Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) Joins Avfuel Network

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Avfuel Corp. and Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport have announced a new branding alliance. Under the agreement, Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport is now an Avfuel-branded dealer that offers both the AVTRIP rewards program and the Avfuel Contract Fuel program for jet fuel savings. As an Avnet Premier FBO, SHD offers extraordinary amenities and services as well as around-the-clock customer service.
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NASA Astronauts Present Patch to Front Line Employees of Million Air

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Mission Spc. Jose Hernandez and Cmdr. Rick “C.J.” Sturkow of NASA’s Discovery STS‐128 mission presented a specially designed Million Air patch, which accompanied them into space, at Million Air headquarters in Houston. The idea was conceived by NASA research pilot Nebojsa “Solo” Solunac who also participated in the presentation. Solunac, a long-time Million Air customer and friend wanted to do something special for the Million Air front line teams.
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AOPA Foundation President to Address Atlanta Aero Club

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Karen Gebhart, president of the AOPA Foundation, is the featured guest speaker at the March 2 Atlanta Aero Club meeting. Gebhart’s presentation will address the challenges and opportunities facing general aviation and how individual engagement can help promote and protect freedom to fly. The meeting is scheduled for noon on March 2 in the Grand Ballroom of the Capital City Club, 7 Harris St., in downtown Atlanta. The cost is $30 for members and $40 for non-members. The admission price includes lunch.
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Executive Air Transport at KMKG Celebrates 50 Years

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Executive Air Transport Inc., a full-service FBO in Western Michigan, celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2009. The FBO has been providing customers with outstanding customer service and amenities since 1959. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Executive Air Transport offers the services corporate aviation desires.
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NATA Announces Top Honors Recipients

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On April 21, 2010, the National Air Transportation (NATA) will bestow two of its highest honors, the William A. "Bill" Ong Memorial Award and the NATA Award for Distinguished Service, during its annual Industry Excellence Awards Dinner to be held at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C.
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Pre-Owned Aircraft Market Distracted by Bottom Feeders

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In the pre-owned aircraft market, bottom feeders are like red herrings. Bottom feeders — corporate aircraft that have no significant issues with their history, maintenance or condition and are marketed below Bluebook wholesale values — continue to be great opportunities for the fortunate few who buy without a blink of an eye. They also lead buyers into a false perception of value that only competition in the market can correct.
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Million Air Assembles Resources in Vancouver (CYVR) for Olympics

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Million Air Vancouver at CYVR has completed its final preparations to welcome attendees to the 2010 Olympic Games. “Equipment is in place, and staff members are flying in from Dallas, Albany, Anchorage, Burbank, Topeka, Houston, Medford, San Antonio and Toronto prepared to make this event a grand success,” Million Air president and CEO Roger Woolsey said. Million Air has 25-plus years experience in managing large-scale events and aims to ease GA arrivals in Vancouver.
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2010 Schedulers & Dispatchers Prize Winner Pays It Forward

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The winner of the $1,000 WingPoints® Rewards Card from Phillips 66® Aviation during the 21st Annual Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference chose to donate her prize to NBAA CARE (Corporate Aircraft Response in Emergency) for its efforts to aid Haitian earthquake victims rather than spend it herself.
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