February 06, 2017

G5000 Beechjet Features and Operations Webinar to Be Held Feb. 15

February 06, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

Stevens Aviation and Garmin are presenting an interactive webinar to educate Beechjet 400A/Hawker 400XP operators about the G5000 avionics upgrade at 4 p.m. Eastern on Feb. 15.

February 02, 2017

Business Air Launches New Promotion

February 02, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

Business Air announces a new promotion that honors Texas legend, Willie Nelson. Pilots will receive a free Willie T-shirt with the purchase of 500 gallons (or more) of fuel.

February 01, 2017

Flight Display Systems is Now FDS Avionics Corp.

February 01, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

Flight Display Systems announced that the company is changing its name to FDS Avionics Corp. The new name better describes the broad portfolio of products and services in in-flight entertainment, cabin management, and special mission video systems. FDS Avionics develops innovative technology to deliver personalized and interactive experiences to the aviation industry.

January 31, 2017

Avfuel Adds Rider Jet Center (KHGR) to Branded Network of Independent FBOs

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Avfuel Corporation announced Rider Jet Center, the sole FBO at Hagerstown Regional Airport-Richard A Henson Field, joined its Network branded FBOs on January 28, 2017

January 31, 2017

Gill Aviation Ramps Up for Big Game Aircraft Traffic

January 31, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

Gill Aviation, located in the Houston, Texas, area, is making final preparations for a busy Big Game weekend with an anticipated record number of aircraft flying into the area for the event.

January 30, 2017

January 30, 2017: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available

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January 27, 2017

Stellar Aviation Expands with Acquisition of Horizon Aviation at the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (KSPI)

January 27, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

Stellar Aviation Group announced that it has acquired Horizon Aviation. Horizon, located at the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield, Ill., was a FBO service provider at KSPI.

January 26, 2017

TAG Aviation Receives IS-BAH Accreditation for its Ground Handling Operations in Geneva and Sion

January 26, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

TAG Aviation’s Fixed-Base Operations (FBOs) based in Geneva and Sion have been awarded the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) Stage 1 certificate of registration from the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) for their rigorous safety and quality ground handling operations.

January 25, 2017

American Aero FTW Launches New FBO at KFTW

January 25, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

A new day has dawned at Meacham International Airport, thanks to a public/private partnership between the City of Fort Worth and American Aero FTW, a fixed-base operator, or FBO.

January 23, 2017

January 23, 2017: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available

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January 20, 2017

TAG Global Training Celebrates Its 10th Birthday

January 20, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

On Jan. 27, 2017, TAG Global Training will officially celebrate its landmark 10th birthday. The anniversary will mark the start of a new year ahead and a grand salute to a triumphant decade of delivering training to Pilots and Cabin Crew globally.

January 19, 2017

AC-U-KWIK Will Be at SDC2017 Booth 1930

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LET’S HAVE A CONVERSATION! Visit us at booth No. 1930, and view a demo of the new ACUKWIK.com.You can also take advantage of special show pricing and register to win a Kate Spade purse or Apple Watch. We hope to see you there.

January 19, 2017

Trump’s Jet, Business Aviation After the Transition and BCA’s Best

January 19, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

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.

January 19, 2017

Ask AC-U-KWIK: Runway Change Updates

January 19, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

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?

January 19, 2017

KMR Aviation Joins West Coast Aviation and Rebrands as West Coast Worldwide

January 19, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

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.

January 18, 2017

ACK on Tour: Vail Valley Jet Center

January 18, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

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.

January 17, 2017

January 17, 2017: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available

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January 17, 2017

Spring City Aviation Acquires Gran-Aire, Inc.

January 17, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

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.

January 13, 2017

New FBO Opens at Mexico's Querétaro Intl. Airport

January 13, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

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.

January 12, 2017

Women in Corporate Aviation Announces Inaugural TAG Aviation Scholarships

January 12, 2017/ AC-U-KWIK

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.

FBO and Business Aviation News

G5000 Beechjet Features and Operations Webinar to Be Held Feb. 15

Business Air Launches New Promotion

Flight Display Systems is Now FDS Avionics Corp.

Avfuel Adds Rider Jet Center (KHGR) to Branded Network of Independent FBOs

Gill Aviation Ramps Up for Big Game Aircraft Traffic

January 30, 2017: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available

Stellar Aviation Expands with Acquisition of Horizon Aviation at the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (KSPI)

TAG Aviation Receives IS-BAH Accreditation for its Ground Handling Operations in Geneva and Sion

American Aero FTW Launches New FBO at KFTW

January 23, 2017: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available

TAG Global Training Celebrates Its 10th Birthday

AC-U-KWIK Will Be at SDC2017 Booth 1930

Trump’s Jet, Business Aviation After the Transition and BCA’s Best

Ask AC-U-KWIK: Runway Change Updates

KMR Aviation Joins West Coast Aviation and Rebrands as West Coast Worldwide

ACK on Tour: Vail Valley Jet Center

January 17, 2017: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available

Spring City Aviation Acquires Gran-Aire, Inc.

New FBO Opens at Mexico's Querétaro Intl. Airport

Women in Corporate Aviation Announces Inaugural TAG Aviation Scholarships

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