Hawthorne Hangar Operations (HHO) recently opened its new FBO at Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (KHHR) in California. One of the FBO’s greatest features is its location near Los Angeles, Santa Monica and Long Beach, according to company officials. “Hawthorne Hangar Operations is a key location for the Avfuel network because it’s in the middle of […]
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Support from the sky: FBOs help in disaster relief
In the wake of several natural disasters throughout the U.S. — including Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, and the wildfires throughout the western states — FBOs have become an integral part of the disaster relief efforts. “Their tireless efforts to stage and provide fuel and services for the military, medevac operations, the American Red Cross, firefighting […]
FBO expands to prepare for Florida’s peak winter season
STUART, Florida — Stuart Jet Center recently broke ground on two new hangars in preparation for a busy 2017 winter season. Both hangars will measure 25,000 square feet and will be able to accommodate aircraft up to a G-650 and Global Express. The project also includes an additional 11,000-square-feet of hangar-accessible office and shop space. […]
Raisbeck Engineering expands dealer network
Yingling Aviation has joined Raisbeck Engineering‘s global network of authorized dealers. Yingling was established in 1946 and specializes in a broad range of piston and turboprop aircraft, including the Beechcraft King Air. “We are excited to have an organization with their level of expertise join our dealer network,” said Lynn Thomas, vice president of sales […]
New aviation credit card unveiled
EPIC Fuels and Signature Flight Support have launched the new Signature Flight Support Multi Service Aviation cards, which are accepted at more than 8,000 locations worldwide, including all Signature facilities in the U.S. and Canada, all EPIC and UVair FBO Network branded locations, and anywhere the U.S. Bank Multi Service Aviation Card is accepted. According […]
US Jet Center opens in North Texas
DENTON, Texas — US Aviation Group (USAG) has acquired the lease-holdings of Business Air Management (BAM), an FBO at Denton Enterprise Airport (KDTO) in North Texas. USAG combined US Aviation FBO with the BAM FBO facilities on July 1. The new FBO is branded US Jet Center. The acquisition of the 137,473-square-foot leasehold includes seven parcels, including the FBO with […]
Developments underway at Avflight Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Penn. – Avflight Corporation will break ground this month on phase one of a major development plan at Harrisburg International Airport (KMDT). The first phase includes a new FBO facility, which is expected to be completed by Jan. 31, 2018. The 5,000-square-foot FBO building will feature a conference room, kitchen, pilot lounge, three private […]
West Star Aviation earns top rank in PRASE survey
EAST ALTON, Ill – West Star Aviation has been voted #1 Preferred MRO in the 2017 Professional Pilot Preference Regarding Aviation Services and Equipment (PRASE) survey for the fourth consecutive year. The facility is also celebrating 70 years of continuous service to the aviation industry. “We are blown away by this win, four years is something we […]
Wyoming Jet Center applies to open FBO at KJAC
A second FBO could soon come to Jackson Hole Airport (KJAC) in Wyoming. Wyoming Jet Center has submitted an application to open an FBO at the airport. If approved by the Jackson Hole Airport Board, airport users will again have a choice of FBOs at KJAC after a two-decade hiatus. “We look forward to establishing a world-class FBO […]