L.J. Aviation Adds New Hangar and Three New Aircraft

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L.J. Aviation is pleased to announce the completion of a new state-of-the-art hangar at its headquarters facility at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Latrobe, Pa., and the delivery of three factory-new aircraft. The dimensions of the new hangar are 120 by 240 feet and represent a $2 million investment in the surrounding Westmoreland County community.
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Air 10 Jet Center (LUK) Forms Sister Company Reynolds Jet Management

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Newly branded Avfuel FBO Air 10 Jet Center recently formed sister company Reynolds Jet Management to take over charter and jet management operations. The two companies will continue under the aegis of a single parent organization. The formation of Reynolds Jet Management is part of a long-term business strategy of rebranding the aviation service provider and offering the industry’s most competitive pricing. The new company takes its name from owner J. Mercer Reynolds, who acquired the management company in 2008.
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Odyssey Aviation Launches Seven Additional Locations

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Odyssey Aviation has announced that seven additional locations are launching under the Odyssey brand name through the formation of a cobranding partnership between Odyssey Aviation in Nassau, Bahamas, and the Cincinnati-based FBO group owned by Ken Allison. His seven Odyssey branded FBOs, formerly operating as members of a national FBO chain, are located at Asheville, N.C. (KAVL), Charleston, S.C. (KCHS) (pictured above), Chicago (KMDW), Cincinnati (KLUK), Columbus, Ohio (KCMH), Lafayette, La. (KLFT) and New Orleans (KNEW).
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Business Jet Access Adds King Air 350

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Business Jet Access (BJA), a leading aviation services provider, has added a King Air 350 to its FAR Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate. The aircraft, which has a seating configuration for eight passengers, is a low-time 2006 model with a maximum range of 1440 nautical miles. “This King Air 350 is an exceptional aircraft that will offer our customers a value-added charter option,” Jamie Rose, Executive Flight Solutions Manager for BJA, said.
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Banyan Appoints Alvie Barron to Director North American Sales

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Banyan Air Service, based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), recently announced the appointment of Alvie Barron as director North American sales. Alvie has more than 20 years of aircraft maintenance, refurbishment and modification experience and previously held positions with Jet Aviation, General Dynamics, Bombardier and Hawker/Beech.
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Avion Flight Centre (MAF) Joins the Avfuel-Branded Network of FBOs

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Avion Flight Centre of Midland International Airport (MAF) has formed a marketing and supply alliance with Avfuel Corp. As an official Avfuel-branded dealer, Avion Flight Centre now honors the refueling rewards incentive program AVTRIP and is visible to the AVTRIP membership of more than 40,000 pilots. Avfuel reports increases in traffic, customer loyalty and upload volume at many FBOs after they have commenced the AVTRIP program. Avfuel reports high hopes for the efficacy of AVTRIP at Avion Flight Centre.
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Twin Cities Air Service (LEW) Will Enjoy Longer Ramp at Auburn/Lewiston Municipal Airport in 2009

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Twin Cities Air Service has announced that its base airport plans to expand the runway from its current 5000 feet to 6000 feet. The FBO reports looking forward to the increased capacity the runway extension will offer the airport at large. The FBO has also become one of the most recent additions to the growing network of Avfuel-branded FBOs, a move that reflects a drive to increase visibility and encourage pilots to visit more often and upload larger amounts of fuel.
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Banyan and Odyssey Aviation Seal Deal for SATCOM Installations

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Banyan Air Service and Odyssey Aviation Services reached an agreement for Banyan to perform SATCOM installations on five Cessna Sovereigns in 2009 for a undisclosed client. Odyssey will be performing the acceptance inspections in Wichita, Kan., at the Cessna Delivery Center, and then the aircraft will be repositioned to Banyan’s Fort Lauderdale, Fla., facility for the SATCOM installations.
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David Oblinger Appointed General Manager for Flight Display Systems

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Citing solid company growth, Flight Display Systems has recruited David Oblinger to fill the position of general manager. Oblinger, a seasoned operations executive, will oversee the daily manufacturing processes and systems of the Alpharetta, Ga., company, which specializes in developing cabin entertainment products to enhance the flight experience. He brings the planning experience and management necessary to enable Flight Display Systems to handle its explosive growth.
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The Cleveland Jet Center of Cuyahoga County Airport (CGF) Opens for Business

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The Cleveland Jet Center (CGF), Cleveland’s premier new luxury fixed-base operator, has joined the Avfuel network of branded FBOs to offer the AVTRIP rewards program and participate in nationwide promotions. The partnership links The Cleveland Jet Center to Avfuel’s broad audience of thousands of flight departments and well over 40,000 AVTRIP active member pilots. This FBO plans to start fueling operations before the New Year.
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Aero Charter, Part 135 Flying Safety Award Winner, Adds FBO Services

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Each year, the National Business Aviation Association recognizes member companies with superb safety records. Once again, Aero Charter is honored in this category. Ranked third out of 235 member companies who have flown three or more consecutive accident-free years, Aero Charter has accumulated more than 71,000 hours in its 30th year of operation.
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