March 05, 2021

Garmin Autoland Named 2020 Finalist for Robert J. Collier Trophy

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Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. announced that its ground-breaking Garmin Autoland system was selected as a 2020 Robert J. Collier Trophy finalist by the National Aeronautic Association.

March 02, 2021

Sun Air Jets Acquires Additional KVNY Hangar Space

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Sun Air Jets announces that it has extended its hangar footprint at the Van Nuys Airport (KVNY).

March 02, 2021

Jet MS Acquires RAS Group at EGKB

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Jet MS, a global provider of base and line maintenance services for business and regional aircraft, and part of Avia Solutions Group, has acquired the UK-based RAS Group, comprising of RAS Completions Limited and RAS Interiors Limited.

March 02, 2021

Emlyn David Retained by Jetscape as Strategic Advisor

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Jetscape Business Aviation, Fort Lauderdale FBO provider, announces the appointment of Emlyn David as a strategic advisor to the company.

March 02, 2021

Duncan Aviation to Locate Satellite Repair Station Within New Chantilly Air DC Facility

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Duncan Aviation is pleased to announce it is opening its newest Satellite Repair Station in the Washington, DC, area at Chantilly Air’s newly completed Jet Center.

February 25, 2021

Hooks Airport Houston (KDWH) Establishes Lower Approach Minimums

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The minimums for the LPV approach will be 250’ HAT and 3/4sm, the equivalent of an ILS.

February 23, 2021

Survey: Nearly 70% of FBOs Report Decreased Fuel Sales in 2020

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Results of Aviation Business Strategies Group's (ABSG) Annual FBO Fuel Sales Survey indicate that nearly 70% of FBOs in the U.S. and Canada suffered a decrease in fuel sales during 2020 vs. 2019.

February 19, 2021

Stevens Acquires In-House Machine Capabilities

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Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems has acquired a Hass VF-2SS High-Performance Super-Speed Vertical CNC machine, allowing the manufacture of parts in-house.

February 19, 2021

Fargo Air Museum Celebrates 20 Years with Wings of Honor

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The Fargo Air Museum is hosting the Wings of Honor Dinner and Auction on March 26, 2021.

February 18, 2021

Evro Jet Expands in Balkans

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Evro Jet has recently launched supervision services across Montenegro, North Macedonia, Croatia, and Kosovo airports.

February 16, 2021

American Aero FTW Supports the Navy SEAL Foundation for the 8th Consecutive Year

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Through its support of the Navy SEAL Foundation, American Aero FTW has facilitated the flight training or licensure of Naval Special Warfare personnel, including veteran and active-duty SEALs.

February 10, 2021

FAA STC’s PWI B200/250 Window Light LED Upgrade for King Air Aircraft

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PWI announces that the FAA has given STC approval to the PWI B200/250 King Air window LED upgrade.

February 10, 2021

Signature Select Member FBO Sun Air Jets Offers SAF in Southern California

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Signature Select member FBO Sun Air Jets is pleased to announce it will offering sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at their full-service FBO in Ventura County (KCMA).

February 10, 2021

Garmin Announces Pilot Training Opportunities for 2021

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Garmin International, Inc. is pleased to announce expanded pilot training opportunities for 2021, including virtual training options through June 2021 and plans for the resumption of in-person training starting in August.

February 02, 2021

Local Aviation Legend Peni Nelson Joins Desert Jet Center FBO at KTRM

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Desert Jet Center, the desert’s newest and highest customer-rated Fixed Base Operator (FBO) located at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM) in Thermal, California, hires aviation veteran Peni Nelson as its new Customer Relations Advisor.

January 29, 2021

Van Nuys Airport Invites Children to Explore the World of Aviation Through Free Virtual Tour Program

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Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) announces the launch of a free virtual airport tour that invites children to experience the adventure of flight, learn how airplanes fly and explore exciting careers in aviation.

January 27, 2021

Atlantic Expands at Chicago Executive Airport

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Atlantic Aviation has broken ground on construction of a new 25,000 square foot hangar at its fixed base operation at Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK).

January 26, 2021

Fargo Jet Center's Flight School Completed Record-High Training Hours in 2020

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Fargo Jet Center’s (FJC) flight school reached a record-breaking total of 5,059 training hours, including 2,980 hours of flight training and 2,079 hours of ground training in 2020.

January 26, 2021

Jet Aviation's San Juan FBO Receives IS-BAH Stage II Registration

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Jet Aviation is pleased to announce it has achieved IS-BAH Stage II Registration for its FBO in San Juan, Puerto Rico (TJSJ).

January 19, 2021

Banyan Air Service Inspector Receives Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award

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Dale Arthur Meiler, Floor Inspector at Banyan Air Service, was recently honored as a recipient of the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

FBO and Business Aviation News

Garmin Autoland Named 2020 Finalist for Robert J. Collier Trophy

Sun Air Jets Acquires Additional KVNY Hangar Space

Jet MS Acquires RAS Group at EGKB

Emlyn David Retained by Jetscape as Strategic Advisor

Duncan Aviation to Locate Satellite Repair Station Within New Chantilly Air DC Facility

Hooks Airport Houston (KDWH) Establishes Lower Approach Minimums

Survey: Nearly 70% of FBOs Report Decreased Fuel Sales in 2020

Stevens Acquires In-House Machine Capabilities

Fargo Air Museum Celebrates 20 Years with Wings of Honor

Evro Jet Expands in Balkans

American Aero FTW Supports the Navy SEAL Foundation for the 8th Consecutive Year

FAA STC’s PWI B200/250 Window Light LED Upgrade for King Air Aircraft

Signature Select Member FBO Sun Air Jets Offers SAF in Southern California

Garmin Announces Pilot Training Opportunities for 2021

Local Aviation Legend Peni Nelson Joins Desert Jet Center FBO at KTRM

Van Nuys Airport Invites Children to Explore the World of Aviation Through Free Virtual Tour Program

Atlantic Expands at Chicago Executive Airport

Fargo Jet Center's Flight School Completed Record-High Training Hours in 2020

Jet Aviation's San Juan FBO Receives IS-BAH Stage II Registration

Banyan Air Service Inspector Receives Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award

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