New U.S. Customs Facility at Van Nuys Airport is on Fast Track to Operational Success

Van Nuys Airport (VNY) and Signature Flight Support hosted an open house to celebrate the grand opening of the new 1,528 square-foot U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facility. Since its opening on May 21, 2015, more than 75 international flights have been successfully cleared, providing direct benefits for business travelers, the local economy, and reducing airspace congestion in Southern California.
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Meridian Breaks Ground at Hayward Executive Airport

Meridian, the private aviation company based at Teterboro Airport (TEB) in northern New Jersey, is expanding to the West Coast. On Wednesday, July 29, 2015, the company hosted a ground breaking ceremony at the site of its future FBO and hangar facility at Hayward Executive Airport (HWD) in Hayward, Calif.
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EAA AirVenture 2015: Avfuel Keeps Tradition Alive with B-17 Yankee Lady Sponsorship

Avfuel Corporation once again proudly sponsors the Yankee Air Museum’s B-17 Yankee Lady aircraft at EAA AirVenture 2015. The B-17, also known as the “Flying Fortress,” was a popular WWII bomber aircraft primarily used in the destruction of enemy war facilities.
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Shell Aviation Renews Collaboration with Aerosuperbatics Wingwalking Team

Shell Aviation is pleased to announce the extension of its collaboration with the AeroSuperBatics Wingwalking team, one of the world’s most famous aerobatic formation wing-walking teams. The AeroSuperBatics Wingwalking team, which is seen live by more than six million spectators each year in the United Kingdom alone, has had a strong relationship with Shell Aviation since 1982. Throughout this period, AeroShell lubricants, greases and smoke oil have been the team’s lubricant of choice.
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NBAA Issues 'Call to Action' Against Proposed ATC Privatization, User Fees

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today called upon its more than 10,000 Member Companies to make their voices heard in strong opposition to any legislative proposal that would strip congressional oversight of the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) network in favor of a private entity funded through user fees.
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Hill Aircraft Celebrates 60th Anniversary in Aviation

Throughout the summer months, Hill Aircraft, a Fixed Base Operator (FBO) located at Fulton County-Brown Field in Atlanta, Georgia (KFTY), is celebrating their 60th anniversary of providing sensational southern service to members of the business & general aviation community. The FBO began operations on October 15, 1955. The summer’s festivities will culminate with a grand 60th anniversary event scheduled for October 15, 2015.
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Great Bend Airfest Brings Warbird Ride Opportunities

The Great Bend Airfest (at KGBD) is officially scheduled for September 18-20, 2015. As plans and schedules are being finalized, Airport Manager Martin Miller announces early reservation opportunities for those interested in vintage warbird rides during the show.  The 2015 Airfest will include 17 different warbirds, and six of these will be offering rides to the public.  Early booking is available online for the B-29 FiFi, the B-25 Miss Mitchell, and the P-51 Gunfighter.  FiFi is scheduled to fly in the morning each day with a range of 7 seating prices, all of which are discounted if purchased prior to the event.
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AOPA President Mark Baker Joins Seaplane Pilots Board

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association President Mark R. Baker is joining the Board of Directors of the Seaplane Pilots Association. Baker, a longtime general aviation pilot and only the fifth president in the 75-year history of AOPA, is an active seaplane pilot and owner.
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CSE Citation Centre Adds Milestones to its Operation in the UK

CSE Citation Centre has recently renewed the Williams International Engine Authorized Service Centre agreement to cover Williams FJ44 engines for a further 5 years. This is an important renewal for CSE cementing our ongoing relationship with Williams International in the support of FJ 44 engines installed in Cessna Citations.
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Jet Center At Santa Fe Now Open

The Jet Center at Santa Fe (JCSF) is now open for business at the Santa Fe Airport (KSAF) in New Mexico. With a unanimous vote by the Santa Fe city council and full support from the mayor’s office, the full-service FBO marks an exciting return for a savvy, well-respected group of industry veterans who proudly share more than 75 years of experience. This executive team includes Herb Marchman, Ron Tarrson, John Marchman, and Troy Padilla.
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