Phillips 66 Aviation Expands Compassion Flight Program

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Phillips 66 Aviation today announced it has expanded its roster of eligible organizations included in its Compassion Flight Fuel Rebate Program. Aviation Angels of Hope, Aviation in Action and Children’s Flight of Hope bolster the list bringing the total eligible organizations to more than thirty.
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2017 Hurricane Awareness Tour Lands at Sheltair- Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP)

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Sheltair, an FBO at Long Island MacArthur Airport, Islip, New York, welcomed a four engine turboprop P3 Orion, a Gulfstream IV, and a massive USAF Reserve WC-130J hurricane hunter aircraft on Monday, May 8 at 9:00 a.m. as the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) continues its hurricane awareness tour to parts of the nation vulnerable to severe weather systems.
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Aircraft Lighting International Announces PMA Approval of Its 8mm LEDDirect Replacement Lamps

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Aircraft Lighting International’s (“ALI”) PMA’d LED product offerings continues to grow with the recent approval of its 8mm LED Direct Replacement wash lighting system. Designed for Dassault Falcon 2000s, 900s, and 50s, ALI has already installed its system in over 20 Falcon Jets.
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Ross Aviation LGB Earns DCA Gateway Status

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Ross Aviation (KLGB) in Long Beach, California, was recently named a gateway FBO through the DCA Access Standard Security Program, granting flights leaving the operation the ability to fly directly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA) in Washington, D.C. 
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ACI Jet (KSNA) Partners With Avfuel, Joins Branded Network

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Avfuel Corporation welcomes ACI Jet at John Wayne-Orange County Airport (KSNA) to its network of more than 650 branded FBOs across North America and Europe.  The partnership offers operators the full benefits of Avfuel Contract Fuel and AVTRIP rewards at the Santa Ana FBO in California’s popular destination—Orange County—as of April 1.
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Windsor Jet adds new Gulfstream IVSP to Charter Fleet

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Windsor Jet Management – private jet charter operator based out of Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport – continues to grow it’s existing charter fleet and is proud to announce their newest Gulfstream IVSP aircraft addition registered N101CV. This aircraft is now available for domestic and international charter flights.
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Business Aviation Airport and Airport Services Changes for Week Ending March 30, 2017

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With input from airport managers, FBO managers and contacts at aviation service providers around the world, AC-U-KWIK regularly updates its database and directories. Review some of the important additions and changes to data published on ACUKWIK.com from the last seven or so days.
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Pentastar Aviation Awarded STC for Gulfstream GIV-X (G350/G450) Wi-Fi Compatibility

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Pentastar Aviation has been issued Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST04188CH for certification of compatibility of wireless data technologies on Gulfstream Aerospace GIV-X (G350/G450) series aircraft. Award of this STC allows operators to approve the use of Transmitting Portable Electronic Devices (TPED) onboard aircraft with wireless networks or Wi-Fi hot spots for their passengers.
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American Aero FTW Hosts NBAA Regional

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After opening the doors to a new, world-class facility at Meacham International Airport less than two months ago, American Aero FTW served as the host FBO for the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Regional Forum in Fort Worth. The one-day event brought together current and prospective business aircraft owners, operators, manufacturers, customers, and other business aviation professionals.
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FAA’s New Regulatory Consistency Communication Board Will Benefit Aviation Businesses

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released the procedures governing the agency’s new Regulatory Consistency Communication Board (RCCB) including how the industry is to bring matters to its attention. The RCCB will provide clarification to internal and external stakeholders on questions related to potential inconsistent regulatory interpretations by the agency’s regions and district offices.  
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