WHEELING, Ill. – Pilots and aircraft owners at Chicago Executive Airport have created a petition to encourage the airport’s board of directors to install self-serve aviation fuel on the airport. “It’s kind of as if your town wouldn’t allow gas stations to offer self-serve pumps,” said Madeleine Monaco, president of the Chicago Executive Pilots Association (CEPA). “The result […]
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Hillsboro Aviation debuts new corporate headquarters, FBO and hangar at KHIO
HILLSBORO, Ore. – Hillsboro Aviation has unveiled its new headquarters at the north end of the Portland-Hillsboro Airport (KHIO). The facility is phase two of a four-phase, 425,000-square-foot long-term development project. The new building is home to the company’s FBO services, helicopter and airplane charter division, aircraft sales, maintenance and avionics services, and parts sales. […]
Ross Aviation acquires six former Landmark FBOs
DENVER – Ross Aviation has acquired six former Landmark Aviation FBOs in Anchorage, Alaska (PANC); Fresno, Calif. (KFAT); Palm Springs, Calif. (KTRM); Scottsdale, Ariz. (KSDL); Washington, D.C. (KIAD); and White Plains, N.Y. (KHPN). “We plan to quickly expand the Ross Aviation network to additional locations as opportunities present themselves within the U.S. and internationally,” said […]
MAC Jets opens for business
PORTLAND, Maine — MAC Air Group of Maine Aviation Corporation joined the Avfuel Network as it opened its new FBO — MAC Jets — on June 28, adding full FBO services to its 57-year resume in aviation.The new 43,000-square-foot MAC Jets FBO is the only operation on the south side of Portland International Jetport (KPWM), company officials […]
Hillsboro Aviation opens new FBO facility
PORTLAND, Ore. — Hillsboro Aviation officially opened its new FBO facility for business in May. This marks the end of phase two of the company’s 425,000-square-foot expansion at the Portland-Hillsboro Airport (KHIO). Hillsboro Aviation now boasts a 51,000-square-foot FBO with four acres of ramp space, along with a 32,000-square-foot hangar. The expansion also includes two 12,000 gallon […]
EasyFBO takes off
The EasyFBO workflow management system recently went live at ProJet Aviation’s FBO in Leesburg, Virginia. The web-based software takes the traditional paper and radio process of managing fuel order requests completely electronic for a more efficient and safe process, according to company officials. The founder of EasyFBO is John Hill, a pilot and FBO employee […]
Phillips 66 Aviation expands contract fuel program
HOUSTON – Phillips 66 Aviation has expanded its contract fuel program, Partners-Into-Plane, to allow corporate and charter flight operators (Part 91 and 135) to participate in the program. Phillips 66 Aviation’s Partners-Into-Plane Program is in its 40th year offering contract fuel. The program does not require fuel releases or contract fuel cards for processing, which streamlines […]
Rodger Renaud named West Star Aviation president
West Star Aviation has named its current Chief Operating Officer (COO) Rodger Renaud president. Renaud’s career has included roles at Rockwell International and Midcoast Aviation before joining West Star Aviation in 2012. “We have been lucky to have Rodger. He has been an effective leader in his role as COO for three years and I am confident he will excel in […]
Crowley completes acquisition of Ace Fuels
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Crowley Fuels recently completed an asset acquisition of the aviation fuels business of Ace Fuels, an FBO at Merrill Fields. The acquisition includes the company’s six, 24-hour self-service aviation fuels pump stations (cardlocks) and associated buildings located at the Merrill Field Strip, Merrill Field Main Airport, Willow Airport, Wasilla Airport, Lake Hood Strip […]