Five European Companies Recognized With Flying Safety Awards

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The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced the recipients of the 2010 EBAA Flying Safety Awards, given to five organizations for outstanding safety records. The awards were presented May 2 at the Bombardier 4th Annual Safety Standdown Europe reception.

 

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NATA Appoints Three New Board of Directors Members

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The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) elected three new members to its board of directors at its annual membership meeting. The new members are Bob Marinace President and Chief Executive Officer, Key Air, Alfred G. Peterson, Airport Manager, Nantucket Memorial Airport, and Jim Sweeney, President, Fargo Jet Center.
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GA Industry and EPA Prepare to Get the Lead out of Avgas

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has formally begun the regulatory process required by the Clean Air Act that may ultimately result in standards mandating the general aviation industry’s transition to unleaded aviation gasoline (avgas).

The EPA has issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR), which is a key opportunity for the GA community to comment on this possible new environmental standard and the development of a plan for identifying, evaluating and transitioning to an unleaded fuel.

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Avfuel-Branded FBO Ranger Jet Center Resumes Brand Presence, Management of FBO at Orlando/Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM)

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Ranger Jet Center has returned to business at the Orlando/Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM). The fixed-base operation (FBO), under another management and brand for two years, is now named Ranger Jet Center again, to reflect its resumed management, and will continue to offer the same line-up of top quality customer and aircraft services it always has.
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