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Flying Private Jet - Brand New Private Jet Site Launches
Flying Private Jet launches their new private jet and luxury website. - July 31, 2013 - Flying Private Jet
Albuquerque New Mexico Has a Licensed Customs Broker Again, After Nearly 3 Years
Experienced Licensed Customs Broker, D'Ann L Brown, opens Customs Brokerage office to service the Freight Forwarding and import community in Santa Fe, Taos, Farmington, Albuquerque and surrounding areas of New Mexico. This is now the only Customs Brokerage company based in New Mexico with an actual licensed broker in the office. - June 08, 2013 - D'Ann L Brown Customs Broker
Charter a Helicopter for Summer Events Says LuxuryJets Ltd
UK-based LuxuryJets says that whether planning to attend Royal Ascot, the British Grand Prix or a Summer Festival, chartering a helicopter is the way to go. - June 07, 2013 - Luxury Jets Ltd
TRIOSE Inc. Awarded a Third Party Freight Management Agreement with the Premier Healthcare Alliance
TRIOSE Inc., a leader in the management of healthcare logistics, announced today that it has been awarded a 36-month group purchasing agreement with the Premier healthcare alliance, for Freight Management. Effective June 1, 2013, this renewed relationship allows Premier members, at their discretion, to take advantage of special pricing and terms pre-negotiated by Premier for these services. - June 04, 2013 - TRIOSE, Inc
Aircraft Maintenance Technician Day Luncheon at Banyan
Banyan celebrated its 8th annual AMT Day on Friday, May 24, 2013. This annual event pays tribute to Charles E. Taylor, the first Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT), who built Orville and Wilbur Wright’s engine. It is also a day that Banyan uses to honor its Aircraft Maintenance Technicians, Avionics Team and Parts team for their dedication to quality and safety. - May 30, 2013 - Banyan Air Service
St. Louis-Based Logistics Leader, Sunset Transportation, Opens New Branch Offices
Sunset Transportation, a third-party logistics company (3PL), has opened two new branch offices this past month. The first office is located in Grand Haven, MI, and the second office is located in Chicago, IL. This is a first for Sunset, and these branch offices will continue to grow and expand the... - May 22, 2013 - Sunset Transportation
U-Freight on the Move in Rotterdam
U-Ocean, the oceanfreight forwarding brand of leading global freight and logistics provider the U-Freight Group (UFL), is on the move in The Netherlands, with U-Ocean Rotterdam relocating to a new office/warehouse facility. - May 14, 2013 - UFreight
There’s Spirit at Banyan Air Service
Working together…growing together…winning together is a motto that is often heard at Banyan Air Service. While the Banyan team demonstrates a commitment to excellence, it’s not all work and no play at the Fort Lauderdale Executive based company. - April 21, 2013 - Banyan Air Service
Advanced Air Ambulance Provider Mercy Jets Announces Plan to Contribute to Heart Month
Mercy Jets has announced it will make contributions to heart-related charities during the month of February in honor of Heart Month. The advanced air ambulance transportation and medical escort company is placing a special focus on cardiac and heart-related health. While the medical transport... - February 10, 2013 - Mercy Jets
Davies Turner Builds Greener Supply Chain with Turkey
45 years after identifying the potential of the Turkish market, Davies Turner is set to further expand its multimodal presence in the trade between the UK and Turkey, developing more environmentally friendly supply chain solutions between the two countries. Davies Turner is offering a... - February 06, 2013 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Aviation History Takes Off Thanks to Davies Turner
Freight forwarder, Davies Turner has undertaken a project shipment operation to deliver vintage British aircraft parts discovered in a domestic garage in Dorset to South Africa as part of an ambitious project to rebuild two classic post-War British fighter planes. - January 31, 2013 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Banyan Named EVAS Sales and Service Center
Banyan Air Service and VisionSafe have entered into an agreement, naming Banyan an Emergency Vision Assurance System (EVAS) Sales and Service Center for the Southeast United States. - January 20, 2013 - Banyan Air Service
Banyan’s Mobile Avionics Team Outfits Another Charter Fleet
Banyan Air Service based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport recently completed the second of two Bombardier Challenger 604 aircraft with the Aircell AGT-4000 Gogo inflight internet system. One of the installations included the Aircell Axxess two channel Iridium system, while both aircraft were certified for Wi-Fi in the cabin. The avionics installation was done at the customer’s maintenance base during a minimum maintenance inspection. - December 13, 2012 - Banyan Air Service
Davies Turner Re-Invests in UK Freight Hub
Davies Turner – the UK’s leading independent freight forwarder – is completing a major re-investment programme at its main regional hubs. - November 22, 2012 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Adagold Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary with a Special Event for 40 VIP Guests
Adagold Aviation celebrated its 20th Anniversary with a special Dinner Event for 40 VIP guests at one of Brisbane’s most unique venues, Garage 88. Adagold are a proudly wholly owned Australian company which established operations in Brisbane in August 1992. The company has since grown to... - October 25, 2012 - Adagold Aviation
Aviation Art on Display at Banyan
Banyan Air Service and Steven F. Greenwald Design, Inc. have teamed up to provide an aviation art display in Banyan’s lobby. - October 25, 2012 - Banyan Air Service
Michael Grana Joins Banyan Aircraft Sales
Michael Grana recently joined Banyan Air Service as aircraft sales associate. In his new role, he will be responsible for aircraft research and aircraft brokerage listings. - October 19, 2012 - Banyan Air Service
U-Freight All Set 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 Singapore between October 17th and 19th 2012. - October 18, 2012 - UFreight
George Tucker Joins Banyan Air Service
George Tucker recently joined Banyan Air Service as the Director of Banyan Pilot Shop. He is responsible for the leadership and growth of the Pilot Shop and banyanpilotshop.com including marketing strategy, supply chain, inventory and management. - October 07, 2012 - Banyan Air Service
Banyan Air Service Appointed Florida Dealer for Quest KODIAK
Banyan Air Service based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport has recently been appointed as a Quest Authorized Sales Center for the KODIAK. - August 15, 2012 - Banyan Air Service
U-Freight Group Names Wong as Vice President, Sales & Marketing
The U-Freight Group (UFL) has named Steven Wong as vice president - sales & marketing, of its main subsidiaries, U-Freight Ltd and U-Ocean Ltd, in Hong Kong. - August 11, 2012 - UFreight
London Olympics 2012: Scandinavian Summer in England Through Bravofly
Bravofly disovers that Spain, Italy and Portugal are the hotspots for Londoners to escape to during the Olympic Games whislt Swedes sprint to the capital to see the 100m final. - July 27, 2012 - Bravofly
Davies Turner Boosts Midlands Presence with Purchase of Transit Warehouse
The strategic acquisition of a 7,000 sq m cross dock warehouse just a 10 minute walk from its existing state-of-the-art distribution centre at Coleshill, Birmingham gives Davies Turner – the UK’s leading independent freight forwarder – increased capacity to handle its growing European and oceanfreight consolidation services. - July 25, 2012 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Banyan Receives Gulfstream Wi-Fi STC Approval
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently issued STC ST03958AT to Banyan Air Service based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) for the installation of a Honeywell Aspire 200LG Satcom system on Gulfstream models GII/GIII/GIV. - July 12, 2012 - Banyan Air Service
Banyan Adds Challenger Capabilities
Banyan Air Service based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport has added the Bombardier Challenger CL- 601-1A/3A/3R and CL-604 to its FAA Part 145 Repair Station, as well as to its EASA certification and Brazil, Argentina, and Venezuela approvals. - June 27, 2012 - Banyan Air Service
Brits Back England Through Bravofly
Football flights reach fever pitch in Eastern Europe as excitement for the European Championships takes off with low cost airfares to Poland and the Ukraine. - June 10, 2012 - Bravofly
U-Freight Gains Trusted Trader Status in Key Markets
U-Freight Holland BV, the Dutch subsidiary of the U-Freight Group (UFL), has been certified by the Dutch Customs authority as an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) in the Customs Simplifications and Security Procedures categories. - June 08, 2012 - UFreight
Brits Don't Break the Bank with Bravofly for Low Cost Flights for the Diamond Jubilee
Diamond Jubilee 2012: The Queen celebrates whilst Brits escape. Spain is identified as the top spot to travel to for Spring Bank Holiday weekend. - June 01, 2012 - Bravofly
Air Ambulance Transfers Complex Balloon Pump Patient Successfully via Medical Air Transport
Air ambulance service provider, Air Ambulance Worldwide Inc., delivers emergency medical air transport internationally to complex balloon pump dependent, ventilated patient with much success. - May 31, 2012 - Air Ambulance Worldwide
Banyan Meets Wi-Fi Requirments for Gulfstream Aircraft
Banyan Air Service has just completed equipping its ramp to meet Wi-Fi requirements for the Gulfstream G650 and G280. - May 17, 2012 - Banyan Air Service
St. Louis-based Sunset Transportation Participates in Logistics Podcast on Navigating the Complexities of Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Shipping
Steve Pandolfo, director of pricing at Sunset Transportation explores the complexities of LTL shipping and pricing with Logistics Viewpoints. - May 16, 2012 - Sunset Transportation
Air Ambulance Worldwide Inc. Announces Miracle Birth in Guantanamo Bay
Air ambulance service provider, Air Ambulance Worldwide Inc., delivers safe, emergency medical air transport internationally to Mom and New Preterm Baby in unlikely Guantanamo Bay. - April 27, 2012 - Air Ambulance Worldwide
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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