Michael Grana Joins Banyan Aircraft Sales
/Michael Grana recently joined Banyan Air Service as aircraft sales associate. In his new role, he will be responsible for aircraft research and aircraft brokerage listings.
Read MoreAfrica's Aviation Industry Integral to Economic Development
/The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reinforced its commitment to African aviation and called on industry and government leaders in Central West Africa to work together to make aviation an even more integral part of African economic development and integration. Safety, regional cooperation and global standards for infrastructure funding were highlighted as key issues which must be addressed.
Read MoreBlue Ash Airport Ends Operations Today
/Today is the last day of operations at Blue Ash Airport, bringing its 91 years of aviation service in the region to an end.
Read MoreAirventure Cup Race Organizers Issuing Statement Regarding Airventure Cup Race
/Over the past week, there have been many posts on social media sites and web forums regarding the 2012 Airventure Cup Race. This statement is meant to clarify and correct some of the statements that were made as well as provide the public with information regarding the fate of this year’s race.
Read MoreAviation Industry to Take off in China
/As the aviation industry in China is set to take off, Chinese and foreign companies are banking on the business of corporate aircraft.
Read MoreNBAA Thanks U.S. House Leaders for Letter Opposing User Fees
/The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) thanked the 195 members of the U.S. House of Representatives who sent a letter to President Obama opposing the $100 per-flight user fee proposed in the administration's fiscal 2013 budget.
Read MoreUAE launches ‘Aviation Encyclopaedia’
/AviPedia or “Aviation Encyclopaedia,” the new electronic learning centre of aviation, was officially launched by Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).
Read MoreGeneral Aviation’s Largest Branded Dealer Network Launches Mobile App
/Phillips 66® Aviation, the largest branded dealer network in general aviation, has launched a WingPoints® Rewards With Altitude® mobile app, giving pilots access to their WingPoints accounts, along with a full-featured airport dealer locator.
Read MoreFort Lauderdale Executive Airport is an Engine for Economic Growth
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Long known as a must-see vacation destination, today, Fort Lauderdale is also the heart of a diverse economic region home to a $13 billion marine and $8.5 billion tourism industries, the state’s largest technology hub, and a rapidly expanding film and television production sector. One of the key factors driving the city’s emergence as a major commercial center is an extensive transportation network, highlighted by Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE).
Owned and operated by the city, FXE is home to more than 700 aircraft including 115 corporate jets and 40 helicopters. The facility handles approximately 150,000 takeoffs and landings per year, ranking it as one of the ten busiest GA airports in the U.S.
InflightEx Expands System Functionality, Relationships
/InflightEx, a web-based cabin services management solution, has added new functionality to its system to benefit caterers, corporate flight attendants and flight departments, along with expanding its connections in the aviation catering industry.
Read MoreNorth Dakota Aviation Economic Impact Study Released
/The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission has announced the results of a study of the economic impact of aviation in the state of North Dakota.
Read MoreNBAA Welcomes Congressional Letter to White House Urging 'No User Fees'
/The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed a bipartisan letter signed by 116 members of the U.S. House of Representatives urging President Obama to keep user fees out of the administration's fiscal year 2012 budget.
Read MoreWorld Fuel Services and ExxonMobil Aviation Announce the Avitat Premier Card
/World Fuel Services Corporation (NYSE: INT) and ExxonMobil Aviation have partnered together to launch the Avitat Premier Card program. This new affinity card was made available in October 2010 and can be used to obtain discounted fuel and aviation-related services at participating Exxon and ExxonMobil Aviation-branded Avitat FBO locations throughout the United States and the Bahamas.
Read MoreThe Aviation Boom Market
/With increasing demand for air freight transportation, investors can expect a nice ride upward.
Read MoreCoyne Promotes On-Demand Charter Safety Record Before House Aviation Subcommittee
/Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) President James K. Coyne testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation today at a hearing titled "FAA's Oversight of On-Demand Aircraft Operators."
Read MoreCrownair Aviation Takes Business Back to Basics
/Crownair Aviation, an aviation fuel sales, maintenance and avionics service company, announces its renewed commitment to customers and change in day‐to‐day operations.
Read MoreHangar 10 Project Enters Phase II at MKC
/The new Hangar 10 aviation services complex at the Kansas City, Mo., Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) broke ground on Phase II of its construction project and was awarded a $3.5 million tax credit by the State of Missouri.
Read MoreNATA Releases Results of Survey on FAA Inconsistencies
/A survey conducted by the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) to gather data on the significance and predominance of inconsistent FAA regulatory interpretations has yielded troubling, yet expected, results.
Read MoreGeorgia Governor Perdue Guest Speaker July 16th
/Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue is scheduled as the featured guest speaker for the regular bi–monthly meeting of the Atlanta Aero Club scheduled for July 16th. Governor Perdue, an aviation enthusiast and commercially rated pilot, will discuss the new Aviation Authority Program.
Read MoreNew NATA Leadership and Board of Directors Announced
/National Air Transportation Association (NATA) President James K. Coyne announced that Kurt Sutterer, president, Midcoast Aviation, Inc., recently assumed the chairmanship of the association replacing Dennis Keith, president, Jet Solutions, LLC. Sutterer became chairman of the association during the last NATA Board of Directors meeting on March 11, 2009.
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