ATIC has been in collaboration with GAMI for many years regarding the development of G100UL, Avfuel officials said, but noted the “commercialization process will take time.”
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New scholarship program takes flight
Each year, the new scholarship program will award six $5,000 scholarships across three categories: Two for learning to fly or advanced pilot ratings; two for aviation technicians; and two for continuing education.
Scholarship winner puts award to good use
Avfuel’s AVTRIP Scholarship recipient from 2013, Kelly Hicks, is soaring to new heights after completing training to obtain her multi-engine rating. “It’s been the best experience,” said Hicks. “Receiving my multi-engine rating means I’ve accomplished my dream— I can now fly the King Air, my favorite aircraft since childhood. This just solidifies that I have […]
Avfuel winner takes home BMW
Avfuel has revealed that James Bennett is the lucky pilot who won a two-year lease on a brand-new BMW in the Avfuel booth at the 2015 National Business Aviation Association’s Convention and Exhibition held in Las Vegas last month. After a month of logistics, the car arrived at Bennett’s home in the Pacific Northwest just in time […]
Avfuel gears up for 2 million AVTRIP point giveaway
ANN ARBOR, MICH. – Avfuel Corporation is rolling out a 2 million AVTRIP Point Giveaway in preparation for National Business Aviation Association’s 2015 Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition, slated for Nov. 17-19 in Las Vegas. Each FBO that offers the points and co-exhibits with Avfuel in booth C8816 at NBAA 2015 is participating in the giveaway. These FBOs […]
Avfuel names scholarship recipients
Avfuel Corporation has named Ryan Knopf (pictured, left), a charter pilot who flies a Challenger 300, as the recipient of the 2014 AVTRIP Scholarship. Knopf will receive $2,000 to put toward the continuing aviation education of his choice. Awarded annually, the AVTRIP Scholarship was established in 2000 to inspire current and aspiring aviators to continue […]
Avfuel expands FBO network
Avfuel continues to expand its branded FBO network with the addition of Apex Aviation at Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) in Utah and Wells Aircraft at Hutchinson Municipal Airport (HUT) in Kansas. Both FBOs will have full access to Avfuel’s training and operational systems (including fuel safety and customer service training, transaction processing systems, marketing programs […]
Avfuel teams with Yankee Air Museum’s B-17 at Oshkosh
Avfuel Corporation will once again sponsor the Michigan-based Yankee Air Museum’s flyable B-17 aircraft — the Yankee Lady — at the annual EAA AirVenture. The B-17, also known as the “Flying Fortress”, was a popular World War II bomber aircraft primarily used in the destruction of enemy war facilities. The Yankee Lady is one of […]
Million Air Calgary joins Avfuel network
CALGARY, ALBERTA, Canada — Million Air Calgary has joined Avfuel’s network of branded FBOs. As an Avfuel-branded dealer, Million Air Calgary will have access to Avfuel’s proprietary operational and training systems, as well as offering Avfuel Contract Fuel and participating in the AVTRIP loyalty rewards program. The FBO facilities consist of a 7,500-square-foot FBO building and two […]