Monday
Apr092012
Avfuel Voted Best Fuel Brand by Pilots for 7th Consecutive Year
AC-U-KWIKPilot magazine voted Avfuel “Best Fuel Brand” for a seventh consecutive year.
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Thursday
Dec152011
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport is an Engine for Economic Growth
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.
Friday
Sep232011
Banyan (FXE) Welcomes Pilots with Boat Show Specials
Banyan Air Service (FXE) is rolling out the red carpet to pilots for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
Thursday
May192011
Andrea Bahr Hired as Banyan Air Service Customer Support Manager
Andrea Bahr has joined Banyan Air Service at FXE as customer support manager, a role with responsibilities that include management, training, scheduling and staffing of the customer support team.
Bahr has 10 years of aviation experience and has previously worked at Galaxy Aviation (PBI), Signature Flight Support (MIA), Sheltair and most recently Orion Jet Center (OPF). Bahr has a BSBA in marketing from the University of South Carolina and an MBA from Nova Southeastern University.
“We are delighted to have Andrea join the Banyan team,” Banyan director of FBO services John Mason said. “Her extensive background in customer service will empower us to develop new processes focusing on a high level of customer service.”
Wednesday
Jan052011
Banyan Receives Industry First STC Approval
On December 14, 2010, the FAA issued STC ST03901AT to the Banyan Avionics team based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) for the Thrane and Thrane AVIATOR 200 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) system for the Cessna 500, 550, S550, 552, 560, and 560XL aircraft.
Friday
Oct082010
Banyan Announces John Mason, Director of FBO Services
Banyan Air Service based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) recently announced the appointment of John Mason as Director of FBO Services.
Thursday
Aug062009
Christopher Wray Leads Banyan into Falcon Maintenance
Banyan Air Service at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport has hired Christopher Wray as its new Falcon crew leader. "Banyan is extremely pleased to welcome Chris Wray to our team as our new Falcon crew leader," director of maintenance Dave Valenta said. "With his more than 35 years experience in the service, inspection, maintenance and operations of corporate aircraft, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience."
Thursday
Jun252009
Banyan Technicians Celebrate AMT Day
Banyan Air Service technicians took time to enjoy a catered lunch in recognition of AMT Day. Banyan president Don Campion recognized a number of technicians for their longevity to Banyan. In avionics: Steve Ouellette (16 years), Gus Gomez (12 years) and Paul Krug (9 years). In maintenance, Les Bowser (20 years), Terry Schuler (14 years), Murray Zacharia (12 years), Anthony Bessellieu (11 years), Gary Johnson (11 years), Curtis Florio (11 years) and Dave Valenta (10 years).
Tuesday
Jun172008
Banyan Voted #2 Best U.S. FBO and #1 Best Independent FBO
Banyan Air Service, based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, was voted the #2 best U.S. FBO, #1 best independent FBO and most improved FBO in Professional Pilots Magazine’s 2008 PRASE Survey.
Thursday
Jun052008
Banyan Celebrates National AMT Day
Fort Lauderdale, FL – Banyan celebrated their 3rd annual AMT Day on May 22 in honor of their maintenance and avionics technicians. Dave Valenta, Banyan’s director of maintenance and Lou Homsher, Banyan’s quality assurance manager, organized the luncheon event.