U.S. CBP Wants to Increase Use of Preclearance Program at Shannon International Airport (EINN)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection staff at Shannon International Airport in Ireland wants to improve the numbers of companies preclearing U.S. Customs there, a CBP representative said at the International Operators Conference in Atlanta this week.
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NBAA Announces Recipients of 2017 International Operators Scholarships

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced the five recipients of 2017 International Operators Scholarships. The International Operators Scholarship provides recipients with funding to pursue professional development within business aviation careers, with a focus on international operations.
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World Fuel Services Network Welcomes Cambridge Airport

World Fuel Services announced that they welcome Cambridge Airport (EGSC) into their global World Fuel Services FBO Network. Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group, the owners of Cambridge Airport, recently advised World Fuel Services that they were chosen to supply Jet A-1 with FSII (fuel system icing inhibitor) and Avgas 100LL to the airport. 
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World Fuel Services Opens New Toluca Office

World Fuel Services (WFS) announced the opening of its new Toluca office to further support business aviation in Mexico and across the greater Latin American region. With WFS team of sales and aircraft operations professionals, the new office serves aircraft operators, airports and FBOs with a contract fuel program, reliable fuel supply and WFS’ entire suite of business and general aviation solutions.
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NATA Launches LifeLine Response Platform

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced the addition of the LifeLine Response Platform to its array of products and services. This global safety platform provides situational awareness and on-demand protection for passengers and pilots in dangerous or vulnerable situations worldwide.
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North Iowa Air Service Expands Services

Charles City Aeronautics, Inc., d/b/a North Iowa Air Service in Mason City and Charles City, Iowa, is pleased to announce their expansion. Beginning April 1, 2017, they will begin operation as Central Iowa Air Service at the Ames Municipal Airport in Ames, Iowa. Central Iowa Air Service will be offering AV Gas / Jet fuel services; charter operations; flight instruction; aircraft maintenance; aircraft sales, rental and storage, and much more.
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2017 Schedulers & Dispatchers Scholarship Awards Recipients Announced

At the Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference in Fort Worth, Texas, last Tuesday, NBAA and its Schedulers & Dispatchers Committee awarded monetary scholarships to seven recipients who will apply the funds toward professional development opportunities.
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Flight Display Systems is Now FDS Avionics Corp.

Flight Display Systems announced that the company is changing its name to FDS Avionics Corp. The new name better describes the broad portfolio of products and services in in-flight entertainment, cabin management, and special mission video systems. FDS Avionics develops innovative technology to deliver personalized and interactive experiences to the aviation industry.
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