May 2023
Established in 1946, Bemidji Aviation began its operations with a single Noordyn Norseman aircraft. Located in the small town of Bemidji in northern Minnesota, the aircraft solely flew between Bemidji and Minneapolis and continued as such for over 20 years.
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Originally known as Koch Oil Company (pronounced Cook), ASAP Energy first opened in 1979 as a gasoline service station. Today, the 300-plus employee company provides more than just aviation fuel, but also lubricants, trucking services, farm fuel and much more to clientele across Oklahoma, Nebraska, Kansas, Texas, Missouri, Colorado, New Mexico and Arkansas.
LEARN MOREDecember 2022
For over 35 years, family-owned FBO PrivateSky® Aviation has served Southwest Florida’s aviation customers—from business travelers and tourists to professional baseball players.
LEARN MORENovember 2022
In 1936, Elliott Aviation—then Elliott Flying Service—was just an airport hangar and grass airstrip in DeWitt, Iowa, without running water or electricity. With just one 300-gallon fuel truck, founder Herb Elliott traded flying lessons for other needs including a well and a pump.
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The second and third generation owned and operated, Butterfly Aviation has served the Goodland, Kansas region since John and Marilyn Collett bought the existing FBO in 1972.
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Founded in North Platte, Nebraska in 1970 by Gary Trego, Trego Aviation, Inc. started as a family owned FBO, flight school, charter operation and aircraft maintenance facility.
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Having soloed his first flight at the age of 16, John Bales considers aviation to be one of his first passions.
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Fresh out of high school and working for V.T. Smith Dairy farm, Bob Shaffer swapped his delivery truck for a fueling truck after a family friend suggested he head over to the DuBois Airport FBO and take up the open maintenance position.
LEARN MOREMay 2022
Beyond general maintenance and flight coordination, Jefferson City Flying Service (JCFS) prides itself on its flight instruction resources, making the FBO a hub for the community’s aviation fanatics.
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Brittany Griffin recalls her early days as Columbia Jet Center’s charter coordinator well.
LEARN MOREMarch 2022
When considering the nearly century-long history of Springfield Branson National Airport (SGF), it is impressive to see that the FBO, Midwest Premier is still growing.
LEARN MOREFebruary 2022
The city of Bartlesville is certainly no stranger to The Phillips 66 Company.
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