February 20, 2018

Tech Support Update: IOS Mobile App Access Workaround

February 20, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

Although we have recovered our AC-U-KWIK (partial) and AirportData.com (100%) websites, our iOS mobile app is still suffering from access issues related the hardware outage that occurred at our server hosting vendor last week.

February 20, 2018

Oriens Maintenance Services Opens at London Biggin Hill (EGKB)

February 20, 2018/ Carey Sweeten

The new facility, an authorised Pilatus centre, was inaugurated on February 15th and is ready to support existing customers, with the first PC-12 due to arrive this week.

February 16, 2018

TAC Air Enters the Dallas Market

February 16, 2018/ Carey Sweeten

Redevelopment and expansion will take place at the Braniff Centre at Dallas Love Field (KDAL) to house the new TAC Air FBO.

February 15, 2018

Desert Jet Reports Record Growth

February 15, 2018/ Carey Sweeten

Leading business aviation services company Desert Jet reports year-over-year growth in 2017, with revenues increasing 100%.

February 15, 2018

Business Jet Center Raises $45,000 for Veteran Charities at Annual Golf Tournament

February 15, 2018/ Carey Sweeten

Business Jet Center hosted its 5th Annual Cleared to Land on the Green Charity Golf Tournament on November 10, 2017.

February 15, 2018

Business Spotlight: Luxivair SBD at San Bernardino International Airport (KSBD)

February 15, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

Luxivair SBD’s amenities are designed to offer a complete service to corporate customers and general aviation pilots.

February 14, 2018

United States Air Force Selects Garmin D2 Charlie Aviator Watch

February 14, 2018/ Carey Sweeten

U.S. Air Force pilots of the ultra-high altitude U-2 reconnaissance aircraft will be equipped with the Garmin D2 Charlie watch for backup navigation, Garmin says.

February 13, 2018

Tech Support Update: AC-U-KWIK and AirportData Experiencing Outages

February 13, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

Please accept our apologies. We are experiencing technical issues with ACUKWIK.com, the AC-U-KWIK mobile app and AirportData.com. Our hosting provider is currently experiencing technical difficulties that are preventing access to our digital products. We are investigating alternative solutions in hope of restoring our services to you as quickly as we can.

February 13, 2018

Business Aviation Safety Expert Robert Breiling Dies

February 13, 2018/ Justin Marciniak

Business aviation safety analyst Robert Breiling died on Jan. 26 at age 88. Through his firm Robert E. Breiling Associates Inc., Breiling provided reviews of jet, turboprop and helicopter accident data on a quarterly and annual basis.

February 12, 2018

London City Airport Closed to Remove WWII Bomb from River

February 12, 2018/ Justin Marciniak

London City Airport was closed all day Monday, Feb. 12, while the Royal Navy worked to remove and safely detonate a German bomb from World War II found at a dock during work at the airport.

February 09, 2018

FL Technics Signs Agreement with Eurowings Europe

February 09, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

FL Technics, a global provider of integrated aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services, has found a new client: Eurowings Europe, member of Lufthansa Group.

February 08, 2018

NBAA Awards 20 Scholarships at 2018 Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference

February 08, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

Six individuals continuing their education collectively will receive $41,000 in monetary scholarships, and 14 people have been awarded hands-on training scholarships, NBAA and the Schedulers & Dispatchers Committee announced at the Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference on Feb. 7.

February 08, 2018

Jet Aviation Celebrates Opening of Hangar 3 at Singapore Airshow 2018

February 08, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

Jet Aviation's third hangar project at Seletar Aerospace Park in Singapore is now in operation.

February 07, 2018

AviaAM Leasing Completes Arrangement Project of Eight New Airbus Delivery

February 07, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

AviaAM Leasing has completed an arrangement project of eight brand-new Airbus A320 family aircraft delivery.

February 07, 2018

Air BP and Signature Flight Support Offer Carbon Emissions Offsets to SDC2018 Attendees

February 07, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

Attending the 2018 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference and hoping to offset the carbon emissions of your flight to Long Beach, Calif.? Air BP and Signature Flight Support will set you up.

February 06, 2018

RocketRoute Acquired by Alyssum Group

February 06, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

Flight planning, fuel and concierge services platform provider RocketRoute has been acquired by Alyssum Group, the new company that owns Victor and was formed to make strategic investments in digital services for general aviation.

February 06, 2018

Fuel Sales Increased for More Than Half of U.S. FBOs in 2017, Survey Says

February 06, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

For more than half of U.S. FBOs, fuel sales increased in 2017 compared to 2016, according to the annual FBO fuel sales survey conducted by Aviation Business Strategies Group principals and AC-U-KWIK FBO Connection bloggers John Enticknap and Ron Jackson.

February 06, 2018

Signature Launches Reloadable Debit Cards for TailWins Loyalty Program

February 06, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

Signature Flight Support Corporation has added Signature TailWins reloadable Mastercard or Visa debit cards as new redemption options.

February 06, 2018

Intertrade Joins Locatory.com Marketplace

February 06, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

Intertrade, a Rockwell Collins company, now offers its inventory and capabilities to multiple international markets through the Locatory.com marketplace.

February 06, 2018

World Fuel Services Celebrates Global Network Growth

February 06, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

In 2017, World Fuel Services (WFS) welcomed more than 50 new branded and unbranded supplied locations throughout the United States (US), United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, and Australia to its global network.

FBO and Business Aviation News

Tech Support Update: IOS Mobile App Access Workaround

Oriens Maintenance Services Opens at London Biggin Hill (EGKB)

TAC Air Enters the Dallas Market

Desert Jet Reports Record Growth

Business Jet Center Raises $45,000 for Veteran Charities at Annual Golf Tournament

Business Spotlight: Luxivair SBD at San Bernardino International Airport (KSBD)

United States Air Force Selects Garmin D2 Charlie Aviator Watch

Tech Support Update: AC-U-KWIK and AirportData Experiencing Outages

Business Aviation Safety Expert Robert Breiling Dies

London City Airport Closed to Remove WWII Bomb from River

FL Technics Signs Agreement with Eurowings Europe

NBAA Awards 20 Scholarships at 2018 Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference

Jet Aviation Celebrates Opening of Hangar 3 at Singapore Airshow 2018

AviaAM Leasing Completes Arrangement Project of Eight New Airbus Delivery

Air BP and Signature Flight Support Offer Carbon Emissions Offsets to SDC2018 Attendees

RocketRoute Acquired by Alyssum Group

Fuel Sales Increased for More Than Half of U.S. FBOs in 2017, Survey Says

Signature Launches Reloadable Debit Cards for TailWins Loyalty Program

Intertrade Joins Locatory.com Marketplace

World Fuel Services Celebrates Global Network Growth

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