Business Jet Center Doubles Fuel Discount at OAK for AOPA Members

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Business Jet Center is doubling the fuel discount for AOPA members at the Oakland International Airport (OAK) location from June 15 to August 15. The discount of 50 cents per gallon on avgas doubles the current 25-cent discount afforded to AOPA members at the OAK facility.
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Participation Spikes at 2010 NATA Air Charter Summit

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The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) concluded its popular 2010 Air Charter Summit earlier this week with significant increases in attendance and sponsorship support. Participation in the 2010 NATA Air Charter Summit was up 50% over last year and included a record number of overall event sponsors and table top display sponsors.
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Used Aircraft Market Shows Signs of Better Days Ahead

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Finally, the pre-owned aircraft market moved in a positive direction in the first quarter of 2010. Late-model, large-cabin, long-range aircraft were selling at or better than values published in the Aircraft Bluebook.

External factors such as increased sales, a slight decline of available inventory and world market competition could all be considered causes for the improvement. Although this early indication of a slow recovery is in progress, it is too early to celebrate. Any positive sign going forward is far better than where the used aircraft market has been.

With the exception of the late-model, large-cabin class, most of the other business aircraft are not yet recovering in value. The good news is that values are showing more stability. Market activity is on the rise leaving a more optimistic perception that values are not exposed to the risks experienced in the last twenty months.

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Deatra Symonette presented Certificate of Appreciation Award

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Odyssey Aviation Bahamas, an operation offering fuel and VIP handling services to private jet travelers, is pleased to announce that Deatra Symonette, Location Manager of the new Odyssey Aviation ‘satellite’ location in Exuma, received The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism ‘Certificate of Appreciation Award’ presented by Vernice Walkine, Director General Ministry of Tourism and Aviation. The award recognizes the ‘Unselfish acts of kindness toward visitors of the Bahamas.’
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Congress Honors Business Aviation’s Role in Haiti Earthquake Relief

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, recognizing the entire general aviation community, including business aviation, in efforts to provide relief for the people of Haiti, following the devastating January 12, 2010, earthquake that struck the island nation. The Senate passed its version of the bill last week.
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