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 […]
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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 […]
Pentastar Aviation approved for access to DCA
Pentastar Aviation’s executive terminal operation at Oakland County International Airport (PTK) in Waterford, Mich., has been granted approval as a Gateway FBO to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) through the DCA Access Standard Security Program (DASSP). Pentastar is currently the only executive terminal facility in the Metro Detroit area approved for departures flying directly […]
New Customs office in works at FAR
Hector International Airport in Fargo, N.D., (FAR) has broken ground on a new U.S. Customs office. The new facility is being built on the North general aviation ramp between two of Fargo Jet Center’s main hangars. “We are committed to a high level of service for our visiting international flights and a part of that […]
JZI installs U-Fuel fuel station
U-Fuel, a supplier of fuel stations to the aviation industry, has completed installation of its first “Box” fuel station at the Atlantic Aviation FBO at the Charleston Executive Airport (JZI), in Charleston, S.C. U-Fuel’s patented Box systems are self-service aviation fuel stations, placing all critical components, including the fuel tank, within a strong fire resistant […]
LOU FBO offers Kentucky Derby specials
The world’s fastest thoroughbreds will Run for the Roses at Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, but a few miles from Churchill Downs the race started early for Louisville Executive Aviation, as the FBO readied to handle four times its usual weekend traffic. Celebrities, horse owners and racing fans in some 300 aircraft from Los Angeles to Dubai […]
Sheltair to expand at FLL
Sheltair, Florida’s largest, privately-owned group of FBOs, has broken ground on its Phase I expansion plans at the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) with the construction of a new $13.6 million facility. Phase I of the master-planned, three-phase development project will open in early 2013 and include 134,806 square feet of hangar and office space […]
FBO offers specials for Kentucky Derby
Aircraft Specialists Inc., located 15 minutes by car from the Churchill Downs, the site of the Kentucky Derby, is offering customers triple AVTRIP points on fuel purchases, as well as fuel discounts on quantity purchases. Points and discounts are available May 3-7. Meanwhile, pilots remaining at the FBO can enjoy a cookout held just for […]
Lauderdale Air Show returns
After a five year hiatus, the Lauderdale Air Show returns to Fort Lauderdalen April 28 – 29. For pilots flying to South Florida for the show, Banyan Air Service at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport is offering a fuel discount, no ramp fees, as well as hotel and car reservation assistance. The Lauderdale Air Show will […]