Industry Groups Drive On-Demand Air Carrier Training Changes

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The National Air Transportation Association (NATA), the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and a group of on-demand air carriers and training centers have developed recommendations for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to modernize training for air carriers operating under Part 135.
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Avfuel Network Provides Service As More Politicians Take To The Skies

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With the presidential election fast approaching this November and the primaries in full swing, the campaign trail has been hot, as has the activity at many FBOs. As more politicians—from candidates to the POTUS—look to the skies for efficient campaign strategies, the Avfuel Network has been in prime position to serve their growing needs with 600+ branded locations.
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Ask ACUKWIK: Online FBO Update Forms

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As an FBO manager, I always make sure I take time to fill out the printed AC-U-KWIK update form I receive in the mail each year. Is there a way I can just go online and do this?

Absolutely. In fact, we have had online FBO and airport updating capability for three years. If you would like to submit your updates online, please email our North American Editor, Paul Wyatt, at pwyatt@acukwik.com or our International Editor, Adam Harding, at adamharding@airportdata.com, and they will send you a username and password. The website where you will update your information is called airportdata.com, a companion product to AC-U-KWIK. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call our editorial staff at 913-967-9094 (North America) or +44 1276 855538 (International).

Pilots Score More With AVTRIP During March Madness

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Avfuel Corporation is dishing out the points this March for the NCAA Tournament with a competitive AVTRIP promotion. Pilots can try their hand in Avfuel’s AVTRIP Madness Bracket Challenge while Avfuel-branded FBOs in proximity to game locations are offering increasing AVTRIP Points throughout the tournament.
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Meridian Jet Center Celebrates 20th Anniversary

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Meridian recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of Meridian Jet Center, the company’s aircraft maintenance operation. The certificate was originally issued to the repair station on February 21, 1996 by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This designation allowed the company to repair and inspect various types of business aircraft. In 1996, the company was known as Million Air Maintenance Teterboro because it was part of the Million Air franchise at that time. In 2006, the company changed its name to Meridian Jet Center after leaving the franchise.
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Air Culinaire Worldwide Has Found a Recipe for Growing Its Inflight Catering Network

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Walking through Air Culinaire Worldwide’s global headquarters in Tampa, Fla., during the week of the 2016 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference in January, Liona Geraci, marketing coordinator, provided us with a behind-the-scenes look into the world of business aviation catering. During the tour, she noted where a wall was removed to expand into an adjoining office space. This expansion has provided ample room to allow growth to continue.
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Meridian Air Charter Adds Falcon 2000 to West Coast Fleet

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Meridian announced the addition of a Falcon 2000 (N411YF) to its growing West Coast fleet of private business jets. This large cabin aircraft, completed in 2001 and refurbished in 2014, seats up to ten passengers. It is based at San Jose International Airport in San Jose, CA, and it is immediately available for charter (Certificate IMJA053F).    
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History of Flight Told Through WPA Murals at Tampa International Airport (KTPA)

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If you find yourself waiting for a commercial flight in terminal E at Tampa International Airport, you can learn about the history of flight from a series of murals hanging in the terminal building.
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Matthew Lipka Selected For 2016 Leadership Conference Scholarship

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Meridian announced that Matthew Lipka has been selected by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) as a recipient of its 2016 Leadership Conference Scholarship. The association’s Business Aviation Management Committee (BAMC) selected only two individuals among a large pool of applicants to receive this prestigious honor. The scholarship covers the recipient’s expenses incurred (up to $2,000) for attending the Conference. 
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FBO Aerocardal services The Rolling Stones’ to kick-off tour

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FBO Aerocardal, an Air Elite FBO located at the AMB - Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (Santiago International Airport - SCEL), had the honor of serving the legendary British rock band The Rolling Stones on February 2-3, 2016. The band visited Santiago to kick off their América Latina Olé Tour 2016. With the help of Aerocardal’s professional staff and on-site customs & immigration services, the band was able to swiftly and flawlessly enter and exit the country before departing for their next concert venue in Argentina.
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