Ask AC-U-KWIK: What year did AC-U-KWIK Start?
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Don Barber launched AC-U-KWIK with the 1982 Pocket Planner and Reference. The directory covered the US only and was strictly airport information (FBO's were added in the second edition) along with a VOR section. The first book was only 432 pages and it was certainly pocket-sized at 3.5 inches by 5.5 inches.
Great Customer Service. The Universal Language Spoken Everywhere.
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By John L. Enticknap and Ron R. Jackson, Principals of Aviation Business Strategies Group
- Facilitators of NATA’s FBO Success Seminar and Authors of the forthcoming book: FBO Survival: 10 Tips to Keep Your Operations Lean, Mean & Profitable
Recently we were approached by Charlie Bodnar, the CEO of Euro Jet, to see if we might be interested in teaching our Don’t Forget the Cheese!© FBO customer service training program at their Global Network Forum scheduled for January in Prague, Czech Republic. Euro Jet is a leading international provider of both flight and ground support services.
February 17, 2015: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available
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Business Spotlight: Manny Aviation
/1) What sets your company apart from the competition?
Manny Aviation is as good as our last Handling Service. Manny Catering is the second oldest inflight caterer servicing business aviation at Toluca International Adolfo Lopez Mateos Airport.
Serving Big Sky Country and Beyond
/According to the Small Business Association, approximately half of new establishments survive five years or more and about one-third survive 10 years or more. This year, Holman Aviation is celebrating a diamond anniversary - its 65th year in business. It’s no small feat for a Fixed Base Operator (FBO) practically as old as the airport it resides, Great Falls International Airport (GTF).
Read MoreColt International Announces Enhanced Scheduling Solution with PFM
/Colt International took another step forward in providing business aviation schedulers and dispatchers with best-in-class trip planning software when it announced its Phase 2 integration with Professional Flight Management (PFM) at the 2015 NBAA Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference.
Read MoreLandmark Aviation Acquires Island City Flying Service in Key West (EYW)
/Landmark Aviation has acquired the fixed based operation assets of Island City Flying Service, Inc. at Key West International Airport (EYW).
Read MoreTAC Air Acquires Central Flying Service Facilities
/TAC Air has purchased the facilities of Central Flying Service at the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (KLIT) in Little Rock, and will operate its fueling, ground handling, hangar operations and other related services as part of the TAC Air network. Also included is the purchase of Airport Services Inc., which provides airline fueling services at LIT. Terms of the agreement are not being disclosed.
Read MoreRizon Jet (EGKB) At London Biggin Hill Voted #1 FBO
/Readers of European Business Air News have voted the Avfuel Branded Dealer, Rizon Jet UK, (EGKB) No. 1 FBO in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Russia. This is the second time that Rizon Jet UK FBO at London Biggin Hill has been awarded this same designation since becoming fully operational in 2011. The survey is regarded as one of the most respected and prestigious measures of the aviation industry today.
Read MoreSignature Flight Support Launches Signature Loyalty™
/Signature Flight Support, a BBA Aviation company, announced the launch of Signature Loyalty™ at the 2015 NBAA Schedulers and Dispatchers conference in San Jose, Calif. Signature Loyalty combines Signature TailWins® and Signature Status® in a single, convenient, online customer experience that offers real-time rewards.
Read MoreFrom the Archive: Flight Schools, Time to Think Outside the Box
/Originally Published on Thursday, March 24, 2011.
“He who would learn to fly one day must first learn to stand and walk and run and dance; one cannot fly into flying.” – Friedrich Nietzsche, 1844-1900
Friedrich Nietzsche, a controversial philosopher for his time, made this statement before the Wright Brothers even flew, so we may assume he was not referring to the business of training people to fly. However, this quote has much relevance to our FBO flight training activities today.
February 9, 2015: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available
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Air Elite® Network Continues Steady Growth
/World Fuel Services announced today that it has added four new FBOs to their growing Air Elite® Network. YU Lounge, located at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (TKPK) in Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis; Jet Centre Curacao, located at Hato International Airport (TNCC) in Willemstad, Curacao and Ecuacentair, located at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (SEQM) in Quito, Equador have signed with the network.
Read MoreAvfuel’s Newly Launched Online Fuel Handling Training System Receives Rave Reviews
/Avfuel Corporation, a long time global leader in the procurement and distribution of aviation fuel and related services, announces the success of its newly launched online Fuel Handling Training System. This system was designed to completely replace or complement existing line training for fueling operations.
Read MoreLandmark Aviation Appoints Chief Information Officer
/William McLemore has been appointed Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Landmark Aviation. William will oversee Landmark Aviation’s technology infrastructure.
Read MoreMeridian Air Charter Adds Falcon 2000EX EASy to Fleet
/Meridian, the award-winning private aviation company based in Teterboro, NJ, is pleased to announce the addition of a Falcon 2000EX EASy (N12MW) to its growing fleet of private business jets. This large cabin aircraft was completed in 2004 and seats up to eight passengers. It will be based at Teterboro Airport (TEB), and is immediately available for charter (Certificate IMJA053F).
Read MoreFlyBuys® Rewards Members Have Chances to Win Big
/The FlyBuys Rewards Program is continuing a special promotion that kicked off at the 2014 Middle East Business Aviation exhibition. New non-U.S. based members who enroll in FlyBuys, the popular global rewards program, are awarded 1,000 bonus points and the chance to win a trip to the UEFA Champions League Final being held in Berlin, Germany on June 6, 2015.
Read MoreResults of Our Annual FBO Industry Survey Predict 2.5% Average Fuel Sales Increase for 2015
/This week at the NBAA Schedulers and Dispatchers (S&D) Convention in San Jose, CA, we will release the results of our Annual FBO Industry Survey and Forecast for 2015.
Read MoreResults of Our Annual FBO Industry Survey Predict 2.5 Percent Average Fuel Sales Increase for 2015
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By John L. Enticknap and Ron R. Jackson, Principals of Aviation Business Strategies Group
- Facilitators of NATA’s FBO Success Seminar and Authors of the forthcoming book: FBO Survival: 10 Tips to Keep Your Operations Lean, Mean & Profitable
This week at the NBAA Schedulers and Dispatchers (S&D) Convention in San Jose, CA, we will release the results of our Annual FBO Industry Survey and Forecast for 2015.