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Lauderdale Air Show Returns to Fort Lauderdale; Banyan Pilot Shop an Official Sponsor
After a five year hiatus, the Lauderdale Air Show returns to Fort Lauderdale on April 28 – 29, 2012. For pilots flying to South Florida for the show, Banyan Air Service at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport is offering a fuel discount, no ramp fees, as well as hotel and car reservation assistance. - April 19, 2012 - Banyan Air Service
Easter 2012: Brits Staying Close to Home for Less Than 50 Euros
Dublin and Belfast identified as the top spots to travel to for Easter whilst others head for fun in the Spanish sun resorts of Alicante, Barcelona and Malaga. - April 15, 2012 - Bravofly
Air Charter Authority Continues Growth and Strengthens with the Addition of Michael Guthenberg to Its Air Cargo Charter Team
Air Charter Authority is proud to welcome Michael Guthenberg to its expanding team of cargo charter brokers as a Cargo Broker and a Joint Managing Partner. Air Charter Authority is a New York based global cargo charter Aircraft Company - April 07, 2012 - Air Charter Authority
Travel in Style to Any Destination Worldwide with Setai Air
Setai Air, the air charter agency of Setai & GHM Hotels, will be providing private air services worldwide in association with operating partner Chapman Freeborn. - March 30, 2012 - Chapman Freeborn Airchartering Pte Ltd
Bravofly Releases “Bravofly Flights Plus” App for the iPhone and Android devices
Always on the move: Save time and get the cheapest flights at your fingertips. Compare the offers of over 400 low cost and traditional airlines on the move and find the cheapest flight. Available from the App Store© is the official Bravofly application which allows you to search for the flight you want in a quick and easy way. - March 29, 2012 - Bravofly
Fun Day at Banyan’s Customer Appreciation Day - Food – Kids Activities – Product Demonstrations
Banyan Pilot Shop located at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport will host its sixth annual customer appreciation day, Saturday, April 7, 2012 from 11 am – 2 pm rain or shine. - March 14, 2012 - Banyan Air Service
Four Soft Signs Contract with Hamacher Logistik BV, Netherlands
Four Soft® (4S®) (NSE: "FOURSOFT", BSE: 532521), a global leader offering software solutions for the logistics and transportation industry, announced that its subsidiary Four Soft Netherlands BV, Dordrecht, has signed a contract with Hamacher Logistik BV, Netherlands, to implement its freight forwarding application 4S eTrans SME®. - March 14, 2012 - Four Soft Limited
New Business Charter Jet Service
Those looking for a great, reliable service for their private jet trips have a new service to check out. - March 09, 2012 - Business Jet Charter Online
U-Freight Refits Fourth Logistics Warehouse in Fine Fashion
The U-Freight Group – www.ufreight.com - the Asia-based freight services organisation, has strengthened its operations in Hong Kong with the opening of a further dedicated, full-service logistics facility after an extensive re-fit and modernisation. - March 08, 2012 - UFreight
Four Soft Signs Significant Contract with Flowerport Logistics BV
Four Soft, a global leader offering software solutions for logistics and transportation industry has signed a significant deal with Flowerport Logistics BV, a leading Netherlands based logistics solutions provider. - February 27, 2012 - Four Soft Limited
Meet with Chapman Freeborn at Australasian Oil & Gas 2012
Schedule a meeting with Chapman Freeborn's air charter specialists at AOG 2012 - January 27, 2012 - Chapman Freeborn Airchartering Pte Ltd
Banyan Delivers First AVIATOR 200 to South America
On January 7, 2012 a Beech Jet 400A departed for Argentina outfitted with the Thrane and Thrane AVIATOR 200 Swift Broadband (SBB) system. - January 25, 2012 - Banyan Air Service
European Waterways "Panache" Luxury Hotel Barge "Says It with Flowers" on Inaugural Spring Cruises in Holland
Features Colorful Tulip Cruises, Excursions to Floriade 2012 Flower Show and 10% Off All Cabin and Charter Rates in April - January 14, 2012 - European Waterways
Allworld Logistics Provides All New Shipping Solutions for Small, Medium Enterprises
Allworld Logistics 100% Australian Company Offers Flexible Import/Export Options via Air freight and Sea freight, while other Importing and exporting services are often an expensive venture. - January 09, 2012 - All World Logistics
Azul Brazilian Airlines Chooses AQT Solutions’ Aviation Training Management System (ATMS)
Azul Brazilian Airlines has selected the Aviation Training Management System - ATMS - from Napa, California’s AQT Solutions. The complete training management and learning management system (LMS) will eliminate paper, reduce costs, and ensure regulatory compliance. ATMS supports the FAA’s Advanced Qualification Program (AQP) and the Alternative Training and Qualification Programme (ATQP). Azul expects other South American airlines to follow its example and implement ATMS. - January 09, 2012 - AQT Solutions, Inc.
Crest Jets Joins Forces with One Concierge
Crest Jets and One Concierge have entered into an agreement to provide One Concierge clients with luxury private jet services. - December 22, 2011 - Crest Jets, Inc.
G2 Secure Staff Announces Brand New G2 Mobile Website
G2 Secure Staff announced today they launched a brand new Mobile website called G2 Mobile for people to access while they’re on the run. After the release of their new website two weeks prior, they decided to go mobile. Through the G2 Mobile, customers are able to scan services, download... - December 17, 2011 - G2 Secure Staff
Aeromedevac, Inc. Selected as Shriner’s Hospitals’ Emergency Evacuation Provider for 13th Consecutive Year
Aeromedevac, Inc., the Primary Medical Evacuation Provider of Western North America, Takes 250th Flight of the Decade with Shriner’s Hospital - December 17, 2011 - Aeromedevac
U-Freight Drinks to Growth of Wine Logistics in China
The U-Freight Group - the Hong Kong-headquartered international freight services and logistics group, believes that China’s growing thirst for French wine will be a major boost for the company’s specialist wine logistics services. - December 16, 2011 - UFreight
Turkish Airlines Provides Best Inflight Food, Beats Singapore Airlines
A panel of international travellers has declared that the best on board food is served by Turkish Airlines, according to Skyscanner. The flight comparison site included 19 international airlines from all corners of the world in the study and ranked them according to the scores they received from... - December 10, 2011 - Skyscanner Philippines
Famous Pacific Shipping Names New Chairman and Advisory
At its recent Annual General Meeting (AGM), the Famous Pacific Shipping Group (FPS Group) appointed a new Advisory Board to provide governance to the fast-growing Asia-based network of NVOCC and freight forwarding companies. - December 07, 2011 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Famous Pacific Shipping Targets New Members in New Markets
Following its recent AGM, the Famous Pacific Shipping Group has resolved to increase membership of the worldwide network of forwarders in specific geographical areas, to further strengthen the group’s claims to be a leading player in the global supply chain. - December 01, 2011 - Famous Pacific Shipping
G&T Conveyor Company Inc., Completes Customer Acceptance Testing (CAT) for New Baggage Handling System at Philadelphia International Airport
G&T Conveyor Company Inc., the largest American owned and privately held baggage handling systems manufacturer in the United States, is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Customer Acceptance Testing (CAT) for the new Checked Bag Inspection System / Baggage Handling System (CBIS/BHS) - as acknowledged by the customer on November 11, 2011. - November 24, 2011 - G&T Conveyor Company
G&T Conveyor Company, Inc. Completes Major Baggage Handling System at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
G&T Conveyor Company, the largest American owned and privately held turnkey baggage handling systems manufacturer in the United States, is pleased to announce it has successfully completed the Terminal 1 In-line baggage handling system at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The airport serves more than 22 million passengers annually and is the 22nd largest airport in the United States. - November 10, 2011 - G&T Conveyor Company
Cloud-Based Software Helps Airport Operator Cut Labor Costs by 35%
Empower Decision Systems’ FleetChief Cloud Ramp Service Optimization Technology reduced lav and water service vendor's labor costs by 35% and cut other costs by 25% while also improving service. - November 09, 2011 - Empower Decision Systems, Inc.
Chapman Freeborn Airchartering Expands Global Network Into Australia
Chapman Freeborn Airchartering is delighted to announce the expansion of its worldwide network with the opening of a new office in Melbourne, Australia. The global aircraft charter specialist has successfully completed the acquisition of Alltrans International - a highly-respected logistics... - October 30, 2011 - Chapman Freeborn Airchartering Pte Ltd
Elite Line Services (ELS) the Leader in Airport Equipment Maintenance Services Announces the Start of a New Contract at the Tom Bradley International Terminal, LAX
ELS announces the commencement of its Operation and Maintenance (O&M) contract responsibility for the new inline Baggage Handling System (BHS) and Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBB) at the recently renovated Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT). The BHS is approximately 14,500 linear feet,... - October 26, 2011 - Elite Line Services
Starbase Aviation Welcomes Aboard Marketing and Sales Specialist
Starbase Aviation welcomes new Marketing and Sales Specialist to the company. - October 26, 2011 - Starbase Aviation
Aeromedevac, Inc. Adds New Lear Jet to Its Fleet
New Learjet 35-A is suited to carry out missions from Alaska to the tip of South America. - October 26, 2011 - Aeromedevac
Banyan - Texas Turbine Conversion
The Banyan maintenance team recently partnered with Texas Turbine Conversions from Celina, Texas to perform an exciting engine upgrade utilizing an STC (supplemental type certificate) developed by Texas Turbine Conversions called the “SUPERVAN 900.” - October 23, 2011 - Banyan Air Service
Starbase Aviation Hosts Private Event at 27th Annual Wings Over Houston Airshow
Starbase Aviation co-hosts private event during the annual Wings Over Houston Airshow at Ellington Airport. - October 21, 2011 - Starbase Aviation
Starbase Celebrates the Addition of the Challenger 600 Aircraft to Its Expanding Fleet
Aircraft Challenger 600, ideal for both business and pleasure trips, joins Starbase’s growing Challenger fleet. - October 21, 2011 - Starbase Aviation
Starbase Aviation Sponsors the 16th Annual Greater Houston Partnership Board of Directors Golf Tournament
Starbase Aviation will be this year’s hole-in-one sponsor for the Annual Golf Classic. One lucky golfer could win a $50,000 jet card. - October 21, 2011 - Starbase Aviation
Starbase Aviation Showcases Services at 2011 NBAA Convention in Las Vegas
Starbase Aviation will participate in this year’s National Business Aviation Association Convention. The NBAA Convention is the premier annual meeting place for the business aviation community. - October 21, 2011 - Starbase Aviation
Starbase Aviation Sponsors 2011 SMU Football Season
Starbase Aviation sponsors the Stadium Club & Suites for the Southern Methodist University Mustang’s 2011 Football Season. - October 21, 2011 - Starbase Aviation
Chapman Freeborn Airchartering Has Won the Outstanding Professional Services Award
Chapman Freeborn Airchartering, the world's leading aircraft charter broker, has won its third prestigious business accolade this year. - October 21, 2011 - Chapman Freeborn Airchartering Pte Ltd
Changes at Banyan’s Pilot Shop
Banyan Air Service based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport is in the process of changing Hangar63 (Banyan’s Aviation Store) to Banyan Pilot Shop and TropicAero.com (Banyan’s On-line Store) to BanyanPilotShop.com. - October 20, 2011 - Banyan Air Service
AircraftForSale.com Launches the World’s First Multiple-Website Compare Feature and Current Market Value Pricing Guide
Flying Online, Inc., the parent company of Flying.com, UsedAircraft.com, UsedAirplanes.com & Aircraftforsale.com announces two new industry’s first innovations. - October 17, 2011 - Flying Online, Inc.
Banyan Air Service Targets Lear 40/45 Community
With the increased coverage provided by adding a second shift and the addition of nine new technicians in the last ninety days, Banyan Air Service (FXE) has added the Lear 40 series airframe to their growing list of capabilities. - October 16, 2011 - Banyan Air Service
Davies Turner Repeats Apprenticeship Offer
If Davies Turner – the UK’s leading independent freight forwarder – was appearing in front of the Dragons’ Den investors, it’s likely they would be queuing up to put their money into one of the industry’s more successful apprenticeship schemes. - October 09, 2011 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Schubach Aviation Announces Expanded Facilities at Palomar Airport and Raises Funds for Charity
Schubach Aviation celebrated the grand opening of its new 45,000-square-foot headquarters with a reception on September 7, 2011, in its private hangar located at 2026 Palomar Airport Road in Carlsbad, CA. Due to demand, the company outgrew its previous 33,000-square-foot headquarters. Festivities... - September 26, 2011 - Schubach Aviation
Banyan (FXE) Welcomes Pilots with Boat Show Specials
Banyan Air Service (FXE) is rolling out the red carpet to pilots for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Choose Banyan as your host FBO and not only will your aircraft be handled with care, but you’ll enjoy some additional benefits; special hotel rates, fuel discounts, AVTRIP points and a chance to win a $100 gift certificate from the Banyan Pilot Shop. - September 23, 2011 - Banyan Air Service
Huyck.Wangner Australia Awards FPS Victoria a Two-Year Logistics Contract
Famous Pacific Shipping (Victoria), a member of the fast-expanding Asia-based Famous Pacific Shipping network of NVOCC and freight services providers, has won a two-year contract to handle all worldwide shipments, including all import and export traffic for Australia, from Huyck.Wangner Australia Pty Ltd. - August 24, 2011 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Brian Wilson – Guest Speaker at Inmarsat Conference in Munich
Brian Wilson spoke about High Speed Data and Wi-Fi at the Inmarsat Aeronautical Conference in Munich, Germany recently. - August 17, 2011 - Banyan Air Service
Jet Request Donating to University Athletic Programs During 2011 College Football Season
JetRequest.com will be donating up to $2000.00 per flight to the athletic departments or scholarship funds of universities whose alumni utilize JetRequest.com services for their private jet charter flights during the 2011-2012 football season. They will secure aircraft to any game of any school... - August 14, 2011 - Jet Request
Paramount Business Jets Provides Guaranteed Services Worldwide Through Charter Operator’s Bill of Rights
In response to Executive Air Services (EAS) recent release of the Charter Broker's Bill of Rights, Paramount Business Jets announces their appreciation of fair business practices throughout the industry, and in response has published the Charter Operator’s Bill of Rights. - August 10, 2011 - Paramount Business Jets
EMS Aviation and Banyan Air Service Pursue Certification for EMS Aspire and eNfusion Systems
Companies partner to bring effective in-flight connectivity to Gulfstream Aircraft. - July 30, 2011 - Banyan Air Service
Allworld Logistics Announces an Increase in Clients; Job Seekers Have Allworld Logistics at Their Feet
Job Seekers Have Allworld Logistics at Their Feet. Entry level job seekers concerned about marketing conditions can rest-assured job opportunities are plentiful in the industry, and especially in the niche market carved out by Allworld Logistics. - July 29, 2011 - All World Logistics
Sunset Transportation CEO Jim Wiliams Awarded Highest Honor by Boy Scouts
Sunset Transportation’s Founder and CEO Jim Williams was honored with the Silver Beaver Award by the Greater St. Louis Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. This is the highest award a local council can present to an adult volunteer of the Boy Scouts of America. - July 27, 2011 - Sunset Transportation
Hangar & Office Space Expansion at Banyan
Banyan Air Service continues to expand at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE). Earlier this year, Banyan acquired hangars 65 and 66 with an additional 33,000 square feet of space. - July 24, 2011 - Banyan Air Service