SAN DIEGO, Calif. / April 12, 2024 / AVIATION NEWS – There’s a new premier provider of FBO services in California as Air Center San Diego acquired San Diego Jet Center’s FBO assets at Brown Field Municipal Airport (KSDM) on April 10. The acquisition includes all FBO facilities, including the main terminal building out of which Air Center San Diego has begun providing FBO services. Air Center is committed to enhancing its presence on the field by constructing a state-of-the-art facility, slated for completion in late 2025. Ground has already been broken on the project. Situated at the east end ..read more

SANTA ROSA, Calif. – April 5, 2024 – AVIATION NEWS – In an ambitious stride toward sustainable aviation, Sonoma Jet Center, the leading fixed base operator (FBO) at Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport (KSTS), announces its upcoming Green Fuel Day Celebration on April 18, 2024. This landmark event underscores the commitment of Sonoma Aviation, the parent company of Sonoma Jet Center, to pioneer cleaner aviation practices and the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) that will significantly lower the aviation industry’s net carbon emissions. In collaboration with Avfuel, its trusted ..read more

Denver, CO. / April 2, 2024 / Aviation News – Sheltair, a leading provider of aviation services across the United States, cut the ribbon on its recently completed state-of-the-art hangar complex at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (KBJC) on April 1, 2024. Comprised of three separate hangar and office space structures, the significant facility expansion underscores Sheltair’s unwavering commitment to excellence in aviation, reflected in its continuous airport property developments and furthering its commitment to community investments. “We are dedicated to supporting the airports and c ..read more

PORTLAND, Maine / March 25, 2024 / AVIATION NEWS — MAC Air Group, a premier general and corporate aviation services provider, is proud to establish the Allyn Caruso Scholarship Fund in honor of the late Allyn Jay Caruso. Caruso—who passed away unexpectedly on March 7—was the company’s CEO and an integral member of its founding family. More than that, Caruso was a distinguished figure in the aviation community, beloved by all who met him. The scholarship aims to support young individuals in Maine who aspire to pursue careers in aviation, carrying forward Caruso’s legacy of passion and dedicati ..read more

VAN NUYS, Calif. / March 22, 2024 / AVIATION NEWS – Castle & Cooke Aviation, a premier provider of full FBO services, proudly announces the appointment of Gregory Wain as the new general manager of its Van Nuys (KVNY) FBO. With an illustrious career spanning over three decades in real estate property management, Wain brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role. Wain’s journey in property management began in 1984 when he acquired both a Real Estate License and a Broker’s License. Over the years, he has effectively managed a diverse portfolio of commercial and residential pr ..read more

HATTIESBURG, Miss. / March 21, 2024 / AVIATION NEWS – Avflight Corporation, a leading provider of aviation services, proudly announces the acquisition of its 26th FBO, Avflight Hattiesburg, at Mississippi’s Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional Airport (KPIB). Effective March 19, Avflight acquired US Aviation FBO Services, including its 4,000-square-foot FBO terminal and 125,000 square feet of hangar space. The FBO terminal is equipped with all the amenities modern travel requires, including comfortable passenger and pilot lounges, and catering capabilities. Avflight is dedicated to elevating the guest ..read more

FORT WORTH, Texas / March 12, 2024 / AVIATION NEWS – Avfuel Corporation and Neste finalized a partnership extension that keeps the companies at the forefront of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply for business aviation, cementing their leadership positions in the sustainable space. The agreement extends the companies’ partnership in 2024 and sets the framework till December 2027, continuing their work on enhancing access to Neste MY Sustainable Aviation FuelTM for business aviators, from corporate flight departments and FBOs, to major OEMs. Since the inception of the partnership in 2021, A ..read more

TOLEDO, Ohio / February 22, 2024 / AVIATION NEWS – Grand Aire, Inc. recently purchased National Flight Services’ (NFS) FBO assets at Eugene F Kranz Toledo Express Airport (KTOL), expanding its FBO presence with two on-field locations. The acquisition includes FBO equipment—including fueling and de-icing equipment—and facilities on the east end of the airport where Grand Aire will operate cargo-dedicated FBO operations. This is in addition to Grand Aire’s rapidly growing FBO operations at its existing corporate headquarters on the west end of the field. NFS still remains at KTOL with an aviati ..read more

DALLAS, Texas / February 15, 2024 / AVIATION NEWS –  Million Air Dallas proudly announces its continued distinction as the CAA Preferred Fixed Base Operator (FBO) at Addison Airport for an unprecedented 20 consecutive years. This prestigious recognition solidifies Million Air Dallas’ commitment to unparalleled service and safety in private aviation. As the original Million Air location, this milestone coincides with the company’s 40th anniversary, marking four decades of unwavering dedication to providing exceptional aviation services to clients around the globe. Since its inception, Mil ..read more

ANN ARBOR, Mich. / February 9, 2024 / AVIATION NEWS – With a longstanding commitment to supporting the future of aviation, Avfuel is proud to announce its 25th scholarship class, distributing a further $5,000 in scholarship monies to individuals pursuing careers and advancements in aviation. In total, one AVTRIP Scholarship recipient and three Avfuel Pilot-in-Training Scholarship recipients were selected from the 2023 applicant pool: Cherry Kan, Rachel Marrow, Tariq Collins and Evan Unzicker. Kan—recipient of the $2,000 AVTRIP Scholarship—said, “I feel incredibly honored to have been chosen a ..read more