NBAA Responds to Biased, Distorted News Coverage of General Aviation

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As big news outlets and the big airlines took a gratuitous and uninformed slap at general aviation today, The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) issued a statement underscoring the value of all general aviation – including business aviation – to the nation’s citizens, companies and communities.
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Avfuel Corporation and Aviation Company Pentastar Aviation Announce Branding Alliance and Fuel Supply Agreement

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Avfuel Corporation announced that premier aviation services company Pentastar Aviation of Oakland County International Airport (PTK) has joined the Avfuel-branded network of dealers, which means Avfuel supplies fuel and related aviation services to the fixed-base operation.
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American Aviation (BKY) Joins Avfuel Network of Branded Dealers to Offer Contract Fuel and Avtrip Rewards Program to Customers

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Fixed-base operator American Aviation is one of the latest additions to the Avfuel family of branded FBO dealers, which means American Aviation will now offer AVTRIP rewards points on fuel purchases as well as offer jet fuel at cost plus rates to those who hold Avfuel Contract Fuel cards.
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Air Routing International Announces Comprehensive Suite of Online Flight Support Tools for Domestic and International Flight Departments at 2009 NBAA

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ARI now offers a comprehensive, technical suite of full service, one-stop solutions that modernize the requirements and ease the complications of international flight. The product suite is supported by ARI’s Flight Manager platform.
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"Connie" Spreads Her Restored Wings at Airline History Museum

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Our friends at Clymer Repair Manuals sponsored the 2009 Heart Of America Motorcycle Enthusiasts Vintage Motorcycle Show at Kansas City's Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC). Clymer shot some video of the vintage bikes as well as the museum's restored Lockheed Super G Constellation, better known as the Connie ...

 

Million Air Acquires FBO at IND

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Million Air has acquired Signature Flight Support's former Hawker Beechcraft facility at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND). As of Sept. 15, Million Air began operating the fixed-base operation servicing general aviation aircraft at IND. Million Air will manage and operate 57,000 square feet of facility and hangar storage space. Further enhancements to the recently constructed FBO terminal are planned to incorporate Million Air’s standard first-class amenities with anticipated completion by spring 2010.
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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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