Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

BCA spoke with Megan Eisenstein, NATA managing director of industry and regulatory affairs, about the Sustainability Standard for Aviation Businesses and other steps the association is taking to promote environmentally friendly business operations and practices.

The U.S. national average for a gallon of Jet-A fuel in January totaled at $5.86, up 6 cents from December.

Jet Edge International, a private aircraft services provider based in Van Nuys, California, plans to open a base of services at Signature Aviation’s facility at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey.

Jet Luxe, a private jet service based in Dubai, has announced its expansion to the Americas, with facilities in Miami covering operations and service in North America, Canada and Latin America, which include charter and concierge services for travelers.

It’s possible to buy sustainable aviation fuel, even if it’s not available at an FBO, through book and claim programs.

Marty Kretchman, Signature Flight Support’s senior vice president of operations planning, talks with BCA Editor Lee Ann Shay about its sustainable aviation fuel projections, as well as its book & claim program.

Cutter Aviation has grown its footprint at Georgetown Executive Airport near Austin, Texas, with the acquisition of GTU Jet, a fixed base operator at the site.

The Small Community Air Service Development Program aims to help underserved airports attract and retain commercial service.

Sky Harbour, a provider of home-based luxury aircraft hangars based at Westchester County Airport in New York, plans to become a publicly traded company on Jan. 25, through a business combination with Yellowstone Acquisition Co., a “blank check” or special purpose acquisition company.

Freeze-thaw cycles could have multiple impacts on aviation.

Netherlands’ Twente Airport is changing paths to embrace the evolving aviation landscape.

The Weekly of Business Aviation polled industry leaders on their predictions for the business aviation industry in 2022.

How rising temperatures will restrict runway lengths and aircraft weight.

Phoenix-based Cutter Aviation has purchased AeroJet, a fixed base operator at Georgetown Municipal Airport 30 mi. north of Austin, Texas.

The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has postponed AirOps 2022, moving the two-day annual event from February to April 7-8 because of the rise of COVID-19 infections.

ASL Group has opened an $8 million business aviation terminal at Belgium’s Liege Airport, becoming the exclusive handler of sports and business aircraft through its subsidiary ASL Jet Handling.

During the first two weeks of December, global business jet activity increased 10% compared to the same period in 2019, with 135,000 sectors.

Clay Lacy Aviation is the first company to be certified to a new industry standard for environmental sustainability of aviation services providers.

Signature Aviation has purchased Vail Valley Jet Center at Eagle County Regional Airport in Gypsum, Colorado.

Safran on Dec. 6 said it has entered into exclusive discussions to acquire Orolia from majority shareholder Eurazeo alongside the company’s founders and management to expand its product line and local country footprints.

Factor in engines ingesting slush and tire tread conditions, too, when dealing with wet runways.

How much runway do you need to in wet, slushy and snowy conditions? It might surprise you.

Takeoffs and landings on wintry runways require careful planning.

A conversation with the founder and chairman of FAI Aviation Group, the world’s leading air-ambulance service provider by flying hours.

Private-aviation services companies Jet Access and Eagle Creek Aviation plan to merge, a combination they said on Nov. 23 will create the 12th largest Part 135 charter operator in the U.S.