NBAA Responds to Biased, Distorted News Coverage of General Aviation

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As big news outlets and the big airlines took a gratuitous and uninformed slap at general aviation today, The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) issued a statement underscoring the value of all general aviation – including business aviation – to the nation’s citizens, companies and communities.
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Avfuel Corporation and Aviation Company Pentastar Aviation Announce Branding Alliance and Fuel Supply Agreement

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Avfuel Corporation announced that premier aviation services company Pentastar Aviation of Oakland County International Airport (PTK) has joined the Avfuel-branded network of dealers, which means Avfuel supplies fuel and related aviation services to the fixed-base operation.
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American Aviation (BKY) Joins Avfuel Network of Branded Dealers to Offer Contract Fuel and Avtrip Rewards Program to Customers

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Fixed-base operator American Aviation is one of the latest additions to the Avfuel family of branded FBO dealers, which means American Aviation will now offer AVTRIP rewards points on fuel purchases as well as offer jet fuel at cost plus rates to those who hold Avfuel Contract Fuel cards.
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Air Routing International Announces Comprehensive Suite of Online Flight Support Tools for Domestic and International Flight Departments at 2009 NBAA

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ARI now offers a comprehensive, technical suite of full service, one-stop solutions that modernize the requirements and ease the complications of international flight. The product suite is supported by ARI’s Flight Manager platform.
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Dayton-Based Fixed-Base Operator Aviation Sales Inc. (MGY, DAY) Reports Success After Summer “Birthplace of Aviation Events”

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Avfuel-branded fixed-base operator (FBO) Aviation Sales Inc, which has two locations in the “Birthplace of Aviation,” reported excellent turnout at regional aviation events this summer. As the official Preferred FBO for the Dayton Air Show, Aviation Sales’ Dayton International (DAY) location experienced a significant influx of business. The Aviation Sales DAY is also confirmed to be the Preferred FBO at next year’s show.
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Aircraft Values Neutralize After Descent

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Aircraft values reported in the previous quarter were in a spiral dive, but the economy’s pilot now appears to have neutralized the rapid descent. For the most part, values have arrived at ground level. Inventories have shown signs of stability with little or no growth in units for sale. Other market indicators show signs of neutralization as well. Aircraft dealers and brokers report that interest has increased. Phones are ringing more with potential buyers on the line. Compared to the 2005 baseline real gross domestic product, GDP declined 1.0 percent in the second quarter of 2009 after declining 6.4 percent in the first quarter. These indicators support the signs of neutralization in the marketplace, though the used aircraft market has no reason to rally.
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Western Aircraft Inc (BOI) Completes Interior Design Shop for Jets to Accompany Line Up of Aviation Services

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Avfuel-branded dealer and fixed-base operator Western Aircraft (BOI) has announced the completion and grand opening of its new interior shop for aircraft. The fully-operational Interior Re-Completion Center focuses on major interior refurbishments for large business jets and turboprop aircraft. The new shop occupies more than 10,000 square feet of storage space.
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Smyrna Air Center (MQY) Joins the Avfuel Network of Branded FBO Dealers on Offering Aviation Fuel and Services

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Avfuel Corporation announced that Smyrna Air Center has joined the Avfuel-branded network of FBO dealers in offering fuel and related services to the corporate and general aviation industry. In addition, Smyrna Air Center has expanded its aviation-related services to offer engine conversion capabilities through its Power90 King Air program.
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Village Requests Proposals to Provide Aircraft Services at CZG

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The Village of Endicott, located in New York's Southern Tier is offering an opportunity to provide pilot and aircraft services at Tri-Cities Airport (CZG). In addition to the base opportunity to provide these services, there are bid options to lease and operate the fuel farm, manage the Village-owned T-Hangars and maintain the airport.
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