FORT LAUDERDALE — Gregory Laabs recently joined Banyan Air Service at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport as director of MRO Services. His responsibility is to create a strategy for supporting Banyan’s MRO growth, including organizational design and goals for Banyan’s MRO business. In this role, he will provide leadership for Banyan’s maintenance, avionics, aftermarket parts sales and […]
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Air Elite Network adds six locations
World Fuel Services reports that six new locations have recently signed with the Air Elite Network, expanding the global network to 49 FBOs. The network grew steadily in 2015, adding 12 new members since January. The company noted its goal is to have 150 locations. The latest additions to the Air Elite Network include: Sky […]
Paragon Network awards FBOs
HOUSTON — The 2015 Paragon Network Member of The Year is Tampa International Jet Center, based in Tampa, Florida. The Member of The Year award was created to recognize a Paragon Network FBO that has demonstrated outstanding commitment to the network through continuous dedication, enthusiasm, and professionalism, according to company officials. Throughout the year, Tampa International […]
Phillips 66 Aviation rolls out web-based concierge program
Phillips 66 Aviation has partnered with FlightBridge, a software platform that streamlines the process of booking and managing all general aviation related services, including hotel and car rental bookings, limousine reservations and catering requests. The web-based tool consolidates all ancillary services under one platform, allowing customer service representatives at FBOs to spend less time on […]
Clay Lacy Aviation joins Air Elite Network
At the National Business Aviation Association Convention and Exhibition (NBAA 2015), World Fuel Services announced that Clay Lacy Aviation locations at Boeing Field/King County International Airport (KBFI) in Seattle and Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) in Los Angeles have signed with the Air Elite Network. The Air Elite Network now totals 51 FBOs worldwide. Founded in […]
Avflight at KFNT now FAA testing center
Avflight Corporation‘s Flint, Michigan, location is now an FAA Approved Computer Testing Center for Airman Knowledge exams. The FBO at Bishop International Airport (KFNT) is qualified to proctor a variety of exams, including those for aircraft dispatchers, airline transport pilots and flight navigators; aviation maintenance technicians; commercial pilot and military competence; flight engineers; instructors; instrument […]
Mobile payment app for GA launched
General aviation pilots can now pay for fueling and services directly from their phones with a new app from U.S. Bank Multi Service Aviation. MSA Pay is designed for the ordering, payment and back office needs of pilots.With MSA Pay, pilots can notify an FBO of their arrival details, special needs and service requests prior to landing. […]
Clay Lacy Aviation opens 2.5 acres of new ramp space at VNY
LOS ANGELES — Clay Lacy Aviation has opened 2.5 acres of new ramp space at its Van Nuys Airport FBO, providing additional space for arrivals and departures, accommodate overnight parking and reduce the frequency of aircraft towing. The project marks the first phase of a $10 million, six-acre development and improvement plan. You can view a time-lapse video […]
New FBO opens at KGRI
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – Trego-Dugan officially opened its new FBO at Central Nebraska Regional Airport (KGRI) Nov. 3. In addition to Trego-Dugan Grand Island, the family-owned and operated company also operates Trego-Dugan Jet Management, serving Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK), and Trego-Dugan Aviation, the company’s original FBO and headquarters at North Platte Regional Airport (KLBF). The […]