Landmark Aviation Acquires Island City Flying Service in Key West (EYW)
/Landmark Aviation has acquired the fixed based operation assets of Island City Flying Service, Inc. at Key West International Airport (EYW).
Read MoreTAC Air Acquires Central Flying Service Facilities
/TAC Air has purchased the facilities of Central Flying Service at the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (KLIT) in Little Rock, and will operate its fueling, ground handling, hangar operations and other related services as part of the TAC Air network. Also included is the purchase of Airport Services Inc., which provides airline fueling services at LIT. Terms of the agreement are not being disclosed.
Read MoreRizon Jet (EGKB) At London Biggin Hill Voted #1 FBO
/Readers of European Business Air News have voted the Avfuel Branded Dealer, Rizon Jet UK, (EGKB) No. 1 FBO in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Russia. This is the second time that Rizon Jet UK FBO at London Biggin Hill has been awarded this same designation since becoming fully operational in 2011. The survey is regarded as one of the most respected and prestigious measures of the aviation industry today.
Read MoreSignature Flight Support Launches Signature Loyalty™
/Signature Flight Support, a BBA Aviation company, announced the launch of Signature Loyalty™ at the 2015 NBAA Schedulers and Dispatchers conference in San Jose, Calif. Signature Loyalty combines Signature TailWins® and Signature Status® in a single, convenient, online customer experience that offers real-time rewards.
Read MoreAir Elite® Network Continues Steady Growth
/World Fuel Services announced today that it has added four new FBOs to their growing Air Elite® Network. YU Lounge, located at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (TKPK) in Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis; Jet Centre Curacao, located at Hato International Airport (TNCC) in Willemstad, Curacao and Ecuacentair, located at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (SEQM) in Quito, Equador have signed with the network.
Read MoreAvfuel’s Newly Launched Online Fuel Handling Training System Receives Rave Reviews
/Avfuel Corporation, a long time global leader in the procurement and distribution of aviation fuel and related services, announces the success of its newly launched online Fuel Handling Training System. This system was designed to completely replace or complement existing line training for fueling operations.
Read MoreMeridian Air Charter Adds Falcon 2000EX EASy to Fleet
/Meridian, the award-winning private aviation company based in Teterboro, NJ, is pleased to announce the addition of a Falcon 2000EX EASy (N12MW) to its growing fleet of private business jets. This large cabin aircraft was completed in 2004 and seats up to eight passengers. It will be based at Teterboro Airport (TEB), and is immediately available for charter (Certificate IMJA053F).
Read MoreFlyBuys® Rewards Members Have Chances to Win Big
/The FlyBuys Rewards Program is continuing a special promotion that kicked off at the 2014 Middle East Business Aviation exhibition. New non-U.S. based members who enroll in FlyBuys, the popular global rewards program, are awarded 1,000 bonus points and the chance to win a trip to the UEFA Champions League Final being held in Berlin, Germany on June 6, 2015.
Read MoreIn-Flight Entertainment like Never Before
/In an exciting move that is sure to shake up the private jet travel industry, SkyTheater™ is pleased to announce the naming of Skyservice™ as the first approved and certified SkyTheater™ Dealership. This will enable Skyservice™ to facilitate the provision and installation of cinematic quality through In-Flight Entertainment systems (IFEs).
Read MoreEuro Jet Ready for Ice Hockey World Championship
/Euro Jet Intercontinental, the leading provider of ground support services in Europe and Asia is ready to support your flights during the upcoming International Ice Hockey World Championship this May 1 – 17, 2015 in the Czech Republic. Euro Jet will be promoting the championship next week at the NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers show in San Jose, Calif.
Read MoreWorld Fuel Services and Network FBOs to Celebrate Innovation at S&D 2015 with Some Exciting Surprises at their World’s Fair Kickoff Event
/World Fuel Services announced today that they will be exhibiting at the 2015 Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (S&D 2015) in San Jose, Calif., with the World’s Fair theme at their booths to celebrate aviation innovation. With the World’s Fair exposition’s long history of bringing innovation and fun to the masses, the theme provides a unique backdrop to showcase World Fuel Services’ comprehensive Business & General Aviation offerings. World Fuel Services and the new co-exhibiting FBOs will fill two rows of the upcoming conference at the San Jose Convention Center from February 3 – February 6, 2015.
Read MoreBanyan to Host iPad Takes Flight EFB Challenge – Connected Flight™ Edition Seminar
/Banyan Pilot Shop will host MyGoFlight’s iPad Takes Flight! EFB Challenge – Connected Flight™ Edition Seminar. This seminar is designed to advance the use of iPads and tablets as an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) and a connection to critical information and on-board navigational systems during all phases of flights. The goals of Connected Flight™ are to improve safety, reduce stress, simplify flight operations, and increase the number and duration of flights.
Read MoreZ-Aviation Services Plans for "Egypt is the Base" Economic Summit
/"Egypt is the Base" economic summit will that be held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt from March 13-15, 2015.
Read MoreFBO Connection Bloggers Appearing at 2015 Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference
/The team at Aviation Business Strategies Group and FBO Connection bloggers, John Enticknap and Ron Jackson, will be attending the 2015 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference next week in San Jose, Calif., and would love to touch base.
Read MoreDavid Schuster Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
/Meridian, the full-service private aviation company based in Teterboro, NJ, is proud to announce that David Schuster has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Teterboro Chapter of the Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA). Schuster is a Quality Assurance Inspector with Meridian Jet Center, the company’s aircraft maintenance business. He joins a short list of distinguished recipients who have received this honor.
Read MoreGeneva Airpark Welcomes Winter Clients
/Based on the success of these past months, the Geneva Airpark team is more than ever ready to welcome its clients for a 5th winter at Geneva International Airport (LSGG). In order to deal with the growing demand to shelter business jets, Geneva Airpark is offering a global solution for business aviation, with daily, week-end or long term hosting possibilities, along with new additions to the range of made-to-measure services, which are more and more appreciated by the clients.
Read MoreShell Aviation Becomes Sole Fuel Operator at Lille Airport (LFQQ) in France
/Shell Aviation started operations at Lille Airport, France, (LFQQ) strengthening its European network with its appointment as the airport’s sole fuel operator. Shell Aviation was awarded the 10 year contract in September 2014 to operate the fuel storage facilities and into-plane services at the airport through its subsidiary, Avitair. In addition to Lille, one of France’s busiest airports, Shell Aviation currently operates in eight airports in the country.
Read MoreAsian Aircraft Finance Market: New Local Players to Support Region’s Growing Fleet
/When addressing the Legislative Council on the 13th of January, 2015 the Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying revealed the government’s intentions to turn the city into a major aviation finance hub capable of competing with the likes of Ireland and Singapore. The upcoming changes in Hong Kong’s tax legislation and financial system serve as yet another clear signal that the Asia Pacific region is getting ready to grab the largest piece of the lucrative aviation finance pie.
Read MoreSchedulers & Dispatchers 2015: Avfuel Fuels Style with Fun and Fashionable Giveaways
/Avfuel Corporation and 60+ members of the Avfuel Branded FBO Network will bring substance AND style to this year’s Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference with the return of Avfuel’s popular “Fuel Your Style” promotion.
Read MoreVoyager Jet Center (KAGC), Pittsburgh’s Newest Hangar Available Spring 2015
/Avfuel branded dealer, Voyager Jet Center located at Allegheny County Airport, expects construction of a new 18,000-sq-ft hangar to be completed during spring 2015. Already known as the primary FAA-designated reliever airport for Pittsburgh International Airport, Voyager looks forward to providing world-class hangar space to future tenants, while continuing to support high volumes of corporate traffic. The new eco-friendly hangar will feature skylights for natural lighting, LED lighting, advanced fire suppression and direct access to the FBO. Expect amenities such as passenger waiting areas, private pilot lounge and sleep rooms, ramp-accessible WiFi and ramp-side car service.
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