(MOSS POINT, MISSISSIPPI) – This June, the Jackson County Airport Authority officials at Trent Lott International Airport were joined by community stakeholders and local, state, and federal officials to celebrate the release of “Roadmap: TLIA’s Next 20 Years,” the Airport’s long-term and updated Airport Layout Plan and Noise Analysis focused on long-term growth opportunities. The approved airport layout plan represents input from Airport Advisory Committee Partners including the Jackson County Airport Authority, Airport Director, Jackson County Board of Supervisors, the Jackson County Economi ..read more

Lakeland, FL / July 2, 2024 / Aviation News – Sheltair, the official fuel provider for SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo and a leading aviation services company, along with Avfuel, proudly celebrated the impactful partnership by presenting a generous check for over $15,700 to the Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE). This substantial donation, a result of fuel sales during the 50th anniversary of SUN ‘n FUN, reflects the companies’ commitment to giving back to the aviation community and supporting educational initiatives. SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo celebrated its 50th Fly-In with an epic six-day ..read more

Expands Avfuel’s SAF Footprint Into Arizona During Wildfire Season   SEDONA, Ariz. / June 20, 2024 / AVIATION NEWS – The Sedona-Oak Creek Airport Authority (SOCAA)—in partnership with leading aviation fuel supplier, Avfuel Corporation, and the airport’s fixed base operator (FBO), Red Rock Aviation—is excited to announce Sedona Airport now offers an emissions-reducing fuel option: sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The airport is Avfuel’s first location to offer SAF in the state of Arizona, positioning it as a leader in eco-conscious aviation operations. While the fuel is available for sale ..read more

PUEBLO, Colo. / June 11, 2024 / AVIATION NEWS – Freeman Jet Center is thrilled to announce the reopening of Pueblo Memorial Airport’s (KPUB) runway 8R/26L, now upgraded to provide significant enhancements for traffic to and from the region. The renovation project, which began earlier this year and closed the runway for 21 days, includes 10,500 square feet of brand-new runway surface, ready to accommodate aircraft up to a C5. Todd Engel, general manager of Freeman Jet Center, expressed his enthusiasm for the reopening: “We are excited to unveil our improved runway and once again welcome guests ..read more

ANN ARBOR, Mich. / May 28, 2024 / AVIATION NEWS – Avfuel Corporation—one of business aviation’s leading suppliers of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)—marks a new milestone in its SAF supply journey, expanding its supply globally to three French airports. With SAF supply agreements at Paris Le Bourget Airport (LBG), Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (BOD) and Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE), operators can now choose to fuel in a way that significantly reduces their flight’s lifecycle carbon emissions. Avfuel’s customers can consistently purchase SAF at all three locations via its Avfuel Contrac ..read more

ANN ARBOR, Mich. / May 28, 2024 / AVIATION NEWS – As Avfuel heads to Geneva to participate in a sustainably-focused EBACE, the fuel supplier announces its enhanced status as a Green Aviation Business – Tier 2 under NATA’s Sustainability Standard for Aviation Businesses. The milestone marks the third consecutive year Avfuel has achieved a sustainability designation under the standard, but the first year it has elevated to the second tier. In doing so, the leading independent fuel supplier demonstrates its commitment to environmentally friendly operations at its Ann Arbor, Michigan, headquarter ..read more

DETROIT, Mich. / May 28, 2024 / AVIATION NEWS – Avflight, along with the City of Detroit, announces the first significant initiative in 50 years to rejuvenate Coleman A. Young International Airport (KDET), marking a new chapter in Detroit’s aviation history. Last year, the city received FAA approval to institute a 20-year airport development and strategy design plan, enabling the airport to apply for federal funding to subsidize infrastructure upgrades. Now, as an integral component of the rejuvenation effort, the city offered Avflight a 30 year-leasehold, the first such long-term lease in th ..read more

Melbourne, Florida – May 23, 2024 – Embraer, a global leader in aerospace innovation, today announced a landmark agreement with Avfuel to increase its uptake of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ (SAF) at Melbourne Orlando International Airport (KMLB) to one load per week. The duo first entered into a SAF agreement in July 2021 in support of Embraer’s flight operations out of MLB. This agreement saw Avfuel deliver one 8,000-gallon truckload of Neste MY SAF per quarter to Sheltair MLB, the FBO that provides storage and handling services for Embraer.   With the updated weekly agreement co ..read more

Left to Right: Sonoma Aviation’s Josh Foster, safety manager, and Clayton Lackey, vice president, present their IS-BAH Stage 3 certification.   SANTA ROSA, Calif. / May 14, 2024 / AVIATION NEWS — Sonoma Aviation proudly announces both Carlsbad Jet Center (KCRQ) and Sonoma Jet Center (KSTS) have achieved IS-BAH Stage 3 accreditation. This prestigious recognition underscores Sonoma Aviation’s unwavering commitment to safety, professionalism and operational excellence at its California fixed base operations (FBOs). “We are incredibly proud of our team members at every level,” said Joshua Fo ..read more

Addison, TX, May 14, 2024 — In the dynamic world of aviation, ensuring the safety, efficiency, and reliability of your aircraft is paramount. Million Air Dallas proudly announces its comprehensive Aircraft Maintenance Management Services, designed to cater to every aspect of aircraft maintenance needs with expertise and dedication. Clients can opt for Maintenance Event Oversight, utilizing Million Air Dallas maintenance experts to oversee your next inspection or maintenance event, or go all-in for Full Maintenance Management, fully onboarding your aircraft to Million Air Dallas’ maintenance p ..read more