Sky Hope Network Launches Oklahoma City Aviation Community Relief Fund To Aid Victims Of May 20th Tornadoes

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The general aviation community is responding to the crisis facing dozens of workers affected by the devastating tornadoes in Oklahoma City. Staffers, escrow agents, and airport and FBO support workers in the OKC region are victim to a range of personal losses; they need immediate assistance from the wider aviation business community.
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Royal Jet Joins The Air Elite Network As Network’s Second UAE-Based FBO

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World Fuel Services announced today that the Air Elite Network has continued it’s rapid growth by signing Royal Jet at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE 2013). Royal Jet (www.royaljetgroup.com), located at Abu Dhabi International Airport (OMAA) in the United Arab Emirates, marks just the second FBO in the Middle East to carry the Air Elite service designation.
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FlyAdvanced Aviation (KLOM), Closest FBO To 2013 U.S. Open, Prepares With Special Promotions At Wings Field

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Avfuel-branded FBO flyADVANCED is gearing up for the annual US OPEN with a triple AVTRIP point promotion (6 points/gallon), giveaways and specials, shuttle service and much more. Based on Wings Field, flyADVANCED is the nearest airport to the US Open’s world-famous host location, Merion Country Club.
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Harrods Aviation Joins The Air Elite Network As Network’s First UK-based FBO

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With the backdrop of the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE 2013), World Fuel Services announced today that Harrods Aviation, located at London Stansted Airport (EGSS) & London Luton Airport (EGGW) in London, United Kingdom, has signed up to join the growing Air Elite Network, a global network of uniquely exceptional FBOs.
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ExecuJet FBO Chain Grows In Germany, As Operations Hub Shifts To UK

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Germany’s new Berlin Brandenburg International Airport (formerly Schoenefeld) has emerged as one of ExecuJet’s most significant handling centers in Europe. The company is responsible for operating the whole general aviation terminal, including its own FBO. ExecuJet has also established a base at Frankfurt International Airport, as well as a satellite operation at the nearby Egelsbach Airport.
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NBAA Applauds DOT's Decision To Preserve Sequester-Targeted ATC Towers

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National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen welcomed Friday's announcement by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) that 149 contract air traffic control (ATC) towers, slated for closure next month, will instead remain open throughout the federal government's 2013 fiscal year, which ends Sept. 30.
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Avfuel-Branded FBO Alpha Air Center (KJLN) Set To Open New Executive Terminal In July

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Alpha Air Center of Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN) is scheduled to complete a new, 5,000 square-foot executive terminal this summer. Located in the heart of the country, Alpha Air Center is a full-service FBO offering a variety of aircraft and customer amenities for a world-class experience. The new terminal will offer a state-of-the-art environment ideal for both productivity and rest between flights.
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Shell Aviation And ExecuJet Middle East Announce Refueling Partnership At Dubai International Airport

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Global aviation leader Shell is expanding its support to the regional aviation industry at the Dubai International Airport with this partnership, which will begin this month. A highly experienced team of Shell technical experts will be responsible for the day-to-day running of fuel operations at the Fixed Base Operation (FBO), ensuring round the clock and rapid access to fuel solutions.
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NBAA Welcomes Forceful Calls From House, Senate For Keeping ATC Towers Open

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today welcomed renewed calls to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives for using authority provided for in recently approved legislation to preserve 149 federal contract air traffic control (ATC) towers slated for closure next month under mandatory budget sequestration.
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Avfuel-Branded Arlington Flight Services, Inc. (KAWO) Invests In Major Upgrades And Improvements

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Arlington Flight Services, Inc. – the Avfuel-branded FBO at Arlington Municipal Airport, approximately 50 miles north of Seattle – is seeing an uptick in business as they and the airport continue to invest in critical improvements, including the availability of jet fuel, ramp construction, and the addition of self-serve fuel tanks.
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