An unexpected package was recently delivered to the FBO at Wautoma Municipal Airport (Y50) in Wisconsin. “Upon opening it, we found a very nice framed “Thank You” collage from someone we provided emergency maintenance support to a couple flying their RV6A to Oshkosh for the 2017 EAA Airventure,” reports Larry Stencel. The couple had flown […]
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New FBO facility opens at KBED
BEDFORD, Mass. – Jet Aviation celebrated the opening of its new FBO facility at Hanscom Field (KBED) with a ribbon-cutting performed by the first customer to enter the building. The two-story, 12,000-square-foot facility opened for business officially after the red ribbon was cut by Bob Braceland, director, Executive Aircraft Operations at Raytheon, who served as […]
New FBO opens at KHHR
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 […]
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 […]