February 22, 2016: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available
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UK CAA and IATA Join Forces to Support Civil Aviation in Suriname
/CAA International (CAAi), the overseas advisory arm of the UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA), has been awarded a new capacity building project in Suriname. The project, led by CAAi, will be delivered in partnership with the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The 13-month contract will see the UK CAA support the Ministry of Transport, Communication and Tourism (MTCT) of Suriname in the implementation of a modernised legal and institutional framework for civil aviation.
Read MoreBusiness Spotlight: Sheltair
/Sheltair is a privately-owned aviation real estate development company that offers an unusual niche in our industry - development and construction, build to suit, FBO operations and aviation property management. We manage over three million square feet of aviation related properties throughout the states of Florida, Georgia and New York.
Read MoreNewly Renovated General Aviation Federal Inspection Station Officially Opens at Sheltair’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International FBO Complex
/Opening ceremonies for the nearly $2 million renovation of the 10,000 square foot general aviation U.S. Customs entryway to the United States at Broward County’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, were held on Thursday, February 11. Attending were officials from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Broward County Aviation Department, Sheltair, elected officials and many of the region’s business leaders.
Read MoreAsk AC-U-KWIK: CBP "Designated" Airports
/I’m familiar with “Landing Rights” and “User Fee” classifications that the Customs and Border Patrol assign airports. But why do I sometimes see the word “designated” added to these descriptions?
There are currently 31 airports that have been deemed “designated” airports by the CBP. These airports are located along the southern border of the United States. If you are flying from the Caribbean or from Mexico, you are required to land at one of these “designated” airports before you proceed to your final U.S. destination. While the possibility of contraband (such as illicit drugs) entering the U.S. is a reality for all customs agents, incidents involving aircraft coming from Mexico and the Caribbean are much more common, and specialized inspection procedures at these airports focus on that fact. However, it is possible to receive a “Southern Border Overflight Exemption” from the CBP that allows a flight to bypass this rule. Please see the CBP website for details and an application at www.cbp.gov.
February 16, 2016: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available
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House ATC Privatization Bill Advances; NBAA Continues Opposition
/Following a House Committee’s Feb. 11 passage of controversial legislation for privatizing the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system, National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen today said the association would remain undeterred in opposing the bill as it makes its way through the legislative process.
Read MoreBBA Aviation Completes the Acquisition of Landmark Aviation
/It is announced today that BBA Aviation plc, has completed the $2.065 billion acquisition of Landmark Aviation, representing a major expansion of Signature Flight Support (Signature), a BBA Aviation company, the world’s largest FBO network.
Read MoreFebruary 9, 2016: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available
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Advantage Aviation Technologies (AAT) Announces Gulfstream Aircraft Landing Gear Component Corrosion Inspection and Chrome Repair Services
/Advantage Aviation Technologies (AAT) announces the availability of landing gear component corrosion inspection and chrome repair services for Gulfstream MRO and Operators.
Read MoreWest Star Aviation Receives ODA/STC Certificate From FAA
/West Star Aviation announced that they received an Organizational Design Authorization (ODA) allowing them to issue Supplemental Type Certification (STC) projects on behalf of the FAA.
Read MorePentastar Aviation Awarded STC for Hawker 800XP and 850XP Wi-Fi Compatibility
/Pentastar Aviation announces it has been issued Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST04055CH for certification of compatibility of wireless data technologies on Hawker 800XP and 850XP series aircraft. This allows operators to approve the use of portable electronic devices onboard aircraft with wireless networks or Wi-Fi hot spots for their passengers.
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2016: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available
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HADID Unveils Its New Corporate Identity and Brand
/HADID, a global flight support and service brand, has announced its new brand mark – the HADID symbol. This new identity and branding correlates with HADID’s focus on change in management, evolution in corporate structure and business development plans.
Read MorePrevious AVTRIP Scholarship Winner Put 2013 Award to Good Use
/Avfuel’s AVTRIP Scholarship recipient from 2013, Kelly Hicks, is soaring to new heights after completing training to obtain her multi-engine rating.
Read MoreJanuary 25, 2016: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available
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NBAA Announces Recipients of 2016 Schedulers & Dispatchers Scholarship
/The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and its Schedulers & Dispatchers (S&D) Committee today announced that $44,450 in scholarship funds will be awarded to individuals seeking to advance their aviation careers through continuing education. These individuals were recognized during the 2016 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC2016), taking place Jan. 19 to 22 in Tampa, FL.
Read MoreNBAA Announces Recipients of 2016 Schedulers & Dispatchers Training Scholarship
/The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and its Schedulers & Dispatchers (S&D) Committee announce the recipients of the 2016 Schedulers & Dispatchers Training Scholarship. These individuals will be recognized during the 2016 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC2016), taking place Jan. 19 to 22 in Tampa, FL.
Read MoreL.J. Aviation (KLBE) Opens New Hangar to Finish Year of Expansion
/L.J. Aviation completed construction on its new hangar, finishing a year of expansion on a strong note.
Read MorePentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. renews Wyvern Wingman Certificate
/Following an in-depth onsite audit conducted by Wyvern Consulting, Ltd. in October 2015, Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. has received renewal of their status as a Wyvern Wingman operator. The Wingman Standard provides a safety benchmark that allows customers to assess performance expectations against recognized industry best operating practices when purchasing air charter services.
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