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Canadian King Air Summit, VNY
Offers Sustainable Alternative
Fuel, Reduced Separation Trial
Coming to NAT and EASA Issues
Runway Safety NPA
Canadian King Air Summit Scheduled for April 25
FastAir Executive Aviation Services is hosting what they say is the largest event for Beechcraft King Air owners and operators in Canada – the 2019 King Air Summit held April 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
The one-day event focuses on education and information regarding best practices and upgrades for the King Air. Updates on support, innovation and operation will be provided through a variety of seminars throughout the day, along with a tradeshow of King Air suppliers and supporters.
Seminar topics offered include ADS-B Solutions, Wi-Fi connectivity options, “must have” King Air modifications, maximizing your King Air’s efficiency, benefits of up- gross operations, PT6 Ops and best practices, runway excursion prevention, the future of GPS navigation in Canada and more.
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The event will also include a static display of King Airs, and awards will be given to owners and operators with the best examples of aircraft in three categories: medevac, executive and high-capacity configuration.
Registration is limited to the first 80 participants and early bird registration cost is $35 and will increase to $60 after March 10.
To register or for more information, go to www. flyfastair.com/kingair-operators-owners-summit.
VNY Hosts Jet Fuel Sustainability Event, First to Make SAJF Available for Retail
In mid-January Van Nuys Airport (VNY) hosted “Business Jets Fuel Green: A Step Toward Sustainability” – a daylong event devoted to the use and awareness of sustainable alternative jet fuels (SAJF), which include the latest formulations of jet fuel that come from renewable and sustainable sources.
by Kim Blonigen
FEBRUARY 2019
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