American Aero FTW becomes first FBO in Texas to earn Stage II IS-BAH certification

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American Aero FTW, a fixed-base operator (FBO) serving Meacham International Airport in Fort Worth, Texas, continues to lead the way in private aviation safety. The FBO is the first in Texas, and one of only a handful in the world, to earn the new rigorous Stage II safety and ground handling certificate of registration from the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC).
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World Fuel Services Expands Trip Support Reach with Toluca, Mexico Regional Office

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World Fuel Services (WFS) announced today that its World Fuel/Colt Trip Support Regional Office is now operational in Toluca, Mexico. To meet the growing demand of business aviation operators, the office focuses on providing full-service flight planning and trip support to Mexican operators flying internationally and all operators flying into Mexico and the greater Latin America region.
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Windsor Jet Expands its Charter Fleet with the Addition of a Gulfstream V

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Windsor Jet Management, a private jet charter operator based out of Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, continues to grow its existing charter fleet and is proud to announce their newest Gulfstream V aircraft acquisition registered N150WJ. This aircraft is now available for domestic and international charter flights.
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Concord Regional Airport Commits to Seven More Years with World Fuel Services Network

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World Fuel Services announced today that Concord Regional Airport, located in Concord, North Carolina, has extended its World Fuel Services Network contract by seven years for the FBO’s bulk fuel supply and branded programs. Concord Regional Airport, an Air Elite Diamond Service Location since 2013, has been served by World Fuel Services since 2007.
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Video: Patrouille de France, Daher Commemorate Anniversary of U.S. Entry into World War I

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French aircraft manufacturer Daher has shared a behind-the-scenes video documenting the Patrouille de France's flights to the United States to participate in events recognizing the U.S. military's entrance into World War I 100 years ago.
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Greenpoint Technologies Receives ESGR Award

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The Above and Beyond Award recognizes employers who surpass the legal requirements of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act by providing their Guard and Reserve employees additional, non-mandated benefits such as differential or full pay to offset lost wages, extended health benefits and more. ESGR was established in 1972 by the United States Department of Defense to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve service members and their employers.
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Phillips 66 Aviation Announces Shift in Executive Leadership

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Phillips 66 Aviation has announced a few changes within its General Aviation team. Those changes include the appointment of Lindsey Grant, Manager, General Aviation, U.S., and Eric McMurphy, Director of Sales, General Aviation, U.S. Grant will replace R.G. (Greg) Still, who will become Manager, Sales Optimization, Branded Sales, U.S. Sales.
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Business Aviation Airport and Airport Services Changes for Second Half of May 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 first half of May 2017.
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Women in Corporate Aviation Awards New TAG Aviation Training Scholarship

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On May 23, 2017, the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) Women in Corporate Aviation awarded an inaugural TAG Global Training scholarship to Beth Walker. As the scholarship winner, Walker will receive a week's training at TAG Global Training in the UK and will earn her EASA Cabin Crew Attestation.
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TAG Aviation’s Farnborough Maintenance Services Becomes UK’s First Rolls-Royce Business Aviation Authorized Service Center

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TAG Aviation’s Farnborough Maintenance Services (TFMS) has been approved to become the first UK-based Rolls-Royce Authorized Service Center to support BR710 engines installed on Bombardier Global Express aircraft.
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Sheltair’s Newest Multimillion Dollar Hangar Project to be Opened at Orlando Executive Airport

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On Thursday, May 18, Sheltair cut the ribbon at its grand opening ceremony for its latest newly completed hangar facility at Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) as part of the company’s ongoing strategy to build hangars that not only meet current demand but anticipate the future needs of its customers and the nation’s general aviation community.
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