Final Four Flying Films Face Off to Find Favorite
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The Right Stuff squares up against Twelve O'Clock High, and Top Gun does battle with Battle of Britain in the semifinal round of the Aviation Blockbuster Bracket.
FBO and Business Aviation News From ACUKWIK
Serial Car Thief Targets Small Airports
/Posing as a pilot, a serial car thief is allegedly deceiving municipal airports to steal courtesy crew cars reserved for transient pilots.
Read MorePhillips 66 Aviation Promotes Kent Holman to Senior Supply Coordinator, General Aviation Marketing
/Phillips 66 Aviation, the nation’s largest network of branded aviation dealers, today announced the appointment of Kent Holman as Senior Supply Coordinator for General Aviation Marketing. He reports directly to Keith Reneau, director supply, military & exports, and will continue to work out of Bartlesville, Okla.
Read MoreSky Valet Acquires Gestair FBO
/Sky Valet, an FBO brand specializing in ground handling services for business aviation at the Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur Group, has acquired 100 percent of Gestair FBO, the handling company belonging to the Gestair Group.
Read MoreAviation Blockbuster Bracket Quarterfinals Will Take Your Breath Away
/Looks like you picked the wrong week to quit voting in the Aviation Blockbuster Bracket because the final eight contenders find themselves in intriguing matchups.
Read MoreMay 11, 2015: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available
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ExecuJet Aviation Group Joins Luxaviation Group
/Luxaviation, Europe’s leading business aviation group, based in Luxembourg, has acquired ExecuJet Aviation Group of Switzerland. The transaction sees Luxaviation acquire the entire share capital of ExecuJet and become the second largest corporate aircraft operator in the world.
Read MorePhillips 66 Aviation Hires Kim Ruth to Lead Programs Development
/Phillips 66 Aviation, the nation’s largest network of branded aviation fuel dealers, today announced the appointment of Kimberly Ruth as director, programs development for general aviation. Ruth replaces Rosemary Leone, an avid pilot and aircraft owner who recently retired from Phillips 66 after holding the position for five years, and working at the organization for more than 10. Ruth will report to Greg Hart, manager, general aviation, and work out of Bartlesville, Okla.
Read MoreA Challenge of Maintaining the Fastest Growing Rotorcraft Fleet in the World
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Part of the thriving Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia will remain home to the fastest growing civil rotorcraft fleet in the world this year. Its CAGR is expected to top 21 percent and the region will account for 33 percent of the global spending on military and 20 percent on civil helicopters. Naturally, such a rapid expansion comes with a set of challenges. One of the major ones is related to fleet support, especially in remote areas of the region. Unfortunately, OEMs and independent MRO providers are yet to arrive at a unanimous decision with regard to the most effective solution to the problem.
Tracy Neil Named Director of Marketing for Pentastar Aviation
/Tracy Neil has been named Director of Marketing of Pentastar Aviation, effective this month. In this newly created position, Neil reports directly to Brad Bruce, the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Pentastar Aviation.
Read MoreMay 4, 2015: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available
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Geneva Airpark Handles Demands of Second Busiest Business Aviation Airport in Europe
/With a marked increase in services and a rise in turnover in 2014, Geneva Airpark has established itself as an ideal global solution for private and business aircraft.
Read MoreVote for the Best Aviation Movies in Round Two
/Voting for the second round in the Aviation Blockbuster Bracket presented by AC-U-KWIK is open until the end of the day on Wednesday, May 6.
Two of the No. 1 seeds — The Flight of the Phoenix and The Blue Max — lost to more popular people's choices — Airplane! and Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove ... — in the first round.
2015 Kentucky Derby to Affect Traffic at SDF, LOU and JVY
/The FAA has released a NOTAM about special air traffic procedures around the Kentucky Derby. The three airports specifically mentioned in the NOTAM are:
For more information, refer to NBAA's page, which includes a link to the PDF of the individual NOTAM or the FAA's Notices to Airmen page, which includes the full PDF of all NOTAMs.
April 27, 2015: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available
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Vote for Your Favorite Aviation Movie
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AC-U-KWIK Presents the
Aviation Blockbuster Bracket
With summer blockbuster season coming soon to a theater near you, the AC-U-KWIK crew has been talking about classic movies set in the world of aviation. Help us narrow down this field of 32 films to one favorite aviation film.
Vote for your favorites in the Aviation Blockbuster Bracket now. Voting for round two will open next Thursday.
Follow the discussion on AC-U-KWIK’s Facebook page and on Twitter with hashtag #aviationblockbuster.
Business Spotlight: TAC Air to Construct New Executive Terminal
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TAC Air will soon break ground on a new world-class executive terminal at the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) in Little Rock, Arkansas. The well-appointed facility will feature amenities such as a conference room, pilot lounge, flight planning area, and passenger waiting. In addition, there will be a theater room, outdoor patio and pilot rest areas. Completion of the project is expected by spring 2016.
Marshall Aviation Services (BHX/EGBB) Joins Avfuel’s Global Network Of FBOs
/Marshall Aviation Services (BHX/EGBB), the business aviation segment of the Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group, announces their partnership with Avfuel as a member of the global network of Avfuel Branded FBOs. Located at Birmingham Airport with its’ 10,000 ft. runway, Marshall Aviation guests will enjoy a newly constructed 44,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility that includes 27,000 square feet of hangar space. A beautiful wall of glass windows along the front of the building provides an excellent view of all aircraft on the ramp.
Read MoreAsk AC-U-KWIK: What is your booth number for EBACE?
/We will be at booth number X103.
