July 26, 2013

NBAA Names James Cooling as Recipient of 2013 John H. Winant Award

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced that James Cooling, an aviation attorney whose numerous, continuing contributions to the industry causes have extended far beyond his service on the Association’s Board of Directors, will receive the John H. Winant Award at the 2013 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA2013) in Las Vegas, NV in October.

July 26, 2013

House GA Caucus Swells to 200 Members

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General aviation interests are hailing the growth of the House General Aviation Caucus, which has reached a record total of 200 members of the House of Representatives, making it one of the largest and most active caucuses in Washington, D.C.

July 24, 2013

July 24, 2013: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available

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July 24, 2013

Twenty Years of Young Eagles Fuel Rebates from Phillips 66® Aviation Have Helped Hundreds of Thousands of Kids Take Flight

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Phillips 66® Aviation is celebrating 20 years of providing fuel rebates to Young Eagles pilots, who volunteer their time, aircraft and money to introduce young people to the joys of flight.

July 23, 2013

Flight Display Systems Contributes to NASA’s Project SOFIA

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Flight Display Systems contributed to the success of NASA’s flying observatory, Project SOFIA, by designing and building a custom 20” LCD monitor. The monitor was installed in the stratospheric observatory used to monitor infrared emissions from space.

July 23, 2013

Signature Flight Support Singapore Goes Live at Changi International Airport

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Signature Flight Support Singapore officially went live yesterday at Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN/WSSS) after announcing its newest Asian location at EBACE 2013 in Geneva. Signature Flight Support at Changi provides supervisory services for ground and passenger handling and fuel coordination.

July 17, 2013

July 17, 2013: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available

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July 16, 2013

Flight Display Systems Hires Technical Sales Consultant, Aria Bahawdory

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Flight Display Systems, a global leader in new generation custom flight displays and advanced cabin electronic solutions, today announced the appointment of Aria Bahawdory to the position of Technical Sales Consultant.

July 15, 2013

Gary Jet Center Is Chicago's Best Approach

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Gary Jet Center, a privately-owned, world-class FBO, is your premier destination for Chicago travel needs. Located just 25 minutes drive time from downtown Chicago, Gary Jet Center offers top-notch amenities for crews and passengers for a fraction of MDW or ORD prices.

July 11, 2013

Flight Display Systems Moves to Much Larger Facility

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Flight Display Systems formally announces that as of July 11, all company functions will take place at their new Shiloh Road location in Alpharetta, Georgia.

July 10, 2013

FBO Survival Series - Survival Tip #4: Develop an Early Warning System

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By Ron Jackson and John Enticknap, Aviation Business Strategies Group

Welcome to the fourth installment of our continuing AC-U-KWIK FBO Connection Series: FBO Survival. This series focuses on the various strategies and tactics needed to survive the daily rigors of running a successful FBO operation.

“History is a vast early warning system.”
-Norman Cousins

July 10, 2013

July 10, 2013: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available

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July 09, 2013

Huntsville International Airport Reopens West Runway

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After a year-long $27.8 million improvement project, Huntsville International Airport (HSV) has reopened its west runway along with adjacent taxiways. Improvements made to the west airfield meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements to operate Panalpina's 747-8 freighters, which are classified as Group VI aircraft.

July 08, 2013

Banyan’s Avionics Team Stands Committed to Service All Magnastar Operators

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Banyan Air Service, based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, recently completed an extensive review of the different upgrade paths and favorable discounts being offered by some of the leading vendors in the aviation industry.

July 08, 2013

Monica Beusch Appointed as New General Manager of Jet Aviation Zurich

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Monica Beusch is the new general manager of Jet Aviation Zurich, and she will also serve as head of FBO services in EMEA and Asia, in addition to overseeing the Zurich operation and leading the FBOs in Geneva and Dusseldorf.

July 08, 2013

Senior Aviation Executive Rudy Toering Named President and CEO of Canadian Business Aviation Association

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Frank Burke, Chair of the Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA), has announced the appointment of industry veteran Rudy Toering to the position of President and CEO of the CBAA.

July 03, 2013

Vito Gomes Receives Forbes Top Indian Leader Award

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Forbes Middle East has finally revealed its much awaited Top Indian Leaders in the UAE for 2013 at a gala event at the newly opened The Oberoi on 25th June.

July 03, 2013

Euro Jet Opens VIP Crew Lounge in Montenegro

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Euro Jet Intercontinental, the leading provider of ground support services in Europe and Asia opened on June 28 a new VIP crew lounge in the southern Adriatic resort town of Tivat, Montenegro.

July 03, 2013

Signature Flight Support Acquires Gategroup’s De-Icing Business At Dublin, Ireland, Expanding its Portfolio of Services

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Signature Flight Support Dublin Limited announced today that it has acquired the assets of gategroup’s aircraft de-icing business at Dublin Airport (DUB/EIDW).

July 03, 2013

Todd Hattaway Appointed Vice President, Technical Services for BBA Aviation’s Flight Support Division

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BBA Aviation Flight Support announced today that Todd Hattaway has been appointed Vice President, Technical Services for BBA Aviation’s Flight Support division.

FBO and Business Aviation News

NBAA Names James Cooling as Recipient of 2013 John H. Winant Award

House GA Caucus Swells to 200 Members

July 24, 2013: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available

Twenty Years of Young Eagles Fuel Rebates from Phillips 66® Aviation Have Helped Hundreds of Thousands of Kids Take Flight

Flight Display Systems Contributes to NASA’s Project SOFIA

Signature Flight Support Singapore Goes Live at Changi International Airport

July 17, 2013: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available

Flight Display Systems Hires Technical Sales Consultant, Aria Bahawdory

Gary Jet Center Is Chicago's Best Approach

Flight Display Systems Moves to Much Larger Facility

FBO Survival Series - Survival Tip #4: Develop an Early Warning System

July 10, 2013: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available

Huntsville International Airport Reopens West Runway

Banyan’s Avionics Team Stands Committed to Service All Magnastar Operators

Monica Beusch Appointed as New General Manager of Jet Aviation Zurich

Senior Aviation Executive Rudy Toering Named President and CEO of Canadian Business Aviation Association

Vito Gomes Receives Forbes Top Indian Leader Award

Euro Jet Opens VIP Crew Lounge in Montenegro

Signature Flight Support Acquires Gategroup’s De-Icing Business At Dublin, Ireland, Expanding its Portfolio of Services

Todd Hattaway Appointed Vice President, Technical Services for BBA Aviation’s Flight Support Division

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