August 8, 2012: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available for your Region
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An MRI for Your FBO — Improving the Vital Parts of Your FBO
/By Ron Jackson and John Enticknap
“Business is never so healthy as when, like a chicken, it must do a certain amount of scratching around for what it gets,” - Henry Ford
How healthy is your FBO? Is it running on all cylinders? Or is it in need of doing what Henry Ford suggests, “a certain amount of scratching around,” to find the golden nuggets buried in the business?
If you’re ailing, chances are you’d go to a doctor. If it’s serious enough, the doctor may order an MRI to aid in the diagnosis.
The financial and operational health of an FBO is no different. Sometimes we need a better look at all the vital parts in order to create a remedy that puts us on the path to prosperity.
Bellingham Aviation Services (BLI) Joins Avfuel Network, Provides Travelers with Convenient Hub, Stellar Service
/Bellingham Aviation Services at Bellingham International Airport has joined Avfuel’s network of branded FBOs. Flyers taking advantage of this convenient northwestern-United States Port-of-Entry now have access to Avfuel Contract Fuel, AVTRIP rewards and more.
Read MoreNBAA Reaches 9,000-Company Membership Milestone
/National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) membership recently topped 9,000 Companies, a new record reflecting a growth rate of 25 percent in recent years.
Read MoreHawker Beechcraft Laying Off 170 at Little Rock
/Aircraft manufacturer Hawker Beechcraft told 170 workers at a Little Rock factory Thursday they would lose their jobs, trimming its U.S. workforce as it negotiates the sale of its business jet and general aviation operations to a Chinese company.
Read MoreGeneral Aviation a Boon to Nebraska
/General aviation aircraft assist operations of law enforcement, emergency medical responders, search and rescue, non-profit organizations, fire fighters, literally saving lives and helping to support local communities in dozens of ways on a daily basis.
Business aviation allows companies to travel where commercial aviation is limited or non-existent, make multiple stops in a single day and carry tools and equipment that would not be allowed on a commercial flight.
Coalition Calls on Clinton, LaHood to Take Further Action in Opposition to EU-ETS
/The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), along with a coalition of industry groups, has sent a letter to two top government officials requesting that the Obama administration take further action to oppose the European Union’s Emissions Trading Scheme (EU-ETS), a carbon-trading tax that weighs especially heavy on business aviation.
Read MoreAugust 1, 2012: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available for your Region
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Rizon Jet Rewarded Best Fixed Base Operator
/Rizon Jet, the Middle East and UK-based business aviation group, a subsidiary of Ghanim bin Saad al Saad & Sons Group Holdings (GSSG), are proud to announce that its FBO / VIP Terminal at its headquarters in Doha, State of Qatar has been rewarded 'Best Fixed Base Operator - Middle East' through Business Destinations 5th Annual Travel Awards 2012.
Read MoreAPP Jet Center Joins The Paragon Network
/Paragon Aviation Group is pleased to announce the addition of APP Jet Center (KHEF) to its elite roster of member FBOs in The Paragon Network.
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Flight Display Systems Introduces Fly HD
/Flight Display Systems has introduced Fly HD™, a totally new concept in aircraft video technology. Fly HD is a complete High-Definition system that is easy to install and provides full 1080p video quality.
Read MorePolitical Couple Carville and Matalin to Return to NBAA Convention Just Prior to Election
/Renowned political couple James Carville and Mary Matalin will be featured speakers at the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) 65th Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2012) on Oct. 31 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
Read MoreForbes Publisher Rich Karlgaard to Address NBAA's 2012 Convention
/Rich Karlgaard – columnist, publisher of Forbes magazine, author, pilot and business aircraft owner – will be a featured speaker at the Opening General Session of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) 65th Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2012) on Tuesday, Oct. 30, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
Read MoreAero Taxi Hires New Business Development Manager
/Aero Taxi, Inc, a provider of fixed base operations, aircraft management and charter services based in Wilmington, DE (KILG) announced that Michael Miller has been appointed to the company as the new Business Development Manager.
Read MoreJuly 26, 2012: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available for your Region
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NBAA Welcomes Thomas Hendricks as New NATA President
/The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) issued the following statement regarding the announcement that former Airlines for America (A4A) Senior Vice President Thomas L. Hendricks has been selected as the new president for the National Air Transportation Association (NATA).
Read MoreUVair FBO Network Announces 4 New Members, Bravo™ Bonus Points at All 14 Locations
/The UVair FBO NetworkSM, an alliance between EPIC™ and UVair® Fuel Program, has added four new member FBOs bringing the total number of FBOs in the network to 14.
Read MoreLandmark Opens Temporary FBO at London Southend Airport for Olympics
/Landmark Aviation has established a temporary FBO at the London-area Southend Airport. In a partnership with the privately owned airport, the U.S. handling group will support business aircraft operations through the period of the London Olympic Games.
Read MoreACSF Announces New Vice Chairman
/The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) announced the selection of Jeff Baum, president and CEO of Wisconsin Aviation, as the new vice-chairman of the ACSF. He succeeds Bill Haberstock, president of Keystone Aviation, whose term expired June 30, 2012.
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