Sheltair Opens its 16th FBO at Gwinnett County Airport (KLZU)

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Sheltair Opens its 16th FBO at Gwinnett County Airport (KLZU)

Sheltair opened its 16th location, and 2nd Georgia location, at Gwinnett County Airport (KLZU) on April 2.  The Sheltair FBO and Hangar complex is located on the north side of the Airport and features all the Sheltair amenities including an FBO Terminal and 208,000 square feet of hangars ranging from general aviation t-hangars to 28’ door corporate hangars, with the ability to hangar aircraft up to and including the G-600 and Global 7500

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American Flight Support’s Future Looks Promising

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American Flight Support’s Future Looks Promising

Trip support refers to the range of services and assistance provided to travelers before, during, and after their trips. These services can include flight planning and scheduling, visa and immigration support, ground handling, fuel arrangements, catering, security arrangements, weather updates and other logistics related to air travel. Trip support services are typically offered by companies known as trip support providers, which specialize in providing comprehensive and customized solutions to meet the needs of individual travelers, corporate clients, and aircraft operators.

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Atlantic Aviation Goes All-in on Electric at Aspen/Pitkin County Airport

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Atlantic Aviation Goes All-in on Electric at Aspen/Pitkin County Airport

Atlantic Aviation has further advanced Aspen/Pitkin County Airport’s (KASE) position at the forefront of sustainability and customer experience with the successful transition of nearly all of its ramp service vehicles to electric power. As part of its industry-leading commitment to sustainability, Atlantic Aviation has begun using battery-powered ground power units (GPUs) at ASE, which not only eliminate noise but also reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the airport by some 180 tons of carbon dioxide equivalents per year.

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ACI Jet MRO Completes First of Trio of Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion Installs on Challenger 604 Aircraft

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ACI Jet MRO Completes First of Trio of Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion Installs on Challenger 604 Aircraft

California-based aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider and Bombardier Authorized Service Facility (ASF), ACI Jet, announced the completion of the first of three scheduled Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion® flight deck installations on Challenger 604* aircraft. The new flight deck, which features many of the same capabilities and technological improvements as Bombardier’s later model Challenger* aircraft, was upgraded concurrently with a planned 192-month inspection. After completion of the installation, the aircraft emerged “squawk free.”

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Mayor Irvin Announces New Projects in Downtown and Aurora Airport

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Mayor Irvin Announces New Projects in Downtown and Aurora Airport

At his March 7 “State of the City” address in Revv Aviation’s hangar (KARR), Aurora Mayor Richard C. Irvin announced two major public-private projects with CL Enterprises: A $5.6 million restaurant development, located at 43 E. Galena Blvd. across the river from the Paramount Arts Center. And, a multi-phase $25-30 million airport development project including a new international terminal building with a 24/7 U.S. Customs facility, restaurant, offices and hangars.

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Major Improvements at Atlantic Aviation’s Fort Lauderdale and Nashville Locations

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Major Improvements at Atlantic Aviation’s Fort Lauderdale and Nashville Locations

Atlantic Aviation’s ongoing commitment to significant enhancements to aviation infrastructure coast to coast is moving forward at a record pace. Major construction projects are now complete or are well underway at several of the company’s locations, including Atlantic’s facilities at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) and Nashville International Airport (KBNA).

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Garmin Celebrates Women of Aviation Week With Free Flights for Local Girls

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Garmin Celebrates Women of Aviation Week With Free Flights for Local Girls

Garmin’s celebrations for Women of Aviation Week 2023 are in full swing and in-person for the first time since COVID-19. Our goal is to shine a light on the brilliant women who share their talent and passion with Garmin aviation while also inspiring the next generation of female aviators.

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Revv Aviation Expands Student Flight Opportunities

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Sioux City, Iowa’s, universities can now offer an FAA-approved Part 141 pilot training curriculum with Revv Aviation, the only flight school that is FAA certified in the tri-state area. Revv has more than 15 years of experience working with Part 141 curriculums. Revv is a provider of pilot training with the University of Omaha-Nebraska’s Part 141 Aviation Institute.

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Prime Trip Support Wins Aviation Achievement Awards 2023 Flight Support Service Provider of the Year

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Prime Trip Support Wins Aviation Achievement Awards 2023 Flight Support Service Provider of the Year

Prime Trip Support, a leading provider of global aviation support services, has been named as the winner of the prestigious 2023 Flight Support Service Provider of the Year Award by MEA Business at this year’s Aviation Achievement Awards. The award recognizes Prime’s commitment to delivering outstanding white-glove customer service and support around the globe, as well as its dedication to innovation and excellence in the aviation industry.

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UAS Applauds Maya Ghazal’s Achievements as She Headlines at Leading Women’s Aviation Conference

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UAS Applauds Maya Ghazal’s Achievements as She Headlines at Leading Women’s Aviation Conference

UAS International Trip Support was delighted to support headline speaker Maya Ghazal at the 34th Annual Women in Aviation International Conference in Long Beach, California on February 25th. Since meeting this remarkable young woman during EBACE-BACE in Geneva last May, UAS recognized she was destined for success. Maya has become an inspirational role model for young women pursuing an aviation career.

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Garmin Announces GFC 500 Autopilot Certifications for Select Commander and Cessna Aircraft

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Garmin Announces GFC 500 Autopilot Certifications for Select Commander and Cessna Aircraft

Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) announced it has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the GFC™ 500 autopilot in additional aircraft to include the Commander 112, 112A models as well as Cessna 172A, 172B, 172C, 175A, 175B and 175C models. The GFC 500 autopilot is intended for light piston aircraft while delivering superior in-flight characteristics, self-monitoring capabilities and minimal maintenance requirements when compared to older-generation autopilot systems.

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AC-U-KWIK Expands to Include US Heliports and GA Airports

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AC-U-KWIK Expands to Include US Heliports and GA Airports

AC-U-KWIK, the leading provider of airport and FBO data and information, today formally announces a US-based expansion of airports and heliports to offer more than 24,000 global landing facilities in our digital products. The expansion includes GA airports and roughly 6,000 heliports which makes the AC-U-KWIK product suite a resource for helicopter operations for the first time. The expanded set of airports and heliports will be available on the AC-U-KWIK website, on the AC-U-KWIK app and also on the companion website AirportData.com, targeted at commercial operations.

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AC-U-KWIK in Austin for IOC’s 50th Edition

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AC-U-KWIK in Austin for IOC’s 50th Edition

AC-U-KWIK editorial team members, Paul Wyatt and Nicole Amberson, along with Jennifer Shafer-Doyle, AC-U-KWIK's director of strategic accounts, were pleased to attend the 2023 NBAA International Operators Conference in Austin, Texas, held from February 13-15, 2023, at the Austin Marriott Downtown. The event featured sessions covering operational and regulatory topics along with real-life teachings crucial for safe, efficient and compliant international operations. 

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Phillips 66 Featured FBO: ASAP Energy

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Phillips 66 Featured FBO: ASAP Energy

Originally known as Koch Oil Company, ASAP Energy first opened in 1979 as a gasoline service station. Today, the 300-plus employee company provides more than just aviation fuel, but also lubricants, trucking services, farm fuel and much more to clientele across Oklahoma, Nebraska, Kansas, Texas, Missouri, Colorado, New Mexico and Arkansas. Brian Lohman, aviation manager of the Weatherford, Oklahoma-based fuel vendor, says that Phillips 66’s supportive team and excellent customer service is an extension of ASAP’s own exceptional customer service, which has been a priority since its beginnings over 40 years ago.

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HADID and Riviera Airport Celebrate 100 Years in Flight

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Dubai-headquartered HADID International Services (HADID) is delighted to announce that its partner, Riviera Airport (LIMG), is celebrating its 100 Year anniversary on February 16, 2023. The airport is commemorating this milestone with a new book titled “Cento Anni al Volo” (“100 Years in Flight”) which will chronicle the airport's fascinating history and its evolution over the past century.

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Avfuel’s Ready to Strike a Chord at SDC2023 With “Take Your Pick” Promotion

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Avfuel’s Ready to Strike a Chord at SDC2023 With “Take Your Pick” Promotion

Avfuel Corporation’s ready to fuel the fun in Nashville for NBAA’s 2023 Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference with a new promotion: Take Your Pick. Avfuel’s promotion will connect 69 FBO partner companies—representing approximately 124 fueling locations—with this year’s attendees in two Avfuel Aisles for the ultimate networking experience.

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Avfuel Kicks Off Golden Jubilee at SDC2023

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Avfuel Kicks Off Golden Jubilee at SDC2023

While most New Year’s celebrations ended weeks ago, the 2023 celebration is just starting for Avfuel Corporation as the industry’s leading independent supplier of aviation fuel and services kicks off its 50th anniversary with plans for a year-long golden jubilee. Avfuel will spend the next 12 months celebrating a half a century of progress with special promotions and events, giveaways and trivia, and so much more.

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