Ocean Sky Jet Centre Partners with Avfuel for Fuel and Services at London Luton Airport (EGGW/LTN)

Ocean Sky Jet Centre, part of the Ocean Sky Private Jet Group and operator of five premier FBOs in Europe, has announced a partnership with Avfuel Corporation to provide fuel and service solutions (Avfuel contract fuel, marketing support, the AVTRIP pilot incentive program and more) at Ocean Sky Jet Centre at London Luton Airport.  

Directly accessible to central London, Ocean Sky Jet Centre at Luton anticipates a sizeable increase in traffic during the upcoming Summer Olympic Games. Avfuel’s four decades of experience in supply and logistics will be a valuable asset. According to Ocean Sky Jet Centre Sales and Marketing Director Natalie Raper, “We are very much looking forward to working with Avfuel as the partnership will further strengthen Ocean Sky’s relationship with all customers flying into London Luton Airport, particularly those from the US.”  

“This partnership brings together two highly-regarded providers to offer customers an even more complete experience,” agreed Avfuel Director of Marketing Marci Ammerman. “Avfuel is delighted to work collaboratively with such a world-class FBO operation. This fits well with Avfuel’s ambitions to grow their international portfolio, especially in Europe.”

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CAAC Administrator Li to Join Deputy Secretary Porcari in Opening of ABACE2012

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced that the Administrator of the Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC), Mr. Li Jiaxiang, will be a featured speaker at the Opening General Session of the upcoming Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE2012), to be held next month in Shanghai.
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Jeff Curry Joins Business Jet Access

Fills New Position as Managing Director
 

Business Jet Access (BJA), a leading aircraft services provider, has named aviation veteran Jeff Curry as Managing Director. In this new position, Curry is responsible for overseeing both the technical and business divisions. He will report to Brian Hoffman, General Manager, Business Jet Access.           

Prior to joining Business Jet Access, Curry served as Business Unit Manager with Pratt & Whitney at their Grand Prairie, Texas, facility. A 25 year aviation services veteran, Curry also held key positions of increasing responsibility with Gulfstream Aerospace including Aircraft Completions Manager. 

Curry obtained a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Southern Methodist University’s Cox School of Business and is a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He also holds an FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate.  

“We are pleased to have Jeff Curry join our team as we continue to grow our aircraft charter, management and maintenance capabilities,” Hoffman said. 

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Business Jet Center Oakland Joins Phillips 66® Aviation Network


Business Jet Center Oakland at Oakland International Airport (OAK) has become a Phillips 66® Aviation-branded dealer.

Business Jet Center Oakland joins its sister operation Business Jet Center Dallas, which has been with Phillips 66 Aviation since 1997. Phillips 66 Aviation is the nation’s largest branded aviation dealer network, featuring 866 fixed base operators coast-to-coast.

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Aurora Jet Center Offers a Gateway to Stunning Northwest Beauty


At the Aurora Jet Center, located in the beautiful Northwest just 22 miles south of downtown Portland, Oregon, superior customer service is expected and delivered while taking the time to get to know customers’ needs.

Aurora Jet Center is part of the new Air Elite FBO Network.  Aurora Jet Center is branded with World Fuel as a fuel brand.

The jet center is a big believer in training and education, and their line staff has been trained to provide the very best in service, safety, and aviation expertise. Staff is trained to the highest standards in the industry, with programs extending from the ramp to the greeting desk.

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Schedulers & Dispatchers Drawing Winner!

Rhonda Schneidmiller (left), with Janet Rogers of Penton MediaWe are pleased to announce Rhonda Schneidmiller, an Aviation Admin. Associate with Shaw Communications Inc., as the winner of our drawing at the NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference in San Diego.  She won a $250 Visa Giftcard.  The drawing was held at the luncheon on Wednesday, January 18th at the end of the conference.

Platinum Flight Center (ATW) Rolls Out Red Carpet; Now Offers Avfuel Products, Services

Platinum Flight Center at Outagamie Regional Airport – a convenient gateway to Wisconsin attractions such as the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), EAA Airventure, the city of Green Bay and the scenic Door County – has partnered with fuel supplier Avfuel to become part of the Avfuel-branded FBO network.
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Avtrak Announces System Enhancements to Address Low Cycle Fatigue Requirements

Avtrak, the industry’s highest ranked maintenance tracking program provider, announced the addition of new system features exclusively for the helicopter industry to address low cycle fatigue concerns and the new OEM requirements associated with these issues. 
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