NBAA2016: Convention to Honor Legacies of Both Arnold Palmer and Bob Hoover
/National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen announced today that, having earlier dedicated the organization’s 2016 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) to American icon Arnold Palmer, the show will likewise honor the legacy of a second national treasure, Bob Hoover.
Read MorePentastar Aviation to Introduce Avionics Solutions at NBAA2016
/Pentastar Aviation will unveil its wireless charging solution for business aircraft cabins, in partnership with Cobalt Aerospace, during the National Business Aviation Association’s annual Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA2016) held November 1-3, 2016 in Orlando, Florida.
Read MoreeBook Update: 2016-2017 AC-U-KWIK Managers’ World Edition
/AC-U-KWIK is pleased to announce the release of the new update for the AC-U-KWIK Managers’ World Edition iOS eBook app. The update includes the new 2016-2017 edition of the AC-U-KWIK’s most comprehensive desktop directory. Current subscribers should have received an update notification to download the new edition or you can check the app store for updates. If you are not a current subscriber, you can download via the Apple App Store or through iTunes.
Read MoreScott Brooks joins Pentastar Aviation as Director of Avionics Solutions
/Pentastar Aviation has appointed Scott Brooks to the newly created position, Director of Avionics Solutions. Brooks reports to Doug Levangie, Vice President of Maintenance Operations & Advisory Services, and will be responsible for the development of existing product partnerships and the creation of new avionics solutions to support emerging avionics technologies.
Read MoreUNICOM, ARINC or ASRI: What’s the Frequency, AC-U-KWIK?
/Question: When using AC-U-KWIK, I often come across different types of frequencies to contact an FBO while inbound to an airport. Of course I am familiar with UNICOM, and I also know that ARINC frequencies are individual frequencies for FBOs. But why do I see ASRI frequencies listed in AC-U-KWIK? Is this a new form of technology or just a name change?
Read MoreCabin in the Woods: Man Resides in Retired B727
/Retired engineer Bruce Campbell lives in the aft cabin of a Boeing 727 parked in a wooded area near Portland, Ore. It is not your typical cabin in the woods. Although we wouldn't call this cabin first class, there is plenty of leg room.
Read MoreAvfuel Focuses On Safety, Releases New Training Lessons
/In an effort to provide its branded Network with the highest standards in industry safety and service, Avfuel Corporation added six new lessons to its Online Rampside Training Course this year and announces the addition of four more training lessons to arrive in 2017.
Read MoreMeridian Hayward Now Open For Business
/Meridian announced that its new fixed-base operations (FBO) at Hayward Executive Airport in Hayward, California is now open for business.
Read MoreBusiness Spotlight: Meridian
/Meridian Teterboro has been serving the New York City area for 70 years. Now, with a second location in Hayward, CA, Meridian can offer its award-winning services from coast to coast. Learn more about Meridian.
Read MoreAvidyne Announces “Dream Panel Giveaway” Sweepstakes Winners
/Avidyne Corporation has announced the winners in their $55,000 Dream Panel Giveaway sweepstakes.
Read MoreSeaplane Splash-In at Banyan (FXE)
/Banyan Air Service at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport will host a free Seaplane Splash-In on November 19, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Splash-In will include two workshops: Seaplanes 101 and The Seaplane - The Ultimate Outdoor Adventure Vehicle.
Read MoreSaker Aviation Services, Inc. Announces Stock Purchase Of Aircraft Services, Inc.
/Saker Aviation Services, Inc. (SKAS), an aviation services company specializing in ground-based services to the general aviation marketplace, announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, FBO Air Garden City, Inc. d/b/a Saker Aviation Services, has acquired 100% of the stock of Aircraft Services, Inc., (“Aircraft Services”) an aircraft maintenance services firm located in Garden City, Kansas.
Read MoreIt’s Time to Upgrade Your Limo Transfer
/Working in the luxury sector requires providers to be extremely detail oriented and available on demand with flawless service delivery.
Read MoreSheltair has activated its Hurricane Response Plan at Aviation Facilities Threatened by “Matthew”
/Sheltair, one of the nation’s leading privately-owned aviation development companies, has activated its hurricane response plan in the face of dangerous weather being generated by Hurricane Matthew.
Read MoreAvfuel-Branded FBO, Colorado Jetcenter (KCOS), Wraps Up Interior Design Project
/Colorado jetCenter, the Avfuel-branded FBO at Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, finished its interior renovation project, welcoming guests to a revamped facility focused on comfort and security.
Read MoreScore Tickets to See Your Favorite Team with Pentastar Aviation’s “Touchdown for Maintenance” Promotion
/Pentastar Aviation is offering maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO) customers a valuable incentive for scheduling a maintenance service event this fall. Beginning October 1 through November 30, 2016, the “Touchdown for Maintenance” promotion features a 15 percent discount on service and a $250 StubHub gift card for MRO customers who come in for any qualifying service.
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