The Flightstar Corp. of Savoy, Ill., recently purchased the assets of Bloomington Avionics Inc. of Bloomington, Ill. The staff at Bloomington Avionics, as well as its complete line of services, will now operate from Flightstar’s FBO facility at Champaign-Urbana’s University of Illinois-Willard Airport (CMI). Bloomington Avionics provided service and installation for more than 30 years […]
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Agreement for general aviation security renewed
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently approved a five-year extension of its partnership with National Air Transportation Association Compliance Services (NATACS) to provide security in the general aviation sector. The agreement authorizes NATACS to continue as a Trusted Fingerprint Facility to process biographical and biometric information for general aviation worldwide. NATACS has been partnered with […]
TMA Group partners with Avfuel
TMA Group, the FBO at Cambridge Municipal Airport (CSB) in Nebraska, has joined the Avfuel network of branded FBOs. TMA assumed management of the FBO in 2009 and immediately began implanting improvements, including refurbishing the pilot’s lounge, adding A&P services, and outfitting the facility with free Wi-Fi throughout, according to company officials. Ramp and taxiway […]
Landmark names new GM at TMB
Carlos Graziani has joined Landmark Aviation as general manager of its Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport (TMB) location. Prior to joining Landmark Aviation, he served as Operations Manager for Atlantic Aviation’s Tucson location. He has also held management roles at Atlantic Aviation’s El Paso facility as well as at Jet Direct Aviation. He attended both the University […]
Shell FBO network expands
Former Exxon FBOs, Greenbrier Valley Airport and Summit Aviation, have joined the Shell FBO network. There are currently over 400 Shell branded FBOs in the United States. By joining the Shell FBO Network, Greenbrier Valley Airport and Summit Aviation can take advantage of some of the many FBO programs offered through Eastern Aviation Fuels, company […]
FBO freebies
AOPA’s Alton Marsh details all the freebies pilots can get at FBOs around the country, starting with wine in Napa Valley. Check it out here.
New service center for Flight Design LSAs
Flight Design has appointed US Aviation of Denton, Texas, to provide factory authorized service for the CT series of Light-Sport Aircraft. The Texas company has been a Rotax Service Center for several years and has more than 20 A&P mechanics on staff. “US Aviation completed CT specific training, and understands the Light-Sport Aircraft industry,” commented […]
Boundary Bay Air Services opens at CZBB
A new FBO, Boundary Bay Air Services, has opened at Boundary Bay Airport (CZBB), which is just outside downtown Vancouver. Boundary Bay Air Services provides separate VIP and pilot lounges, a board room, flight planning facilities, on-site customs, hangars, Air BP fuel service, catering, courtesy car, limousine service, car rentals and hotel reservations. Passengers are […]
NATA releases 2012 events schedule
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has released its 2012 schedule of educational seminars and events. NATA also recently released an events catalog, which can be accessed on the association’s homepage. “This coming year is shaping up to be one of the most pivotal years ever for our members,” said NATA President and CEO James […]