Yelvington Jet Aviation, an FBO at Daytona Beach International Airport (KDAB) in Florida, has joined the Paragon Network. Yelvington Jet Aviation opened its doors in July 1998 after servicing aircraft since its incorporation in 1990. The facility, located adjacent to the main runway 7L/25R, offers five acres of ramp space, 36,000 square feet of insulated hangar space, […]
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Sidney Airport wins Nebraska Airport of the Year
SIDNEY, Neb. — Avfuel-branded dealer L&L Aviation started 2016 with a bang as Sidney Municipal Airport (KSNY) won Nebraska’s non-Part 139 Airport of the Year award during a Jan. 28 banquet held in conjunction with the 24th Annual Nebraska Aviation Symposium. “We’re truly honored,” said Jon Leever, L&L Aviation co-owner. “L&L Aviation took over airport management […]
Rectrix Aviation names new GM at KBED
Rectrix Aviation, a provider of jet charters, aircraft management, aircraft maintenance and FBO services, has named Chris Shewokis general manager of the Rectrix Aerodrome Center at Hanscom Field (KBED) in Bedford, Mass. Shewokis will be responsible for overseeing all of the Rectrix Aerodrome Center’s day-to-day operations, including line operations, aircraft fueling and fuel sales, aircraft storage (short […]
Renovated GA Federal Inspection Station opens at KFLL
Opening ceremonies for the nearly $2 million renovation of the 10,000-square-foot general aviation U.S. Customs entryway to the United States at Broward County’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (KFLL) were held in early February. The original facility, built in 1988, was modernized, including a new ramp access location, expanded processing areas, state-of-the-art security technology, and more, according to […]
March Madness at Million Air
Avfuel-branded Million Air FBOs are helping customers score points of their own during March Madness, offering special AVTRIP Point opportunities and a chance for a weekend getaway. Pilots can stop in and fuel up at any of the participating Million Air Avfuel locations to receive double AVTRIP Points per gallon, or 10 AVTRIP Points per […]
Lux Air Jet Centers joins Paragon Network
Lux Air Jet Centers, located at Phoenix-Goodyear Airport (KGYR), has joined the Paragon Network. Lux Air Jet Centers has been the Phoenix-Goodyear Airport full service FBO since 2007. It offers a full range of ground support assistance for all types of aircraft, including heavy transports. This general aviation hub for the Phoenix West Valley is located just […]
Survey shows 54% of FBOs reported fuel sales up in 2015
More than half the FBOs in the U.S. reported increased fuel sales in 2015 compared to 2014, according to Aviation Business Strategies Group (ABSG) Principals John Enticknap and Ron Jackson. Citing their Annual FBO Industry Fuel Sales Survey completed earlier this month, Enticknap and Jackson said 54% of those responding reported an increase of at […]
L.J. Aviation at KLBE opens new hangar
LATROBE, Pa. – L.J. Aviation recently completed construction on its new hangar, finishing a year of expansion at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (KLBE). The 30,000-square-foot hangar, with 51-foot ceilings, can accommodate aircraft up to a Boeing Business Jet. The hangar also features new LED lighting, Big Ass Fans, a fire suppression system, and a new 70,000-square-foot […]
EPIC adds Konect Aviation to FBO network
Konect Aviation at Oregon’s McMinnville Municipal Airport (KMMV) is the newest EPIC FBO Network location. As an EPIC branded location, Konect Aviation will accept the EPIC Card and will award Bravo Rewards points on all fueling purchases. Konect Aviation, which specializes in scenic tours, private charter and flight training (rotary and fixed wing) in the Willamette Valley, […]