August 22, 2019

World Fuel Services Corporation to Acquire Universal Weather and Aviation’s UVair Fuel Business

August 22, 2019/ AC-U-KWIK

World Fuel Services Corporation has announced that a subsidiary of the company has signed an agreement with Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. to acquire Universal’s UVair fuel business.

August 20, 2019

Garmin to Certify GFC 600H for the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X

August 20, 2019/ AC-U-KWIK

Certification of the GFC 600H for the Bell 505 is expected to be complete in the first-half of 2020 and available through select Garmin dealers as a retrofit installation.

August 19, 2019

Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport Celebrates South Carolina Aviation Week

August 19, 2019/ AC-U-KWIK

On Thursday, August 22, the Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport (KSPA) will be celebrating South Carolina Aviation Week, August 18–24, with an offering of $0.25 USD per gallon discount using AVCARD by World Fuel.

August 06, 2019

Pentastar Aviation Recognized as a Crain’s Cool Place to Work

August 06, 2019/ AC-U-KWIK

Pentastar Aviation is pleased to announce they have been recognized for their corporate culture by being named one of Crain’s Detroit Business Cool Places to Work in Michigan for 2019.

August 06, 2019

Signature Flight Support Purchases IAM Jet Centre

August 06, 2019/ AC-U-KWIK

Signature Flight Support, world’s largest FBO network, has agreed to purchase aviation services provider IAM Jet Centre and its affiliated companies.

August 05, 2019

Ross Aviation Names Brian Corbett CEO

August 05, 2019/ AC-U-KWIK

Brian Corbett has joined Ross Aviation as Chief Executive Officer, and Jeff Ross has assumed the role of Chairman.

August 05, 2019

Signature Flight Support Inaugurates VIP Facility at LIMC

August 05, 2019/ AC-U-KWIK

Signature’s crew and passenger lounge is housed within a freshly constructed 1,400 sq. m. facility, the first purpose-built structure for business aviation at the airport.

July 31, 2019

Update: Nashua Airport Runway 14/32 Groove and Seal Project

July 31, 2019/ AC-U-KWIK

Beginning on Monday, August 12th the runway will be closed between 7:00 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily.

July 30, 2019

Signature Flight Support Expands to Six Additional Italian Airports

July 30, 2019/ AC-U-KWIK

Signature Flight Support is expanding its business aviation support services in Italy with the addition of six airports.

July 24, 2019

UND Receives $1M Atmospheric Research Contract from U.S. Navy

July 24, 2019/ AC-U-KWIK

University of North Dakota (UND) has received a contract of just over $1 million to conduct research on behalf of the Naval Surface Warfare Center in an effort to improve the understanding of thunderstorms.

July 23, 2019

Flightstar Corporation Receives Certification for ADS-B Out

July 23, 2019/ AC-U-KWIK

Flightstar Corporation has obtained approval from the National Civil Aviation Administration (ANAC) of Argentina for their ADS-B "OUT" STC and Single WAAS FMS with LPV Monitor STC.

July 19, 2019

Business Jet Center Completes Newest and Largest Hangar

July 19, 2019/ AC-U-KWIK

Business Jet Center has completed construction of a new 49,000 sq. ft. hangar, the largest in company history.

July 18, 2019

Business Spotlight: Million Air White Plains

July 18, 2019/ AC-U-KWIK

Million Air White Plains, located at Westchester County Airport (KHPN) in New York, opened its new FBO and hangar facilities earlier this year. Learn more about this FBO and what it has to offer its customers.

July 17, 2019

Universal Aviation UK Earns IS-BAH Stage II Registration

July 17, 2019/ AC-U-KWIK

Universal Aviation UK, based at London-Stansted International Airport (EGSS), has earned IS-BAH Stage 2 registration.

July 16, 2019

Desert Jet Names Wilson Chairman, Hires New CEO

July 16, 2019/ AC-U-KWIK

Thermal, Calif., business aviation firm Desert Jet has announced its founder and CEO Denise Wilson will move into the new role of chairman of the board for parent company Desert Jet Holdings, and Jared Fox will take over as Desert Jet CEO.

July 16, 2019

Naples Airport Authority Commemorates 50th Anniversary

July 16, 2019/ AC-U-KWIK

Naples Airport Authority, the government entity that operates Naples Airport, began commemorating its 50th anniversary with a retrospective event and a historical display.

June 27, 2019

Southwest China is the Home of Air BP and CNAF Partnership

June 27, 2019/ Will Davis

Air BP and China National Aviation Fuel Group have agreed to form a joint venture to run a general aviation fuel business in Southwest China.

June 20, 2019

ACI Jet Named Bombardier Authorized Service Facility

June 20, 2019/ Will Davis

The San Luis Obispo Regional Airport facility will provide line maintenance work, warranty work and inspections for Bombardier’s Challenger and Global business jets.

June 20, 2019

XJet Offers Custom Branding Opportunities

June 20, 2019/ Will Davis

XJet, an FBO at London Stansted Airport (EGSS), is offering its customers enhanced services, including a new “tailored branding” benefit.

June 20, 2019

Industry Working Group Report Recommends Ways to Address DEF Contamination of Jet Fuel

June 20, 2019/ Will Davis

Members of the Aircraft Diesel Exhaust Fluid Contamination Working Group have released recommendations for FBOs, aircraft operators and other aviation industry stakeholders to prevent contamination of jet fuel with diesel exhaust fluid (DEF).

FBO and Business Aviation News

World Fuel Services Corporation to Acquire Universal Weather and Aviation’s UVair Fuel Business

Garmin to Certify GFC 600H for the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X

Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport Celebrates South Carolina Aviation Week

Pentastar Aviation Recognized as a Crain’s Cool Place to Work

Signature Flight Support Purchases IAM Jet Centre

Ross Aviation Names Brian Corbett CEO

Signature Flight Support Inaugurates VIP Facility at LIMC

Update: Nashua Airport Runway 14/32 Groove and Seal Project

Signature Flight Support Expands to Six Additional Italian Airports

UND Receives $1M Atmospheric Research Contract from U.S. Navy

Flightstar Corporation Receives Certification for ADS-B Out

Business Jet Center Completes Newest and Largest Hangar

Business Spotlight: Million Air White Plains

Universal Aviation UK Earns IS-BAH Stage II Registration

Desert Jet Names Wilson Chairman, Hires New CEO

Naples Airport Authority Commemorates 50th Anniversary

Southwest China is the Home of Air BP and CNAF Partnership

ACI Jet Named Bombardier Authorized Service Facility

XJet Offers Custom Branding Opportunities

Industry Working Group Report Recommends Ways to Address DEF Contamination of Jet Fuel

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