NEW ORLEANS – Jay Taffet has founded FBO Capital, which offers FBO consulting services for start-up and established FBOs. Called the “25-Point Plan for a Premium FBO,” Taffet’s consulting considers the entire portfolio of details associated with terminal presentation, service delivery, hospitality coordination and amenity development that makes the reception, hosting and coordination of aircrew […]
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Jackson Jet Center joins Air Elite Network
Jackson Jet Center, located at Boise Gowen Field (BOI) in Boise, Idaho, has joined the growing Air Elite Network. Jackson Jet Center’s newly-remodeled facility is located on the north side of Boise Airport. As a combination of the former Boise Air Service and Boise Executive Terminal, the new 9,400-square-foot facility includes a flight planning center, […]
FBO opens new terminal at PVD
Northstar Aviation at T.F. Green Airport (PVD) in Providence, R.I., recently opened its new executive terminal. The full-service FBO, part of the Avfuel network, sports a lounge as well as access to showers, laundry facilities and a gym. Fully equipped conference rooms are available at no charge. Plane-side catering, onsite rental cars, transportation, accommodation arrangements […]
Landmark Aviation begins operations at GRR
Landmark Aviation has officially begun operations at Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) in Grand Rapids, Michigan, through the acquisition of the assets of Northern Air and The Grand Rapids Air Center. “Landmark is excited to be expanding its footprint into Michigan,” President & CEO Dan Bucaro stated. “We look forward to working with the […]
Showalter Flying Service and Perry Brothers Aviation Fuels win awards
LAS VEGAS – Phillips 66 Aviation honored Showalter Flying Service with its 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award, and Perry Brothers Aviation Fuels with its 2013 Safety Values Award during the recent 2013 Phillips 66 Marketing Conference & Trade Show. Showalter Flying Service, at Florida’s Orlando Executive Airport (ORL), earned the Phillips 66 Lifetime Achievement Award for […]
Black Canyon Jet Center powers up to help fight breast cancer
MONTROSE, Colo. – Black Canyon Jet Center (BCJC) at Montrose Regional Airport has added a little pink to its ramp and some cash to Bosom Buddies of Southwestern Colorado. Half of the revenue from a new pink JetGo ground power unit (GPU) will be donated to the breast cancer awareness group. Working with Aero Specialties of […]
GlobalAir.com upgrades FBO rating system
Aviators can now more accurately rate their experiences when shopping for FBOs at GlobalAir.com. The new five-star rating system provides feedback for users when comparing fuel prices or reviewing weather conditions with GlobalAir.com’s Airport Resource Center (ARC). Pilots can view the ratings on each FBO’s page to get the overall score, or select the rating […]
New Orleans FBO hosts B-17
NEW ORLEANS – Hawthorne Global Aviation Services, an FBO at Lakefront Airport in New Orleans, recently host the Texas Raiders, an authentically restored World War II B-17 Bomber owned and operated by the Commemorative Air Force. Thanks to Jay Taffett, general manager, for sending these photos along:
Western Aircraft breaks ground for new additions
BOISE, Idaho – Thanks in part to the support of the Idaho legislature and Boise Airport, Western Aircraft has broke ground on a 26,000-square-foot expansion on the company’s 18 acres at BOI. “This growth has been driven in large part by the sales tax exemption bill passed in 2012,” said Jeff Mihalic, Western Aircraft president. […]