Jet Biofuels Come of Age at 2011 Paris Air Show
/On June 18, 2011, Honeywell made history by landing a Gulfstream G450 at Paris Le Bourget after the first transatlantic flight using a blend of biofuel and jet-A.
Read MoreNBAA Welcomes CBP Change to Ease Radiation Inspections
/The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed a helpful change that will ease the radiation-screening procedure conducted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents for business aircraft flying into the United States.
Read MoreHybrid Electric Aircraft to Fly at Paris Air Show
/Siemens AG, Diamond Aircraft and EADS are set to present an aircraft with a serial hybrid electric drive system at the Paris Air Show Le Bourget 2011.
Read MoreStudy: Blue Grass Airport Lifts Region with $370 million in Annual Economic Output, Supports 3,478 Jobs
/Blue Grass Airport generates an annual economic output of $370 million and payrolls of $104 million, according to a new report by Wilbur Smith Associates. Airport operations supported 3,478 jobs in 2010, the Cincinnati-based analysts report in a study being released today.
Read MoreGAO releases misguided GA security report
/The Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) recently released the report, “General Aviation Security Assessments at Selected Airports,” whic fails to accurately assess GA security measures, neglects to acknowledge security procedures already in place and lacks justification for its misguided, broad-brush conclusions, the AOPA said.
Read MoreNBAA Testimony Champions Preservation of GPS for Aviation
/National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen submitted written testimony to Congress underscoring the need to protect the viability of the Global Positioning System (GPS) technology relied upon by countless aviators.
Read MoreJet and Avgas Fuel Prices Updated for 6/23/2011
/Click the map to find low fuel prices at FBOs in your region.
FBOs, submit your fuel prices in one place, and broadcast them to dozens of fuel programs and websites with acufuel.com.
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.
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