AC-U-KWIK Managers' World Edition for 2010-2011 Available Now!
/Order your 2010-2011 AC-U-KWIK Managers' World Edition, and download a few sample pages (PDF) to see the improvements we made to the directory.
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SheltAir Aviation Services Adds 7 FBO Locations to Hiller–Chevron Branded FBO Network
/SheltAir Aviation Services has added an additional 7 FBO locations to The Hiller Group -Chevron network on August 1, 2010. The Hiller Group will now service 10 SheltAir branded chains of nationwide FBOs.
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Skylink Opens New Executive Terminal at Larnaka
/In June 2010, Skylink Services Executive Terminal officially began operations at Larnaka International Airport. This 1600-square-meter facility is the only one of its kind in Cyprus and is dedicated to providing a stress-free, enjoyable experience for passengers and crew, as well as consistently providing the aircraft handling services that clients have come to expect.
Read MoreX Jet FBO (APA) of Denver Forms Branding Agreement with America's #1 Favored Fuel Supplier
/Avfuel has announced a new branding alliance with luxury aviation services provider X Jet FBO of Denver, Colo., (APA).
Read More2010-2011 Managers' World Edition and Global CD-ROM Now Available
/The 2010-2011 AC-U-KWIK Managers' World Edition is now available! This year's directory features a few improvements: a handy new size, full-color listings and more reliable hotel information, including hotels recommended by FBOs and hotels that offer discounts to FBO customers. The 2010-2011 AC-U-KWIK Global CD-ROM is out now, too.
Read MoreIs It Too Late to Advertise in the 2011 Directories?
/Q: Is it too late to advertise in the 2011 directories? I think I missed the deadline.
Read MorePre-Owned Aircraft Transactions Increase While Values Decrease
/There should be some optimism in our industry. Buyers and sellers are coming to terms with what the market will bear for a given aircraft. And with that, the pre-owned aircraft market is seeing more completed deals. The gridlock of available inventory is starting to show some movement. Values on the other hand remain soft with little signs of recovery.
Read MoreCheck Jet and Avgas Prices Around the Country
/Find low Jet A and 100LL fuel prices for your region. Also, learn how the prices in your area compare to others around the country.
San Bernardino FBO Joins Million Air Network
/Million Air celebrated the opening of the newest fixed-base operator (FBO), Million Air San Bernardino, located at the San Bernardino International Airport.
Decade of Helping 1,000 Texas Children Take Flight Earns Jim Quinn The 2010 Phillips 66® Aviation Leadership Award
/A decade ago, recreational pilot Jim Quinn seized a chance to revive a Young Eagles program in Dallas and make it easier for volunteer pilots to bring the wonders of flight to Texas children. Since then, more than 1,000 kids have gone flying in single-engine and homebuilt aircraft, thanks to Quinn and the volunteers from EAA Chapter 168.
Read MoreAir Charter Guide Launches New Website
/Air Charter Guide, the comprehensive information source for buyers of air charter services, has launched its new website, www.aircharterguide.com, to serve the industry with the latest in aircraft charter searching and booking resources.
Read MoreFowler Joins Hiller Group
/Scott Fowler has joined The Hiller Group as Northwest Territory sales manager and to assist Hiller's USGA brand development and marketing initiatives.
Fowler has developed marketing strategies, strategic alliances, and PR and web initiatives for domestic and international aviation companies and FBOs for seven years.
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Sonoma Jet Center Under New Ownership
/Joshua and Julie Hochberg, who head the aviation management firm South River Aviation LLC, have recently acquired the assets of the former Sonoma Jet Center LLC.
The new enterprise will be operated by New Sonoma FBO Inc. and will do business as Sonoma Jet Center (SJC). SJC is one of two full-service fixed base operators at the KSTS-Charles M. Schulz - Sonoma County Airport.
Read MoreNATA Remembers Former Senator Ted Stevens
/A DeHavilland DHC-3T carrying nine people crashed near Dillingham, Alaska, killing former Alaska Senator Theodore “Ted” Stevens and four other people on board and injuring four others, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported. Former National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Administrator Sean O'Keefe was also on board the aircraft but survived.
Read MoreNATA Announces New Membership Benefit with ARAMARK Uniform Services
/The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced a new program with ARAMARK Uniform Services to provide association members access to a discounted uniform rental and leasing solution. This money- and time-saving membership benefit was recently negotiated to provide added value to NATA membership.
Read MoreMillion Air-Salt Lake City Gains IAS Registry
/The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is pleased to announce the addition of Million Air - Salt Lake City (MASLC) to the ACSF Industry Audit Standard Registry (IAS). MASLC is the first operator to achieve registered status in the 2010 audit cycle.
Read MoreBusiness Jet Access Receives ARGUS Platinum Recertification
/Business Jet Access (BJA), a leading aviation services provider, has received a Platinum rating re-certification by Aviation Research Group/US (ARG/US) following a bi-annual audit.
Read MoreReport Suspicious Charter Activity
/Two years ago, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced the availability of a free service for certificated operators to report suspected illegal commercial flight activity. This service is funded by a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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