The 10th annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) ended its three-day conference with sold-out exhibit and static display spaces, 11,174 Attendees and a general air of optimism that the global industry’s economic outlook is on the upswing.
Read MoreNorthern Air to Host Huge Black ‘N Blue Ball to Combat Muscular Dystrophy
/Northern Air, West Michigan’s largest aviation company, will trade in the company logo shirts and luxurious executive jets for leather vests and chrome-laden choppers when it hosts the 2010 Black ‘N Blue Ball, one of Western Michigan’s most significant fundraisers for families fighting muscular dystrophy, on Friday, May 14.
Read MoreRenaissance International Holdings Announces Aviation Finance Program with Quartz Finance Ltd.
/Renaissance International Completions Limited (RICL), a subsidiary of Canadian Renaissance International Holdings (RIH), a leading provider of Aircraft Interior Completion Management and cockpit ancillary products and other related aviation services throughout North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, announced that it has entered into a partnership with Quartz Finance Ltd (QFL), a company specializing in the sourcing of finance, to provide RIH’s customers with funding alternatives for work contracted with RICL.
Read MoreHarrison Ford Addresses GA Caucus Event
/The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) participated in a General Aviation Caucus event at the U.S. Capitol yesterday featuring academy award-winning actor Harrison Ford along with industry groups including the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, the National Business Aviation Association and the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA).
Read MoreBusiness Jet Center-OAK Lands DESC Contract
/Business Jet Center (BJC), a leading provider of Fixed Base Operation (FBO) services, has been awarded a four-year Defense Energy Support Center (DESC) contract to provide exclusive into-plane fueling services at Oakland International Airport (OAK) for all government, military and civilian agencies.
Read MoreNATA Releases 2010 Compensation Survey
/The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has published its 2010 annual survey report of general aviation service employee compensation. The report includes salaries and benefits for pilots, line-service personnel and maintenance technicians.
Read More2010 European Business Aviation Awards Presented to Elie Zelouf and Aéroports de Paris Officials
/The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced that Elie Zelouf, Senior Vice President of Jet Aviation, and officials at Aéroports de Paris are the recipients of the 2010 European Business Aviation Awards.
Read MoreFuel Study Certifies Colt’s Reliability
/An ARGUS audit confirmed Colt International accurately invoices customers more than 99 percent of the time. The study sets a new standard in accountability for fuel suppliers and could change the way flight departments shop for fuel.
Read MoreFive European Companies Recognized With Flying Safety Awards
/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.
Visit Us at EBACE Booth 729
/This week, members of the AC-U-KWIK, Aircraft Bluebook–Price Digest and Air Charter Guide staffs will be in Geneva for EBACE. Stop by booth 729 to say hello and learn how we can help your business!
Coyne Addresses Burdensome California Flight Training Regulations
/National Air Transportation Association President (NATA) James K. Coyne addressed California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger this week in a letter asking that the state reconsider its inclusion of flight training providers in regulations issued by the Bureau of Private Post Secondary Education.
Read MorePhillips 66® Aviation Repositions Key Staff to Support Ongoing Growth
/Phillips 66® Aviation has repositioned key team members to support the ongoing growth of the brand’s network of fixed base operators, which added 90 dealers during the past year.
Read MoreNew Florida FBO, Brooksville Air Center, Joins Phillips 66® Aviation Network
/One of Florida’s newest fixed base operations (FBO), Brooksville Air Center at Hernando County Airport (KBKV), has become a Phillips 66® Aviation branded dealer.
Read MoreMiracle on Hudson’s Skiles to Speak May 20th
/Jeff Skiles, the US Airways Pilot best known as Sully Sullenberger’s First Officer in the Miracle on the Hudson, is the featured guest speaker for the regular bi–monthly meeting of the Atlanta Aero Club scheduled May 20, 2010.
Read MoreTAC Air Unveils Renovated Terminal
/TAC Air, a division of Truman Arnold Companies unveiled its new FBO interior design standards this evening at an invitation-only open house for the local aviation industry. The event was held inside the TAC Air executive terminal at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).
Read MoreAvfuel Corporation Announces Addition of New Sales District Manager Anthony Newcomb
/Avfuel Corporation announced the addition of a new district manager to its sales staff. In his new position, Anthony Newcomb will take over fuel sales operations in the western U.S.
Read MorePhillips 66® Aviation Announces Fuel Rebate to Support Medical Compassion Flight Pilots
/A pioneering rebate program, designed to support pilots that volunteer their aircraft and time to fly seriously ill patients who need specialized medical treatments, is being launched by Phillips 66® Aviation.
Read MoreNATA Appoints Three New Board of Directors Members
/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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