July 20, 2020

FAI Technik Appointed as Honeywell Channel Partner

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As a Channel Partner, FAI Technik will be able to offer detailed Honeywell system upgrades, installation solutions, EASA and STC certification as well as Honeywell parts at the most competitive prices.

July 16, 2020

Vail Valley Jet Center Joins World Fuel Services’ FBO Network

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Vail Valley Jet Center now has new payment options and a new loyalty offer with World Fuel Contract card, AVCARD by World Fuel, and World Fuel Rewards.

July 15, 2020

Garmin Announces G500 TXi and G600 TXi Flight Display Enhancements

July 15, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

Garmin has announced G500 TXi and G600 TXi flight display enhancements that bring more capability to cockpit upgrades.

July 14, 2020

Sheltair Appoints Todd Anderson as Chief Operating Officer

July 14, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

Todd Anderson will now oversee the day to day operations at Sheltair while continuing to lead the company’s development programs.

July 10, 2020

Passenger Aircraft Utilization Solutions During COVID-19

July 10, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

During COVID-19, some passenger airlines are utilizing a new service – cargo transportation on passenger aircraft later known as “preighters.”

July 08, 2020

Kaikoura Helicopters Partners With Project Jonah

July 08, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

Kaikoura Helicopters, a division of GCH Aviation, one of New Zealand’s largest private aviation companies, has partnered with marine mammal welfare organization Project Jonah.

July 07, 2020

Matt McKee Promoted to Air 7 Facilities Manager

July 07, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

Air 7 announces the promotion of Matt McKee as Facilities Manager.

July 06, 2020

Garmin GI 275 Electronic Flight Instrument is Ready for Helicopter Installations

July 06, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

Garmin International, Inc. has announced that the GI 275 electronic flight instrument is ready for installation in select Part 27 FAA-registered helicopters via Field Approval.

July 01, 2020

Private Aviation Companies See Recovery

July 01, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

The private aviation sector is recovering from the COVID-19 hit to the industry faster than commercial aviation, with growing demand for private jet travel.

June 25, 2020

Christina Lang Promoted to Lead TAC Air - FSM

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TAC Air has promoted Christina Lang to lead its fixed base operation (FBO) in Fort Smith, Arkansas (KFSM) as General Manager (GM).

June 23, 2020

Signature Flight Support Acquires SEA Prime’s Minority Interest in Signature Flight Support Italy

June 23, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

Signature Flight Support has acquired SEA Prime S.p.A’s 40% minority interest in Signature Flight Support Italy (SFS Italy), and now fully owns the company.

June 18, 2020

Magnetic MRO Conducts First Virtual Aircraft Inspection

June 18, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

During the virtual inspection, a structured file system was implemented, allowing a potential customer to efficiently locate and analyze any aircraft section.

June 16, 2020

Signature Flight Support Launches SignatureAssure

June 16, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

Signature Flight Support has launched SignatureAssure, a COVID-19 response that encompasses social distancing, employee readiness, facility cleanliness and aircraft safety standards.

June 16, 2020

BAA Training and HNCA Open Aviation Training Centre in China

June 16, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

The training facility will provide 40,000 flight hours and train approximately 4,000 pilots per year.

June 10, 2020

Meridian FBOs Receive IS-BAH Registration

June 10, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

Meridian has received recognition from the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) for its Hayward (KHWD) and Teterboro (KTEB) FBO facilities.

June 10, 2020

Fargo Jet Center’s Part 145 Repair Station Receives EASA Certification

June 10, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

Receiving EASA certification allows FJC to perform maintenance services on European-registered aircraft and endorses that the work conducted meets safety requirements.

June 10, 2020

Garmin Pilot Adds New Features

June 10, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

Garmin has added new features to the Garmin Pilot app on Apple mobile devices.

June 04, 2020

Euro Jet Prepared for Summer Travel

June 04, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

Euro Jet is prepared for the Summer travel season, having implemented new sanitary and cleanliness procedures that adhere to all global health guidelines to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

June 03, 2020

Avia Solutions Group to Sell Baltic Ground Services Poland

June 03, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

Avia Solutions Group, the largest aerospace business group from Central & Eastern Europe, has decided to sell Baltic Ground Services Poland, a subsidiary of the group’s family member, Baltic Ground Services (BGS).

June 01, 2020

James McCool Acquires Sole Ownership of the Desert Jet Group of Companies

June 01, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

James D. McCool, co-owner of Desert Jet Holdings, parent company of all Desert Jet entities, has acquired sole ownership of the companies from founder and co-owner Denise Wilson.

FBO and Business Aviation News

FAI Technik Appointed as Honeywell Channel Partner

Vail Valley Jet Center Joins World Fuel Services’ FBO Network

Garmin Announces G500 TXi and G600 TXi Flight Display Enhancements

Sheltair Appoints Todd Anderson as Chief Operating Officer

Passenger Aircraft Utilization Solutions During COVID-19

Kaikoura Helicopters Partners With Project Jonah

Matt McKee Promoted to Air 7 Facilities Manager

Garmin GI 275 Electronic Flight Instrument is Ready for Helicopter Installations

Private Aviation Companies See Recovery

Christina Lang Promoted to Lead TAC Air - FSM

Signature Flight Support Acquires SEA Prime’s Minority Interest in Signature Flight Support Italy

Magnetic MRO Conducts First Virtual Aircraft Inspection

Signature Flight Support Launches SignatureAssure

BAA Training and HNCA Open Aviation Training Centre in China

Meridian FBOs Receive IS-BAH Registration

Fargo Jet Center’s Part 145 Repair Station Receives EASA Certification

Garmin Pilot Adds New Features

Euro Jet Prepared for Summer Travel

Avia Solutions Group to Sell Baltic Ground Services Poland

James McCool Acquires Sole Ownership of the Desert Jet Group of Companies

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