June 5, 2017: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available
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Bruce Byerly Returns to Byerly Aviation
/Bruce Byerly, a veteran Twin Commander sales executive and pilot, has returned as an owner to the long-time Commander service center that bears his family name—Byerly Aviation, Inc. at KPIA, General Downing-Peoria International Airport in Peoria, Illinois.
Read MoreWomen in Corporate Aviation Awards New TAG Aviation Training Scholarship
/On May 23, 2017, the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) Women in Corporate Aviation awarded an inaugural TAG Global Training scholarship to Beth Walker. As the scholarship winner, Walker will receive a week's training at TAG Global Training in the UK and will earn her EASA Cabin Crew Attestation.
Read MoreTAG Aviation’s Farnborough Maintenance Services Becomes UK’s First Rolls-Royce Business Aviation Authorized Service Center
/TAG Aviation’s Farnborough Maintenance Services (TFMS) has been approved to become the first UK-based Rolls-Royce Authorized Service Center to support BR710 engines installed on Bombardier Global Express aircraft.
Read MoreMay 23, 2017: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available
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Sheltair’s Newest Multimillion Dollar Hangar Project to be Opened at Orlando Executive Airport
/On Thursday, May 18, Sheltair cut the ribbon at its grand opening ceremony for its latest newly completed hangar facility at Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) as part of the company’s ongoing strategy to build hangars that not only meet current demand but anticipate the future needs of its customers and the nation’s general aviation community.
Read MoreNational Jets: Independent FBO Provides Unbranded Fuel and More Fuel Program, Payment Choices
/National Jets, an independent FBO at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, has extended its independent streak by becoming an unbranded fuel dealer.
Read MoreASK AC-U-KWIK: Can't Find That FBO Address?
/We saw a recent topic in the NBAA AirMail forum that noted some FBOs don't have an address clearly listed on their web sites. We thought it would be a good time to remind the business aviation community that ACUKWIK.com is your best bet for streamlined, quick access to FBO addresses across the world. A single search on the new ACUKWIK.com, launched in March, takes you to your target airport where FBOs with addresses are listed on the main page among other key information.
In addition, top FBOs across the world participate in providing a precise on-the-field location on our AC-U-KWIK FBO locator diagrams. These diagrams are also conveniently located on the main airport page. You may zoom the diagrams for clarity and save them as PDFs for offline use.
Paying Tribute to Gillian and Alain George, Who Are Retiring from AC-U-KWIK, Airportdata.com
/After remarkable careers in business aviation, Gillian and Alain George are embarking on new adventures in their retirement. Their vision and vigor spawned Airportdata.com and took AC-U-KWIK to new heights. Their partnership and collaboration have put the AC-U-KWIK team and business in a good place. With a few weeks before their retirement, we want to share a few tributes to them from our team.
Read MoreBusiness Aviation Airport and Airport Services Changes for First Half of May 2017
/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 first half of May 2017.
Read MorePhillips 66 Aviation Expands Compassion Flight Program
/Phillips 66 Aviation today announced it has expanded its roster of eligible organizations included in its Compassion Flight Fuel Rebate Program. Aviation Angels of Hope, Aviation in Action and Children’s Flight of Hope bolster the list bringing the total eligible organizations to more than thirty.
Read MoreMay 15, 2017: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available
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World Fuel Services Expands Aviation Fuel Supply and Programs in Europe
/World Fuel Services announced today that they have expanded their offering of airport & fixed-based operator (FBO) solutions throughout Europe. This expansion includes their latest acquisition of 22 ExxonMobil operations in the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy.
Read MoreJody Fischer Promoted to Director of Flight Operations for Weather Modification International
/Jody Fischer has been promoted to Director of Flight Operations for Weather Modification International (WMI). Fischer has been part of the WMI team serving many roles for over 17 years, most recently holding the position of Chief Pilot.
Read More2017 Hurricane Awareness Tour Lands at Sheltair- Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP)
/Sheltair, an FBO at Long Island MacArthur Airport, Islip, New York, welcomed a four engine turboprop P3 Orion, a Gulfstream IV, and a massive USAF Reserve WC-130J hurricane hunter aircraft on Monday, May 8 at 9:00 a.m. as the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) continues its hurricane awareness tour to parts of the nation vulnerable to severe weather systems.
Read MoreMay 8, 2017: Updated Fuel Prices Now Available
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West Coast Aviation Services Expands Its Charter Fleet
/West Coast Aviation Services, headquartered in Southern California, announced the recent addition of the all new Piaggio EVO to its fleet of aircraft available for private charter.
Read MoreWest Star Aviation Announces Acquisition of Dallas Aeronautical Services (DAS)
/West Star Aviation announced its acquisition of Dallas Aeronautical Services (DAS), a composite, structures and assembly repair shop located in Cedar Hill, TX.
Read MoreAircraft Lighting International Announces PMA Approval of Its 8mm LEDDirect Replacement Lamps
/Aircraft Lighting International’s (“ALI”) PMA’d LED product offerings continues to grow with the recent approval of its 8mm LED Direct Replacement wash lighting system. Designed for Dassault Falcon 2000s, 900s, and 50s, ALI has already installed its system in over 20 Falcon Jets.
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