Paragon Aviation Group Hosts First International Leadership Meeting

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Paragon Aviation Group Hosts First International Leadership Meeting

Paragon Aviation Group held their inaugural international Leadership Meeting, November 8th – 10th at Odyssey Aviation Bahamas (MYNN) in Nassau, Bahamas. Leadership Meetings consist of a comprehensive FBO on-site evaluation with constructive feedback, shared best practices, guest speakers, group dinners, breakout sessions, and other networking opportunities for FBO general managers, owners, and executives.

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Sun Air Jets Team Completes Gulfstream's FBO Ground Handling & Servicing Training

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Sun Air Jets is proud to announce that the entirety of the company’s FBO line service technicians have completed Gulfstream Aerospace’s FBO Ground Handling and Servicing Training.  Gulfstream says the program is “tailored for line service technicians,” and is “designed to improve dispatch reliability and increase safety for Gulfstream aircraft and the people who support them.”

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How American Flight Support Gained Marketing Benefits from the AC-U-KWIK Website

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In today's fast-paced world of aviation, staying ahead of the competition is paramount. For American Flight Support, a company dedicated to providing essential services to the aviation industry, achieving a competitive edge means effectively marketing its services to a global audience. One invaluable tool that has helped them in this endeavor is the AC-U-KWIK website.

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Are We Safe with SAF? Part 1

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Are We Safe with SAF? Part 1

The answer to the question, “Are we safe with SAF?” is a resounding, widely accepted, “Yes,” as it is approved JET A fuel (equivalent to fossil kerosene), produced using a range of non-oil feedstocks. Operators have now accepted this as fact – subject to quality control measures, of course. However, whether we can rely on SAF to deliver aviation carbon neutrality (Net Zero) by 2050, which is what aviation has committed itself to, is another question altogether.

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FCG OPS partners with International Flight Operations Academy (IFOA)

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FCG OPS partners with International Flight Operations Academy (IFOA)

FCG OPS continues its partnership with the International Flight Operations Academy (IFOA), which provides access to world-class quality training and professional development services for aviation organizations and individuals eager to enhance their careers in different air transport industry sectors. A unique Flight Dispatch Double Certification program will be held from the 6th to the 23rd of November in FCG OPS premises in Riga, Latvia.

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Significant Growth in Activity for Geneva Airpark

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Significant Growth in Activity for Geneva Airpark

Between January and the end of September 2023, Geneva Airpark, based at LSGG, welcomed 121 aircraft under the Daily formula, 16 more than in 2022. The last time the infrastructure recorded a similar figure was back in 2015 for the whole year. Overall, for the year 2023 as a whole, Geneva Airpark anticipates an increase of 43% in Daily packages compared with the previous year.

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World Fuel Services Delivers Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to Three Las Vegas Airports During NBAA-BACE 2023

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World Fuel Services Delivers Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to Three Las Vegas Airports During NBAA-BACE 2023

World Fuel Services (World Fuel) is delivering Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to Las Vegas Valley airports, including Henderson Executive Airport (KHND) – the host airport for this year’s National Business Association’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), North Las Vegas Airport (KVGT), and Atlantic Aviation at Harry Reid International Airport (KLAS). These deliveries provide NBAA-BACE 2023 attendees access to the currently limited supply of SAF. Increasing the accessibility of renewable fuels like SAF worldwide is a key tenet of World Fuel’s mission to enable its customers and partners to decarbonize their operations.

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Report on RAeS President’s ‘Future of Flight’ Summit

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Report on RAeS President’s ‘Future of Flight’ Summit

A recent ‘Future of Flight’ summit at the Royal Aeronautical Society in London (20-21 September 2023) highlighted the growing significance of new in-development aircraft powered electrically or by hydrogen, many of which can take off and land vertically (the so-called ‘eVTOLs’). The Future of Flight summit was opened by RAeS president, 2023-24, Kerissa Khan, who has spectacularly broken the mold of typical RAeS presidents who tend to be male (not always) and late in their career.

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American Flight Support: A Pillar of the Aviation Industry

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American Flight Support: A Pillar of the Aviation Industry

In the intricate world of aviation, seamless coordination, impeccable service, and unwavering attention to detail are paramount for efficient operations. American Flight Support stands as a bastion of these principles, playing a critical role in the aviation industry. Offering comprehensive services including flight planning, ground handling, ground transportation, catering, fuel arrangement, and more, the company exemplifies how centralized, dedicated support can significantly elevate the aviation industry's functionality.

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Sheltair Cements Its Commitment to Future Aviators with Network-Wide Girls in Aviation Day Events

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Sheltair Cements Its Commitment to Future Aviators with Network-Wide Girls in Aviation Day Events

Sheltair teamed up with Women in Aviation International (WAI) to celebrate Girls in Aviation Day (GIAD on Saturday, September 23rd. Sheltair hosted over 3,000 next-generation aviators at KFLL, KDAB, KTPA, KECP, KSAV, KOCF, and KJAX, while others in their network partnered with NASA, ACE, and other local WIA chapters to represent Sheltair, sharing the world of aviation with over twice as many attendees as last year.

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Sheltair Completes Tampa (KTPA) Hangar Expansion

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Sheltair Completes Tampa (KTPA) Hangar Expansion

Sheltair Aviation, a leading aviation services company, completed construction on a new hangar and office facility at its award-winning Tampa, Florida, (KTPA) FBO location. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was recently held to commemorate the hangar's grand opening. The $26-million project took approximately 18 months to construct four hangars with attached office space and covered parking.

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Geneva Airpark: Optimized Services and Energy Savings

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Geneva Airpark: Optimized Services and Energy Savings

Geneva Airpark’s latest major investment is the renovation of its hangar lighting system, which was completed in July 2023. Covering a total surface area of 10,000 sq meters, the lighting, comprising 153 main lights and 138 emergency lights, is now 100% LED. It is equipped with a control system to adjust the light intensity according to the needs of the activity and the brightness outside.

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Update: 2023-2024 AC-U-KWIK Managers’ World Edition

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Update: 2023-2024 AC-U-KWIK Managers’ World Edition

AC-U-KWIK is pleased to announce the release of the 2023-2024 Managers’ World Edition. The desktop print edition is now in the warehouse and available for order. In addition, the Managers’ World Edition eBook IOS app has also been updated with the new 2023-2024 edition and is available in the Apple App Store. The AC-U-KWIK eBook app is a free download and there is no charge to see the full Managers’ Edition through the app.

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ACUKWIK.com Now Offers Dedicated Heliport Search

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ACUKWIK.com Now Offers Dedicated Heliport Search

Earlier this month, AC-U-KWIK announced a site update that features a new dedicated heliport search tool on acukwik.com along with enhancements for the entire advanced search module. The new helicopter search tool allows search by identifier, name, country, state or city. The new page also features a list of the most popular heliports on acukwik.com for quick access. Additionally, the new heliport search also offers quick links for search by state/province or country that is also available on the airports and FBO advanced search pages.

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Signature Aviation Opens Newly Renovated Facility in Bedford, MA (KBED)

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Signature Aviation Opens Newly Renovated Facility in Bedford, MA (KBED)

Signature Aviation, the world’s largest private aviation terminal operator, announced the opening of its renovated private aviation facility at L.G. Hanscom Field (KBED) in Massachusetts. The opening marks the latest milestone in Signature Aviation’s commitment to providing elevated experiences throughout its network while solidifying its long-term partnership with the region’s largest general aviation airport.

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Sustainability at American Flight Support

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Sustainability at American Flight Support

American Flight Support recognizes its crucial role in creating a sustainable future for aviation and the planet. The team at American Flight Support is actively engaged in implementing and promoting environmentally friendly practices, ensuring that sustainability isn't just a buzzword but a core value.

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Arrow Energy Boasts Powerful Dynamic as a Phillips 66 Aviation Fuel Marketer

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Arrow Energy Boasts Powerful Dynamic as a Phillips 66 Aviation Fuel Marketer

Craig Faiman entered the aviation industry in 1977 working at the Ann Arbor Municipal Airport pumping fuel part-time during high school. Over a decade later, Faiman left the airport and opened Arrow Energy—a Phillips 66 fuel marketer located in Saline, Michigan— in 1989. Since the company’s inception, Arrow Energy has been a Phillips 66 marketer which Faiman says is critical to the Arrow Energy business and name. 

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Sheltair and Departments of Homeland Security and Transportation Partner to Stop Human Trafficking

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Sheltair and Departments of Homeland Security and Transportation Partner to Stop Human Trafficking

In an effort to protect those within its communities and beyond its borders, Sheltair has partnered with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of Transportation on its joint Blue Lightning Initiative (BLI) aimed to end human trafficking.

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EBAA ‘Ambassador’ Medaire Highlights the Value of Bizav as Sector Faces Ongoing Image Challenge

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EBAA ‘Ambassador’ Medaire Highlights the Value of Bizav as Sector Faces Ongoing Image Challenge

The push by the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) to better communicate the value of business aviation took another step forward last week when reps from 26 EBAA member companies that have become sector ‘ambassadors’ gathered at the London Assistance Centre of Medaire, a subsidiary of the International SOS Group that specializes in medical services for business aircraft and maritime vessels.

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