NATA Announces Industry Excellence Award Recipients to be Honored On April 21st

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The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) annually recognizes individuals, offices and organizations demonstrating excellence in their field and the highest level of customer service. NATA's Industry Excellence Awards are given to exceptional individuals and organizations that have helped improve the general aviation community.
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Lehigh Valley Aviation Services Renews Branding Agreement with Avfuel

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Lehigh Valley Aviation Services has renewed its branding agreement with Avfuel Corporation, fuel and services supplier to the aviation industry. The renewal means that Lehigh Valley Aviation Services will continue to offer excellent prices on jet fuel via the Avfuel Contract Fuel program, as well as the AVTRIP rewards program for pilots.

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Nextant Gives Beechjet 400A/XP Extreme Makeover

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Nextant Aerospace of Richmond Heights, Ohio, has an approved STC essentially to remanufacture the Beechjet 400A/XP series. Completed aircraft will be marketed as the 400NEXT.

This endeavor is a serious ground-up modernization program. It starts with the airframe stripped to the hull. Nextant replaces all wiring. A complete suite of Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics is installed.

Nextant installs a complete custom interior with all of the amenities of a 21st century work and digital entertainment environment. Window treatments are the latest technology. Zero-time landing gear, fresh inspections, winglets and custom paint are completed.

Finally, existing engines are replaced with the new Stage 4 Williams International FJ44-3AP, offering superior:

  • Economy
  • Range
  • Speed
  • Cabin comfort

Nextant is offering all of this in a value package that will catch buyers’ eyes.

The aircraft caught our eye a few days ago. Aircraft Bluebook–Price Digest and AC-U-KWIK staff members had a chance to see the 400NEXT during a stop at MKC. Check out our video tour above and photo gallery.

Nextant's photo gallery and Web site provide more details.