Ask AC-U-KWIK: What is your booth number for EBACE?
/We will be at booth number X103.
FBO and Business Aviation News
We will be at booth number X103.
At the NBAA International Operators Conference last week, McCollum Field airport manager Karl Von Hagel noted the growth of traffic at the airport, located in Cobb County, Ga., 20 minutes northwest of downtown Atlanta, during his tenure. Von Hagel said the economic impact of the airport has increased from $12 million when he started at the airport in 1993 to $112 million in 2010. To address that trend, he was pleased to announce the opening of a new 78-foot tower in March. He also said Cobb County will get a 2900 sq. ft. customs facility in June.
Most of the conference sessions centered around planning and information gathering for flights. It was noted that there is no single location for the vast array of resources that are required for international trip planning. Some of those sources are available through AC-U-KWIK, but it is clear we could do a better job of mapping out a pre-flight workflow. There are many tools out there, but every flight department seems to be crafting their own approach on piecing it all together.
The AC-U-KWIK North American and International directories were the most popular materials available at the event. Several pilots claimed that they always like to have them within reach citing the need to quickly reference airport and FBO info. And yes, a few mentioned that the books required “no battery and no charging.”
FOLLOW US
The ACUKWIK U.S. Regional Fuel Pricing Report for November shows prices once again increased from the previous month, but the jumps were smaller, and one category actually saw a slight decrease.
Naples Airport (KAPF) has recognized 15 operators that demonstrated a strong commitment to safety while being a good neighbor to nearby residents and businesses.
As Costa Rica approaches its busiest travel season, Aerologística ST encourages business aviation operators to plan ahead to avoid parking limitations, operational delays, and last-minute changes.
As Puerto Vallarta prepares for increased air traffic during the upcoming holiday travel season, business aviation operators should anticipate operational restrictions, limited aircraft parking availability, and potential delays at Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (MMPR).
Ground handling is a service in which every other component of business aviation flights succeeds or fails. Everything could be prepared: the aircraft can be airworthy, the crew can be rested, the flight plan can be filed, the permit could be issued, and the passengers may be timely. Yet, if the ground handling at the destination airport is poorly coordinated, the departure will be delayed. The ramp workers will have no safety management system, and the aircraft will be exposed to danger from the moment of arrival.
For pilots, FBO operators, and aviation business owners alike, fuel pricing trends are more than just numbers on a report—they're a direct window into operating costs and regional market dynamics. Comparing the ACUKWIK U.S. Regional Fuel Pricing Reports from September and October 2026 reveals a clear story: prices are climbing across the board, and the increases are not evenly distributed from coast to coast.
COPYRIGHT © 2026. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. INFORMA MARKETS, A TRADING DIVISION OF INFORMA PLC.
ACCESSIBILITY | PRIVACY POLICY | COOKIE POLICY | TERMS OF USE