January 27, 2017

Stellar Aviation Expands with Acquisition of Horizon Aviation at the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (KSPI)

January 27, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

Stellar Aviation Group announced that it has acquired Horizon Aviation. Horizon, located at the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield, Ill., was a FBO service provider at KSPI.

January 26, 2017

TAG Aviation Receives IS-BAH Accreditation for its Ground Handling Operations in Geneva and Sion

January 26, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

TAG Aviation’s Fixed-Base Operations (FBOs) based in Geneva and Sion have been awarded the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) Stage 1 certificate of registration from the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) for their rigorous safety and quality ground handling operations.

January 25, 2017

American Aero FTW Launches New FBO at KFTW

January 25, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

A new day has dawned at Meacham International Airport, thanks to a public/private partnership between the City of Fort Worth and American Aero FTW, a fixed-base operator, or FBO.

January 20, 2017

TAG Global Training Celebrates Its 10th Birthday

January 20, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

On Jan. 27, 2017, TAG Global Training will officially celebrate its landmark 10th birthday. The anniversary will mark the start of a new year ahead and a grand salute to a triumphant decade of delivering training to Pilots and Cabin Crew globally.

January 19, 2017

AC-U-KWIK Will Be at SDC2017 Booth 1930

January 19, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

LET’S HAVE A CONVERSATION! Visit us at booth No. 1930, and view a demo of the new ACUKWIK.com.You can also take advantage of special show pricing and register to win a Kate Spade purse or Apple Watch. We hope to see you there.

January 19, 2017

KMR Aviation Joins West Coast Aviation and Rebrands as West Coast Worldwide

January 19, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

West Coast Aviation Services announced that KMR Aviation has officially joined its brand portfolio under the dba West Coast Worldwide. The rebrand aligns the two companies to offer greater capabilities and expanded services while creating a seamless experience for their customers.

January 18, 2017

ACK on Tour: Vail Valley Jet Center

January 18, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

The warm welcome of a fireplace, melody of a piano and incredible Colorado scenery are the first impressions to us that Vail Valley Jet Center, located at Eagle County Regional Airport (KEGE) in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, is a well-oiled machine when it comes to taking care of its clients.

January 17, 2017

Spring City Aviation Acquires Gran-Aire, Inc.

January 17, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

Spring City Aviation announced the acquisition of Gran Aire, Inc., the previous Fixed Base Operator and a fixture at Milwaukee’s Lawrence J. Timmerman airport since 1946.

January 13, 2017

New FBO Opens at Mexico's Querétaro Intl. Airport

January 13, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

Querétaro, Mexico-based MRO provider Redwings opened an FBO at Querétaro Intercontinental Airport last week, making it the second general aviation handler at the country's fastest-growing airport, which is located 100 nm north of Mexico City.

January 12, 2017

Women in Corporate Aviation Announces Inaugural TAG Aviation Scholarships

January 12, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

To celebrate its 10-year anniversary of providing global pilot and cabin crew training, TAG Aviation has selected Women in Corporate Aviation’s scholarship program (WCA-intl.org) as a means to launch two inaugural scholarships. Current WCA members – age 18 and older – are encouraged to apply for the scholarships between January 9 and March 26, 2017.

January 10, 2017

David Wayne Hooks Airport Completes Second Phase of Improvement Program

January 10, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

David Wayne Hooks Airport (DWH) has completed phase two of its capital improvement program which includes resurfacing the general aviation runway and refurbishment of the Gill Aviation FBO Terminal building.

January 05, 2017

Naples Airport Authority (KAPF) Now Offering AVTRIP Points

January 05, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

Naples Airport Authority (KAPF) added AVTRIP to its resume of aviation services and benefits. Members who fly in will now earn AVTRIP Points on their fuel purchases, adding a key location to AVTRIP’s network of 500+ point-awarding locations.

January 04, 2017

Flightserv Opens on At Trenton Mercer Airport (KTTN)

January 04, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

FlightServ, the new independent FBO on the KTTN field, opened its doors to guests on January 1, 2017.

January 03, 2017

Meridian Hayward Celebrates Grand Opening

January 03, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

Meridian announced that its new fixed-base operations at Hayward Executive Airport in Hayward, Calif., celebrated its much-anticipated grand opening last week. The FBO facility has been open for business since October, but the company made its official debut with a festive, holiday-themed grand opening gala on the evening of Thursday, December 15.

December 19, 2016

Pentastar Aviation's Mike Baker Receives Aviation Award

December 19, 2016/ AC-U-KWIK

Pentastar Aviation’s Mike Baker, Vice President of Safety & Compliance, has been named a recipient of the Dr. Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation Award by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA). The award recognizes individual aviation professionals who have demonstrated a continuous history of extraordinary participation in, or in support of, professionalism in business aviation. This is the inaugural year for the award.

December 16, 2016

Calvin Ford Joins Pentastar Aviation

December 16, 2016/ AC-U-KWIK

Pentastar Aviation announced that Calvin Ford has joined on in the position of Client Relations – Emerging Markets. Ford reports to Brad Bruce, Executive Vice President of Maintenance & Sales.

December 13, 2016

Cherie Hecker Joins Air 7 as Vice President of Operations

December 13, 2016/ AC-U-KWIK

Air 7 is pleased to welcome Cherie Hecker as the Vice President of Operations. Cherie’s responsibilities will include the strategic oversight of operations efficiency, client engagement and leadership to Air 7’s growing brand and aviation client services portfolio.

December 05, 2016

Falcon Aviation launches its FBO at Al Maktoum International Airport

December 05, 2016/ AC-U-KWIK

Falcon Aviation is exhibiting again this year at the MEBAA show and would like to extend a warm welcome to visitors to attend their stand and to discuss their requirements in person.

December 02, 2016

Pentastar Aviation Partners with The Townsend Hotel as Official Private Jet Charter Provider

December 02, 2016/ AC-U-KWIK

For the second consecutive year, Pentastar Aviation is partnering with The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham, Mich., to bring seamless global travel services to a mutual clientele. Pentastar Aviation, a leader in the world of private aviation, is also now the official private jet charter provider of The Townsend Hotel.

December 01, 2016

National Jets Redefines the Independent FBO

December 01, 2016/ AC-U-KWIK

Starting as far back as the early 1950’s, National Jets has been known for placing their customers first and being an innovator in the FBO industry.

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