The FBO industry is shifting from a price sensitive business model to one based on providing an exceptional customer service experience, according to John Enticknap and Ron Jackson, Principals of Aviation Business Strategies Group (ABSG), “FBOs competing on price is an archaic way of doing business,” Enticknap told a group of FBO industry leaders attending […]
Fargo Jet Center expands
Fargo Jet Center, an FBO at Hector International Airport in North Dakota, is expanding, with plans to open Williston Jet Center in Williston, N.D. Williston Jet Center will offer aircraft fueling, aircraft maintenance, flight instruction, aircraft charter management and aircraft sales. Construction of a new 6,400-square-foot passenger facility and a fuel farm are underway. “We’ve […]
Pan Am acquires Airline Career Academy
Pan Am International Flight Academy has acquired Airline Career Academy (ACA), a pilot training academy specializing in JAA/EASA and FAA Ab Initio training. ACA will be integrated into Pan Am’s operations to offer professional pilot training programs. ACA was established in 1995 and trains an estimated 250 pilots annually. Through this acquisition, the academy is […]
EPIC releases iGo app
EPIC has releases the iGo EPIC app, which offers search functionality and fuel pricing for FBOs within the EPIC FBO Network. For EPIC Cardholders there’s an added convenience of getting account specific pricing by FBO location, company officials said. Plus, iGo EPIC offers quick access to Bravo Rewards information and account login. “It was important […]
Aviation Alliance debuts Excalibur 421
PASO ROBLES, Calif. — The Aviation Alliance has introduced its first business-aviation offering, the Excalibur 421, featuring a remanufactured Cessna 421 airframe and Pratt & Whitney PT6A-135A turboprop engines. The Excalibur 421 also includes a custom Garmin avionics suite and a new-generation interior cabin. Tires, brakes, de-icing, hydraulics and electrical systems are also all new, […]
Blue Angels featured at Wings over Wayne Air Show
SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. — The Wings Over Wayne Air Show at Seymour Johnson AFB in Goldsboro, N.C., takes off May 18-19. The airshow will salute our service men and women around the globe, past and present. Colonel Jeannie Leavitt, Base Commander and first female fighter pilot in the U.S., plans to pay […]
Bahamas extends exemption for 406MHz ELTs for GA pilots
NASSAU, The Bahamas – Bahamas Civil Aviation has extended the Feb. 1, 2013, deadline for installing 406 MHz ELTs in aircraft flying to the Bahamas. “Even better news is that this waiver extension will be likely long term, removing uncertainly in the short term about flying your plane to the Bahamas,” said Jim Parker of […]
Say goodbye to flimsy air sickness bags
Sporty’s has introduced a 21st century barf bag for general aviation pilots and their passengers. Chuk-It is constructed of thick plastic with heat-sealed seams. It is extra large and can be used with only one hand thanks to Chuk-It’s stay-open top, according to Sporty’s officials. Once used, Chuk-It’s zipper top seals securely ensuring no spills […]
New Florida dealers for Flight Design
Flight Design has appointed two new dealers in Florida for its line of light-sport aircraft. In the Daytona Beach area, specifically at the world’s largest private airport of Spruce Creek Fly-in (7FL6), Brian Boucher has formed Florida Light-Sport Aircraft. “I am very pleased to represent the market leading brand of Light-Sport Aircraft in northern Florida,” […]