WICHITA — Yingling Aircraft has acquired the assets of ICT Aircraft Services and will begin providing Type One de-icing and Type Four anti-icing services for aircraft at Mid-Continent Airport beginning immediately. Included in the acquisition are two Premier de-icing trucks equipped with heated 1,800 and 1,500 gallon Type One glycol tanks, 300 gallon each Type 4 tanks, […]
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Sheltair offers specials for NBAA2014
ORLANDO, Florida — For this year’s National Business Aviation Association convention (NBAA2014), Sheltair Aviation’s FBO at Orlando Executive Airport will provide special offerings, including continuous free shuttles between Sheltair ORL and the NBAA static display of aircraft, buses to and from the static display to the Orange County Convention Center, and daily barbecues at the Sheltair facility. […]
Study seeks to answer why MoGas isn’t more available
Brian Boeshart is completing his Masters of Aeronautical Sciences (MAS) degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Brian’s “Graduate capstone research project,” seeks to “determine why MoGas is not being offered at a majority of airfields across the United States.” If you are, “an FBO manager, or a pilot who is over the age of 18 and lives in the United States or US Territory,” you are eligible to complete this survey. Care to weigh in?
Aero Mark joins Avfuel network
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Aero Mark, the full-service FBO operating at Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA), has partnered with Avfuel to join the fuel supplier’s branded FBO network. As a member of the Avfuel FBO Network, Aero Mark now offers the jet fuel savings program Avfuel Contract Fuel and Avfuel’s loyalty rewards program, AVTRIP. To commemorate […]
Astin Aviation at CLL joins Avfuel network
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Astin Aviation at Easterwood Field Airport (CLL) has joined the Avfuel network of FBOs to offer Avfuel Contract Fuel, AVTRIP rewards points and more. In addition to fuel and related services, Avfuel will supply marketing programs, training support, and processing systems. Astin Aviation is offering triple AVTRIP points on qualifying purchases throughout September, October […]
Orion Jet Center chooses World Fuel Services network
Orion Jet Center, located at Opa-Locka Executive Airport (KOPF) in Miami, has selected World Fuel Services Network and the Ascent global fuel brand as its supplier of fuel and branded programs. Boasting one of the largest independent FBOs in the U.S., Orion Jet Center offers a range of customer and aircraft services and amenities including fuel, […]
IRK joins Avfuel network
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) has joined the Avfuel network of FBOs, offering Avfuel Contract Fuel, AVTRIP points and more. Under the agreement Avfuel will supply its marketing programs and support, fuel and related aviation services. Founded in the 1930s and serving both general and scheduled aviation business, Kirksville Regional Airport boasts the longest […]
Banyan Air Service (FXE) partners with Go Rentals
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida — Banyan Air Service based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) has teamed with Go Rentals, a car rental service company. Go Rentals has been specializing in the private jet industry since 1995. With a new location at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), Go Rentals will provide luxury rental cars through the Banyan facility. Every […]
Young pilot named finalist in Entrepreneur contest
At just 19, John Hill already has three years under his belt working the front desk at an FBO. A passionate pilot — he earned his ticket at age 17 — Hill divides his time between his work at ProJet Aviation, the FBO at Leesburg Executive Airport (KJYO) in Virginia, and his studies at George […]