Corporate Air Achieves ACSF IAS Registered Status
/The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) welcomes Corporate Air, LLC, of Pittsburgh, Penn., as the latest charter operator to be added to the ACSF Industry Audit Standard (IAS) Registry.
Read MoreAvfuel Corporation Now Brands, Supplies Aviation Fuel, Services to California-Based Jet Air Systems (SEE)
/Fixed-base operator Jet Air has branded with Avfuel Corporation. Under the agreement, Avfuel will act as Jet Air aviation fuel and services provider and also supplement the FBO with marketing services. Jet Air now offers AVTRIP rewards points on qualifying fuel purchases, as well as Avfuel Contract Fuel.
Read MoreTradition Aviation Joins Avfuel Network of Branded Fixed-Base Operations
/Avfuel Corporation has announced California-based Tradition Aviation (KTRM) is the latest fixed-base operator (FBO) to brand with Avfuel. As a new Avfuel-branded dealer, Tradition Aviation now offers Avfuel Contract Fuel and awards AVTRIP rewards points.
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Colt Unveils EU-ETS Reporting Solution
/Colt International now offers a turnkey solution for flight departments burdened by the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU-ETS).
Read MoreBanyan Receives Industry First STC Approval
/On December 14, 2010, the FAA issued STC ST03901AT to the Banyan Avionics team based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) for the Thrane and Thrane AVIATOR 200 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) system for the Cessna 500, 550, S550, 552, 560, and 560XL aircraft.
Read MoreCitigroup's Wendi Gavigan to Receive Award at 22nd S&D 2011 Conference
/The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) will recognize Wendi Gavigan of Citigroup with the 2011 Schedulers & Dispatchers (S&D) Outstanding Achievement & Leadership Award.
Read MoreCABAA Safety Stand-Down 2011
/Members and non-members of CABAA, including Flight Department Managers, Pilots, Mechanics, Schedulers/Dispatchers and aviation service providers are invited to join in promoting the shared interest of Business Aviation safety. The Chicago Area Business Aviation Association (CABAA) Safety Stand-Down will take place Thursday May 5, 2011, at the Hilton Garden Inn, West Chicago (across from the DuPage Airport).
Read MoreMillion Air Appoints General Manager at Tallahassee
/Colonel Domenick M. Eanniello U.S.A.F. (Ret) has joined Million Air as the General Manager of Million Air Tallahassee. Eanniello recently completed a 29-year career with the United States Air Force before joining Million Air and the REW group of companies’ senior leadership team.
Read MoreMillion Air Appoints General Manager at Houston
/Robert Lee has joined Million Air as the General Manager of Million Air Houston. Lee has more than 20 years of experience in direct managerial and aviation operations. He comes to Houston from Wheeling, Ill., where he was the General Manager at Atlantic Aviation.
Read MoreDelk's Valley Oil Announces Formation of Paragon Aviation Group
/Delk’s Valley Oil, previously a veteran provider and supplier of aviation fuels and related services announced, the formation of Paragon Aviation Group. This new company will represent a group of first-class independent FBOs and small chains that have the same operational principles; customer-focused service, quality, safety, reliability and value.
Read MoreReserve Ramp Space at Tango One Aviation (FFZ) for Bowl Championship Series
/Tango One Aviation, located in Mesa, Ariz., is offering triple Bravo points to their patrons stopping in for the Bowl Championship Series!
Read MoreCan You Show Me How the AC-U-KWIK iPhone App Works?
/Q: I'm intrigued by the AC-U-KWIK iPhone app. Can you show me how it works?
A: Absolutely. Editor-in-Chief Paul Wyatt made a video that shows how to use the app.
2011 AC-U-KWIK Airport/FBO Directories Now Available
/The 2011 AC-U-KWIK directories are now available. Place your order today!
Who Is Your Most Valuable Business Aviation Tweeter?
/Our hometown major commercial airport, Kansas City International Airport (MCI), has been ranked No. 1 in customer interaction through Twitter, according to The Kansas City Star, which cites a report by Air Gate Solutions.
So that makes us wonder: Which people and organizations in business and general aviation are your MVTs (most valuable tweeters)?
Let us know in the comments, or tweet us @acukwik!
North Carolina Celebrates Aviation Appreciation Week
/The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed a proclamation from the governor of North Carolina — the state that hosted the first manned, powered flight — declaring December 3-10, 2010, as "Aviation Appreciation Week."
Read MoreNBAA Applauds Passage of Expanded Tax Benefits for Business Investments
/The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed the latest Congressional action to give U.S. companies tax benefits to help preserve manufacturing jobs while allowing companies immediate access to the benefits of business aircraft.
Read MoreGourmet Inflight Catering Provides Made-to-Order Food to Tri-State Airports
/Gourmet Inflight Catering’s mission from day one has been to achieve perfection in quality, presentation and service with every single order. To consistently maintain VIP quality with each item, every tray, every platter, every appetizer and every entrée down to the garnish kit is made to order.
Read MoreChattanooga Metropolitan Airport Chooses Wilson Air Centers as New FBO Manager
/CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (December 20, 2010) – Wilson Air Centers announced today that they will partner with the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority to manage a new Fixed Base Operator (FBO) in Chattanooga. The facilities will include a fueling center; a 9,000 square-foot general aviation terminal, including an office complex for pilot accommodations and business resources; and a 12,000 square foot state-of-the-art hangar facility, with significant room for expansion as needed.
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