XN Air at Spokane International Airport (GEG) in Washington state, acquired by Ross Aviation earlier this year, has become an Avfuel-branded FBO. The FBO features on-field U.S. Customs service and an executive terminal located mid-field (off taxiway G) with a variety of amenities, including a private lounge, private showers, coffee bar, conference room, free wi-fi […]
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Rare JU52 to visit Front Range Airport
Front Range Airport (FTG) near Denver will be one of only five United States stops on the RIMOWA JU52 2012 North American Tour. The rare 1930s vintage aircraft will continue on to EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis., where it will be displayed on the showcase ramp during the show. The 3-engine, 9-cylinder JU52 was designed […]
Start of hurricane season good time to review emergency plans
Even before the Atlantic hurricane season officially got underway June 1, two named storms were formed, with one — Tropical Storm Beryl — dumping rain over much of the Southeast over Memorial Day weekend and into the last week of May. As a report at NBAA.org details, the storm was a great opportunity for Michael […]
Henriksen Jet Center joins Paragon Aviation Group
Henriksen Jet Center at Austin Executive Airport (EDC) in Texas has joined the Paragon Aviation Group of FBOs. Austin Executive Airport is the newest business aviation airport in the country, located 15 minutes from downtown Austin. “We are so thrilled to become a part of Paragon’s network of FBOs,” Andrew Perry, Executive Director, said. “Henriksen […]
Christiansen Aviation celebrates 40th anniversary
Christiansen Aviation at Jones Riverside Airport (RVS) in Tulsa, Okla., celebrates a milestone this year — 40 years in business. According to a story in the Tulsa World, owner Bill Christiansen always wanted to be a pilot. The story quotes him: “Aviation gets in your blood. People have a passion for it. Being a pilot […]
US Aviation sponsors forum
US Aviation in Denton, Texas, will present a forum June 7 at Aero Country near McKinney, giving pilots a hands-on experience with the latest technology and products related to aviation. They also offer tips on resolving avionics and maintenance issues. The forum runs from 6 – 8 pm. US Aviation provides free food and coupons […]
UVair FBO network takes off
The UVair FBO Network, an alliance between EPIC Aviation and the UVair Fuel Program, has revealed its first five member FBOs: Edwards Jet Center in Billings, Mont. (BIL) ; Stevens Aviation in Greer, S.C. (GSP); Ambassador Aviation in Dallas (RBD); Bizjet International in Tulsa, Okla. (TUL); and Million Air Vancouver in Richmond, BC (CYVR). The […]
TrustedFuel.com launches
TrustedFuel.com, an online resource center for aviation fuel handlers, is now live, built with a range of information, technical data, specifications, training tools and links to additional industry guidance. Designed as a technical library for fuel handling that can be accessed online, TrustedFuel.com was developed by Phillips 66 Aviation for its branded dealers, the nation’s […]
FBO reaches out to VIPs
Bill Moltenbrey of Business Jet Center (BJC) at Dallas Love Field has added one more job to his growing list of duties — cleaning up after the FBO’s four-legged customers. On a busy day at the FBO, Moltenbrey is the go-to guy who pitches in and gets things moving. He is often seen with a […]