FBO and Business Aviation News From ACUKWIK
ICM ETS Recommended for Accreditation of Aircraft Under EU Emissions Trading Scheme
/ICM ETS Ltd has been recommended for Accreditation for the verification of aircraft emissions and tonne-km data under the EU Emissions Trading Scheme by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).
Read MoreNATA Releases 2011 Revision of Refueling, Quality Control Guide
/The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced the availability of the 2011 revision of its popular guidebook Refueling and Quality Control Procedures for Airport Service and Support Operations. The 2011 revision is a complete update that contains an in-depth review of topics relating to aviation fuel handling, with full-color photographs in a new easy-to-read format.
Read MoreProfessional Football Championship Game Meets Avfuel Branded Network: Arlington Area FBOs Offer Fuel Discounts, Fuel Rewards
/Avfuel-affiliated FBOs invite general aviation visitors to save and/or earn rewards when they fly to and from Texas for this year’s BIG GAME. The annual professional football championship game takes place at Dallas Cowboy Stadium on February 6, 2011.
Read MoreNBAA Welcomes Rep. Costello's Renewed Call Against User Fees
/The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed a recent call from Rep. Jerry Costello (D-12-IL) to President Barack Obama to keep user fees out of the administration's fiscal year 2012 budget.
Read MoreCorporate Air Achieves ACSF IAS Registered Status
/The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) welcomes Corporate Air, LLC, of Pittsburgh, Penn., as the latest charter operator to be added to the ACSF Industry Audit Standard (IAS) Registry.
Read MoreAvfuel Corporation Now Brands, Supplies Aviation Fuel, Services to California-Based Jet Air Systems (SEE)
/Fixed-base operator Jet Air has branded with Avfuel Corporation. Under the agreement, Avfuel will act as Jet Air aviation fuel and services provider and also supplement the FBO with marketing services. Jet Air now offers AVTRIP rewards points on qualifying fuel purchases, as well as Avfuel Contract Fuel.
Read MoreTradition Aviation Joins Avfuel Network of Branded Fixed-Base Operations
/Avfuel Corporation has announced California-based Tradition Aviation (KTRM) is the latest fixed-base operator (FBO) to brand with Avfuel. As a new Avfuel-branded dealer, Tradition Aviation now offers Avfuel Contract Fuel and awards AVTRIP rewards points.
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Colt Unveils EU-ETS Reporting Solution
/Colt International now offers a turnkey solution for flight departments burdened by the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU-ETS).
Read MoreBanyan Receives Industry First STC Approval
/On December 14, 2010, the FAA issued STC ST03901AT to the Banyan Avionics team based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) for the Thrane and Thrane AVIATOR 200 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) system for the Cessna 500, 550, S550, 552, 560, and 560XL aircraft.
Read MoreCitigroup's Wendi Gavigan to Receive Award at 22nd S&D 2011 Conference
/The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) will recognize Wendi Gavigan of Citigroup with the 2011 Schedulers & Dispatchers (S&D) Outstanding Achievement & Leadership Award.
Read MoreCABAA Safety Stand-Down 2011
/Members and non-members of CABAA, including Flight Department Managers, Pilots, Mechanics, Schedulers/Dispatchers and aviation service providers are invited to join in promoting the shared interest of Business Aviation safety. The Chicago Area Business Aviation Association (CABAA) Safety Stand-Down will take place Thursday May 5, 2011, at the Hilton Garden Inn, West Chicago (across from the DuPage Airport).
Read MoreMillion Air Appoints General Manager at Tallahassee
/Colonel Domenick M. Eanniello U.S.A.F. (Ret) has joined Million Air as the General Manager of Million Air Tallahassee. Eanniello recently completed a 29-year career with the United States Air Force before joining Million Air and the REW group of companies’ senior leadership team.
Read MoreMillion Air Appoints General Manager at Houston
/Robert Lee has joined Million Air as the General Manager of Million Air Houston. Lee has more than 20 years of experience in direct managerial and aviation operations. He comes to Houston from Wheeling, Ill., where he was the General Manager at Atlantic Aviation.
Read MoreDelk's Valley Oil Announces Formation of Paragon Aviation Group
/Delk’s Valley Oil, previously a veteran provider and supplier of aviation fuels and related services announced, the formation of Paragon Aviation Group. This new company will represent a group of first-class independent FBOs and small chains that have the same operational principles; customer-focused service, quality, safety, reliability and value.
Read MoreReserve Ramp Space at Tango One Aviation (FFZ) for Bowl Championship Series
/Tango One Aviation, located in Mesa, Ariz., is offering triple Bravo points to their patrons stopping in for the Bowl Championship Series!
Read MoreCan You Show Me How the AC-U-KWIK iPhone App Works?
/Q: I'm intrigued by the AC-U-KWIK iPhone app. Can you show me how it works?
A: Absolutely. Editor-in-Chief Paul Wyatt made a video that shows how to use the app.
2011 AC-U-KWIK Airport/FBO Directories Now Available
/The 2011 AC-U-KWIK directories are now available. Place your order today!
