PRUDHOE BAY, Alaska — Colville, Inc. has joined the Avfuel FBO network. Founded in the 1950s by pioneer bush pilot, Bud Helmericks, to serve Alaska’s unique needs, Colville is a part of the state’s rich, fascinating history. Colville’s Flight Operations Center now offers AVTRIP points and Avfuel Contract Fuel to participating customers. “We are pleased to […]
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New FBO opens at ILM
WILMINGTON, N.C. — AviatMall has opened its FBO at Wilmington International Airport (ILM). Fuel and related services will be supplied by Avfuel. Various welcome events and promotions will take place in the coming weeks, according to FBO officials. Andy Mansoor, president of Brixtel Group, AviatMall’s holding company, said that customers visiting the new FBO in the coming […]
Million Air Calgary joins Avfuel network
CALGARY, ALBERTA, Canada — Million Air Calgary has joined Avfuel’s network of branded FBOs. As an Avfuel-branded dealer, Million Air Calgary will have access to Avfuel’s proprietary operational and training systems, as well as offering Avfuel Contract Fuel and participating in the AVTRIP loyalty rewards program. The FBO facilities consist of a 7,500-square-foot FBO building and two […]
Banyan technicians honored on AMT Day
Banyan Air Service at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) celebrated its 9th annual AMT Day on Friday, May 23. AMT Day pays tribute to Charles E. Taylor, the first Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT), who built Orville and Wilbur Wright’s engine. Dave Valenta, Banyan’s director of maintenance, organized the lunch-time event and gave an overview of […]
West Star Aviation opens new maintenance facility at ALN
West Star Aviation’s latest expansion, a new 47,000-square-foot maintenance facility at its East Alton, Ill., (ALN) location, is now open. A ceremonial ribbon cutting and open house was held May 13, to celebrate the completion of the new facility and commemorate the milestone expansion. The open house was held at the new hangar, where St. Louis […]
EPIC FBO network adds new location
Horseshoe Bay Resort Jet Center has joined the EPIC FBO network. With the EPIC fuel brand in place, Resort Jet Center is now accepting the EPIC Card as the latest addition to their full service operation. The Resort Jet Center’s location at the Horseshoe Bay Resort Airport (DZB) in Texas provides a 6,000-foot runway that […]
Monarch Air expands to McKinney National Airport
McKINNEY, Texas — Monarch Air has selected McKinney National Airport (TKI) for a major expansion. Monarch Air will lease a significant portion of a 53,750-square-foot hangar and office facility at the airport to offer a range of services including aircraft maintenance, flight training, charter service, fleet management, acquisitions and sales for the private sector. “McKinney’s commitment […]
Landmark Aviation to acquire Ross Aviation
Landmark Aviation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ross Aviation, a network of FBOs located throughout the United States. The acquisition is expected to close during the second half of 2014. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Ross Aviation operates 20 FBOs in high profile major cities and resort destinations within the U.S., including Denver (BJC), […]
St. Paul Flight Center joins Avfuel network
ST. PAUL/MINNEAPOLIS — St. Paul Flight Center has joined the Avfuel network of branded FBOs. St. Paul Flight Center offers all of the services and amenities customers expect from a full-service FBO, including US Customs at the airport. For over three decades the St. Paul Downtown Airport-Holman Field has been the region’s main reliever airport, […]