August 20, 2014: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available
/Fuel prices updated for August 20, 2014.
Read MoreMyanmar MJets Opens Private Jet Terminal and FBO Facility in Myanmar
/Myanmar MJets has ushered in a new era in Myanmar's aviation industry with the inauguration on Aug. 2, 2014 of a world-class private jet terminal and a full-range business aviation facility.
Read MoreTaking Note - Lessons from the Might-Have-Been Motor City
/A classic summer sojourn, we motored to luray caverns, hard by Virginia’s Skyline Drive. There, we ooh’d and ahh’d at the folds of hanging, rock hard veils, the millions-year-old stalagmites, the crystalline pools perfectly reflecting the riot of stalactites above and halls the size of cathedrals — one even complete with an organ that draws notes from the surrounding formations. It is a subterranean wonder.
Read MoreFBO Best Practices Series #6: Make the Customer Your Fan
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By John L. Enticknap and Ron R. Jackson, Aviation Business Strategies Group - ABSGgroup.com
Welcome to our blog series on FBO Best Practices. With each blog post in this series, we’ll discuss “Best Practices” in running an efficient and effective FBO operation.
Best Practice #6: Make the customer your fan by building a team environment designed to differentiate your service from the competition.
Landmark Aviation Completes New Build at San Diego International Airport
/Landmark Aviation completed its newly-constructed state-of-the-art facility at San Diego International Airport (SAN). The facility is located at 3300 Terminal Link Rd., near the intersection of Sassafras Street and Pacific Highway. This FBO campus will achieve LEED Platinum certification.
Read MoreAstin Aviation (CLL) Joins Avfuel Network; Offers Triple AVTRIP Points Sept.-Nov. 2014
/Astin Aviation of College Station, Texas, (CLL) has joined the Avfuel network of FBOs to offer Avfuel Contract Fuel, AVTRIP rewards points and more. In addition to fuel and related services, Avfuel will supply marketing programs, training support, and processing systems. Astin Aviation is offering triple AVTRIP points on qualifying purchases throughout September, October and November 2014.
Read MoreFlight Display Systems to Reveal its Ultra High Definition Display and Worldwide Moving Map
/Flight Display Systems will be taking the wraps off of its Ultra High Definition Display prototypes at the 2014 NBAA in Orlando Florida. As technology advances, providing more options for media streaming and video and options, the technology available for aircraft has been racing to keep up.
Read MoreAir Elite Network Launches Diamond Dividends Loyalty Program
/World Fuel Services announced that the Air Elite® Network has launched the Diamond Dividends Loyalty Program. The program awards members with a total of 10,000 FlyBuys® Rewards bonus points for a qualified purchase at five different FBOs within the Air Elite Network.
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Orion Jet Center Chooses World Fuel Services Network
/World Fuel Services and Orion Jet Center announced today that Orion Jet Center, located at Opa-Locka Executive Airport (KOPF) in Miami, FL, has selected World Fuel Services Network and the Ascent global fuel brand as their supplier of fuel and branded programs. With this, Orion Jet Center becomes the latest FBO to be branded Ascent, a global fuel brand which has been growing rapidly since its launch in 2012.
Read MoreSignificant Upgrades to JetJukebox Announced by Flight Display Systems
/Flight Display Systems is pleased to announce several significant upgrades to JetJukebox, the wireless media streamer for aircraft. JetJukebox connects directly to an aircraft wireless cabin router and streams content to any personal electronic device.
Read MoreSheltair And Vail Valley Jet Center Are Attractive FBO Options For International Travelers for the 2014 LABACE
/Sheltair, the chain of 14 premier FBOs strategically located in Florida, Georgia and New York, and Vail Valley Jet Center, a luxurious access point to Colorado’s most celebrated ski areas, will debut enhanced offerings at this year’s Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (LABACE), running August 12-14. The FBOs, both members of the Avfuel network, will co-exhibit in stand # 1017.
Read MoreAir Elite Network Board Elects New Chairman and Vice Chairman
/World Fuel Services announced today that the Air Elite® Network board recently elected a new Chairman and Vice Chairman to the Air Elite Network board, while filling additional Board Member positions opened by the growth of the network.
Read MoreGulfstream Launches Preowned Aircraft Sales App
/Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. recently launched a new app that allows customers to explore the company’s preowned aircraft inventory on their mobile devices.
Read MoreFBO Aerocardal Limitada Joins the Air Elite Network
/At the 2014 Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (LABACE 2014) today, World Fuel Services announced that FBO Aerocardal Limitada, located at the AMB - Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (Santiago International Airport - SCEL) in Santiago, Chile, has joined the growing Air Elite® Network. FBO Aerocardal is the Air Elite Network’s first South American FBO.
Read MoreRussia to host its first official FORMULA 1 Grand Prix in Sochi
/In October 2014 a long-cherished dream of millions of Russians will come true. Russia will host its first official FORMULA 1 Grand Prix.
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Shell Aviation Redesigns Lubricants Packaging to Meet Customer Needs
/Shell Aviation is putting its customers’ needs first. It recently revealed its new product packaging for piston engine oils at the annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh.
Read MoreLandmark Aviation Completes Acquisition of Ross Aviation
/Landmark Aviation has completed the acquisition of Ross Aviation, a network of fixed based operations located throughout the United States.
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