Landmark Aviation has acquired the FBO assets of Island City Flying Service at Key West International Airport (EYW) in Florida. Landmark began operations in the former Island City Flying Service facility Feb. 1. The location’s amenities include a VIP lounge, flight planning areas, hangar space and an executive conference room. Customs and immigration services are also […]
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Landmark Aviation acquires EFD FBO
HOUSTON, Texas — Landmark Aviation has acquired Ellington Partners and Southwest Airport Services at Ellington Airport (EFD). With an existing location at George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport (IAH), this will be Landmark Aviation’s second FBO in the Houston area. The FBO was founded by Jim Bath in 1984. With two executive terminals and more than 150,000 square feet […]
Jet Aviation celebrates opening of Nassau FBO
Jet Aviation Nassau, which opened its doors at Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau, Bahamas, Jan. 1, held a grand opening celebration Jan. 23 with about 200 local pilots, politicians, embassy and consular officials and others. The FBO features 305,000 square feet of ramp space and includes onsite Bahamas Customs and Immigration available 24 hours, concierge service, […]
Air Elite adds three FBOs to network
World Fuel Services has added three new FBOs to its Air Elite Network: YU Lounge, at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (TKPK) in Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis; Jet Centre Curacao, at Hato International Airport (TNCC) in Willemstad, Curacao; and Ecuacentair, at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (SEQM) in Quito, Equador. The Air Elite Network now has 37 […]
EPIC Aviation teams with UAS International Trip Support
UAS International Trip Support and EPIC Aviation, an aviation fuel supplier, have formed an alliance that allows EPIC cardholders, who have access to more than 5,000 EPIC FBOs and merchants, access to UAS’s international network of 3,000 locations and regional operations teams. UAS customers will have priority access at all EPIC locations in North America. “UAS has a distinct […]
Buddypilots enters aircraft management market
Owning, renting or borrowing an airplane can be complex – from both sides of the relationship – but help is available. Canada-based Buddypilots Aviation has recently launched buddypilots.com to serve everyone from FBOs and flight schools to partnerships, sole owner-operators and even non-owner pilots and mechanics. I recently met with Thibaut Souyris, Buddypilots’ VP of Business Development for […]
New hangar in the works for Voyager Jet Center
Voyager Jet Center at Allegheny County Airport (AGC) near Pittsburgh expects construction of a new 18,000-square-foot hangar to be completed during spring 2015. The airport is the primary FAA-designated reliever airport for Pittsburgh International Airport, according to officials. The new eco-friendly hangar will feature skylights for natural lighting, LED lighting, advanced fire suppression and direct […]
BGR first in U.S. to install FBO One
Bangor International Airport (BGR) in Maine is the first airport in North America to install FBO One, an on-line aircraft handling and fuel management program. The airport’s GA traffic will benefit from faster turnaround times following the installation, which will also mean greater efficiencies for its ground handling and back office staff, according to company officials. The closest […]
Landmark Aviation Oakland becomes Part 145 Station
Landmark Aviation’s Oakland International Airport (OAK) location has obtained authorization as a Part 145 Certified Repair Station. In addition to its FBO services, Landmark-OAK now has a full-service MRO. By becoming a Part 145 Certified Repair Station, Landmark-OAK has added limited airframe, engine and accessories ratings to its service offerings. This will accompany the location’s […]