Banyan Hosts AMT Day Luncheon

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Banyan celebrated its 8th annual AMT Day on Friday, May 24, 2013. This annual event pays tribute to Charles E. Taylor, the first Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT), who built Orville and Wilbur Wright’s engine. It is also a day that Banyan uses to honor its Aircraft Maintenance Technicians, Avionics Team and Parts team for their dedication to quality and safety.
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Telluride Regional Airport, Home Of Breathtaking Views And Spectacular Service, Now Offering Avfuel Contract Fuel

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For the first time in its history as an Avfuel-branded FBO, Telluride Regional Airport (KTEX) is offering Avfuel Contract Fuel. Avfuel Contract Fuel and Cessna Avfuel Contract Fuel cardholders can now access cost-plus rates on jet fuel and take advantage of easy, hassle-free pre-authorization and billing processes, all while experiencing in the FBO’s breathtaking views and first-rate service.
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Sky Hope Network Launches Oklahoma City Aviation Community Relief Fund To Aid Victims Of May 20th Tornadoes

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The general aviation community is responding to the crisis facing dozens of workers affected by the devastating tornadoes in Oklahoma City. Staffers, escrow agents, and airport and FBO support workers in the OKC region are victim to a range of personal losses; they need immediate assistance from the wider aviation business community.
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Royal Jet Joins The Air Elite Network As Network’s Second UAE-Based FBO

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World Fuel Services announced today that the Air Elite Network has continued it’s rapid growth by signing Royal Jet at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE 2013). Royal Jet (www.royaljetgroup.com), located at Abu Dhabi International Airport (OMAA) in the United Arab Emirates, marks just the second FBO in the Middle East to carry the Air Elite service designation.
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FlyAdvanced Aviation (KLOM), Closest FBO To 2013 U.S. Open, Prepares With Special Promotions At Wings Field

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Avfuel-branded FBO flyADVANCED is gearing up for the annual US OPEN with a triple AVTRIP point promotion (6 points/gallon), giveaways and specials, shuttle service and much more. Based on Wings Field, flyADVANCED is the nearest airport to the US Open’s world-famous host location, Merion Country Club.
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Harrods Aviation Joins The Air Elite Network As Network’s First UK-based FBO

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With the backdrop of the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE 2013), World Fuel Services announced today that Harrods Aviation, located at London Stansted Airport (EGSS) & London Luton Airport (EGGW) in London, United Kingdom, has signed up to join the growing Air Elite Network, a global network of uniquely exceptional FBOs.
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ExecuJet FBO Chain Grows In Germany, As Operations Hub Shifts To UK

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Germany’s new Berlin Brandenburg International Airport (formerly Schoenefeld) has emerged as one of ExecuJet’s most significant handling centers in Europe. The company is responsible for operating the whole general aviation terminal, including its own FBO. ExecuJet has also established a base at Frankfurt International Airport, as well as a satellite operation at the nearby Egelsbach Airport.
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NBAA Applauds DOT's Decision To Preserve Sequester-Targeted ATC Towers

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National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen welcomed Friday's announcement by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) that 149 contract air traffic control (ATC) towers, slated for closure next month, will instead remain open throughout the federal government's 2013 fiscal year, which ends Sept. 30.
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