August 14, 2018

Air Elite Network’s Latin American & Caribbean FBOs Showcased at LABACE 2018

August 14, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

World Fuel Services (World Fuel) is showcasing their Air Elite Network Diamond Service Locations at the 2018 Latin American Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (LABACE 2018) in booth #2006. 79 uniquely exceptional FBOs comprise the Air Elite Network, with ten locations in Latin America (LATAM) and the Caribbean.

August 10, 2018

FL Technics Lands Comair Limited as a New Client

August 10, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

FL Technics, a global provider of integrated aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services, has announced the signing of an agreement with Comair Limited, a private domestic airline operator in the Republic of South Africa listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE).

August 02, 2018

Exclusive Aircraft Welcomes Nick Newby to Aircraft Sales Team

August 02, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

Exclusive Aircraft Sales welcomes Nick Newby to the sales team as Director of Jet Sales.

July 30, 2018

West Star Aviation Completes First Falcon 7X C-Inspection

July 30, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

West Star Aviation recently completed its first Falcon 7X C- inspection at its East Alton, IL (KALN), facility.

July 23, 2018

TAG Global Training Contributes to Futures Day at Farnborough International Airshow 2018

July 23, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

TAG Global Training was delighted to participate at this year’s ADS Group’s Futures Day which took place on 20th July as part of the Farnborough International Airshow 2018.

July 20, 2018

Castle & Cooke Aviation Van Nuys Enhances Management Team

July 20, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

Castle & Cooke Aviation Van Nuys (KVNY) welcomes three staff members to its dedicated management team: Casey Pullman, General Manager; Joshua Yun, the company’s new Controller; and the promotion of Natalie Hidalgo to Customer Service Manager.

July 19, 2018

Meridian Opens New Hangar at Teterboro Airport (KTEB)

July 19, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

This modern facility includes a 40,000 sq. ft. hangar and a two-story support building, effectively doubling the size of the previous facility.

July 19, 2018

FBO Tour: Aerotron in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (MMPR)

July 19, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

We visited Aerotron, the only FBO at Puerto Vallarta/Lic. Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (MMPR) in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The FBO offers a full range of services to make business travel convenient and comfortable.

July 18, 2018

FBO, Handler and Fuel Provider Updates from June and July 2018

July 18, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

Check out some of the FBOs, handlers and fuel providers that have become active on ACUKWIK.com in the last month.

July 18, 2018

Garmin Expands Aircraft Approvals for GFC 600 and GFC 500 Autopilots

July 18, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., continues progress in aircraft approvals for the GFC 600 and GFC 500 autopilots.

July 13, 2018

West Star Aviation Ramps Up For Fourth Full-Service Facility at Perryville Regional Airport (KPCD)

July 13, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

West Star Aviation has acquired hangars at Perryville Regional Airport (KPCD) in Perryville, MO, and will quickly bring capabilities online as its fourth full-service maintenance facility.

July 12, 2018

Garmin Brings New Flight Information Service-Broadcast Weather Products to Market

July 12, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

Garmin International, Inc. has announced future product compatibility with the new FIS-B weather products available through the Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) ground station network in the United States.

June 29, 2018

Av8 AOG to Focus on Parts Solutions for End Users & MROs

June 29, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

Yoel Arnoni and the principals of the Av8 group of companies (Av8 MRO & Av8 PMA), are pleased to announce the launch of Av8 AOG and have named Chris Lesniak as Director of Sales.

June 29, 2018

Cuba Honored With Excelensias Award for World's Safest Travel Destination

June 29, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

Exclusively Cuba celebrated the award with the launch of an all-new website focusing exclusively on VIP and luxury travel to Cuba.

June 25, 2018

Heritage Aviation Conducts Safety Stand-Down

June 25, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

Heritage Aviation, a leading aviation services provider located at Burlington International Airport (KBTV), recently conducted a company-wide safety stand-down aimed at creating greater customer value by placing a focus on safety.

June 22, 2018

West Star Aviation Launches Maintenance Event Portal for Customers

June 22, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

West Star will be offering this service to customers who have their aircraft in-house at any of their full-service facilities.

June 21, 2018

Best Hotels for Business Aviation Crews and Passengers

June 21, 2018/ Paul Wyatt

Several considerations come into play when booking hotels for crew or passengers who fly on private aircraft. An internet hotel search or recommendation from a travel site might be the preferred method when flying commercially. By contrast, AC-U-KWIK polls FBOs to establish a select group of preferred hotels that cater to general aviation.

June 20, 2018

Operations Guide: Istanbul, Athens, Bucharest and Sarajevo

June 20, 2018/ Justin Marciniak

Supplement your understanding of operating to the four Balkan cities David Esler covered in Business & Commercial Aviation last month with AC-U-KWIK's clearance overviews. AC-U-KWIK editors update various categories of know-before-you-go information, including currency exchange rates, visa requirements, contact information for local civil aviation authorities and information required on permit applications.

June 20, 2018

Rectrix MRO Completes Rockwell Collins Proline 21 Advanced Upgrade Installation

June 20, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

Rectrix MRO, Inc., an FAA Part 145 Repair Station (CRS# QFYR349K) located at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (KBAF), recently completed a Rockwell Collins ProLine 21 Advanced upgrade installation for a customer’s Bombardier Challenger 300 with a flawless operational check flight following the aircraft’s release.

June 19, 2018

Adventures in Wonder Air: Charter Operator Caters to Kids

June 19, 2018/ Justin Marciniak

Alice went down the rabbit hole and through the looking-glass. Now, VistaJet and a children's party troupe are taking Alice from Wonderland into the cabin of chartered business jets.

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