Rainier Flight Service recently opened its new location at Renton Municipal Airport (RNT) in Washington State and will hold its official grand opening and fly-in May 30. Launched in 2009, Rainier Flight Service specializes in flight training, aircraft maintenance, aviation seminars and social events. Amenities include several briefing rooms, a 50-seat classroom, free wifi and […]
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OAK to DCA now possible via KaiserAir FBO
If your aircraft has the legs to fly from the west coast – and you are qualified to fly into Washington DC’s Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Oakland’s KaiserAir is now an option for you. Created by the Department of Homeland Security in wake of Sept. 11, the DCA Access Standard Security Program (DASSP) […]
Landmark Aviation begins operations at ANC
Landmark Aviation has officially begun operations at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in Alaska through an equity purchase of Era Group’s subsidiary, Era FBO. The former Million Air branded facility has been rebranded to Landmark Aviation. With 26,400 square feet, the location has the largest heated hangar at ANC, as well as pilot and […]
Sheltair at LAL gears up for SUN ’n FUN
LAKELAND, Florida — The annual SUN ‘n FUN Fly-In returns to Lakeland Linder Regional Airport April 21-26. The show attracts nearly 500 exhibitors and more than 150,000 aviation-loving attendees each year. Sheltair (KLAL), the most recent addition to the Sheltair network of FBOs, is gearing up for the big show. Amenities include courtesy shuttles to and from the […]
Isaac Lee named Landmark Aviation’s general manager of the year
Landmark Aviation has named its Miami International Airport (MIA) General Manager, Isaac Lee, as the 2014 General Manager of the Year. This is the second consecutive year that Isaac has received this distinction. “Isaac continues to set and achieve extremely high expectations personally and for his team,” Chief Operating Officer Ted Hamilton said. “He consistently […]
Fly Arkansas to open new FBO at KLIT
Fly Arkansas will open a new FBO at Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport (KLIT), formerly Adams Field, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Fly Arkansas will assume control of a portion of the former Hawker/Beechcraft complex on the airport around May 1. Renovations will start soon after Fly Arkansas obtains control of the buildings, FBO officials noted, with […]
AvFlight expands to KGFK
Avflight Corp. has added another location to its portfolio of FBOs with the purchase of GFK Flight Support at the Grand Forks International Airport (KGFK) in North Dakota. The Michigan-based company now has 14 locations over two continents.
Eagle Creek Aviation to purchase Montgomery Aviation
ZIONSVILLE, Indiana — Eagle Creek Aviation Services has struck a deal to buy Montgomery Aviation. The deal includes the FBO and maintenance facility at Indianapolis Executive Airport (TYQ), the FBO at the Frankfort/Clinton County Airport (FKR), and the FBO at the Grissom Aeroplex. “Montgomery Aviation has a long history of providing customer service over the last […]
KEAR FBO expands
KEARNEY, Neb. — Kearney Aviation Center (KAC) at Kearney Regional Airport (KEAR) recently expanded operations and will now be the exclusive FBO on the field.“We have consistently added new services and facility enhancements since our start in 2011,” says Steve Cole, General Manager. “Our next focus will be a complete ramp restoration initiative.” Owned and operated […]