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Read MoreBusiness Spotlight: Skyward Aviation
/The Skyward Aviation family strives to provide its customers with excellent service. Located at Washington County Airport, Skyward Aviation has been growing since 1993.
Read MoreMarch 16, 2015: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available
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Meridian Air Charter Adds Challenger 605 to Fleet
/Meridian, the award-winning private aviation company based in Teterboro, NJ, is pleased to announce the addition of a Bombardier Challenger 605 (N605MM) to its growing fleet of private business jets. This large cabin aircraft was completed in 2008 and seats up to nine passengers. It will be based at Teterboro Airport (TEB), and is immediately available for charter (Certificate IMJA053F).
Read MoreFAA Eastern Region Signs MOU to Allow Companies to Participate in ACSF-managed ASAP Program
/The FAA Eastern Region last Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will allow companies in the eastern United States to participate in the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) managed aviation safety action program (ASAP).
Read MoreKearney Aviation Center Announces Expansion at Kearney Regional Airport (KEAR)
/Kearney Aviation Center (KAC) at Kearney Regional Airport (KEAR) recently expanded operations and will now be the exclusive FBO on the field. Kearney Regional is a leading general aviation airport for central Nebraska pilots and businesses as well as a favorite fuel stop for many cross-country travelers.
Read MoreAvfuel’s Newly Launched Website Enhances Customer Experience
/Avfuel Corporation launched an all new website this week. Avfuel.com provides visitors an advanced online experience - a refreshed design backed by sophisticated software technology. Completely rebuilt, the new avfuel.com has a smarter interface and is optimized for tablet and mobile device viewing.
Read MoreMarch 9, 2015: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available
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Lane Aviation – Not Your Typical FBO
/New FBO hires are typically required to take orientation classes that cover topics such as safety, quality control, line operations, etc. However, history lessons are generally not included on the training roster. Not the case with Lane Aviation, an FBO celebrating its 80th year serving aviation customers at Port Columbus International (CMH).
Read MoreMarch 2, 2015: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available
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Chris Cooper Named Business Development Director of Phillips 66 Aviation
/Phillips 66® Aviation, the nation’s largest network of branded aviation dealers, today announced the appointment of Chris Cooper as director, business development for general aviation. Cooper will report to Greg Hart, manager, and continue to work out of Bartlesville, Okla.
Read MoreDennis Moore Joins Advantage Aviation Technologies (AAT) as President
/Advantage Aviation Technologies (AAT), Aviation – Aerospace leader in solutions based manufacturing and repair services, announces that Dennis Moore will oversee AATs business and production operations.
Read MoreHESH Changes Parking Availability in March
/Parking at HESH is not allowed starting on March 9 at 1 p.m. through March 18 at 1 p.m.
Read MoreTrego Dugan Aviation Promotes Two Employees Within FBO
/Trego Dugan Aviation, a Phillips 66® Aviation-branded FBO, today announced the promotion of two senior-level employees. Emad Abushaar will serve as vice president – airline ground handling, and Zachary Thompson will serve as vice president – director of maintenance.
Read MoreFargo Jet Center Team Members Unite to Fight Cancer in Fargo’s Bros on Broadway Fundraiser
/Fargo Jet Center team members unite to fight cancer in Fargo's annual Bros on Broadway fundraiser. The Fargo Hair Squadron otherwise known as the "First Air Regiment of The North" is led by team captain Jeremy "Sobs" Sobolik, a wannabe Huey pilot from the 70s and Line Service Manager at Fargo Jet Center. Sobs is flanked by WWI ACE Jeff 'Farthington' Moss, WWII Bomber Abe 'Bear' Abrahamson and Top Gun Todd 'Chockrock' Kalm.
Read MoreFBO Success Seminar: Take Time to Sharpen Your Axe
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By John L. Enticknap and Ron R. Jackson, Principals ofAviation Business Strategies Group
- Facilitators of NATA’s FBO Success Seminar and Authors of the forthcoming book: FBO Survival: 10 Tips to Keep Your Operations Lean, Mean & Profitable
FBO operators, managers and supervisors often find themselves dealing on a daily basis with situations that need immediate attention. These are the bugs and gnats that creep into our schedule unannounced and take away from quality time needed for planning, preparation and, quite frankly, sharpening the axe.
February 23, 2015: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available
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Sun Air Jets Receives FAA 'Diamond Award' for Maintenance Training Excellence
/Sun Air Jets, a leader in private aviation, today announced the latest recognition of its operational excellence for being awarded the prestigious Diamond Award of Excellence for 2014 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Diamond Award, the FAA's highest honor for maintenance training, recognizes Sun Air's ongoing commitment to high quality maintenance and training excellence.
Read MoreFAA Takes 'A Good First Step' on Rules Governing UAS
/The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today welcomed the release by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) towards adopting a regulatory framework governing the commercial operation of small unmanned aircraft systems (s-UAS) weighing less than 55 lbs.
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