May 10, 2018

Pentastar Aviation Ranks Among Top FBOs

May 10, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

In two separate surveys, Aviation International News’ AIN FBO Survey 2018 and Professional Pilot’s 2018 PRASE Survey (Preferences Regarding Aviation Services and Equipment), Pentastar claimed the #3 ranking in the country as voted by their readers.

May 07, 2018

RBR Maintenance Moves Challenger Maintenance Program To Dallas Executive Airport (KRBD)

May 07, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

RBR Maintenance, a Part 145 Repair Station based at Dallas Love Field, has announced that it will relocate its Challenger maintenance program to nearby Dallas Executive Airport (KRBD) and partner with FBO Ambassador Jet Center.

May 03, 2018

West Star Aviation Announces Aviation Industry Veteran Jim Rankin as CEO

May 03, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

West Star Aviation recently announced an enhancement to their leadership team by adding Jim Rankin as CEO.

April 30, 2018

Aero Star Aviation Receives Part 145 Certificate For Dallas Location

April 30, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

Aero Star Aviation has received FAA Part 145 repair station certification for its Dallas Love Field (KDAL) location.

April 30, 2018

Overland Chauffeured Services Certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

April 30, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

Overland Chauffeured Services, a Kansas City based business specializing in corporate, group and leisure ground transportation services both locally and in over 350 cities worldwide, announces national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Development Center.

April 26, 2018

C&L Aviation Group and TAM Agree to Install Saab 340B Cargo Conversions

April 26, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

C&L Aviation Group has signed an agreement to market Sweden-based Täby Air Maintenance’s (TAM’s) Saab 340B Cargo Conversions in the Americas.

April 25, 2018

Air BP Will Supply Fuel at Santos Dumont Airport

April 25, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

Air BP will start supplying fuel at Santos Dumont airport (SDU/SBRJ).

April 20, 2018

Helisota and ASA Sign Cooperation Agreement

April 20, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

Helisota, an international provider of integrated maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) training services for rotorcraft aviation has signed a cooperation agreement with ASA – Airline Software Applications ApS regarding the promotion of IT solution for CAMOs and MROs.

April 20, 2018

West Star Aviation Announces Pete McKernan as Senior Vice President of Parts and Component Repair

April 20, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

West Star Aviation has appointed Pete McKernan as Senior Vice President of Parts and Component Repair.

April 18, 2018

Why Do Runway Headings Change?

April 18, 2018/ Paul Wyatt

I recently heard that Eisenhower National Airport in Wichita (KICT) is changing its runway headings. Why? Is this common? Does AC-U-KWIK keep track of these changes worldwide?

April 17, 2018

Moore County Airport (KSOP) in Pinehurst, N.C., Puts in Putting Green

April 17, 2018/ Justin Marciniak

Pull out your putter because Moore County Airport (KSOP) has replaced a lawn outside the terminal building with a putting green.

April 16, 2018

Jet MS Receives ASA-100 Certificate

April 16, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

Jet Maintenance Solutions (Jet MS), a global provider of spare parts and components, has received an ASA-100 certificate issued by Aviation Suppliers Association (ASA).

April 16, 2018

Geneva Airpark Results and Projects

April 16, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

Geneva Airpark has recognized a 20% increase in its daily annual turnover recorded in 2017.

April 11, 2018

Business Aviation Hangar Collapses at Hobby Airport (KHOU) in Houston

April 11, 2018/ Justin Marciniak

High winds caused a business aviation hangar at William P. Hobby Airport (KHOU) in Houston to collapse on April 3. Check out local news reports, videos and photos.

April 11, 2018

Hadid Will Run Riviera Executive Aviation FBO at LIMG

April 11, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

Operated by HADID, Riviera Executive Aviation has been formed to develop and manage the executive aviation services at Riviera Airport including a new Executive Aviation Terminal.

April 10, 2018

Av8 PMA Expands with New Dedicated Engineering Facility

April 10, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

Av8 PMA, a leader in the reverse engineering, certification and manufacturing of PMA aircraft parts, will expand their current operation by adding a 3,320 sq. ft. facility in Dallas, TX, dedicated to engineering.

April 10, 2018

Success Aviation Services Expands Services to Bosnia and Herzegovina

April 10, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

International trip support company Success Aviation Services recently announced the expansion of its operations to include supervisory ground handling services throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina.

April 10, 2018

Air BP Offers Jet Fuel, 100LL and Unleaded Avgas at Münster-Osnabrück International Airport (EDDG)

April 10, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

Air BP completed its first fueling at Münster-Osnabrück International Airport (FMO/EDDG) in Germany on April 5 when it fueled an Airbus A319 to mark the official start of operations.

April 09, 2018

Signature Flight Support Unveils Renovated Private Aviation Facility

April 09, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

Signature Flight Support has commenced operations of a renovated terminal facility at the Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (KCHO) in Charlottesville, Virginia.

April 06, 2018

FL Technics Signs Agreement with WOW Air

April 06, 2018/ AC-U-KWIK

FL Technics, global provider of integrated aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services, has signed an agreement with WOW Air (Iceland low-cost carrier) for base maintenance services.

FBO and Business Aviation News

Pentastar Aviation Ranks Among Top FBOs

RBR Maintenance Moves Challenger Maintenance Program To Dallas Executive Airport (KRBD)

West Star Aviation Announces Aviation Industry Veteran Jim Rankin as CEO

Aero Star Aviation Receives Part 145 Certificate For Dallas Location

Overland Chauffeured Services Certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

C&L Aviation Group and TAM Agree to Install Saab 340B Cargo Conversions

Air BP Will Supply Fuel at Santos Dumont Airport

Helisota and ASA Sign Cooperation Agreement

West Star Aviation Announces Pete McKernan as Senior Vice President of Parts and Component Repair

Why Do Runway Headings Change?

Moore County Airport (KSOP) in Pinehurst, N.C., Puts in Putting Green

Jet MS Receives ASA-100 Certificate

Geneva Airpark Results and Projects

Business Aviation Hangar Collapses at Hobby Airport (KHOU) in Houston

Hadid Will Run Riviera Executive Aviation FBO at LIMG

Av8 PMA Expands with New Dedicated Engineering Facility

Success Aviation Services Expands Services to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Air BP Offers Jet Fuel, 100LL and Unleaded Avgas at Münster-Osnabrück International Airport (EDDG)

Signature Flight Support Unveils Renovated Private Aviation Facility

FL Technics Signs Agreement with WOW Air

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