January 17, 2017: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available
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FBO and Business Aviation News From ACUKWIK
Spring City Aviation Acquires Gran-Aire, Inc.
/Spring City Aviation announced the acquisition of Gran Aire, Inc., the previous Fixed Base Operator and a fixture at Milwaukee’s Lawrence J. Timmerman airport since 1946.
Read MoreNew FBO Opens at Mexico's Querétaro Intl. Airport
/Querétaro, Mexico-based MRO provider Redwings opened an FBO at Querétaro Intercontinental Airport last week, making it the second general aviation handler at the country's fastest-growing airport, which is located 100 nm north of Mexico City.
Read MoreWomen in Corporate Aviation Announces Inaugural TAG Aviation Scholarships
/To celebrate its 10-year anniversary of providing global pilot and cabin crew training, TAG Aviation has selected Women in Corporate Aviation’s scholarship program (WCA-intl.org) as a means to launch two inaugural scholarships. Current WCA members – age 18 and older – are encouraged to apply for the scholarships between January 9 and March 26, 2017.
Read MoreDavid Wayne Hooks Airport Completes Second Phase of Improvement Program
/David Wayne Hooks Airport (DWH) has completed phase two of its capital improvement program which includes resurfacing the general aviation runway and refurbishment of the Gill Aviation FBO Terminal building.
Read MoreJanuary 9, 2017: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available
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Naples Airport Authority (KAPF) Now Offering AVTRIP Points
/Naples Airport Authority (KAPF) added AVTRIP to its resume of aviation services and benefits. Members who fly in will now earn AVTRIP Points on their fuel purchases, adding a key location to AVTRIP’s network of 500+ point-awarding locations.
Read MoreFlightserv Opens on At Trenton Mercer Airport (KTTN)
/FlightServ, the new independent FBO on the KTTN field, opened its doors to guests on January 1, 2017.
Read MoreJanuary 3, 2017: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available
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Meridian Hayward Celebrates Grand Opening
/Meridian announced that its new fixed-base operations at Hayward Executive Airport in Hayward, Calif., celebrated its much-anticipated grand opening last week. The FBO facility has been open for business since October, but the company made its official debut with a festive, holiday-themed grand opening gala on the evening of Thursday, December 15.
Read MorePentastar Aviation's Mike Baker Receives Aviation Award
/Pentastar Aviation’s Mike Baker, Vice President of Safety & Compliance, has been named a recipient of the Dr. Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation Award by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA). The award recognizes individual aviation professionals who have demonstrated a continuous history of extraordinary participation in, or in support of, professionalism in business aviation. This is the inaugural year for the award.
Read MoreCalvin Ford Joins Pentastar Aviation
/Pentastar Aviation announced that Calvin Ford has joined on in the position of Client Relations – Emerging Markets. Ford reports to Brad Bruce, Executive Vice President of Maintenance & Sales.
Read MoreACUKWIK.com Distance Calculator: Nautical Miles Default
/Question: Why does the ACUKWIK.com distance calculator seem to default to nautical miles?
Our distance calculator always defaults to nautical as this is the predominant distance unit used in aviation (as opposed to statute miles or kilometers). The only time that nautical miles are NOT used in aviation is when distances of visibility are reported. They are given in statute miles.
Business Spotlight: Platinum Air Center
/Platinum Air Center opened its doors only months ago and it is already making an impact in Gulf Shores, Ala. Learn more about this FBO.
Read MoreCherie Hecker Joins Air 7 as Vice President of Operations
/Air 7 is pleased to welcome Cherie Hecker as the Vice President of Operations. Cherie’s responsibilities will include the strategic oversight of operations efficiency, client engagement and leadership to Air 7’s growing brand and aviation client services portfolio.
Read MoreDecember 12, 2016: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available
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John Glenn, Pilot, Astronaut, Former U.S. Senator, Dies at 95
/John Glenn, veteran pilot, first American in orbit and former U.S. senator, died Dec. 8 at age 95.
Read MoreFalcon Aviation launches its FBO at Al Maktoum International Airport
/Falcon Aviation is exhibiting again this year at the MEBAA show and would like to extend a warm welcome to visitors to attend their stand and to discuss their requirements in person.
Read MoreDecember 5, 2016: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available
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Pentastar Aviation Partners with The Townsend Hotel as Official Private Jet Charter Provider
/For the second consecutive year, Pentastar Aviation is partnering with The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham, Mich., to bring seamless global travel services to a mutual clientele. Pentastar Aviation, a leader in the world of private aviation, is also now the official private jet charter provider of The Townsend Hotel.
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