Lawsuit Against EPA on Aircraft Emissions Fails to Consider Actions Already Underway

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Members of the General Aviation (GA) Avgas Coalition say that a lawsuit filed against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by the environmental group Friends of the Earth (FOE) over piston-engine aircraft's use of leaded aviation gasoline (avgas) is not taking into consideration the considerable work already completed toward the development and deployment of an unleaded solution.
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NBAA Announces Recipients of 2012 Baldwin Business Aviation Management Scholarship

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced the recipients of the 2012 Donald A. Baldwin Sr. Business Aviation Management Scholarship, which benefits individuals seeking to become NBAA Certified Aviation Managers (CAMs).
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Improving FBO Productivity in 2012: Business Strategies for Better Success

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(Part 3 of a 3-Part Series: Planning a Successful 2012 FBO Business Strategy)

By John L. Enticknap and Ron R. Jackson, Aviation Business Strategies Group

 Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort.          —P. J. Meyer 

 

In the first two installments of this three-part series, we discussed “Our FBO Business Outlook for 2012”  and “Decreasing FBO Costs in 2012.” In this third part of our series we discuss ways to improve FBO productivity in 2012.

First of all, the key to executing any business initiative is to set realistic and achievable goals supported by workable strategies to accomplish these goals. As the P.J. Meyer quote suggests, intelligent planning and a focused effort are required. Here are three goals and supporting strategies we recommend to put you on the right productivity track for 2012:

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Ocean Sky Jet Centre Partners with Avfuel for Fuel and Services at London Luton Airport (EGGW/LTN)

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Ocean Sky Jet Centre, part of the Ocean Sky Private Jet Group and operator of five premier FBOs in Europe, has announced a partnership with Avfuel Corporation to provide fuel and service solutions (Avfuel contract fuel, marketing support, the AVTRIP pilot incentive program and more) at Ocean Sky Jet Centre at London Luton Airport.  

Directly accessible to central London, Ocean Sky Jet Centre at Luton anticipates a sizeable increase in traffic during the upcoming Summer Olympic Games. Avfuel’s four decades of experience in supply and logistics will be a valuable asset. According to Ocean Sky Jet Centre Sales and Marketing Director Natalie Raper, “We are very much looking forward to working with Avfuel as the partnership will further strengthen Ocean Sky’s relationship with all customers flying into London Luton Airport, particularly those from the US.”  

“This partnership brings together two highly-regarded providers to offer customers an even more complete experience,” agreed Avfuel Director of Marketing Marci Ammerman. “Avfuel is delighted to work collaboratively with such a world-class FBO operation. This fits well with Avfuel’s ambitions to grow their international portfolio, especially in Europe.”

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CAAC Administrator Li to Join Deputy Secretary Porcari in Opening of ABACE2012

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced that the Administrator of the Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC), Mr. Li Jiaxiang, will be a featured speaker at the Opening General Session of the upcoming Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE2012), to be held next month in Shanghai.
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