Flightways Columbus at the Columbus Airport (KCSG) in Columbus, Georgia; Emery Air, at the Chicago Rockford International Airport (KRFD) in Rockford, Illinois; and Guardian Jet Center, at Ontario International Airport (KONT) in Ontario, California, recently joined the World Fuel Services network of FBOs.
Briefings
Honeywell forecasts 8,600 bizjet deliveries by 2026
On opening day of the NBAA convention, Honeywell released its Business Aviation Forecast, which calls for 8,600 deliveries of new business jets valued at $255 billion through 2026. The forecast notes that the business aviation industry continues to face a slow near-term pace of orders due to a slow-growth economic environment across many global markets, along […]
Museum adds special tributes to Hoover, Gibbs to gala lineup
Following their recent passing, International Air & Space Hall of Fame inductees Bob Hoover and Bill Gibbs will be remembered during a special ceremony on Nov. 17 at the San Diego Air & Space Museum. Hoover, a 2007 inductee, passed away at age 94 on Oct. 25. Gibbs, a 2011 inductee, passed away at 106 […]
New aircraft leasing and financing company debuts
Setouchi Holdings has launched Setouchi Aircraft Leasing and Trading Corporation (SALT), an aircraft leasing and financing company. Headquartered in the U.S., SALT is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Setouchi, and the sister company of Quest Aircraft Company. As the finance arm of Setouchi Holdings, SALT will work with Quest Aircraft and customers to secure financing for the Kodiak […]
Avidyne partners with SmartSky Networks
Avidyne Corporation has partnered with SmartSky Networks, with Avidyne providing and supporting SmartSky’s airborne products into the U.S. general aviation industry. “SmartSky Networks is developing innovative data and voice communications solutions and we are delighted to be partnered with them to bring this advanced technology to market,” said Dan Schwinn, Avidyne’s President & CEO. “Along with our […]
FlightSafety adds master-level advanced training courses
FlightSafety International has added Master-Level Advanced Training courses for Beechcraft King Air, Cessna Citation, Dassault Falcon, Gulfstream, and Pilatus aircraft. The courses include Advanced Upset Prevention and Recovery Training, Advanced Rejected Takeoff Go/No-Go, Advanced Crew Resource Management/Human Factors Line-Oriented Flight Training, and Advanced Energy Management. All four courses will be available for Gulfstream GV, G280, G450, […]
Aviation Community Foundation takes off
DENVER — Aviation Community Foundation held its first “Elevate Workshop” Oct. 14-15 at Centennial Airport (KAPA), which brought together aviation educators from around the country to participate in a first of its kind, intensive workshop. The Elevate Workshop aimed to give educators tools and resources to take their programs to the next level, according to […]
Texas proclaims November Aviation Appreciation Month
For the sixth time, the Texas governor has proclaimed November Aviation Appreciation Month, noting that the “aviation industry is critical to our economy and way of life.”
Cessna 150 raffle takes off
Build A Plane is joining with the Eagle Flying Museum to fund youth aviation education programs by raffling off a recently refurbished Cessna 150. Funds will be used to help kids restore a classic Boeing Stearman, according to officials. Raffle ticket sales are underway now and will end Christmas Eve. The winner will be announced just in […]