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Banyan Receives Pilots’ Choice Award
Banyan Air Service located at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport was recently voted #3 U.S. FBO, #1 Southeast U.S. FBO and #2 Star FBO in the FltPlan.com 2011 Pilots’ Choice Survey. - July 10, 2011 - Banyan Air Service
Cash Flights Receives $3 Million of Investment Capital from Private Investment Interests
CashFlights.com Raises Additional Funds for Planned Web Launch - June 08, 2011 - CashFlights.com
Southhampton Gains French Route to Dijon
Eastern Airways continues to launch new services, developing its French network of services from its base in Dijon. This summer scheduled flights from Southampton will be offered three times a week. - May 19, 2011 - Eastern Airways
F.S. Mackenzie Connects Western Europe to Iraq with New Groupage Trailer Service
After lengthy trials, independent freight forwarder F.S. Mackenzie has launched guaranteed twice-weekly express road trailer services between Western Europe and Iraq. - April 21, 2011 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Sri Lankan Peace Dividend Pays Off with Creation of Projects FPS
The ending of Sri Lanka's 30-year ethnic war in May 2009 has created an atmosphere so welcoming to infrastructure investments that Famous Pacific Shipping Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, a member of the Famous Pacific Shipping Group, will launch an independent heavy lift and project cargo arm from April 1, 2011 to provide strategic logistics support for the island’s reconstruction. - April 06, 2011 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Aeroplex / Aerolease Group - Working with the Children's Burn Foundation to Make a Child's Dream Come True
9-year-old Walter Gomez, Jr. and 7-year-old sister Ebony earn their wings four years after tragic car fire (Van Nuys, CA, Sept. 15, 2010) – Involved in a devastating car fire in April 2004, today 9-year-old Walter Gomez, Jr. and his 7-year-old sister Ebony fulfilled a dream of flying by taking the controls of a single-engine Beechcraft Bonanza aircraft in the skies above Los Angeles. - April 01, 2011 - Aeroplex / Aerolease Group
Omniflight/Native Air Adds Air Medical Base at Hospital in Sun City West, Arizona
Native Air division of Omniflight Helicopters expands to its 15th helicopter base in Arizona, offering additional lifesaving transport in the state. - April 01, 2011 - Omniflight Helicopters, Inc.
Omniflight Helicopters Completes Level 1 of Federal Aviation Administration's Safety Management System Program
Omniflight's participation in demanding FAA program builds on ongoing proactive safety efforts. - March 16, 2011 - Omniflight Helicopters, Inc.
Rover Air Freight Announces Commencement of Services
Rover Air Freight Launches Global International Freight Services Rover Air Freight has announced that it has started offering it’s international freight services. Rover will be providing services in and out of North America, Europe and Asia. The services that it will be providing are air... - March 04, 2011 - Rover Air Freight
Cost Effective Charter Solutions from East Coast Air Charter Inc
East Coast Air Charter, Inc, one of the leading American providers of air charter management services, would like to announce that they are offering some of the most cost effective solutions for both air cargo charters and passenger charters. East Coast Air Charter Inc was founded in 1997 and... - February 26, 2011 - East Coast Air Charter
Local Florida Manufacturer, G&T Conveyor Company, Wins Another Baggage Handling Contract at Orlando International Airport
G&T Conveyor Company, the only American owned and operated turnkey baggage handling systems manufacturer in the United States, announces that it has been awarded the design/build contract to replace an existing baggage sort system with a new automated high speed sort system. A mile and a half... - February 25, 2011 - G&T Conveyor Company
D. J. Powers Company Opens Office in Shanghai
D. J. Powers Company, Inc., an International Logistics provider based in Savannah, GA is proud to announce the opening of their newest branch office in Shanghai, China. “Our new office is fully operational as of January 2011. This is the second part of a strategic multi-phase plan to expand... - February 18, 2011 - D. J. Powers Company, Inc.
New Mexico Department of Public Safety Officers to Receive Training in Safe Landing Zones for Air Medical Rescue by Native Air
Native Air, a leading provider of air medical rescue services in New Mexico, Arizona and Texas, will train New Mexico Department of Public Safety Officers in helicopter operations and safety for air medical rescue. - February 10, 2011 - Omniflight Helicopters, Inc.
Tradewind Aviation Expands Flights to St. Barth
Two additional aircraft dedicated to its popular San Juan - St. Barth scheduled route. - February 04, 2011 - Tradewind Aviation
Sri Lankan Freight Company Considers Expansion
Sri Lankan freight forwarder FPS Lanka is considering setting up offices in the new southern port of Hambantota and in eastern Trincomalee harbour to handle an anticipated influx of cargo flows for post-war reconstruction. - December 31, 2010 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Lynn Brubaker Joins Seabury Group’s Board of Advisors
Seabury Group LLC, a global investment banking, management advisory and investment management firm, today announced that Lynn Brubaker has joined Seabury’s Board of Advisors. Ms. Brubaker, had previously served as a Senior Advisor at Seabury, is well known in the aerospace and aviation... - December 30, 2010 - Seabury Group
Native Air, an Omniflight Company, Introduces New Membership Program, OmniAdvantage
To help consumers offset the cost of emergency health care, Native Air launches a membership program that covers out-of-pocket costs of air medical transport for members and their families in the event of an emergency. - December 30, 2010 - Omniflight Helicopters, Inc.
Seabury Group Promotes Maile Topliff to Chief Administration Officer
Seabury Group LLC, a global investment banking, management advisory and investment management firm, today announced that Maile Topliff has been promoted to Chief Administration Officer for the company. Topliff will be responsible for the firm’s global administration group including Human... - December 24, 2010 - Seabury Group
UsedAirplanes.com Joins the Flying.com Network of Leading Aircraft for Sale Websites
Flying Online, Inc. today announced that UsedAirplanes.com has joined the Flying.com Network of leading aircraft for sale websites. These now include: Flying.com, AircraftForSale.com, UsedAircraft.com & UsedAirplanes.com. - December 22, 2010 - Flying Online, Inc.
Charter Jet Company Gears Up for Mobile Phone Apps
B Aviation debuts new online viewing platform and now offers private-jet charter bookings via iPhone application. - December 14, 2010 - B Aviation
Execflyer Air Charter and Verbier Exclusive Announce Luxury Ski Partnership
Execflyer Air Charter and Verbier’s most exclusive provider of luxury ski accommodation, Verbier Exclusive, are pleased to announce a partnership allowing clients seamless access to a number of luxury chalets in Verbier. As a result of this partnership Execflyer can handle the door to door... - December 01, 2010 - Execflyer
Native Air’s Flight for a Cause Donates $15,000 to River Cities United Way
Omniflight's Native Air operating subsidiary serving Arizona, New Mexico and Texas gives back to the communities it serves through charitable donations. - November 25, 2010 - Omniflight Helicopters, Inc.
Omniflight Helicopters Launches OmniAdvantage Membership Program, Initially in Eight States
Omniflight's OmniAdvantage Program Ensures Air Medical Transport for Members and Families for Low Annual Fee of $49. - November 24, 2010 - Omniflight Helicopters, Inc.
G&T Conveyor Company, Inc. Wins Baggage Handling Contract at Orlando International Airport
G&T Conveyor Company, the only American owned and largest privately held turnkey baggage handling systems manufacturer in the United States, announces that it has been recently awarded the design/build contract for the new remote in-line baggage screening facility at the Orlando International... - November 23, 2010 - G&T Conveyor Company
FPS Sri Lanka and Bertling Logistics Gear Up in Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, Famous Pacific Shipping Lanka (Pvt) Ltd (FPS Lanka) and Bertling Logistics India (South Asia team) will work together to offer comprehensive point-to-point project logistics solutions from any part of the world to and from Sri Lanka and the Maldives. - November 04, 2010 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Emtjets Global Aviation to Offer Air Charter Services to Harrods' Customers
Harrods partners with Emtjets to give its customers access to the most exclusive global aircraft network Worldwide. - October 29, 2010 - Jetscorp Inc.
USA3000 Airlines Named as Top Ten Domestic Airline
Named by Condé Nast Traveler for the 4th Year in a Row. - October 28, 2010 - USA3000 Airlines
Davies Turner Sees China Ocean Freight Consol Services Grow Despite Downturn
During the economic difficulties affecting international trade since 2008, Davies Turner has played to its strengths and seen its China-UK consol trade grow despite the hard times facing many in the global supply chain industry. - October 27, 2010 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
AvStar Aviation Group, Inc. Announces Additional Advisors to Management
AvStar Aviation Group, Inc. (PinkSheets: AAVG) announces the addition of the following individuals as advisors to the AvStar management team. - October 04, 2010 - AvStar Aviation Group, Inc.
Seabury Group Names Walter Skowronski to Board of Advisors, Ex-President of Boeing Capital Corporation Complements Existing Board Members
Seabury’s Board of Advisors provides the company with insights and counsel on industry developments and business strategy. - September 24, 2010 - Seabury Group
U-Freight Ready for Annual Conference
The U-Freight Group - (www.ufreight.com) the Hong Kong headquartered international freight service and logistics group, will be examining current prospects in the air and oceanfreight forwarding environment at its annual conference in Shanghai which starts on Thursday September 23rd. - September 23, 2010 - UFreight
Fly Free to Jackson Hole This Winter, Jackson Hole Central Reservations
After substantial success during the 2009/2010 winter season, Jackson Hole, Wyoming announces it will renew its “4th Flies Free” program again this year. - September 22, 2010 - Jackson Hole Central Reservations
InstaParking Announced Today That They Will Cross Promote DiBella’s Old Fashioned Submarines to Its Customers at the Buffalo Airport
InstaParking LLC announced this week the addition of DiBella’s Old Fashioned Submarines to its Advertising Program. Customers that park with InstaParking at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport will be given a coupon when they return for their car that can be redeemed for a medium drink... - September 16, 2010 - InstaParking LLC
Charter Clients Protected and Informed Through RYL’s Price Security Program
RYL, a private-aviation and lifestyle company, has created a Price Security Program for its new and returning clientele in order to ensure proper pricing through competitor comparison. - September 07, 2010 - RYL
Seawings Ramadan Promotion
Seawings the only seaplane tour operator in the Middle East has launched its 2010 Ramadan promotion. A new and exciting way to enjoy this special season, Seawings offers its passengers the chance to take a stunning sunset flight over Dubai’s most iconic landmarks followed by a traditional... - August 29, 2010 - Seawings LLC
Advance International Transport Co-Ordinates Multi-Port Freight Shipment for Mitsubishi
International project freight forwarder, Advance International Transport has successfully co-ordinated the shipment of oil industry project cargo from two countries for Mitsubishi Corporation destined for a vital Brazilian oil industry project. - August 07, 2010 - Advance International Transport
Seabury Group’s SGI Aviation Gains European Aviation Safety Agency Approval EASA Part 21; Design Organization Approval Expands Capabilities
Seabury Group LLC, a global investment banking, management advisory and investment management firm, today announced that SGI Aviation Group B.V. (SGI), a Seabury Group company, has been successful in securing European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 21 Design Organization approval. In September... - August 04, 2010 - Seabury Group
Desert Jet Donates Jet Aircraft for Citation Special Olympics Airlift
An aircraft charter company volunteers the use of their aircraft to help transport participants to the Special Olympics National Games in Lincoln, Nebraska. - July 18, 2010 - Desert Jet
Davies Turner Air Cargo Enters Third Decade with Triple Success
Davies Turner Air Cargo Ltd (DTAC), the air cargo arm of Davies Turner Plc, the UK’s leading independent freight forwarder, international logistics and transport company, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a hat-trick that sets up the operation for its third decade of successful trading. - July 14, 2010 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Advance Energises Mitsubishi Power Shipments
Building on a working relationship that spans almost 40 years, Istanbul-based Advance International Transport has moved two consignments of cooling plant modules for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI). - July 14, 2010 - Advance International Transport
Ash Cloud Fails to Dent Davies Turner’s Record of Supplying Tehran Book Fair
The Icelandic volcano that grounded much of Europe’s airfreight could not have come at a more critical time for Davies Turner, the UK and Ireland’s leading independent freight services provider, as it planned deliveries for this year’s Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF). - June 30, 2010 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Norwood Flight Academy Expanded Its Fleet and High End Training
On June 24th, Norwood Flight Academy announced it expanded its fleet and high end training with a new high performance aircraft and program. New England’s premiere flight school has just acquired the first and only Cessna Skylane Turbo Aircraft with on board, build in oxygen system available... - June 26, 2010 - Norwood Flight Academy
Expo Lanka Holdings Leading Subsidiary Expo Aviation Launches Expo Pavilion, a Motel in Jaffna Sri Lanka
Expo Aviation, a subsidiary of Expo Lanka Holdings launched “Expo Pavilion,” a colonial style rest house for discerning travelers who are in search of comfortable accommodation in the war-free zone of Jaffna, north of Sri Lanka. Conveniently located on the A9 route, Expo Pavilion is a tastefully decorated budget friendly place that offers modern amenities and delicious meals. Amongst the first guest was none other than renowned Sri Lankan cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya. - June 23, 2010 - Expo Aviation
Sector Expert Makes Innovative Website Available to All
Aviation data experts Aviation Analytics make UK air passenger data available via a demonstration business intelligence tool - June 09, 2010 - Aviation Analytics Limited
Hangar63 and TropicAero.com Add Portable GPUs to Product Line
Hangar63 (Banyan’s Aviation Store) located at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) has recently partnered with Aviation Management International (AMI) to offer customers the AMI line of Portable Ground Power Units (GPUs). - June 09, 2010 - Banyan Air Service
SHEALD Inc Updates Pilot eLog with Significant New Features for Pilots
SHEALD Inc. has released a major update to its well-received Pilot eLog electronic logbook program and now includes 12 new categories for logging time against plus the ability to export the logbook to Excel for custom analysis and reporting. - June 07, 2010 - SHEALD Incorporated
Advance Powers Marine Engine Shipments
Advance International Transport is nearing the mid-way point of a significant contract to move engines to power eight 56,000 dwt multipurpose ships being constructed in Bulgaria. - May 26, 2010 - Advance International Transport
Customer Appreciation Day Draws Crowd
Recently, Hangar63 (Banyan’s Aviation Store) and TropicAero.com hosted their annual customer appreciation day. Over 360 people attended the event and participated in the day’s activities that took place at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. - May 20, 2010 - Banyan Air Service
Banyan Participates in Bahamas Gateway FBO Seminar
Recently several Banyan teammates participated in a Bahamas Gateway FBO Seminar hosted by The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism – Aviation Division (BMOTA). - May 19, 2010 - Banyan Air Service
CST Industries, Inc. Selects Sunset Transportation, Inc. as Third Party Logistics Provider to Increase Transportation Efficiency, Savings
CST Industries, Inc., a global leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of storage tanks and covers, has selected Sunset Transportation, Inc. to provide transportation management services and technology for its five divisions: Columbian TecTank, Engineered Storage Products, Conservatek... - May 17, 2010 - Sunset Transportation