NBAA-BACE 2017: AC-U-KWIK and Aviation Week Network Exhibiting in Booth C10229

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AC-U-KWIK and the rest of the Aviation Week Network will exhibit, discuss and demonstrate their products in booth C10229 at the 2017 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Las Vegas Oct. 10-12. Read on to learn what, specifically, is happening in Vegas.
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Swift Aircraft Management Achieves IS-BAO Registration

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Swift Aircraft Management (PHX) has achieved the  International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) registration. This is a significant accomplishment and they are extremely proud of their management and personnel who invested considerable time and personal effort to develop and implement this world-class business aviation code of practice.
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NBAA: Leading Conservative Group Adds to Host of Voices Opposed to H.R. 2997

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today pointed to a newly released analysis from the American Conservative Union Foundation (ACUF), which became the latest in a growing number of groups to express concerns about pending legislation that would privatize the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system.
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National Jets – “Weathers Hurricane Irma”

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National Jets thanks its concerned friends, and they are happy to report that National Jets made it through Hurricane Irma and their group is safe and sound. As of Tuesday, Sept., 13, at 0400 AM, EST - KFLL was open for business as usual. National Jets started receiving its first arrivals that morning and is well stocked with Jet-A and AVGAS having not been affected by any fuel supply problems.
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Bohlke International Airways (STX) Narrowly Escapes Grasp of Hurricane Irma: Sustains Operations to Support Relief Efforts Throughout Caribbean

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A ramp normally full in-season with private aircraft carrying business travelers and vacationers in St. Croix at Bohlke International Airways (STX) is now full with military operations carrying government aid and volunteers for locations throughout the Caribbean in the wake of disaster.
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Meridian Names Carlos Rodriguez Hayward General Manager

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Meridian announced that Carlos Rodriguez has been named general manager of Meridian Hayward. Rodriguez had been serving as operations manager at the same location. In his new role, he will be responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations of the facility, developing the customer base by communicating the intrinsic value of Hayward Executive Airport in the Bay Area, and assuring the service experience reflects Meridian’s high-quality standards. Rodriguez  will be managing a staff of 18 employees.
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Swift Aircraft Management Awarded ARGUS Platinum Rating

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Swift Aircraft Management (SAM) has earned an ARGUS Platinum Rating, the highest and most prestigious ARGUS safety rating, demonstrating SAM’s dedication and ongoing commitment to safety. Swift Aircraft Management is based in Phoenix, Ariz., and is a Part 135 worldwide charter management company operating under the air carrier certificate 7SJA243N. Swift Aircraft Management (SAM) owns and operates a number of Embraer private jet aircraft for charter.  The Legacy 600s  ‘float’ from East to West in the USA
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Ask AC-U-KWIK: How Crews Find FBOs on the Field

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It is important that we publish each FBO’s location on the field to assist pilots and crew in reaching their FBO of choice. The small circle with the direction designation denotes the FBO’s location relative to the center of the airport environment. Obviously, there is no such mark on the field, or geographically defined “airport center,” so we ask FBO managers to give us their best estimation.
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Cutter Aviation Celebrates Grand Opening of New Executive Terminal at Colorado Springs

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Cutter Aviation celebrated the opening of its new world-class FBO Terminal at Colorado Springs Municipal Airport with a grand opening reception on August 3rd, 2017. Festivities included a formal ribbon cutting ceremony, a static aircraft display showcasing a Gulfstream 280, as well as TBM and HondaJet aircraft sold by Cutter Aviation, tours of the new FBO Terminal, refreshments, and speeches from Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers, Director of Aviation Greg Phillips, Cutter Colorado Springs General Manger Calvin Martin, and President of Cutter Aviation Will Cutter.
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Windsor Jet Management Announces Leadership Team Updates

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Windsor Jet Management, a private jet charter operator based out of Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, announced recent changes in its leadership team commencing with the appointment of Juan Hincapie as General Manager of the company effective immediately.
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