January 25, 2011

NBAA: Court Ruling Helps Preserve Access to Santa Monica Airport

January 25, 2011/ AC-U-KWIK

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) applauded a ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. that marks another step in ensuring that business aviation will have continued access to Santa Monica Airport (SMO).

January 24, 2011

NBAA Welcomes Congressional Letter to White House Urging 'No User Fees'

January 24, 2011/ AC-U-KWIK

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.

January 13, 2011

Legendary Martha’s Vineyard General Aviation Airport (MVY) Joins Avfuel Network

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Avfuel Corporation and Martha’s Vineyard Airport have confirmed they are now partnered as fuel supplier and branded FBO. Under the agreement, Martha’s Vineyard receives fuel, marketing, quality assurance and other services from Avfuel, while retaining full independence.

January 13, 2011

Grand Opening of St. George Airport in Utah; Direct Jet Center Open for Business, Fully Operational

January 13, 2011/ AC-U-KWIK

Direct Jet Center, a member of the Avfuel FBO network, will be open for business and fully operational this week, in tandem with the reopening of the City of St. George Airport in St. George, Utah. Direct Jet Center will be immediately online with pilot and passenger services, a terminal and full ground services including fuel, cleaning and detailing, oxygen and much more.

January 12, 2011

ICM ETS Recommended for Accreditation of Aircraft Under EU Emissions Trading Scheme

January 12, 2011/ AC-U-KWIK

ICM ETS Ltd has been recommended for Accreditation for the verification of aircraft emissions and tonne-km data under the EU Emissions Trading Scheme by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).

January 11, 2011

NATA Releases 2011 Revision of Refueling, Quality Control Guide

January 11, 2011/ AC-U-KWIK

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced the availability of the 2011 revision of its popular guidebook Refueling and Quality Control Procedures for Airport Service and Support Operations. The 2011 revision is a complete update that contains an in-depth review of topics relating to aviation fuel handling, with full-color photographs in a new easy-to-read format.

January 11, 2011

Professional Football Championship Game Meets Avfuel Branded Network: Arlington Area FBOs Offer Fuel Discounts, Fuel Rewards

January 11, 2011/ AC-U-KWIK

Avfuel-affiliated FBOs invite general aviation visitors to save and/or earn rewards when they fly to and from Texas for this year’s BIG GAME. The annual professional football championship game takes place at Dallas Cowboy Stadium on February 6, 2011.

January 11, 2011

NBAA Welcomes Rep. Costello's Renewed Call Against User Fees

January 11, 2011/ AC-U-KWIK

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed a recent call from Rep. Jerry Costello (D-12-IL) to President Barack Obama to keep user fees out of the administration's fiscal year 2012 budget.

January 07, 2011

FBO Sets New Record

January 07, 2011/ AC-U-KWIK

Based on news from fp Turks and Caicos, Provo Air Center set the record for being the busiest airport in the world on January 2, 2011.

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January 07, 2011

Corporate Air Achieves ACSF IAS Registered Status

January 07, 2011/ AC-U-KWIK

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) welcomes Corporate Air, LLC, of Pittsburgh, Penn., as the latest charter operator to be added to the ACSF Industry Audit Standard (IAS) Registry.

January 07, 2011

Avfuel Corporation Now Brands, Supplies Aviation Fuel, Services to California-Based Jet Air Systems (SEE)

January 07, 2011/ AC-U-KWIK

Fixed-base operator Jet Air has branded with Avfuel Corporation. Under the agreement, Avfuel will act as Jet Air aviation fuel and services provider and also supplement the FBO with marketing services. Jet Air now offers AVTRIP rewards points on qualifying fuel purchases, as well as Avfuel Contract Fuel.

January 06, 2011

Tradition Aviation Joins Avfuel Network of Branded Fixed-Base Operations

January 06, 2011/ AC-U-KWIK

Avfuel Corporation has announced California-based Tradition Aviation (KTRM) is the latest fixed-base operator (FBO) to brand with Avfuel. As a new Avfuel-branded dealer, Tradition Aviation now offers Avfuel Contract Fuel and awards AVTRIP rewards points.

January 05, 2011

Colt Unveils EU-ETS Reporting Solution

January 05, 2011/ AC-U-KWIK

Colt International now offers a turnkey solution for flight departments burdened by the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU-ETS).

January 05, 2011

Banyan Receives Industry First STC Approval

January 05, 2011/ AC-U-KWIK

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.

January 04, 2011

Delk's Valley Oil Announces Formation of Paragon Aviation Group

January 04, 2011/ AC-U-KWIK

Delk’s Valley Oil, previously a veteran provider and supplier of aviation fuels and related services announced, the formation of Paragon Aviation Group. This new company will represent a group of first-class independent FBOs and small chains that have the same operational principles; customer-focused service, quality, safety, reliability and value.

December 30, 2010

Can You Show Me How the AC-U-KWIK iPhone App Works?

December 30, 2010/ AC-U-KWIK

Q: I'm intrigued by the AC-U-KWIK iPhone app. Can you show me how it works?

A: Absolutely. Editor-in-Chief Paul Wyatt made a video that shows how to use the app.

December 30, 2010

2011 AC-U-KWIK Airport/FBO Directories Now Available

December 30, 2010/ AC-U-KWIK

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December 30, 2010

North Carolina Celebrates Aviation Appreciation Week

December 30, 2010/ AC-U-KWIK

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed a proclamation from the governor of North Carolina — the state that hosted the first manned, powered flight — declaring December 3-10, 2010, as "Aviation Appreciation Week."

December 30, 2010

NBAA Applauds Passage of Expanded Tax Benefits for Business Investments

December 30, 2010/ AC-U-KWIK

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed the latest Congressional action to give U.S. companies tax benefits to help preserve manufacturing jobs while allowing companies immediate access to the benefits of business aircraft.

December 17, 2010

World Fuel Services to Acquire The Hiller Group

December 17, 2010/ AC-U-KWIK

World Fuel Services Corporation announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, World Fuel Services, Inc., has signed a definitive agreement to acquire The Hiller Group, Inc. and certain affiliates, a leading U.S. general aviation fuel distribution business.

FBO and Business Aviation News

NBAA: Court Ruling Helps Preserve Access to Santa Monica Airport

NBAA Welcomes Congressional Letter to White House Urging 'No User Fees'

Legendary Martha’s Vineyard General Aviation Airport (MVY) Joins Avfuel Network

Grand Opening of St. George Airport in Utah; Direct Jet Center Open for Business, Fully Operational

ICM ETS Recommended for Accreditation of Aircraft Under EU Emissions Trading Scheme

NATA Releases 2011 Revision of Refueling, Quality Control Guide

Professional Football Championship Game Meets Avfuel Branded Network: Arlington Area FBOs Offer Fuel Discounts, Fuel Rewards

NBAA Welcomes Rep. Costello's Renewed Call Against User Fees

FBO Sets New Record

Corporate Air Achieves ACSF IAS Registered Status

Avfuel Corporation Now Brands, Supplies Aviation Fuel, Services to California-Based Jet Air Systems (SEE)

Tradition Aviation Joins Avfuel Network of Branded Fixed-Base Operations

Colt Unveils EU-ETS Reporting Solution

Banyan Receives Industry First STC Approval

Delk's Valley Oil Announces Formation of Paragon Aviation Group

Can You Show Me How the AC-U-KWIK iPhone App Works?

2011 AC-U-KWIK Airport/FBO Directories Now Available

North Carolina Celebrates Aviation Appreciation Week

NBAA Applauds Passage of Expanded Tax Benefits for Business Investments

World Fuel Services to Acquire The Hiller Group

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