Air BP to Announce New Marketing Program and Offers Two High-End Prize Packages at NBAA

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Air BP is inviting NBAA meeting and convention attendees to visit its booth to learn about a major announcement that will be of interest to pilots, flight departments and FBOs. Plus, attendees will have two chances to take home prizes. On Tuesday, Oct. 20, NBAA visitors can stop by booth No. 268 for a chance to win an impressive electronics prize package featuring items like a 46-inch Sony Bravia Flat Screen TV, laptop, Bose system and more high-end electronic items. On Wednesday, Oct. 21, all attendees that enter will have the opportunity to win a package including a new I2 Segway, Weber gas grill and other outdoor-themed prizes.
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Enterprise Jet Center (HOU) Names Bobby Courtney as New President and CEO

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Enterprise Jet Center has named Bobby D. Courtney president and CEO of the Houston Hobby (HOU) Airport-based FBO. “It is a privilege to join Enterprise Jet Center, one of the top FBOs in Texas,” Courtney said. “EJC has a 30-year tradition, growing from a modest hangar facility to Hobby’s premier FBO. Our management team is committed to building long-term relationships with our tenants, transient customers, vendors and suppliers.”
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Dayton-Based Fixed-Base Operator Aviation Sales Inc. (MGY, DAY) Reports Success After Summer “Birthplace of Aviation Events”

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Avfuel-branded fixed-base operator (FBO) Aviation Sales Inc, which has two locations in the “Birthplace of Aviation,” reported excellent turnout at regional aviation events this summer. As the official Preferred FBO for the Dayton Air Show, Aviation Sales’ Dayton International (DAY) location experienced a significant influx of business. The Aviation Sales DAY is also confirmed to be the Preferred FBO at next year’s show.
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Aircraft Values Neutralize After Descent

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Aircraft values reported in the previous quarter were in a spiral dive, but the economy’s pilot now appears to have neutralized the rapid descent. For the most part, values have arrived at ground level. Inventories have shown signs of stability with little or no growth in units for sale. Other market indicators show signs of neutralization as well. Aircraft dealers and brokers report that interest has increased. Phones are ringing more with potential buyers on the line. Compared to the 2005 baseline real gross domestic product, GDP declined 1.0 percent in the second quarter of 2009 after declining 6.4 percent in the first quarter. These indicators support the signs of neutralization in the marketplace, though the used aircraft market has no reason to rally.
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Capital City Jet Center Stresses Customer Service in Columbus

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Since Bolton Field opened in Columbus, Ohio, in 1969, several companies have provided FBO services there. But none established a true high-end corporate jet facility. At times, good customer service was nonexistent. Aircraft would land, pull up to the gate and be greeted by an empty passenger terminal. The flight crews would be left to wander around the airport looking for line service, only to be told, “Sorry, we’re out of fuel.” Those days have changed.
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Jeff Hammonds Named GM of All Divisions of The Hammonds Companies

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Jeff Hammonds has been appointed general manager for The Hammonds Companies, a Houston-based manufacturer involved in the ground support industry. FabCorp, a global fabrication and machining company also headquartered in Houston, now owns The Hammonds Companies. FabCorp CEO Allan Hohman made the staffing announcement this week. "In the short time I’ve worked with Jeff, I've come to trust and rely on his professional judgment," Hohman said.
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