Speed Record Attempt Made from Historic OAK Terminal
/The latest attempt at an airspeed record occurred on May 19 in the shadows of the 1920s Art Deco terminal at Oakland International Airport (OAK). Christopher Freeze and Rodrigo von Contra aimed to set a new speed record in a Class C aircraft over a recognized course between Oakland and Mojave (Calif.) Airport (MHV). They completed the course in a modified Mooney M20J and have submitted their required flight documentation to the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) in order to claim the record.
Read MoreNATA Welcomes New House General Aviation Caucus
/National Air Transportation Association (NATA) president James K. Coyne praised members of the U.S. House of Representatives for creating its new General Aviation Caucus.
The GA Caucus, sponsored by NATA, the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, the National Business Aviation Association and the Experimental Aircraft Association, held its first briefing on May 21.
Read MoreHow Can My Business Advertise If We Can't Design an Ad?
/Q: How can my business advertise if we can't design an ad?
Read MoreAC-U-KWIK Flight Tracker Offers More Customizable Features
/AC-U-KWIK and GCR & Associates are excited to announce the release of the upgraded Flight Tracker system. As of May 1, the new system is available through acukwik.com or by subscription. The upgraded AC-U-KWIK Flight Tracker features more search options, advanced reporting capabilities, and a new appearance.
Read MoreRed Carpet Limousine Aims to Exceed Expectations
/The hallmark of Red Carpet Limousine is service beyond what is expected with commitment to understanding and anticipating the needs of its clients. We specialize in complete customer satisfaction from our new, clean, daily inspected vehicles, professionally trained chauffeurs and on-time pickups to our cutting-edge reservations, dispatch and accounting technology developed by Livery Coach Software.
Read MoreHangar 10 Opens at MKC
/The new Hangar 10 aviation services complex at the Kansas City, Mo., Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) has officially opened for business. The 91,000 square foot aviation services complex is currently operating from a temporary facility located on 10 acres at the northwest end of the field. A new 40,000 gallon fuel farm has been installed. An extensive ramp is in place to accommodate fully fueled transport-sized business aircraft such as a Boeing BBJ.
Read MoreEBACE2009 Hosts Third-Largest Turnout
/As the ninth European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) closed, event organizers cheered the show’s place in the record books as the third-largest EBACE ever with 10,917 registered attendees.
Read MoreAOPA Expands General Aviation Serves America Campaign
/The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has announced the formation of a special advisory council to the General Aviation Serves America campaign. National Air Transportation Association (NATA) President and CEO James K. Coyne has agreed to chair the council, which will help ensure that opinion leaders, policy- and lawmakers, and the public at large understand the full breadth and scope of general aviation.
Read More70 Mayors Ask Obama to Protect General Aviation
/Seventy mayors and county executives from across the country released a letter to President Barack Obama communicating the importance that small general aviation aircraft provide to small towns and local economies across the country.
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GAMA’s Pete Bunce to Address Aero Club May 21
/Pete Bunce, President and CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), will be the featured guest speaker at the regular bi–monthly meeting of the Atlanta Aero Club scheduled for May 21.
Read MoreVisit AC-U-KWIK at EBACE in Booth 336
/AC-U-KWIK is in Geneva this week with The Air Charter Guide. We are in booth 336. Stop by, and say, "Hi."
Fargo Jet Center Inc (KFAR) Joins Avfuel Network of Branded FBO Dealers in Offering Contract Fuel and Refueling Rewards
/Fixed-base operator Fargo Jet Center Inc (KFAR) has joined the Avfuel network of branded FBO dealers to offer Avfuel fuels and services. Fargo Jet Center’s offerings include FBO and line services, maintenance and avionics repair stations, aircraft charter and management, aircraft sales and rental and a flight school. Fargo Jet Center is also a U.S. Port of Entry with U.S. Customs available 24/7.
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Customer Appreciation Event Held at Hangar63
/Hangar63 (Banyan’s Aviation Store), located at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, recently held its third annual customer appreciation day. More than 600 customers and their families attended. In addition, Angel Flight was on hand as well as a static aircraft display by Hawker-Beechcraft, Premier Aircraft Sales and Jet Fighters International.
Read MoreAircraft & Turbine Support (TUL) Expands Operations to Create Comprehensive Executive Jet Facility
/Aircraft and Turbine Support Inc. of Tulsa International Airport has completed the bulk of a multi-million dollar expansion project. The aviation services company moved into its newly minted location in January and has been fully operational ever since. The FBO expects to hold its grand opening in late spring of this year. New additions and updates include a remodeled terminal, a Corporate Aviation Complex for rentable executive office space and a 22,000-square-foot storage hangar.
Read MoreEarn Bonus Points in SAV with the Chevron FlyBuys Rewards Program
/SheltAir Savannah (SAV) now accepts the Chevron FlyBuys Rewards Program card.
You'll even get bonus points when you purchase your fuel with your Chevron Alliance card. Use your FlyBuys card when you fly into SheltAir Savannah and start earning points today!
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