Gama 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.
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2015 Kentucky Derby to Affect Traffic at SDF, LOU and JVY

The FAA has released a NOTAM about special air traffic procedures around the Kentucky Derby. The three airports specifically mentioned in the NOTAM are:

For more information, refer to NBAA's page, which includes a link to the PDF of the individual NOTAM or the FAA's Notices to Airmen page, which includes the full PDF of all NOTAMs.

Jet Fuel Discounts, Avtrip Rewards at The Kentucky Derby: Aircraft Specialists FBO (JVY) of Indiana Offers Best of the Best to Aviation Operators

Aircraft Specialists Inc, located only 15 minutes by car from the Churchill Downs, the site of the Kentucky Derby, is offering customers triple AVTRIP points on fuel purchases.
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