Sheltair (KLAL) Gears Up For Sun N’ Fun – Acres Of Parking And Event Personnelon-Hand

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The annual Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In and Expo returns to Lakeland Linder Regional Airport April 21-26. The show repeatedly attracts nearly 500 exhibitors and over 150,000 aviation-loving attendees. Sheltair (KLAL), the most recent addition to the Sheltair network of FBOs, is well situated and prepared to make your travel experience hassle-free. Available amenities include courtesy shuttles to and from the show grounds, early bird pre-show lunch, Avfuel Contract Fuel, AVTRIP Points and more.
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Phillips 66 Aviation FBOs Take Home Top Four FBO Performance Rankings in AIN’s 2015 Survey

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Phillips 66 Aviation is pleased that ten of its FBOs were recognized in this year’s Aviation International News (AIN) survey. More than 11,000 respondents completed AIN’s questionnaire that ranks FBOs according to line service, passenger amenities, pilot amenities, facilities and customer service representatives.
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Shell Aviation Introduces the New AeroShell Oil Sport Plus 4, Developed in Collaboration with BRP-Rotax

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Shell Aviation has introduced the new AeroShell Oil Sport Plus 4, the second generation of its piston engine oil, specifically designed for light sport and very light/ultralight aircraft 4-stroke engines. Shell Aviation has collaborated with major engine manufacturer, BRP -Rotax, in designing the new product, which is the result of three years of development and testing in both companies’ Research and Development facilities.
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Three Things AC-U-KWIK Learned at IOC2015

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McCollum Field airport manager Karl Von Hagel and AC-U-KWIK editor-in-chief Paul Wyatt discuss changes coming to the Cobb County, Ga., airport at the 2015 NBAA International Operators Conference in San Antonio.Customs Coming to Cobb County

At the NBAA International Operators Conference last week, McCollum Field airport manager Karl Von Hagel noted the growth of traffic at the airport, located in Cobb County, Ga., 20 minutes northwest of downtown Atlanta, during his tenure. Von Hagel said the economic impact of the airport has increased from $12 million when he started at the airport in 1993 to $112 million in 2010. To address that trend, he was pleased to announce the opening of a new 78-foot tower in March. He also said Cobb County will get a 2900 sq. ft. customs facility in June. 

Docs and Procedures

Most of the conference sessions centered around planning and information gathering for flights. It was noted that there is no single location for the vast array of resources that are required for international trip planning. Some of those sources are available through AC-U-KWIK, but it is clear we could do a better job of mapping out a pre-flight workflow. There are many tools out there, but every flight department seems to be crafting their own approach on piecing it all together.

Books Are Popular at IOC

The AC-U-KWIK North American and International directories were the most popular materials available at the event. Several pilots claimed that they always like to have them within reach citing the need to quickly reference airport and FBO info. And yes, a few mentioned that the books required “no battery and no charging.”

Sun Air Jets Announces Award Nomination

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Sun Air Jets announced that its Senior Director of Charter Sales, Leigh Ann Spooner, has been nominated for the 14th annual Women in Business Award by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal. This prestigious award recognizes the very exceptional women in the workforce in the San Fernando Valley region. 
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Meridian Air Charter Adds Challenger 605 to Fleet

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Meridian, the award-winning private aviation company based in Teterboro, NJ, is pleased to announce the addition of a Bombardier Challenger 605 (N605MM) to its growing fleet of private business jets. This large cabin aircraft was completed in 2008 and seats up to nine passengers.  It will be based at Teterboro Airport (TEB), and is immediately available for charter (Certificate IMJA053F).   
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Kearney Aviation Center Announces Expansion at Kearney Regional Airport (KEAR)

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Kearney Aviation Center (KAC) at Kearney Regional Airport (KEAR) recently expanded operations and will now be the exclusive FBO on the field. Kearney Regional is a leading general aviation airport for central Nebraska pilots and businesses as well as a favorite fuel stop for many cross-country travelers.
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Avfuel’s Newly Launched Website Enhances Customer Experience

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Avfuel Corporation launched an all new website this week.  Avfuel.com provides visitors an advanced online experience - a refreshed design backed by sophisticated software technology.  Completely rebuilt, the new avfuel.com has a smarter interface and is optimized for tablet and mobile device viewing.
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