Royal Aviation Kuwait and Mercury Air Group Open New Royal Terminal

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Mercury Air Group, Inc., the U.S.-based global leader in aviation services, has started flight operations at the Royal Terminal, Kuwait, the largest private aviation terminal in the Middle East. Located at Kuwait International Airport (KWI), the facility is owned by Royal Aviation Kuwait. Designed and constructed by Mott MacDonald Group of London, England, and Gulf Consult of Saudi Arabia, the Royal Terminal has more than 100,000 square feet (10,000 square meters) on three levels and incorporates an ultra-modern design blending aerodynamic architectural features with panoramic glass vistas. Lead designer, Mott MacDonald Group brings more than 100 years of experience in transportation engineering and design with projects in 140 countries. The UK's Sunday Times has named Mott MacDonald Group one of England's "Top 20 Best Big Companies" in 2007.
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Lake Texoma Jet Center (GYI) Thrives Under New Management

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New Avfuel-branded customer, Lake Texoma Jet Center, serves the general aviation industry with an ideal Texas location and competitive fuel pricing. The company, based out of the North Texas Regional Airport, came under current ownership in December of 2007. As part of its alliance with Avfuel, Lake Texoma Jet Center rewards pilots with AVTRIP points when they refuel and serves the Avfuel Contract Fuel program for in-transit jet fuel savings.
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Executive Beechcraft Adds Staff in Key Company Positions

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Executive Beechcraft adds some muscle to its management team with the appointment of Barbara Knox as Controller and Valerie Scott as Area Human Resources Manager. The two join the company effective immediately, according to officials, and will be based at the flagship facility located at the Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport in Kansas City, Mo.
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Banyan Avionics Expands Into Large Business Aircraft

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Banyan’s avionics department has recently completed installations on three large-size aircraft: a Gulfstream IV SP (Entertainment), a Falcon 900B (Infra-Red Enhanced Vision System) and a private Boeing 747SP (TW550 TV, High Speed Data/WI-FI), which was done in Europe. Projects currently underway are a Boeing BBJ (High Speed Data/WI-FI) and a Gulfstream III (Entertainment).
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Jet Source Adds Luxurious Bombardier Challenger 601 to Its Fleet of Chartered Aircraft

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Jet Source, a full-service aviation firm headquartered at the McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, Calif., has announced a new addition to its fleet of chartered aircraft. The Bombardier Challenger 601 (model Challenger 601-1A/3A) provides up to six hours of travel time to reach destinations up to 3,450 miles. Now, Jet Source charter clients have a superior choice when making their next travel plans to destinations such as New York, Hawaii and Mexico.
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Woodland Aviation, Inc. Becomes Cessna Service Station and Diamond Aircraft Service Center

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Avfuel customer Woodland Aviation, Inc. of Watts/Woodland Airport (041), has recently announced the expansion of its overall offerings. Not only has the aviation service provider been approved as an official Cessna Service Station for all models of Cessna single engine piston aircraft, but they have also become a service center for Diamond Aircraft.
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