Landmark Aviation has been awarded a 37-year lease to operate an FBO at San Diego International Airport (SAN). Landmark, which acquired Jimsair Aviation Services in July 2008, is the current FBO operator on the field. “We have enjoyed working with the San Diego Airport Authority over the past four years, and we are excited to […]
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Chattanooga FBO LEED certified
The Chattanooga Airport’s new 9,000-square-foot FBO facility, managed by Wilson Air Center, was recently awarded platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building certification program. According to officials at Wilson Air Center, the FBO is the only aviation terminal in the world to receive platinum certification, […]
Business Jet Center Oakland joins Phillips 66 network
Business Jet Center Oakland at California’s Oakland International Airport (OAK) has become a Phillips 66 Aviation-branded dealer. Business Jet Center Oakland joins its sister operation Business Jet Center Dallas, which has been with Phillips 66 Aviation since 1997. Phillips 66 Aviation is the nation’s largest branded aviation dealer network, featuring 866 FBOs coast-to-coast, company officials […]
Wiggins Airways completes renovation
Wiggins Airways has completed the renovation of the FBO’s lobby located at the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) in New Hampshire. The renovation was the first for the facility since its opening in 1999. “Customer comfort and technology were the driving forces behind the project design,” said James Thomforde Sr., president and CEO. “We expanded wi-fi […]
Exclusive Aviation new SD Cessna sales rep
Exclusive Aviation has been named the new Cessna Authorized Sales Representative for South Dakota. Darren Hall, vice president-marketing for Fargo Jet Center says, “Having represented the Cessna brand in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota for the past 7 years, the opportunity to add South Dakota was one that we were excited to accept.” Matt Dyer, […]
Destin Jet Center to celebrate 3rd anniversary
Florida’s Destin Jet is planning a birthday celebration for completing three successful years of operation. Destin Jet will celebrate with a customer appreciation luncheon April 27. All customers, friends and prospects are welcome, officials said. The event will feature food and beverages throughout the day. “In the evening we will host, along with Motorfest Magazine, […]
Platinum Flight Center joins Avfuel network
Platinum Flight Center at Outagamie Regional Airport (ATW) in Appleton, Wis., just up the road from Oshkosh, home to EAA AirVenture, has partnered with fuel supplier Avfuel to become part of the Avfuel-branded FBO network. “Avfuel provides superior customer support and backing,” said Platinum Flight Center Operations Manager Patrick Smith. “The initial installation was flawless, […]
Maverick Aviation Group opens HND facility
Maverick Aviation Group has opened a new 37,000-square-foot facility at the Henderson Executive Airport (HND) in Henderson, Nevada. The new terminal houses Maverick Aviation Group’s corporate offices, meeting spaces and a hangar. The terminal features a lobby, which features high-definition televisions that broadcast Grand Canyon tips and trivia, as well as a café where passengers […]
West Star Aviation named Grand Junction Business of the Year
West Star Aviation has been named Business of the Year by the Grand Junction, Colo., Chamber of Commerce. West Star was chosen by past winners of the award and is being recognized for its contributions to the local community. With more than 300 employees, West Star Aviation’s Grand Junction (GJT) facility ranks among the largest […]