Navy SEAL Foundation Accepts $21,346 Donation from American Aero FTW

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American Aero FTW, an FBO located at Meacham International Airport in Fort Worth, Texas, presented a $21,346 check to the Navy SEAL Foundation at the NBAA 2016 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Orlando on Nov. 1. The Navy SEAL Foundation provides critical support to the Naval Special Warfare community and its families during times of illness, injury, and loss.
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NBAA Announces Recipients of Certified Aviation Manager Scholarships at NBAA-BACE

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), in conjunction with Solairus Aviation, today announced that a record eight scholarships will be awarded to current and aspiring Certified Aviation Managers (CAMs). These scholarships, which are given annually, promote professional development in business aviation by providing financial support for qualified CAM exam candidates.
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Us Owned Alaska Aerofuel Inc. Named Finalist For 2016 “Best FBO” Award By Asia Business Aviation Association

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Alaska Aerofuel Inc. has been nominated as a finalist for the 2016 Best FBO” Award by members of the Asia Business Aviation Association (AsBAA). Alaska Aerofuel is the only US owned FBO nominated as a finalist. It is also the only FBO nominated located outside of Asia. The award recognizes outstanding achievement in corporate aviation fixed based operations (FBO). AsBAA will announce this year's award winner at its Icons of Aviation Charity Gala to be held in Hong Kong on November 6.
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Jet Aviation and Boeing Business Jets announce arrival of BBJ 777-300ER for completion in Basel

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This is the first BBJ 777 VVIP completion for Jet Aviation and the first of two aircraft for this Boeing Business Jets customer. The BBJ 777-300ER has a cabin size of 3,641 square feet (338 square meters) and a range capability of 9,220 nautical miles (17,075 kilometers).
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Phillips 66 Aviation Hosts Check Presentation at NBAA-BACE to Benefit Corporate Angel Network

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Phillips 66 Aviation hosted a check presentation at the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) to benefit Corporate Angel Network. The $22,000 donation will support the nonprofit organization’s sole mission – to arrange free transportation to medical treatment for cancer patients and their families utilizing donated seats on corporate aircraft.
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World Fuel Services streamlines Contract Fuel Program with FuelFinder Mobile interface and simplified URL – fuelfinder.wfscorp.com

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Today, World Fuel Services launched enhancements to their industry-leading Contract Fuel Program. New features include mobile-responsive functionality, a simplified URL (fuelfinder.wfscorp.com) and a new card design. With these new features, customers have faster, more convenient access to 3000+ global contract fuel locations worldwide.
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NBAA2016: Convention to Honor Legacies of Both Arnold Palmer and Bob Hoover

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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.
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eBook Update: 2016-2017 AC-U-KWIK Managers’ World Edition

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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.
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Scott Brooks joins Pentastar Aviation as Director of Avionics Solutions

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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.  
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UNICOM, ARINC or ASRI: What’s the Frequency, AC-U-KWIK?

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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?
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