January 13, 2011

Legendary Martha’s Vineyard General Aviation Airport (MVY) Joins Avfuel Network

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Avfuel Corporation and Martha’s Vineyard Airport have confirmed they are now partnered as fuel supplier and branded FBO. Under the agreement, Martha’s Vineyard receives fuel, marketing, quality assurance and other services from Avfuel, while retaining full independence.

January 13, 2011

Grand Opening of St. George Airport in Utah; Direct Jet Center Open for Business, Fully Operational

January 13, 2011/ AC-U-KWIK

Direct Jet Center, a member of the Avfuel FBO network, will be open for business and fully operational this week, in tandem with the reopening of the City of St. George Airport in St. George, Utah. Direct Jet Center will be immediately online with pilot and passenger services, a terminal and full ground services including fuel, cleaning and detailing, oxygen and much more.

January 12, 2011

Avgas and Jet A at FBOs in Your Region

January 12, 2011/ AC-U-KWIK

Find low Jet A and 100LL fuel prices for your region.

January 12, 2011

ICM ETS Recommended for Accreditation of Aircraft Under EU Emissions Trading Scheme

January 12, 2011/ AC-U-KWIK

ICM ETS Ltd has been recommended for Accreditation for the verification of aircraft emissions and tonne-km data under the EU Emissions Trading Scheme by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).

January 11, 2011

NATA Releases 2011 Revision of Refueling, Quality Control Guide

January 11, 2011/ AC-U-KWIK

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced the availability of the 2011 revision of its popular guidebook Refueling and Quality Control Procedures for Airport Service and Support Operations. The 2011 revision is a complete update that contains an in-depth review of topics relating to aviation fuel handling, with full-color photographs in a new easy-to-read format.

January 11, 2011

Professional Football Championship Game Meets Avfuel Branded Network: Arlington Area FBOs Offer Fuel Discounts, Fuel Rewards

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Avfuel-affiliated FBOs invite general aviation visitors to save and/or earn rewards when they fly to and from Texas for this year’s BIG GAME. The annual professional football championship game takes place at Dallas Cowboy Stadium on February 6, 2011.

January 11, 2011

NBAA Welcomes Rep. Costello's Renewed Call Against User Fees

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed a recent call from Rep. Jerry Costello (D-12-IL) to President Barack Obama to keep user fees out of the administration's fiscal year 2012 budget.

January 07, 2011

FBO Sets New Record

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Based on news from fp Turks and Caicos, Provo Air Center set the record for being the busiest airport in the world on January 2, 2011.

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January 07, 2011

Corporate Air Achieves ACSF IAS Registered Status

January 07, 2011/ AC-U-KWIK

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.

January 07, 2011

Avfuel Corporation Now Brands, Supplies Aviation Fuel, Services to California-Based Jet Air Systems (SEE)

January 07, 2011/ AC-U-KWIK

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.

January 06, 2011

Tradition Aviation Joins Avfuel Network of Branded Fixed-Base Operations

January 06, 2011/ AC-U-KWIK

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.

January 05, 2011

FBO Fuel Prices Refreshed for the New Year

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Find low Jet A and 100LL fuel prices for your region.

January 05, 2011

Colt Unveils EU-ETS Reporting Solution

January 05, 2011/ AC-U-KWIK

Colt International now offers a turnkey solution for flight departments burdened by the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU-ETS).

January 05, 2011

Banyan Receives Industry First STC Approval

January 05, 2011/ AC-U-KWIK

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.

January 05, 2011

Citigroup's Wendi Gavigan to Receive Award at 22nd S&D 2011 Conference

January 05, 2011/ AC-U-KWIK

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) will recognize Wendi Gavigan of Citigroup with the 2011 Schedulers & Dispatchers (S&D) Outstanding Achievement & Leadership Award.

January 04, 2011

CABAA Safety Stand-Down 2011

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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).

January 04, 2011

Million Air Appoints General Manager at Tallahassee

January 04, 2011/ AC-U-KWIK

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.

January 04, 2011

Million Air Appoints General Manager at Houston

January 04, 2011/ AC-U-KWIK

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.

January 04, 2011

Delk's Valley Oil Announces Formation of Paragon Aviation Group

January 04, 2011/ AC-U-KWIK

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.

January 04, 2011

Reserve Ramp Space at Tango One Aviation (FFZ) for Bowl Championship Series

January 04, 2011/ AC-U-KWIK

Tango One Aviation, located in Mesa, Ariz., is offering triple Bravo points to their patrons stopping in for the Bowl Championship Series!

FBO and Business Aviation News

Legendary Martha’s Vineyard General Aviation Airport (MVY) Joins Avfuel Network

Grand Opening of St. George Airport in Utah; Direct Jet Center Open for Business, Fully Operational

Avgas and Jet A at FBOs in Your Region

ICM ETS Recommended for Accreditation of Aircraft Under EU Emissions Trading Scheme

NATA Releases 2011 Revision of Refueling, Quality Control Guide

Professional Football Championship Game Meets Avfuel Branded Network: Arlington Area FBOs Offer Fuel Discounts, Fuel Rewards

NBAA Welcomes Rep. Costello's Renewed Call Against User Fees

FBO Sets New Record

Corporate Air Achieves ACSF IAS Registered Status

Avfuel Corporation Now Brands, Supplies Aviation Fuel, Services to California-Based Jet Air Systems (SEE)

Tradition Aviation Joins Avfuel Network of Branded Fixed-Base Operations

FBO Fuel Prices Refreshed for the New Year

Colt Unveils EU-ETS Reporting Solution

Banyan Receives Industry First STC Approval

Citigroup's Wendi Gavigan to Receive Award at 22nd S&D 2011 Conference

CABAA Safety Stand-Down 2011

Million Air Appoints General Manager at Tallahassee

Million Air Appoints General Manager at Houston

Delk's Valley Oil Announces Formation of Paragon Aviation Group

Reserve Ramp Space at Tango One Aviation (FFZ) for Bowl Championship Series

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