FBO and Business Aviation News From ACUKWIK
Customer Appreciation Day Draws Crowd
/Hangar63 (Banyan’s Aviation Store) and TropicAero.com hosted its annual customer appreciation day. More than 360 people attended the event and participated in the day’s activities that took place at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.
Read MoreDeatra Symonette presented Certificate of Appreciation Award
/Odyssey Aviation Bahamas, an operation offering fuel and VIP handling services to private jet travelers, is pleased to announce that Deatra Symonette, Location Manager of the new Odyssey Aviation ‘satellite’ location in Exuma, received The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism ‘Certificate of Appreciation Award’ presented by Vernice Walkine, Director General Ministry of Tourism and Aviation. The award recognizes the ‘Unselfish acts of kindness toward visitors of the Bahamas.’
Read MoreBanyan Participates in Bahamas Gateway FBO Seminar
/Recently several Banyan teammates participated in a Bahamas Gateway FBO Seminar hosted by The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism – Aviation Division (BMOTA).
Read MoreNBAA Updates Objectives for Professional Development Program Coursework
/The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced the release of updated Professional Development Program (PDP) objectives and the approval of three new PDP courses.
Read MoreCongress Honors Business Aviation’s Role in Haiti Earthquake Relief
/The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, recognizing the entire general aviation community, including business aviation, in efforts to provide relief for the people of Haiti, following the devastating January 12, 2010, earthquake that struck the island nation. The Senate passed its version of the bill last week.
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Pensacola Aviation Center (PNS) Joins Avfuel-Branded Network of FBOs
/Pensacola Aviation Center and Avfuel Corporation announced that Pensacola Aviation Center has recently joined the international network of Avfuel-branded dealers.
Read MoreCutter Aviation Consolidates Dallas Operations to McKinney, Texas, Location
/A leading provider of aviation services in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area since 2002, Cutter Aviation has finalized a plan to consolidate all metro-area operations to Cutter Aviation’s growing North Dallas location in McKinney, Texas, at Collin County Regional Airport (TKI).
Read MoreEBACE2010 Achieves 10-Year Milestone with Strong Showing at Annual Event
/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).
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Business 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!
