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Phillips 66 and Southwest Airlines collaborate to advance sustainable aviation fuel

April 2021

Companies sign memorandum of understanding to increase public awareness, pursue joint research and development and explore a supply agreement.

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Phillips 66 Branded FBOs Honored in 2021 AIN FBO Survey

April 2021

HOUSTON (April 15, 2021) – Phillips 66® Aviation is proud to recognize the top-rated FBOs in the Americas, according to the 2021 Aviation International News (AIN) FBO Survey. The amount of top-rated FBOs within the Phillips 66 network increased by more than 20% from last year.

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Stephens County Airport: Big Changes Bring Healthy Stream of Visitors to this Texas City

April 2021

Breckenridge, TX

Breckenridge, Texas, is home to a strong oil and gas industry, some of the best hunting in the Lone Star State, and now a growing number of visitors, thanks to a series of strategic airport improvements at the city’s Stephens County Airport (KBKD).

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Mid Island Air Service and New York Jet: Celebrating 75 Years of Aviation History

March 2021

Long Island, NY

New York Jet Corporate Flight Center is among the latest FBOs to join the Phillips 66® Aviation network of branded FBOs. But, the third-generation, family-owned company behind it, known as Mid Island Air Service, has been a part of the aviation world since 1946. This year, they’re celebrating two milestones: their 75th anniversary and the opening of their newest – and largest – hangar at Long Island MacArthur Airport (KISP).

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Phillips 66 Aviation adds FBO content to its virtual experience

March 2021

Nine Phillips 66® Aviation branded FBOs now have a virtual booth as a part of the Phillips 66 Virtual Experience.

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Phillips 66 Aviation Awards 1 Million WingPoints to Three Charities

February 2021

Three charities are each the recipients of 1 million WingPoints as a result of the “It’s the Great WingPoints Giveaway” promotion presented by Phillips 66® Aviation.

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Newly rebranded Flyby Air plans expansion at Michigan’s Cherry Capital Airport

February 2021

Three locations in Michigan (Muskegon, Holland and Traverse City)

Terry Boer, Owner and President of newly rebranded FLYBY AIR, expanded his aviation services company at Michigan’s Muskegon County Airport (KMKG) into a regional network of fixed-base operators (FBO) across the state of Michigan, not long before the arrival of COVID-19. In but a few short years, Boer and his team purchased Tulip City Air Service at West Michigan Regional Airport (KBIV) in Holland, where they established the company’s second full-service FBO, followed by the acquisition of charter provider Air Service at Traverse City, Michigan’s Cherry Capital Airport (KTVC). The acquisitions diversified FLYBY AIR’s portfolio of services, enabling the company to not only survive a year marked by a global pandemic and massive lockdowns but come out of it as a better business overall. And now, they look forward to more expansions at KTVC.

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Cutter Aviation: Record Year Amid Pandemic Concerns

January 2021

Multiple (Southwest U.S.)

Back in March of 2020, Cutter Aviation President and CEO Will Cutter never could have imagined his company would be celebrating one of its best years yet. But indeed, Cutter Aviation finds itself entering 2021 on the heels of a banner year with record-setting sales, a surge in private charter rentals, and full occupancy at all of its hangars across all FBO locations throughout the Southwest—not to mention, a host of expansion projects on the horizon.

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Phillips 66 Aviation launches its own virtual experience

December 2020

The Phillips 66® Aviation Virtual Experience launches today, allowing people to virtually connect and interact with the fuel brand from the comfort of their own home or office.

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Feel the Familial Spirit at Spirit of St. Louis

December 2020

St. Louis, Missouri

The Midwest hospitality and familiar spirit is prevalent at Missouri’s Spirit of St. Louis Airport (KSUS). Much like a family, the more than 3,000 employees who call KSUS “home” support each other, support their community and work towards a common goal – to provide world-class aviation support services for business and general aviation needs.

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Mustang Aviation: Where the Midwest Meets the Wild West

November 2020

Pierre, South Dakota

Visitors who fly into Mustang Aviation, the FBO at Pierre Regional Airport (KPIR), are welcomed with the customer service-based ethos of the Midwest, the tranquil vibe of the west, and the flare of the wild outdoors.

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Glacier Jet Center has strong summer in midst of pandemic

October 2020

Kalispell, Montana

Five months ago, Mike Talbot, general manager of Glacier Jet Center, didn’t know what the future would hold for him and the FBO he’s called home for 14 years. Like many other fixed-base operators – and companies around the world – business came to a screeching halt.

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