EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Thunderbird Aviation is busy preparing for the additional aircraft traffic and travelers who will be coming in and out of Flying Cloud Airport (KFCM), the closest airport to Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota, where the 41st Ryder Cup is being held. The event, which biennially brings together 12-member teams from the […]
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Ross Aviation inks deal to offer rental cars at four locations
DENVER – Ross Aviation has signed an agreement with Go Rentals to offer car rental services at four of its new FBO locations — KTRM, KSDL, KIAD and KHPN. The FBO is offering triple AVTRIP Points per gallon at all locations through Oct. 31, while Go Rentals is offering double AVTRIP Points on car rentals through […]
New owners for KCXO FBO
CONROE, Texas — In operation since 1982, General Aviation Services FBO at Lonestar Executive Airport (KCXO) switched hands to new owners, Herd Air Group, this summer. The new owner plans to keep the FBO’s name, as well as its relationships with Avfuel. “I was impressed by the spirit of the operation,” said Chad Herdrich, owner. “I’m excited […]
Cutter Aviation to build new FBO terminal at KCOS
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado – Cutter Aviation recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new FBO Executive Terminal at Colorado Springs Airport (KCOS). In August 2006, Cutter Aviation launched FBO operation at COS when it purchased the former FBO, Discount Fuels. As fuels sales and activity increased steadily over the years, Cutter began making plans to […]
New hangar opens at KSAF
SANTA FE, N.M. — Jet Center at Santa Fe recently opened its new 23,000-square-foot hangar. The hangar opening marks the completion of the operation’s second stage of construction after the renovation of its terminal building. Jet Center at Santa Fe now turns its attention to building a new terminal to be completed in early 2017 to accommodate the FBO’s […]
Platinum Air Center opens at KJKA
A new FBO, Platinum Air Center, opened its doors July 29 at Jack Edwards Airport (KJKA) in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The independent, family-owned FBO is a member of the Paragon Network of FBOs. Its new facility features a pilots’ lounge, flight planning room, and work stations with high speed WiFi, and a full-service concierge. “While Platinum […]
New development underway at VNY
VAN NUYS, California — Aeroplex/Aerolease Group, an aviation property development, management and consulting firm, broke ground July 1, 2016, on a $7.5 million, three-acre development project at Los Angeles’ Van Nuys Airport featuring hangar, office, shop and private terminal areas. The new facility will complement the company’s adjacent six acre private aviation center project that was developed in 2008. […]
Wisconsin Aviation celebrates 35th anniversary
Wisconsin Aviation, headquartered in Watertown, with locations in Madison and Juneau, Wisconsin, is celebrating 35 years in business. The company provides private aircraft charter, pilot flight training, aircraft sales, aircraft services and maintenance. The year was 1981, interest rates were at 21%, the country facing one of the worst recessions ever. Jeff Baum, along with a […]
Gulf Coast Avionics expanding at TPA
LAKELAND, Fla. — Gulf Coast Avionics has signed a lease with Sheltair to open a new avionics facility at the FBO’s newest location at Tampa International Airport (KTPA). “This is a very exciting opportunity for everyone at Gulf Coast Avionics’ Lakeland, Florida headquarters,” said Rick Garcia, president and CEO. “I started the company at Tampa […]