Sheltair Completes Tampa (KTPA) Hangar Expansion

Sheltair Completes Tampa (KTPA) Hangar Expansion

Sheltair Aviation, a leading aviation services company, completed construction on a new hangar and office facility at its award-winning Tampa, Florida, (KTPA) FBO location. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was recently held to commemorate the hangar's grand opening. The $26-million project took approximately 18 months to construct four hangars with attached office space and covered parking.

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Geneva Airpark: Optimized Services and Energy Savings

Geneva Airpark: Optimized Services and Energy Savings

Geneva Airpark’s latest major investment is the renovation of its hangar lighting system, which was completed in July 2023. Covering a total surface area of 10,000 sq meters, the lighting, comprising 153 main lights and 138 emergency lights, is now 100% LED. It is equipped with a control system to adjust the light intensity according to the needs of the activity and the brightness outside.

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Update: 2023-2024 AC-U-KWIK Managers’ World Edition

Update: 2023-2024 AC-U-KWIK Managers’ World Edition

AC-U-KWIK is pleased to announce the release of the 2023-2024 Managers’ World Edition. The desktop print edition is now in the warehouse and available for order. In addition, the Managers’ World Edition eBook IOS app has also been updated with the new 2023-2024 edition and is available in the Apple App Store. The AC-U-KWIK eBook app is a free download and there is no charge to see the full Managers’ Edition through the app.

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ACUKWIK.com Now Offers Dedicated Heliport Search

ACUKWIK.com Now Offers Dedicated Heliport Search

Earlier this month, AC-U-KWIK announced a site update that features a new dedicated heliport search tool on acukwik.com along with enhancements for the entire advanced search module. The new helicopter search tool allows search by identifier, name, country, state or city. The new page also features a list of the most popular heliports on acukwik.com for quick access. Additionally, the new heliport search also offers quick links for search by state/province or country that is also available on the airports and FBO advanced search pages.

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Signature Aviation Opens Newly Renovated Facility in Bedford, MA (KBED)

Signature Aviation Opens Newly Renovated Facility in Bedford, MA (KBED)

Signature Aviation, the world’s largest private aviation terminal operator, announced the opening of its renovated private aviation facility at L.G. Hanscom Field (KBED) in Massachusetts. The opening marks the latest milestone in Signature Aviation’s commitment to providing elevated experiences throughout its network while solidifying its long-term partnership with the region’s largest general aviation airport.

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Sustainability at American Flight Support

Sustainability at American Flight Support

American Flight Support recognizes its crucial role in creating a sustainable future for aviation and the planet. The team at American Flight Support is actively engaged in implementing and promoting environmentally friendly practices, ensuring that sustainability isn't just a buzzword but a core value.

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Arrow Energy Boasts Powerful Dynamic as a Phillips 66 Aviation Fuel Marketer

Arrow Energy Boasts Powerful Dynamic as a Phillips 66 Aviation Fuel Marketer

Craig Faiman entered the aviation industry in 1977 working at the Ann Arbor Municipal Airport pumping fuel part-time during high school. Over a decade later, Faiman left the airport and opened Arrow Energy—a Phillips 66 fuel marketer located in Saline, Michigan— in 1989. Since the company’s inception, Arrow Energy has been a Phillips 66 marketer which Faiman says is critical to the Arrow Energy business and name. 

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Sheltair and Departments of Homeland Security and Transportation Partner to Stop Human Trafficking

Sheltair and Departments of Homeland Security and Transportation Partner to Stop Human Trafficking

In an effort to protect those within its communities and beyond its borders, Sheltair has partnered with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of Transportation on its joint Blue Lightning Initiative (BLI) aimed to end human trafficking.

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EBAA ‘Ambassador’ Medaire Highlights the Value of Bizav as Sector Faces Ongoing Image Challenge

EBAA ‘Ambassador’ Medaire Highlights the Value of Bizav as Sector Faces Ongoing Image Challenge

The push by the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) to better communicate the value of business aviation took another step forward last week when reps from 26 EBAA member companies that have become sector ‘ambassadors’ gathered at the London Assistance Centre of Medaire, a subsidiary of the International SOS Group that specializes in medical services for business aircraft and maritime vessels.

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VVIP Flight Announces Unmatched Ground Handling Services for G20 Summit in New Delhi

VVIP Flight, the premier ground handling service provider at Delhi Airport (VIDP airport), is pleased to announce its readiness to deliver impeccable services during the G20 Summit on September 9-10, 2023 in New Delhi, India. Under the Indian Presidency, this significant event will revolve around the theme 'One Earth, One Family, One Future,' focusing on the intrinsic value of all life forms and their interconnection on our planet.

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Industry’s Image is Key Theme at Isle of Man Conference

For over ten years now, with a two-year pandemic gap, the Isle of Man has held an aviation conference to bring together the business aviation community on this ancient isle in the Irish Sea. Not part of the UK or the EU (it never has been), the island is a fiercely proud part of the British Isles with its own parliament, ‘The House of Keys’/Tynwald, laws and traditions.

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American Flight Support: A Reliable Partner in Aviation Services

American Flight Support: A Reliable Partner in Aviation Services

In the dynamic and fast-paced world of aviation, reliable and efficient ground support services are crucial for ensuring safe and smooth operations. Among the leading providers in the industry, American Flight Support (AFS) stands out as a trusted partner offering a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of airlines, corporate flight departments, and private aircraft owners.

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World Fuel Services Welcomes Four New Locations to FBO Networks

World Fuel Services Welcomes Four New Locations to FBO Networks

World Fuel Services (World Fuel) expands its global strength with the addition of four new network locations. Aircraft Specialists Jet Center at Gwinnett County Airport is joining the World Fuel Network. Skyservice FBO in Vancouver, Galaxy FBO in Addison and Chartright Air Group in Kitchener-Waterloo are joining the Air Elite by World Fuel (Air Elite) Network.

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NAYLAM is Becoming One of Saudi Arabia's Most Entrusted Airport Transfer Services

NAYLAM is Becoming One of Saudi Arabia's Most Entrusted Airport Transfer Services

In January 2021, NAYLAM was launched to supply the underserved chauffeur service sector in Saudi Arabia. In just two and a half years, the luxury transportation start-up has amassed an active client base of 50,000 customers and surpassed a total travel distance of 1 million kilometers within Saudi Arabia.

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Garmin Announces GI 275 Electronic Flight Instrument Certification for Bell 407 and Robinson R66 Helicopters

Garmin Announces GI 275 Electronic Flight Instrument Certification for Bell 407 and Robinson R66 Helicopters

Garmin has announced Supplemental Type Certification (STC) by the FAA for the GI 275 electronic flight instrument in Bell 407 and Robinson R66 helicopters. The GI 275 is a scalable, cost-conscious approach to an avionics upgrade that is a direct replacement for a variety of legacy primary flight instruments in the cockpit, including the primary attitude indicator, course deviation indicator (CDI), horizontal situation indicator (HSI), or the multi-function display (MFD).

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Manny Co-Branded FBOs in Mexico

Manny Co-Branded FBOs in Mexico

Manny, a leader in high-quality ground handling and FBO service coordination in Mexico, is proud to announce a new co-branding partnership with five top FBOs in Mexico. Those FBOs are: Asertec (Toluca/MMTO), Platinum FBO (Torreon/MMTC), JetMach (Monterrey/MMAN), RaJet (Saltillo/MMIO) and Redwings (Queretaro/MMQT). The co-branding initiative features the Manny logo prominently displayed at the above FBO facilities.

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