October 22, 2018

West Star Aviation Receives EASA Approval For Honeywell CD-830 Installation

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West Star Aviation is approved to install these units in various models of aircraft including Hawker, Challenger, Global Express, Embraer, Falcon, Gulfstream and more that were previously equipped with a Honeywell FMS model CD-810, CD-815 or CD-820 CDU.

October 18, 2018

Geneva Airpark Updates Hangar With Dual GNSS System

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Since August 2018, the 10,000 sq meter Geneva Airpark hangar has been equipped with a dual GNSS system, designed by Bristish company FalTech.

October 17, 2018

American Aero FTW Becomes World’s First FBO to Earn Rigorous IS-BAH Stage 3 Safety Registration

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American Aero FTW, a fixed-base operator (FBO) serving flight crews and passengers at Meacham International Airport (KFTW) in Fort Worth, Texas, today became the first FBO in the world to earn a new Stage 3 safety and ground handling certificate of registration from the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC).

October 16, 2018

Jet Aviation Expands U.S. FBOs From Coast to Coast

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Jet Aviation is expanding and renovating its U.S. FBOs (fixed base operations) from the East Coast to the West Coast to deliver even better service to meet customers’ needs at every level.

October 16, 2018

Jet Aviation Gains FAA STC Approval in Basel for ADS-B Out Compliance on B747

October 16, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

Jet Aviation has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for ADS-B Out compliance for the B747 series aircraft. The company announced EASA approval for the same in August 2018. ADS-B Out compliance is mandated by the FAA and EASA effective January and June 2020, respectively.

October 16, 2018

Desert Jet Center Successfully Completes IS-BAH Stage 2 Audit

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Desert Jet Center has successfully completed the IS-BAH stage 2 audit, emerging as the only FBO in Thermal, the greater Palm Springs area, Southern California and the overall desert southwest region to hold both IS-BAH registration and the NATA Safety 1st certification.

October 16, 2018

STC Pending for JETTECH’s Garmin G700TXi Install For Citation 500/550/S550/560 Fleet

October 16, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

JETTECH, a leader in developing affordable aftermarket aircraft solutions, announced the initial Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its Garmin G700 TXi modification is in the pending stage and will be available for installation for the Cessna Citation II/SII and V fleet.

October 16, 2018

Castle & Cooke Promotes Tony Marlow to President of Aviation Division

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With nearly 40 years of aviation experience as a pilot, working in marketing, operations and the FBO business, Marlow—with his promotion to president of aviation operations and business development—will continue to pursue the highest levels of service to customers of the division.

October 16, 2018

Avfuel Doing Its Part to Address Industry Fuel Contamination Issues

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Avfuel Corporation has made it a focus this year to bolster support with cost-effective and even free online training with easier access for all fueling partners, including FBOs who previously lacked resources to attain proper training, trucking companies and aircraft operators.

October 16, 2018

Avfuel Focuses on Fuel at 2018 NBAA-BACE with $10,000 Fuel Giveaway

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Avfuel’s going back to basics in a big way this year at NBAA-BACE with a focus on what it knows best: fuel. Those who visit Avfuel’s booth (number 2219) can earn a chance to win $10K of fuel and also engage in critical conversation on sustainable alternative jet fuel with a dedicated space in its booth.

October 15, 2018

FlightServ Acquires Land for New FBO and Hangar at KTTN

October 15, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

After years of negotiation with Mercer County and the Trenton Mercer Airport Authority, FlightServ (KTTN) is pleased to announce it has acquired a new ground lease upon which it will construct a brand-new FBO and hangar facility.

October 15, 2018

Air BP Fuels World’s New Longest Flight Between New York and Singapore

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On 12 October 2018, Air BP fuelled the world’s new longest non-stop flight between Newark International Airport (EWR/KEWR) and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN/WSSS).

October 12, 2018

Euro Jet Celebrates 10 Years at NBAA-BACE

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Euro Jet, the Prague based provider of ground handling support services throughout Eastern Europe and Central Asia, is proud to be continuing its 10th Anniversary year-long celebration by exhibiting at the NBAA Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (BACE) this October 16-18, 2018 in Orlando, Florida.

October 11, 2018

Signature Flight Support and ACF Commit to Support Universal Elite Aerospace

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Signature Flight Support and Aviation Community Foundation (ACF) announce their continued support for Universal Elite Aerospace at National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA) Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition.

October 11, 2018

Garmin ADS-B Solution Selected for the Gulfstream G280

October 11, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

Garmin is pleased to announce the selection of a complete Garmin Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) In solution by Gulfstream for the G280 business jet.

October 11, 2018

CenTex Aerospace Offers New King Air 200 HST Package

October 11, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

CenTex Aerospace has a new offering in their lineup of King Air conversions called the King Air 200 HST Package. The HST package combines the Halo 275 and ST120 Saddle Tank conversion kits.

October 11, 2018

Ben Nematzadeh Appointed as Air 7 Director, Client Services

October 11, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

Nematzadeh’s responsibilities include the support, growth and continuing development of Air 7’s FBO, Part 135 and Part 91 clientele and partner relationships.

October 11, 2018

Neste and Air BP Collaborate to Support Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply Chain Development

October 11, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

One goal of the cooperation will be to bring a co-branded sustainable aviation fuel to market at airports across Air BP’s global network.

October 04, 2018

AATMX Launches Major Company Rebrand

October 04, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

Arlington based aviation maintenance organization, AATMX, has researched and prepared a complete brand assessment and unveiled its new logo, industry market position, social presence and website.

October 03, 2018

Aerospace Associations Announce Safety Management System Industry Standard

October 03, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

The world’s leading aerospace designers, manufacturers and maintenance providers announced publication of a new, international industry standard to improve safety performance and enhance safety culture.

FBO and Business Aviation News

West Star Aviation Receives EASA Approval For Honeywell CD-830 Installation

Geneva Airpark Updates Hangar With Dual GNSS System

American Aero FTW Becomes World’s First FBO to Earn Rigorous IS-BAH Stage 3 Safety Registration

Jet Aviation Expands U.S. FBOs From Coast to Coast

Jet Aviation Gains FAA STC Approval in Basel for ADS-B Out Compliance on B747

Desert Jet Center Successfully Completes IS-BAH Stage 2 Audit

STC Pending for JETTECH’s Garmin G700TXi Install For Citation 500/550/S550/560 Fleet

Castle & Cooke Promotes Tony Marlow to President of Aviation Division

Avfuel Doing Its Part to Address Industry Fuel Contamination Issues

Avfuel Focuses on Fuel at 2018 NBAA-BACE with $10,000 Fuel Giveaway

FlightServ Acquires Land for New FBO and Hangar at KTTN

Air BP Fuels World’s New Longest Flight Between New York and Singapore

Euro Jet Celebrates 10 Years at NBAA-BACE

Signature Flight Support and ACF Commit to Support Universal Elite Aerospace

Garmin ADS-B Solution Selected for the Gulfstream G280

CenTex Aerospace Offers New King Air 200 HST Package

Ben Nematzadeh Appointed as Air 7 Director, Client Services

Neste and Air BP Collaborate to Support Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply Chain Development

AATMX Launches Major Company Rebrand

Aerospace Associations Announce Safety Management System Industry Standard

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