Jet and Avgas Fuel Prices Updated for 6/23/2011
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Dubuque Jet Center (DBQ) Gains Popularity as Cross-Country Fuel Stop
/Renowned for its hospitality, Dubuque Jet Center at Iowa’s Dubuque Regional Airport and part of the Avfuel-branded dealer network, has become a favorite fuel stop for cross-country flyers.
Read MoreGeneral Aviation Operator Groups Take Fight to Protect BARR
/Leading organizations representing general aviation (GA) operators moved ahead with a court challenge to the Department of Transportation's (DOT's) decision to dismantle the Block Aircraft Registration Request (BARR) program and announced the establishment of a fund to support the legal fight.
Read MoreWinning Numbers for Business Aviation: One Half, One Quarter, One Third
/The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) pointed to three key metrics – one half, one quarter and one third – which the organization says demonstrate that national and state policymakers understand and want to highlight the value of business aviation.
Read MoreWhen Pricing Fuel, Use Numbers to Your Advantage
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We know the pricing game all too well. Gas stations and auto dealerships have conditioned us to react to pricing of a product or service by offering a perception of a good deal.
In the FBO fuel pricing arena, we tend to play the same game.
In a previous blog post, FBO Fuel Pricing: Seeking a Silver Bullet, we discussed some pricing theory and came up with some ideas to find the silver bullet — which is the best price.
In the FBO business today, some customers call ahead for fuel prices, seek to use contract fuel suppliers and try to negotiate when they arrive on your ramp. We would like our customers to believe that our prices are well thought out and not just some arbitrary posted numbers.
Knowing how customers interpret numbers can help your FBO make stronger pricing decisions. What we would like to discuss here are some thoughts that go through people’s minds when they are looking to purchase.
FAA Gives NBAA Guidance on New BARR Security Criteria
/NBAA has published FAA guidance for an aircraft operator wishing to document a "certified security concern" to comply with the scaled back Block Aircraft Registration Request (BARR) program.
Read MoreScottsdale AirCenter Granted Access to Reagan National
/Scottsdale AirCenter has earned DCA Access Standard Security Program (DCASSP) approval to handle corporate aircraft and charter departures destined for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, according to a City of Scottsdale, Ariz., news release.
Read MoreNorth Philadelphia Jet Center Now Fills Jets with Avfuel
/North Philadelphia Jet Center (PNE) has joined the network of Avfuel-branded locations.
Read MorePanorama Flight Center Hosts Record-Setting NBAA Regional Forum
/Congratulations to Gene Condreras and his staff at Panorama Flight Center (KHPN), which hosted the largest NBAA Regional Forum on June 8.
Read MoreFBOs, Update Your Information Via Facebook
/We at AC-U-KWIK hope you "like" the new way to update your FBO's data. You may now use an online form on AC-U-KWIK's Facebook page.
Read MoreBusiness Aircraft Market Recovering Despite Economic Woes
/While doubts persist about the United States in an economic recovery, the business aviation sector is not following suit. For instance, late-model, large-cabin, long-range aircraft are selling at or above values published in the Aircraft Bluebook.
Read MoreHow Often Does AC-U-KWIK Update Its Data?
/Q: How often does AC-U-KWIK update its data?
Read MoreNBAA Welcomes News of IS-BAO Restructuring, New Management Team
/The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed an announcement from the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) regarding the evolution of the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO), the worldwide safety standard for business aviation operations, and the new management team named to support the program.
Read MoreSage Parts Adds Multi-Language Capability to eSage E-commerce Site
/Sage Parts, the world’s leading supplier of replacement parts for ground support equipment, has further enhanced its abilities to serve customers globally by enabling the eSage website to be viewed in several languages.
Read MoreTexas Jet Partners with Paragon Aviation Group
/Paragon Aviation Group has added Texas Jet at Meacham Airport (FTW) in Fort Worth, Texas, to its network.
Read MoreAvfuel to Brand Kearney Aviation Center as Central Nebraska's Newest FBO
/Kearney Regional Airport's newest FBO, Kearney Aviation Center (KAC), announced it will brand with Avfuel. Fully operational as of June 1, the FBO will offer Avfuel products and services including contract fuel and AVTRIP.
Read MoreBusiness Jet Access Opens New Facility
/Business Jet Access (BJA), a leading aircraft services provider, dedicated its new Dallas Love Field facility with an open house celebration on June 3.
Read MoreDavid Mittleman Moves to Avfuel as District Sales Manager
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David Mittleman has joined Avfuel Corp. as district sales manager for the U.S. North Central Region, covering Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa.
Mittleman will deal directly with FBOs and corporate flight departments, build relationships and find new ways to increase market share and add value for customers and prospects.
“I live and breathe the philosophy that if you are passionate about what you do and strive to always do your best, you will exceed the expectations of your current customers and earn the business of your prospects,” Mittleman said. “Avfuel lives and breathes that same philosophy at every level of the organization.”
Enterprise Jet Center Joins the Paragon Aviation Group
/Enterprise Jet Center has joined Paragon Aviation Group.
Read MoreEdwards Jet Center Reinforces Commitment to GA
/Edwards Jet Center has announced that it has acquired certain assets of the former FBO Corporate Jet, including their hangar, office and fuel farm at Billings Logan International Airport.
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