Trump’s Jet, Business Aviation After the Transition and BCA’s Best
/Trump’s jet, business aviation in 2017 and what you should have read in 2016: Catch up with what we are watching, reading and recommending that you read.
Read MoreAsk AC-U-KWIK: Runway Change Updates
/At our airport we recently had our single runway lengthened from 3,852 feet to 5,000 feet. In addition, it was widened from 50 feet to 75 feet. I made sure to notify AC-U-KWIK in our “Airport Manager Questionnaire” that is sent to me annually. But it hasn’t been changed yet on the AC-U-KWIK website. Why the delay?
Read MoreKMR Aviation Joins West Coast Aviation and Rebrands as West Coast Worldwide
/West Coast Aviation Services announced that KMR Aviation has officially joined its brand portfolio under the dba West Coast Worldwide. The rebrand aligns the two companies to offer greater capabilities and expanded services while creating a seamless experience for their customers.
Read MoreACK on Tour: Vail Valley Jet Center
/The warm welcome of a fireplace, melody of a piano and incredible Colorado scenery are the first impressions to us that Vail Valley Jet Center, located at Eagle County Regional Airport (KEGE) in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, is a well-oiled machine when it comes to taking care of its clients.
Read MoreJanuary 17, 2017: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available
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Spring City Aviation Acquires Gran-Aire, Inc.
/Spring City Aviation announced the acquisition of Gran Aire, Inc., the previous Fixed Base Operator and a fixture at Milwaukee’s Lawrence J. Timmerman airport since 1946.
Read MoreNew FBO Opens at Mexico's Querétaro Intl. Airport
/Querétaro, Mexico-based MRO provider Redwings opened an FBO at Querétaro Intercontinental Airport last week, making it the second general aviation handler at the country's fastest-growing airport, which is located 100 nm north of Mexico City.
Read MoreWomen in Corporate Aviation Announces Inaugural TAG Aviation Scholarships
/To celebrate its 10-year anniversary of providing global pilot and cabin crew training, TAG Aviation has selected Women in Corporate Aviation’s scholarship program (WCA-intl.org) as a means to launch two inaugural scholarships. Current WCA members – age 18 and older – are encouraged to apply for the scholarships between January 9 and March 26, 2017.
Read MoreDavid Wayne Hooks Airport Completes Second Phase of Improvement Program
/David Wayne Hooks Airport (DWH) has completed phase two of its capital improvement program which includes resurfacing the general aviation runway and refurbishment of the Gill Aviation FBO Terminal building.
Read MoreJanuary 9, 2017: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available
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Naples Airport Authority (KAPF) Now Offering AVTRIP Points
/Naples Airport Authority (KAPF) added AVTRIP to its resume of aviation services and benefits. Members who fly in will now earn AVTRIP Points on their fuel purchases, adding a key location to AVTRIP’s network of 500+ point-awarding locations.
Read MoreFlightserv Opens on At Trenton Mercer Airport (KTTN)
/FlightServ, the new independent FBO on the KTTN field, opened its doors to guests on January 1, 2017.
Read MoreJanuary 3, 2017: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available
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Meridian Hayward Celebrates Grand Opening
/Meridian announced that its new fixed-base operations at Hayward Executive Airport in Hayward, Calif., celebrated its much-anticipated grand opening last week. The FBO facility has been open for business since October, but the company made its official debut with a festive, holiday-themed grand opening gala on the evening of Thursday, December 15.
Read MorePentastar Aviation's Mike Baker Receives Aviation Award
/Pentastar Aviation’s Mike Baker, Vice President of Safety & Compliance, has been named a recipient of the Dr. Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation Award by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA). The award recognizes individual aviation professionals who have demonstrated a continuous history of extraordinary participation in, or in support of, professionalism in business aviation. This is the inaugural year for the award.
Read MoreCalvin Ford Joins Pentastar Aviation
/Pentastar Aviation announced that Calvin Ford has joined on in the position of Client Relations – Emerging Markets. Ford reports to Brad Bruce, Executive Vice President of Maintenance & Sales.
Read MoreACUKWIK.com Distance Calculator: Nautical Miles Default
/Question: Why does the ACUKWIK.com distance calculator seem to default to nautical miles?
Our distance calculator always defaults to nautical as this is the predominant distance unit used in aviation (as opposed to statute miles or kilometers). The only time that nautical miles are NOT used in aviation is when distances of visibility are reported. They are given in statute miles.
Business Spotlight: Platinum Air Center
/Platinum Air Center opened its doors only months ago and it is already making an impact in Gulf Shores, Ala. Learn more about this FBO.
Read MoreCherie Hecker Joins Air 7 as Vice President of Operations
/Air 7 is pleased to welcome Cherie Hecker as the Vice President of Operations. Cherie’s responsibilities will include the strategic oversight of operations efficiency, client engagement and leadership to Air 7’s growing brand and aviation client services portfolio.
Read MoreDecember 12, 2016: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available
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