Vintage Aviation News

MAY 25, 2024

The Airline History Museum (AHM), formerly known as Save-A-Connie, has been denied access to its hangar facility at Charles B. The submission can be found on the FAA website at [link] The Airline Heritage Museum’s hangar, with their Lockheed Constellation on the ramp. Wheeler Downtown Airport since last autumn.

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Professional Pilot

OCTOBER 15, 2024

PRESS RELEASE S kyservice Business Aviation, a North American leader in business aviation, broke ground yesterday on a 60,000-square-foot fixed-base operator (FBO) and hangar complex at the Napa County Airport (APC).

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Professional Pilot

AUGUST 21, 2024

Million Air Dallas, the leading fixed base operator at Addison Airport (KADS), and Jacob White Construction, an award-winning commercial construction firm out of Houston, broke ground on a new ramp designed to streamline travelers’ U.S. Customs area and either be prepared for departure or moved to a designated hangar.

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Professional Pilot

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The 57-year-old private aviation services provider broke ground on a sustainability focused Fixed-Base Operations (FBO) development facility Thursday at John Wayne Airport (SNA). The development includes 41,800 square feet of offices and a passenger terminal, four hangars totaling 145,000 square feet, and a 6.7-acre

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Professional Pilot

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

PRESS RELEASE G ama Aviation, a global leader in business aviation services, has announced record passenger numbers for 2024, 10 years since opening its Fixed Base Operation (FBO) in Sharjah. Beyond Sharjah, Gama Aviation is set to break ground on a new FBO and hangar facility in Jersey, Channel Islands, in 2025.

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Aviation Bussiness News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Spanning 7,150 sqm, the facility includes a 5,000 sqm hangar equipped with air conditioning and heating. The hangar can accommodate up to eight mid-size to large business jets simultaneously. In parallel, CBM has opened a new Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) facility at Daxing, which is the largest of its kind in China.

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Professional Pilot

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

T he Friedman Memorial Airport Authority Board has awarded Clay Lacy Aviation a lease at the airport in Hailey, Idaho, serving Sun Valley and communities throughout the Wood River Valley to construct and operate a Fixed-Base Operation (FBO) on a 10-acre site.

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Professional Pilot

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

PRESS RELEASE Sweet Aviation is expanding its footprint in Northern Indiana, taking over as the Fixed Base Operator at Goshen Municipal Airport (KGSH). In 2017, he purchased a corporate aircraft hangar for Sweet Helicopters to better serve charter clients traveling to Notre Dame University and the Chicagoland area.

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Professional Pilot

JANUARY 10, 2025

As a full-service Fixed Base Operator (FBO), Riverside Jet Center enhances the AEG Connect Networks ability to provide world-class aviation solutions across North America.

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Latatuide 33 Aviation

JULY 22, 2024

Cultivating a culture of safety and adherence to best practices helps to mitigate operational risks, ensuring a positive ownership experience. It is worth noting that if you purchase fuel with that specific fixed-base operator (FBO), you may be able to mitigate these fees.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 29, 2023

Aircraft hangar space is available at Le Bourget but is limited during the winter months. Facilities include a lounge, crew lounge, and heated 3,000 sqm hangar that can accommodate aircraft up to BBJ size. No hangar space or maintenance options are available for GA at LFPG or LFPO. The ramp is located in front of FBO.

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Universal Weather

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

But it is not cheap to use the open-air hangar (OAH). Open Air Hangar specifics Towing requirements Note that towing in and out of the OAH area is mandatory and towing charges are not included in overnight parking fees. Prices vary for private hangar parking but generally range between 1000 and 1500 USD/per night.

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Professional Pilot

JULY 18, 2024

PRESS RELEASE Royal Air Freight Fleet on Ramp PONTIAC, Michigan— While every fixed-based operator is in the business to make money, Royal Air Freight, a Phillips 66 branded FBO at Metro Detroit’s Oakland County International Airport (KPTK), believes that the intangibles beyond the balance sheet yield priceless returns.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 2, 2024

Hangar parking is available but extremely expensive with prohibitive cancelation policies. Repositioning is likely going to be the best option for most operators unless they have already coordinated parking for the duration. Because of this, only hangar parking at LSZH is available, and it is extremely expensive.

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Universal Weather

APRIL 9, 2023

However, hangar accommodation is not possible here for transient GA movements. However, LEGE has no GAT or fixed-base operator (FBO), and you’ll clear CIQ within the main terminal at some designated area, exclusive for GA. You can read more in our Barcelona Business Aviation Destination Guide.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 17, 2024

RJTT is available to GA 24 hours, while RJAA allows operations only 0600-2259 local. RJTT does not have a hangar for GA, but RJAA does have hangarage available. Aircraft hangar space is available at Narita but is extremely expensive. Expect to pay about USD 4,000 per three hours for hangar use at RJAA.

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Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

If outside parking is full, theyll try for the Centralized Parking Area or a hangar space. Facilities & Ground Handlers ZSSS has a full-service Fixed-Base Operator (FBO), with crew lounges, a business center, and passenger lounges. Theres an FBO with CIQ at ZSSS , but it can be busy. No PPR is required.

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Universal Weather

APRIL 8, 2024

Our team is actively coordinating quick-turn operations for aircraft intending to drop off passengers and then reposition to either LFPT or LFPM for parking solutions. 24 hours on-site customs office available for the Olympics to clear in the Fixed-Base Operator (FBO). No hangar facilities available.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 10, 2024

If outside parking is full, they’ll try for the Centralized Parking Area or a hangar space. Facilities & Ground Handlers ZSSS has a full-service Fixed-Base Operator (FBO), with crew lounges, a business center, and passenger lounges. There’s an FBO with CIQ at ZSSS , but it can be busy. No PPR is required.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Jet Aviation has announced that it has broken ground at its new FBO and hangar facility, to be located at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF) in Florida. The facility will feature two large, private-use hangars, and on-site US Customs and Border Protection.

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AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

The fixed-base operator (Regional Jet Center) filled up our fuel tanks and provided complimentary hot dogs and ice cream for brunch. A fixed-base operator, or FBO, is like a full-service gas station for airplanes. Our fuel/rest stop was Northwest Arkansas National airport in Bentonville, Arkansas.

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Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The handling cost at VHHH is based on the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW). Ramp and parking fees, meanwhile, are assessed based on wingspan and charged on a six-hour basis. Note that parking on the GAT ramp is always less expensive than in a hangar. Fueling on arrival is one means of avoiding departure delays.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 29, 2024

Customs MDPC , MDLR , and MDJB have general aviation terminals (GAT), while MDSD and MDPP have a fixed-base operator (FBO). Operators of larger GA equipment may be parked away from the traditional GA parking areas at specific airports, so it’s best to verify this in advance.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 11, 2024

However, there’s no perfect London Area airport, as the best airport for your particular mission will depend upon your destination in the metropolitan or surrounding area, aircraft operating requirements, and operational flexibility in terms of airport curfews and other limitations.

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Inflight Pilot Training

MAY 22, 2025

More opportunities to train in real-time airport operations. Modern Ramp and Hangar Space With extensive ramp space, modern hangars, and designated training areas, Flying Cloud provides ample room for aircraft movement, preflight preparation, and postflight debriefs. Networking and Mentorship Hangar neighbors become mentors.

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