April 19, 2013

Quest Aircraft Logs First Kodiak Sale In China

April 19, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

During a ceremony at ABACE 2013, Beijing General Aviation Industry Base Investment Holding Co. (BGA) signed a contract for delivery of two Quest Kodiaks, with options for four additional aircraft, from Blue Eagle Aviation Investment Co. of Beijing, the exclusive distributor in China for the turboprop single.

April 19, 2013

Committee Helping To Open Chinese Airspace To General Aviation

April 19, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

The General and Regional Aviation Committee of the U.S.-China Aviation Cooperation Program is set to deliver a key report to officials at China’s CAAC aviation authority officials next Wednesday about general aviation operations in China. It is expected to represent a key step in opening up lower airspace in the country.

April 19, 2013

Avion Celebrates Diamond Double Decade In China

April 19, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

Symbols are important, especially in China, and Avion Pacific Ltd. (Chalet 370) has chosen a precious 20-carat diamond to symbolize the preciousness of each of its 20 years of operation as a general aviation service and support center in China.

April 19, 2013

Best Jets International Joins Air Charter Safety Foundation

April 19, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is pleased to announce that Best Jets International is the newest charter operator to join the ACSF.

April 19, 2013

There’s Spirit At Banyan Air Service

April 19, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

Working together…growing together…winning together is a motto that is often heard at Banyan Air Service. While the Banyan team demonstrates a commitment to excellence, it’s not all work and no play at the Fort Lauderdale Executive based company.

April 18, 2013

Jackson Jet Center Joins the Air Elite Network

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World Fuel Services announced today that Jackson Jet Center, located at Boise Gowen Field (KBOI) in Boise, ID, has joined the growing Air Elite Network.

April 18, 2013

BaseOps International Celebrates 25th Anniversary, Strengthens International Presence In Asia With Singapore Office

April 18, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

2013 marks BaseOps International’s 25th anniversary of serving the aviation community with flexible, personalized, and precise trip planning and support services world wide.

April 18, 2013

Fargo Jet Center Receives FAA Diamond Award; Maintenance Technicians Receive Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Awards

April 18, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

Fargo Jet Center (FJC) received the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Certificate of Excellence Diamond Award and 21 technicians received Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMT) awards.

April 17, 2013

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April 17, 2013

April 17, 2013: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available

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April 17, 2013

World Fuel Services Network Launches New e-Learning Training Platform

April 17, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

World Fuel Services announced today that they have launched their new e-Learning training platform which provides FBOs, who are members of the Air Elite and World Fuel Network, access to valuable online tools for safety, aviation, and customer service training.

April 16, 2013

Records Set As ABACE2013 Opens: More Exhibitors, More Aircraft, More Registered Attendees In Shanghai

April 16, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

As the ribbon was cut to officially open the 2013 Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE2013) in Shanghai, organizers announced that a record 6,284 people had registered to attend the three-day event.

April 16, 2013

NBAA Replaces Day-Two Opening Session Of ABACE2013 With New Panel Of Asian-Operation Experts

April 16, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announces a new education session scheduled for the 2013 Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE2013), entitled “An International Operations Panel Discussion,” which will feature participants with first-hand knowledge about the unique operational, regulatory and other considerations for business aviation in the Asian theater.

April 16, 2013

FlyBuys Rewards Program Expanded to Asia; Non-U.S. Pilots, Flight Departments, And FBOs Now Eligible To Participate

April 16, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

With the backdrop of the 2013 Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE2013), World Fuel Services announced today that eligibility for membership in the FlyBuys Rewards Program has been officially expanded to the Business and General Aviation Asia market.

April 16, 2013

Tyson Goetz Joins Landmark Aviation As VP

April 16, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

Tyson Goetz has joined Landmark Aviation as Vice President. Goetz has a rich background in FBO operations management, with over 10 years of industry experience. Most recently, he served as a Senior Regional Manager for Atlantic Aviation.

April 15, 2013

NBAA Welcomes Congressional Leaders' Bipartisan Call To Keep Towers Open

April 15, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen today welcomed a letter to the Obama administration from House and Senate transportation leaders voicing strong concerns over the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) recent decision to close 149 air traffic control contract towers.

April 15, 2013

Crew Lounge: Music In The Air At KAUS

April 15, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

In keeping with Austin's status as the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (KAUS) books many local bands to play live music at the airport every week! It's the Music In The Air program.

April 12, 2013

Top Media Organizations To Report On ABACE2013

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News and announcements from ABACE2013 will be in headlines throughout the world, with more than 130 media organizations from across China and around the globe confirming their plans to cover the event.

April 12, 2013

ABACE Exhibit Floor Completely Sold Out

April 12, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

Organizers for ABACE2013 are delighted to announce that the exhibit floor, which was already expanded in size over last year's event, is now completely sold out with more than 180 Exhibitors committed to featuring their products and services.

April 12, 2013

Elite Aviation To Replace Air West & Twin Peaks At Vance Brand Airport (KLMO)

April 12, 2013/ AC-U-KWIK

Starting May 1, Elite Aviation will be the new fixed-base operator at Vance Brand Municipal Airport, replacing both Twin Peaks Aviation and Air West Flight Center. The company will offer the same services, as well as an avionics equipment intallation and repair facility, and maintenance services for piston, turboprop and jet aircraft.

FBO and Business Aviation News

Quest Aircraft Logs First Kodiak Sale In China

Committee Helping To Open Chinese Airspace To General Aviation

Avion Celebrates Diamond Double Decade In China

Best Jets International Joins Air Charter Safety Foundation

There’s Spirit At Banyan Air Service

Jackson Jet Center Joins the Air Elite Network

BaseOps International Celebrates 25th Anniversary, Strengthens International Presence In Asia With Singapore Office

Fargo Jet Center Receives FAA Diamond Award; Maintenance Technicians Receive Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Awards

Ask AC-U-KWIK: Does AC-U-KWIK provide access to any of the raw data from the website?

April 17, 2013: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available

World Fuel Services Network Launches New e-Learning Training Platform

Records Set As ABACE2013 Opens: More Exhibitors, More Aircraft, More Registered Attendees In Shanghai

NBAA Replaces Day-Two Opening Session Of ABACE2013 With New Panel Of Asian-Operation Experts

FlyBuys Rewards Program Expanded to Asia; Non-U.S. Pilots, Flight Departments, And FBOs Now Eligible To Participate

Tyson Goetz Joins Landmark Aviation As VP

NBAA Welcomes Congressional Leaders' Bipartisan Call To Keep Towers Open

Crew Lounge: Music In The Air At KAUS

Top Media Organizations To Report On ABACE2013

ABACE Exhibit Floor Completely Sold Out

Elite Aviation To Replace Air West & Twin Peaks At Vance Brand Airport (KLMO)

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