The Weekly of Business Aviation, 49 Years Ago
/Looking ahead to NBAA2015 next week, let's first look back.
Read MoreBusiness Spotlight: Bohlke International Airways
/Bohlke International Airways has been family-owned since 1959. See why the FBO has been part of St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, for so long.
Read MoreAvflight Flint (KFNT) Becomes FAA Approved Testing Center
/Avflight Corporation is pleased to announce it can further assist its customers at its Flint location (KFNT) as an FAA Approved Computer Testing Center for Airman Knowledge exams.
Read MoreNovember 9, 2015: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available
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Odyssey Aviation Nassau Expansion Project
/Odyssey Aviation Nassau has begun a 60,000-sq-ft expansion of its lighted ramp, bringing the total footprint to more than 600,000-sq-ft, almost double the size of any FBO at Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA).
Read MoreEpps Aviation Lease Extended Until 2040
/Epps Aviation, an independent full-service FBO at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) in Atlanta, is pleased to announce that its lease with DeKalb County has renewed until March 31, 2040. With this 25 year extension, Epps Aviation can now begin building a new avionics installation facility.
Read MoreThe World's Only Jetpack Soars Past the Statue of Liberty New York
/Soaring high across the Hudson River, Australian entrepreneur David Mayman became the first person to prove the viability of personal flying devices. Mayman's flight was the culmination of a 10 year challenge to design and build a light-weight, wearable flying device that will allow people to take to the skies.
Read MoreHadid International Services Announces a New CEO Embracing Change
/Effective Nov. 4, Brian Culver will be taking the position of CEO at HADID.
Read MoreNovember 3, 2015: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available
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Eastern Aviation Fuels Opens Four New Landmark Aviation Locations
/Eastern Aviation Fuels is pleased to announce the expansion of its network with the addition of four new Landmark Aviation locations. These new locations are: Atlanta, GA; Cedar Rapids, IA; Houston, TX; and Frederick, MD. There are currently over 500 Shell Branded FBOs in the United States.
Read MoreAvflight Sponsors Rosie the Riveter World-Record Event At Willow Run Airport (KYIP)
/Avflight Corporation proudly sponsored the Save the Willow Run Bomber Plant campaign and its supporters as they broke the Rosie the Riveter Guinness World Record on Saturday, Oct. 24.
Read MoreOctober 27, 2015: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available
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Hill Aircraft Celebrates 60 Years of Service
/Hill Aircraft, celebrated their 60th anniversary with a block party blowout on Thursday, October 15. Serving Fulton County Airport (KFTY), the FBO was originally founded in 1955 by Guy Hill, Sr., a decorated Navy pilot, aircraft mechanic and politician.
Read MoreCrew Lounge: Great Scott! Flying Cars Mean the Future Is Now
/In honor of #BacktotheFutureDay, our friends at BCA posted the slideshow below about the current state of flying cars in various stages of development.
Read MoreCrew Lounge: These Are the Drone Stories You're Looking For
/We've been following how the responses to small UAVs evolve in the business aviation community and in the regulatory apparatus. We recommend these pieces from BCA and Aviation Week & Space Technology.
Read MoreAsk AC-U-KWIK: What Is Your Booth Number for NBAA2015?
/AC-U-KWIK and the rest of the Aviation Week Network, including Airportdata.com, BCA, Aircraft Bluebook and Air Charter Guide, will be in booth No. N5521 in the North Hall at the 2015 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition on Nov. 17-19.
Read MoreOctober 19, 2015: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available
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