ASK AC-U-KWIK: Why are AM radio stations listed in the AC-U-KWIK North American FBO Directory?

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Yes, the AM radio station list is back and completely updated with the best of talk-radio, sports, gospel, country, oldies and many other genres. After removing the list a few years ago, it is back by popular demand. The frequencies received by the ADF in your airplane (if you actually still have one, that is) include AM radio stations. Not only can you home in on the transmitting tower of a town’s local AM station when using the ADF, you can also pass the lonely miles away listening to Merle Haggard or Sean Hannity. When was the last time your GPS did that? 
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Ross Aviation LGB Earns DCA Gateway Status

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Ross Aviation (KLGB) in Long Beach, California, was recently named a gateway FBO through the DCA Access Standard Security Program, granting flights leaving the operation the ability to fly directly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA) in Washington, D.C. 
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ACI Jet (KSNA) Partners With Avfuel, Joins Branded Network

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Avfuel Corporation welcomes ACI Jet at John Wayne-Orange County Airport (KSNA) to its network of more than 650 branded FBOs across North America and Europe.  The partnership offers operators the full benefits of Avfuel Contract Fuel and AVTRIP rewards at the Santa Ana FBO in California’s popular destination—Orange County—as of April 1.
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Windsor Jet adds new Gulfstream IVSP to Charter Fleet

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Windsor Jet Management – private jet charter operator based out of Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport – continues to grow it’s existing charter fleet and is proud to announce their newest Gulfstream IVSP aircraft addition registered N101CV. This aircraft is now available for domestic and international charter flights.
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Business Aviation Airport and Airport Services Changes for Week Ending March 30, 2017

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With input from airport managers, FBO managers and contacts at aviation service providers around the world, AC-U-KWIK regularly updates its database and directories. Review some of the important additions and changes to data published on ACUKWIK.com from the last seven or so days.
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Pentastar Aviation Awarded STC for Gulfstream GIV-X (G350/G450) Wi-Fi Compatibility

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Pentastar Aviation has been issued Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST04188CH for certification of compatibility of wireless data technologies on Gulfstream Aerospace GIV-X (G350/G450) series aircraft. Award of this STC allows operators to approve the use of Transmitting Portable Electronic Devices (TPED) onboard aircraft with wireless networks or Wi-Fi hot spots for their passengers.
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American Aero FTW Hosts NBAA Regional

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After opening the doors to a new, world-class facility at Meacham International Airport less than two months ago, American Aero FTW served as the host FBO for the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Regional Forum in Fort Worth. The one-day event brought together current and prospective business aircraft owners, operators, manufacturers, customers, and other business aviation professionals.
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FAA’s New Regulatory Consistency Communication Board Will Benefit Aviation Businesses

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released the procedures governing the agency’s new Regulatory Consistency Communication Board (RCCB) including how the industry is to bring matters to its attention. The RCCB will provide clarification to internal and external stakeholders on questions related to potential inconsistent regulatory interpretations by the agency’s regions and district offices.  
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