Nextant Gives Beechjet 400A/XP Extreme Makeover

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[Photo gallery]

Nextant Aerospace of Richmond Heights, Ohio, has an approved STC essentially to remanufacture the Beechjet 400A/XP series. Completed aircraft will be marketed as the 400NEXT.

This endeavor is a serious ground-up modernization program. It starts with the airframe stripped to the hull. Nextant replaces all wiring. A complete suite of Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics is installed.

Nextant installs a complete custom interior with all of the amenities of a 21st century work and digital entertainment environment. Window treatments are the latest technology. Zero-time landing gear, fresh inspections, winglets and custom paint are completed.

Finally, existing engines are replaced with the new Stage 4 Williams International FJ44-3AP, offering superior:

  • Economy
  • Range
  • Speed
  • Cabin comfort

Nextant is offering all of this in a value package that will catch buyers’ eyes.

The aircraft caught our eye a few days ago. Aircraft Bluebook–Price Digest and AC-U-KWIK staff members had a chance to see the 400NEXT during a stop at MKC. Check out our video tour above and photo gallery.

Nextant's photo gallery and Web site provide more details.

AC-U-KWIK Managers' World Edition Coming Soon in Glorious Full Color

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Most things are better in color.

Rainbows, television, The Wizard of Oz. And soon, the AC-U-KWIK Managers' World Edition.

We are busy converting the directory to a color format for the 2010-2011 edition. Users will be able to find airport information, FBO listings, and charter and ground services more easily.

Advertisers now have the opportunity to make their ads pop off the page and dominate the competition for users' attention. Advertisers' colored listings will catch the eyes of potential customers.

For more information about advertising in color (or black and white), contact Jodi Espinoza at jespinoza@acukwik.com or 1-913-967-1651.

Tail Numbers in BARR Program Available Through FOIA

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In late February, a District Court judge in Washington, D.C., ruled that tail numbers blocked for distribution outside of the FAA through NBAA’s Block Aircraft Registration Request (BARR) program must be unblocked to comply with a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. What do you think about the BARR program? Should the tail numbers be blocked permanently? Where do you fall on the public/private spectrum? Leave a comment.
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At Odyssey Aviation in New Orleans, Good Times Roll Again

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Odyssey Aviation, formerly Million Air, at KNEW after Hurricane Katrina (top) and in March 2010 after construction of a new facility. (Click photo to launch photo gallery.)Like much of New Orleans, Odyssey Aviation has rebuilt after Hurricane Katrina.

The FBO at Lakefront Airport (KNEW) officially opened its new facility on March 10. Formerly branded Million Air, the FBO has spent nearly five years since the hurricane operating out of temporary facilities and constructing a new facility.

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Odyssey Aviation Plans March 10 Grand Opening at KNEW

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Odyssey Aviation at KNEW in New Orleans will celebrate its grand opening on March 10.

The FBO's original facility at Lakefront Airport was damaged during Hurricane Katrina. Now, it is ready to show off its new digs.

Check out to the post-Katrina photos and the images of the new construction in Odyssey's press release.

Saker Aviation Services of Garden City (GCK), Formerly Firstflight, Expands Existing Facilities, Plans More Offerings

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Avfuel-branded FBO dealer Saker Aviation Services of Garden City, Kansas (GCK), has commenced expansion of its operations with a recent move into a larger facility. The expansion comes in conjunction with the company’s recent rebranding efforts and name change from FirstFlight to Saker Aviation Services.
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