AC-U-KWIK Alert

Poll: Do you expect business aircraft sales to increase this year?

AC-U-KWIK — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:21:20 +0000

NBAA Tells FCC: GPS 'Must Be Protected From All Sources of Interference'

AC-U-KWIK — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:23:22 +0000

The National Business Aviation Association replied Wednesday to a petition by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) asking for public comment ahead of its final decision on whether embattled telecommunications company LightSquared may deploy a nationwide 4G wireless broadband network, despite repeated test results demonstrating signals from that network would cause catastrophic interference with global positioning system (GPS) signals and receivers.

NBAA Thanks Florida Senator for Speaking Out Against User Fees

AC-U-KWIK — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:20:04 +0000

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) thanked Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) for his recent letter to the White House opposing President Barack Obama's proposal for a $100 per-flight user fee on general aviation.

Euro Jet Appoints Tajikistan Country Manager

AC-U-KWIK — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:13:29 +0000

Euro Jet Intercontinental Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Kadamsho Mirshakarov as its Tajikistan country manager.

Decreasing FBO Costs in 2012

AC-U-KWIK — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:46:52 +0000

Cash Flow and Controlling Expenses—Managing Your Business
(Part 2 of a 3-Part Series: Planning a Successful 2012 FBO Business Strategy)

By John L. Enticknap, Aviation Business Strategies Group

The buck stops with the guy who signs the checks.
—Rupert Murdoch

In the first installment of this series, we discussed our FBO Business Outlook for 2012. At the recent NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference held in San Diego, we had a chance to discuss this outlook and the current business climate with a number of FBOs in attendance.

Many we talked to agreed with our forecast of a slow uptick of around 2.5 percent average industry growth in 2012, with some individual FBOs experiencing up to 5 percent growth or even possibly more. We met a number of FBO owners and managers who indicated they were ahead of the 2.5 percent growth rate for 2011 and expect to do better than the 5 percent growth projection for 2012. And of course, some indicated 2011 was a flat year and they didn’t expect to do much better for 2012.

For this installment, part two of our three-part series, we want to discuss ways FBOs can better manage and even decrease their costs in 2012.

February 2, 2012: Latest Fuel Prices, Find Low JetA & 100LL

AC-U-KWIK — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:27:49 +0000

Untitled Document

Make March 27-30, 2012, Your Capital Week for Aviation Business

AC-U-KWIK — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:37:44 +0000

In late March, leaders from the FBO industry will gather at our NATA FBO Leadership Conference (FBOLC) here in Washington, D.C. This year, we have built a comprehensive program that will provide a wealth of information, networking and opportunity for executives and top managers of America’s aviation businesses.

Hurun Report Is Official Media Partner for ABACE2012

AC-U-KWIK — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:22:36 +0000

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced that Hurun Report will serve as the Official Media Partner for the 2012 edition of the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE2012), serving as a major promoter and participant in the upcoming event.

With Two Months to Go, ABACE2012 Exhibitor Space Sold Out

AC-U-KWIK — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:38:48 +0000

With less than two months to go before the opening of the 2012 Asian Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (ABACE2012) in Shanghai, an unprecedented level of Exhibitor interest has led to a sold out Exhibit space, not only on the main show floor, but also in a new pavilion area created to accommodate the added demand.

NBAA Applauds Congressional Progress on FAA Reauthorization Package

AC-U-KWIK — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:05:00 +0000

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) praised the House-Senate Conference Committee for reaching agreement on a long-term Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) "reauthorization" package of funding and program direction for the agency. A final vote on the measure is expected soon.