April 25, 2013

NBAA Responds To Proposal Targeting Business Aircraft Tax Policies

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National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen today responded to legislation offered by U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), which would single out one industry, general aviation (GA), for a change in its established depreciation schedule.

April 25, 2013

Sharp Details CEO Jim Garland To Deliver Keynote At Upcoming NBAA Maintenance Management Conference

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Sharp Details President and CEO Jim Garland will deliver the keynote address on the opening day of the upcoming NBAA Maintenance Management Conference, in Fort Worth, Texas on Tuesday, April 30.

April 24, 2013

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April 23, 2013

NATA President Tom Hendricks To Address Atlanta Aero Club Meeting

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Tom Hendricks, President of the National Air Transportation Association (NATA), will be the featured guest speaker at the regular bi–monthly meeting of the Atlanta Aero Club scheduled for May 23rd.

April 22, 2013

Florida Declares April General Aviation Appreciation Month

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Florida governor Rick Scott has once again recognized the importance of general aviation (GA), proclaiming April 2013 as General Aviation Appreciation Month. He issued a similar statement in June 2011.

April 22, 2013

Skip Madsen Joins Landmark Aviation As VP Of MRO

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Skip Madsen has joined Landmark Aviation as Vice President of MRO.

April 19, 2013

NBAA: By Every Measure, 2013 Edition Of ABACE Is Strongest One Yet

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As the third and final day for the 2013 edition of the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE2013) drew to a close, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) reported that, by every metric, the show was a record breaker.

April 19, 2013

Jason Liao Sees Rapid Growth For General Aviation In China

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After spending many years introducing business jets to Chinese owners and founding his own company in 2010 to serve the rapidly evolving market for business aviation in China, Jason Liao has developed a unique perspective about general aviation operations in China. He is also the U.S. National Business Aviation Association’s chief representative in Asia.

April 19, 2013

Missouri Designates April As General Aviation Appreciation Month

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Because general aviation and community airports in Missouri play a critical role in the lives of citizens, as well as in the operation of businesses and farms, Gov. Jay Nixon has proclaimed April 2013 as General Aviation Appreciation Month.

April 19, 2013

Metrojet Expands Bizjet Maintenance Services Into Mainland China

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Hong Kong-based Metrojet (Booth H100) has partnered with Zhuhai Hanxing General Aviation Co. to expand its business jet maintenance business into Mainland China, the companies announced at ABACE 2013.

April 19, 2013

Quest Aircraft Logs First Kodiak Sale In China

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During a ceremony at ABACE 2013, Beijing General Aviation Industry Base Investment Holding Co. (BGA) signed a contract for delivery of two Quest Kodiaks, with options for four additional aircraft, from Blue Eagle Aviation Investment Co. of Beijing, the exclusive distributor in China for the turboprop single.

April 19, 2013

Committee Helping To Open Chinese Airspace To General Aviation

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The General and Regional Aviation Committee of the U.S.-China Aviation Cooperation Program is set to deliver a key report to officials at China’s CAAC aviation authority officials next Wednesday about general aviation operations in China. It is expected to represent a key step in opening up lower airspace in the country.

April 19, 2013

Avion Celebrates Diamond Double Decade In China

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Symbols are important, especially in China, and Avion Pacific Ltd. (Chalet 370) has chosen a precious 20-carat diamond to symbolize the preciousness of each of its 20 years of operation as a general aviation service and support center in China.

April 19, 2013

Best Jets International Joins Air Charter Safety Foundation

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The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is pleased to announce that Best Jets International is the newest charter operator to join the ACSF.

April 19, 2013

There’s Spirit At Banyan Air Service

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Working together…growing together…winning together is a motto that is often heard at Banyan Air Service. While the Banyan team demonstrates a commitment to excellence, it’s not all work and no play at the Fort Lauderdale Executive based company.

April 18, 2013

Jackson Jet Center Joins the Air Elite Network

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World Fuel Services announced today that Jackson Jet Center, located at Boise Gowen Field (KBOI) in Boise, ID, has joined the growing Air Elite Network.

April 18, 2013

BaseOps International Celebrates 25th Anniversary, Strengthens International Presence In Asia With Singapore Office

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2013 marks BaseOps International’s 25th anniversary of serving the aviation community with flexible, personalized, and precise trip planning and support services world wide.

April 18, 2013

Fargo Jet Center Receives FAA Diamond Award; Maintenance Technicians Receive Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Awards

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Fargo Jet Center (FJC) received the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Certificate of Excellence Diamond Award and 21 technicians received Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMT) awards.

April 17, 2013

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April 17, 2013

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NBAA Responds To Proposal Targeting Business Aircraft Tax Policies

Sharp Details CEO Jim Garland To Deliver Keynote At Upcoming NBAA Maintenance Management Conference

April 24, 2013: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available

NATA President Tom Hendricks To Address Atlanta Aero Club Meeting

Florida Declares April General Aviation Appreciation Month

Skip Madsen Joins Landmark Aviation As VP Of MRO

NBAA: By Every Measure, 2013 Edition Of ABACE Is Strongest One Yet

Jason Liao Sees Rapid Growth For General Aviation In China

Missouri Designates April As General Aviation Appreciation Month

Metrojet Expands Bizjet Maintenance Services Into Mainland China

Quest Aircraft Logs First Kodiak Sale In China

Committee Helping To Open Chinese Airspace To General Aviation

Avion Celebrates Diamond Double Decade In China

Best Jets International Joins Air Charter Safety Foundation

There’s Spirit At Banyan Air Service

Jackson Jet Center Joins the Air Elite Network

BaseOps International Celebrates 25th Anniversary, Strengthens International Presence In Asia With Singapore Office

Fargo Jet Center Receives FAA Diamond Award; Maintenance Technicians Receive Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Awards

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