Avfuel’s pilots rewards program, AVTRIP, rewards members with more than just points and cash awards. Every year since 2000, AVTRIP has awarded a lucky pilot with a $2,000 scholarship to put towards continuing aviation education. “This year we saw an especially passionate group of applicants,” said Marci Ammerman, Avfuel Vice President, Marketing. “Their genuine enthusiasm […]
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XN Air joins Avfuel network
XN Air at Spokane International Airport (GEG) in Washington state, acquired by Ross Aviation earlier this year, has become an Avfuel-branded FBO. The FBO features on-field U.S. Customs service and an executive terminal located mid-field (off taxiway G) with a variety of amenities, including a private lounge, private showers, coffee bar, conference room, free wi-fi […]
MoGas flying higher as avgas price rises
“Things are really popping with autogas,” said Kent Misegades, one member of a group, the Aviation Fuel Club, trying to assure more LSA-friendly fuels (like zero ethanol or E0). Though the new Rotax 912 iS can handle ethanol, it truly loves E0 and many experts say it runs more powerfully and cleaner with such fuel, […]
Eagle Creek Aviation joins Avfuel network
Eagle Creek Aviation Services at Eagle Creek Airport (EYE) near Indianapolis has joined the Avfuel network of FBOs. It now offers Avfuel Contract Fuel, the AVTRIP rewards program, and a variety of additional products. Services include fuel, quick turns, hangars, maintenance, weather, GPUs, and more, including a pilot lounge area, flight planning facilities and use […]
Wiggins Airways completes renovation
Wiggins Airways has completed the renovation of the FBO’s lobby located at the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) in New Hampshire. The renovation was the first for the facility since its opening in 1999. “Customer comfort and technology were the driving forces behind the project design,” said James Thomforde Sr., president and CEO. “We expanded wi-fi […]
Platinum Flight Center joins Avfuel network
Platinum Flight Center at Outagamie Regional Airport (ATW) in Appleton, Wis., just up the road from Oshkosh, home to EAA AirVenture, has partnered with fuel supplier Avfuel to become part of the Avfuel-branded FBO network. “Avfuel provides superior customer support and backing,” said Platinum Flight Center Operations Manager Patrick Smith. “The initial installation was flawless, […]
Indy FBOs charged up for Super Bowl
Travelers to this year’s Super Bowl at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Feb. 5 are in for a “super” experience. Avfuel-branded FBOs are prepared to kick off the festivities with bonus AVTRIP Point promotions, Big Game parties and much more. Avfuel FBOs in and around Indianapolis are offering: 417: Dixie Chopper Air (Greencastle) – […]
TMA Group partners with Avfuel
TMA Group, the FBO at Cambridge Municipal Airport (CSB) in Nebraska, has joined the Avfuel network of branded FBOs. TMA assumed management of the FBO in 2009 and immediately began implanting improvements, including refurbishing the pilot’s lounge, adding A&P services, and outfitting the facility with free Wi-Fi throughout, according to company officials. Ramp and taxiway […]
Correction: Exxon Mobil to remain 100LL manufacturer
In a blog posted on Monday, December 19, fuels expert Ben Visser incorrectly stated that Exxon Mobil had stopped manufacturing 100LL for the general aviation marketplace. In fact, Exxon Mobil continues to manufacture 100LL for distribution under brand names other than its own. Exxon Mobil will cease selling 100LL under Avitat-branded FBOs. Says Ben Visser, […]