, 2023

How American Flight Support Gained Marketing Benefits from the AC-U-KWIK Website

November 21, 2023/ AC-U-KWIK

In today's fast-paced world of aviation, staying ahead of the competition is paramount. For American Flight Support, a company dedicated to providing essential services to the aviation industry, achieving a competitive edge means effectively marketing its services to a global audience. One invaluable tool that has helped them in this endeavor is the AC-U-KWIK website.

November 14, 2023

Are We Safe with SAF? Part 1

November 14, 2023/ Ian Sheppard, Senior Researcher, AC-U-KWIK

The answer to the question, “Are we safe with SAF?” is a resounding, widely accepted, “Yes,” as it is approved JET A fuel (equivalent to fossil kerosene), produced using a range of non-oil feedstocks. Operators have now accepted this as fact – subject to quality control measures, of course. However, whether we can rely on SAF to deliver aviation carbon neutrality (Net Zero) by 2050, which is what aviation has committed itself to, is another question altogether.

October 31, 2023

FCG OPS partners with International Flight Operations Academy (IFOA)

October 31, 2023/ AC-U-KWIK

FCG OPS continues its partnership with the International Flight Operations Academy (IFOA), which provides access to world-class quality training and professional development services for aviation organizations and individuals eager to enhance their careers in different air transport industry sectors. A unique Flight Dispatch Double Certification program will be held from the 6th to the 23rd of November in FCG OPS premises in Riga, Latvia.

October 17, 2023

Significant Growth in Activity for Geneva Airpark

October 17, 2023/ AC-U-KWIK

Between January and the end of September 2023, Geneva Airpark, based at LSGG, welcomed 121 aircraft under the Daily formula, 16 more than in 2022. The last time the infrastructure recorded a similar figure was back in 2015 for the whole year. Overall, for the year 2023 as a whole, Geneva Airpark anticipates an increase of 43% in Daily packages compared with the previous year.

October 16, 2023

World Fuel Services Delivers Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to Three Las Vegas Airports During NBAA-BACE 2023

October 16, 2023/ AC-U-KWIK

World Fuel Services (World Fuel) is delivering Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to Las Vegas Valley airports, including Henderson Executive Airport (KHND) – the host airport for this year’s National Business Association’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), North Las Vegas Airport (KVGT), and Atlantic Aviation at Harry Reid International Airport (KLAS). These deliveries provide NBAA-BACE 2023 attendees access to the currently limited supply of SAF. Increasing the accessibility of renewable fuels like SAF worldwide is a key tenet of World Fuel’s mission to enable its customers and partners to decarbonize their operations.

October 11, 2023

Report on RAeS President’s ‘Future of Flight’ Summit

October 11, 2023/ Ian Sheppard, Senior Researcher, AC-U-KWIK

A recent ‘Future of Flight’ summit at the Royal Aeronautical Society in London (20-21 September 2023) highlighted the growing significance of new in-development aircraft powered electrically or by hydrogen, many of which can take off and land vertically (the so-called ‘eVTOLs’). The Future of Flight summit was opened by RAeS president, 2023-24, Kerissa Khan, who has spectacularly broken the mold of typical RAeS presidents who tend to be male (not always) and late in their career.

October 04, 2023

American Flight Support: A Pillar of the Aviation Industry

October 04, 2023/ AC-U-KWIK

In the intricate world of aviation, seamless coordination, impeccable service, and unwavering attention to detail are paramount for efficient operations. American Flight Support stands as a bastion of these principles, playing a critical role in the aviation industry. Offering comprehensive services including flight planning, ground handling, ground transportation, catering, fuel arrangement, and more, the company exemplifies how centralized, dedicated support can significantly elevate the aviation industry's functionality.

September 28, 2023

Sheltair Cements Its Commitment to Future Aviators with Network-Wide Girls in Aviation Day Events

September 28, 2023/ AC-U-KWIK

Sheltair teamed up with Women in Aviation International (WAI) to celebrate Girls in Aviation Day (GIAD on Saturday, September 23rd. Sheltair hosted over 3,000 next-generation aviators at KFLL, KDAB, KTPA, KECP, KSAV, KOCF, and KJAX, while others in their network partnered with NASA, ACE, and other local WIA chapters to represent Sheltair, sharing the world of aviation with over twice as many attendees as last year.

September 25, 2023

Sheltair Completes Tampa (KTPA) Hangar Expansion

September 25, 2023/ AC-U-KWIK

Sheltair Aviation, a leading aviation services company, completed construction on a new hangar and office facility at its award-winning Tampa, Florida, (KTPA) FBO location. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was recently held to commemorate the hangar's grand opening. The $26-million project took approximately 18 months to construct four hangars with attached office space and covered parking.