February 10, 2021

Garmin Announces Pilot Training Opportunities for 2021

February 10, 2021/ AC-U-KWIK

Garmin International, Inc. is pleased to announce expanded pilot training opportunities for 2021, including virtual training options through June 2021 and plans for the resumption of in-person training starting in August.

February 02, 2021

Local Aviation Legend Peni Nelson Joins Desert Jet Center FBO at KTRM

February 02, 2021/ AC-U-KWIK

Desert Jet Center, the desert’s newest and highest customer-rated Fixed Base Operator (FBO) located at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM) in Thermal, California, hires aviation veteran Peni Nelson as its new Customer Relations Advisor.

January 29, 2021

Van Nuys Airport Invites Children to Explore the World of Aviation Through Free Virtual Tour Program

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Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) announces the launch of a free virtual airport tour that invites children to experience the adventure of flight, learn how airplanes fly and explore exciting careers in aviation.

January 27, 2021

Atlantic Expands at Chicago Executive Airport

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Atlantic Aviation has broken ground on construction of a new 25,000 square foot hangar at its fixed base operation at Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK).

January 26, 2021

Fargo Jet Center's Flight School Completed Record-High Training Hours in 2020

January 26, 2021/ AC-U-KWIK

Fargo Jet Center’s (FJC) flight school reached a record-breaking total of 5,059 training hours, including 2,980 hours of flight training and 2,079 hours of ground training in 2020.

January 19, 2021

Banyan Air Service Inspector Receives Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award

January 19, 2021/ AC-U-KWIK

Dale Arthur Meiler, Floor Inspector at Banyan Air Service, was recently honored as a recipient of the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

January 19, 2021

Signature Flight Support at KBTR Relocates to New FBO Facility

January 19, 2021/ AC-U-KWIK

Signature Flight Support has relocated its private aviation facilities at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (KBTR) in Louisiana to a newly renovated terminal and hangar complex.

January 13, 2021

Elliott Aviation Expands Services and Adds Fourth Facility With Acquisition of The Maintenance Group

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Elliott Aviation, a leader in business aviation services since 1936, has announced the acquisition of Atlanta-based MRO, The Maintenance Group.

January 12, 2021

Signature Aviation Graded "A" by the Carbon Disclosure Project

January 12, 2021/ AC-U-KWIK

Signature Aviation has been granted an ‘A’ grade by the environmental non-profit Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for its corporate initiatives to address global sustainability.

January 06, 2021

Business Jet Cares Raises $30,000 for Veteran Charities and Supports A Christmas to Remember for Five Dallas Families

January 06, 2021/ AC-U-KWIK

Business Jet Cares was able to continue longstanding partnerships with Folds of Honor, Patriot Paws Service Dogs and a Dallas ISD elementary school in 2020, raising funds in support of their mission and also for the 7th Annual A Christmas to Remember.

January 04, 2021

Fort Wayne Aero Center Joins the Air Elite Network

January 04, 2021/ AC-U-KWIK

Air Elite by World Fuel, welcomes Fort Wayne Aero Center as the 77th member of the Air Elite Network.

December 28, 2020

Kreos Aviation Expands FBO Services in CYXE

December 28, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

Starting Jan 1st, 2021, the Kreos10 FBO (formerly known as the Saskatoon Aerocentre) will be open for business, servicing all cargo, large workforce, and government military customers.

December 22, 2020

Garmin Announces New GFC 500 Autopilot Certifications

December 22, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

Garmin International Inc. has received FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the GFC 500 Autopilot in additional aircraft to include select Mooney M20 C through G models, and the Cessna 172RG.

December 22, 2020

EPIC Fuels Appoints New Finance Leadership

December 22, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

EPIC Fuels, a Signature Aviation company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mandy Richards as Chief Financial Officer.

December 17, 2020

EPIC Fuels Provides Backbone Logistics of SAF Commercial Operation for Etihad Airways, Boeing and World Energy

December 17, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

This fall, Etihad Airways operated the longest flight using a blend of 50% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and regular jet fuel, totaling 22,000 U.S. gallons.

December 15, 2020

Aerion Supersonic Partners with American Aero FTW in Holiday Giving

December 15, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

American Aero FTW presented gifts and checks totaling $16,850 to the Toys for Tots program this year. In support of American Aero's toy drive, Aerion purchased 100 bicycles and donated $1000.

December 14, 2020

MAGNUM FBO Expands in Slovakia

December 14, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

MAGNUM FBO, which opened its newest FBO in Bratislava a year ago, has announced that it will extend its supervision services to three more airports in Slovakia, beginning December 2020.

December 10, 2020

EPIC Fuels Appoints New Finance Leadership

December 10, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

EPIC Fuels, a Signature Aviation company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mandy Richards as Chief Financial Officer.

December 10, 2020

Desert Jet Center Receives NATA’s Safety 1st Clean Standard

December 10, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

Desert Jet Center, Fixed Base Operator (FBO) located at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM) in Thermal, California, is pleased to announce its status as Safety 1st Clean Certified.

December 09, 2020

Euro Jet 2020 Holiday Video

December 09, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

All of us at Euro Jet would like to cordially invite you to watch the worldwide premiere of our Holiday short film, Euro Jet Actually. This year we got inspired by a movie, can you guess by which one? We hope you enjoy the video! Happy Holidays!

FBO and Business Aviation News

Garmin Announces Pilot Training Opportunities for 2021

Local Aviation Legend Peni Nelson Joins Desert Jet Center FBO at KTRM

Van Nuys Airport Invites Children to Explore the World of Aviation Through Free Virtual Tour Program

Atlantic Expands at Chicago Executive Airport

Fargo Jet Center's Flight School Completed Record-High Training Hours in 2020

Banyan Air Service Inspector Receives Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award

Signature Flight Support at KBTR Relocates to New FBO Facility

Elliott Aviation Expands Services and Adds Fourth Facility With Acquisition of The Maintenance Group

Signature Aviation Graded "A" by the Carbon Disclosure Project

Business Jet Cares Raises $30,000 for Veteran Charities and Supports A Christmas to Remember for Five Dallas Families

Fort Wayne Aero Center Joins the Air Elite Network

Kreos Aviation Expands FBO Services in CYXE

Garmin Announces New GFC 500 Autopilot Certifications

EPIC Fuels Appoints New Finance Leadership

EPIC Fuels Provides Backbone Logistics of SAF Commercial Operation for Etihad Airways, Boeing and World Energy

Aerion Supersonic Partners with American Aero FTW in Holiday Giving

MAGNUM FBO Expands in Slovakia

EPIC Fuels Appoints New Finance Leadership

Desert Jet Center Receives NATA’s Safety 1st Clean Standard

Euro Jet 2020 Holiday Video

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