Tac Air Lexington Readies For Onslaught of Visitors to World Equestrian Games

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When equestrians, their horses and hundreds of thousands of visitors from 60 nations gallop into Kentucky for 16 days of championship events at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, TAC Air (KLEX) will be ready with a new $11 million terminal, 45,000 square feet of new hangar space and a triple WingPoints® Rewards Card promotion.
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‘Miracle on the Hudson’ First Officer Jeff Skiles to Lead Young Eagle Rallies For Phillips 66® Aviation

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Phillips 66® Aviation is bringing “Miracle on the Hudson” First Officer Jeff Skiles and his restored 1935 WACO cabin airplane to lead a Young Eagles rally Saturday, Sept. 18, hosted by Cirrus Flight Operations in Blaine, Minn.
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King Air Day at Banyan

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Banyan Air Service at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) will be hosting King Air Day on Friday, October 29, 2010. This event is for owners and operators of King Airs to learn more about avionics, PT-6 engines, winglets and other upgrades that will increase their flying pleasure and also the value of their aircraft.
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Aircraft Interiors Expo Debates Industry Future

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The future of the world’s commercial airline and business aircraft industry will be debated by representatives of major industry airframe manufacturers and suppliers at the Aircraft Industry Expo scheduled for September 14 - 16 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif.
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Decade of Helping 1,000 Texas Children Take Flight Earns Jim Quinn The 2010 Phillips 66® Aviation Leadership Award

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A decade ago, recreational pilot Jim Quinn seized a chance to revive a Young Eagles program in Dallas and make it easier for volunteer pilots to bring the wonders of flight to Texas children. Since then, more than 1,000 kids have gone flying in single-engine and homebuilt aircraft, thanks to Quinn and the volunteers from EAA Chapter 168.
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Business Jet Center Doubles Fuel Discount at OAK for AOPA Members

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Business Jet Center is doubling the fuel discount for AOPA members at the Oakland International Airport (OAK) location from June 15 to August 15. The discount of 50 cents per gallon on avgas doubles the current 25-cent discount afforded to AOPA members at the OAK facility.
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FAA Administrator Babbitt to Present NBAA with Aviation Hall of Fame's 'Spirit of Flight' Award

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced that Administrator J. Randolph “Randy” Babbitt, who heads the Federal Aviation Administration, will present the Association with the National Aviation Hall of Fame’s (NAHF’s) 2010 Milton Caniff “Spirit of Flight” Award.
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Northern Air to Host Huge Black ‘N Blue Ball to Combat Muscular Dystrophy

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Northern Air, West Michigan’s largest aviation company, will trade in the company logo shirts and luxurious executive jets for leather vests and chrome-laden choppers when it hosts the 2010 Black ‘N Blue Ball, one of Western Michigan’s most significant fundraisers for families fighting muscular dystrophy, on Friday, May 14.
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NATA Announces Industry Excellence Award Recipients to be Honored On April 21st

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The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) annually recognizes individuals, offices and organizations demonstrating excellence in their field and the highest level of customer service. NATA's Industry Excellence Awards are given to exceptional individuals and organizations that have helped improve the general aviation community.
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Odyssey Aviation Plans March 10 Grand Opening at KNEW

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Odyssey Aviation at KNEW in New Orleans will celebrate its grand opening on March 10.

The FBO's original facility at Lakefront Airport was damaged during Hurricane Katrina. Now, it is ready to show off its new digs.

Check out to the post-Katrina photos and the images of the new construction in Odyssey's press release.

AOPA Foundation President to Address Atlanta Aero Club

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Karen Gebhart, president of the AOPA Foundation, is the featured guest speaker at the March 2 Atlanta Aero Club meeting. Gebhart’s presentation will address the challenges and opportunities facing general aviation and how individual engagement can help promote and protect freedom to fly. The meeting is scheduled for noon on March 2 in the Grand Ballroom of the Capital City Club, 7 Harris St., in downtown Atlanta. The cost is $30 for members and $40 for non-members. The admission price includes lunch.
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