Ground was broken recently on nearly $10.5 million worth of capital improvements coming to Springfield’s Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport. Local officials gathered together to commemorate the start of construction on general and business aviation facilities and roadway and parking lot improvements for the main passenger terminal complex. Springfield Airport Authority Board Chair, Frank J. Vala, […]
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Swift Fuels’ Unleaded Avgas Now Offered in Illinois at Rochelle Municipal Airport-Koritz Field
Rochelle Municipal Airport-Koritz Field announced that it has finalized details with Swift Fuels, LLC, and has begun selling Swift’s unleaded UL94 aviation gasoline for its piston aircraft customers. The nationwide transition to unleaded aviation gasoline continues to pick up momentum for Swift Fuels, which produces and sells the only commercially-available UNLEADED avgas in the United […]
JSSI Appoints Industry Veteran Jeff Soderberg to Director of Business Development for Southwest US Region
Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) has named Jeff Soderberg director of business development for the Southwest region of the United States, including Southern California. Soderberg joins JSSI from StandardAero, where he was global sales director, and brings decades of MRO sales and support experience, as well as 32 years of working with turbine engines across […]
JSSI Names Jason Schwab President of Advisory Services
Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), has announced that Jason Schwab has been named president of JSSI Advisory Services. In this new role, Schwab will lead the company’s growing range of aircraft consulting services and subscription products. “Jason joins us with an outstanding mix of management, operations and aviation experience. He is a dynamic leader and […]
Illinois Airport Receives TSA National Partnership Award
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced the selection of Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) as the recipient of the agency’s annual National Partnership Award. SPI was recognized for the priority they place on security and the proactive efforts of the airport to collaborate with federal, state and local partners to advance the security mission. […]
Springfield Illinois Airport Authority Files Solid Financial Report, Receives Award For Excellence
For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017, the Springfield Airport Authority received an unmodified, or “clean opinion”, of its financial report from the CPA firm of Eck, Schafer & Punke. Jim Hogge from the CPA firm said, “Once again, the Airport Authority’s staff did a fantastic job preparing for us and the audit process […]
JSSI Appoints Brendan Lodge as Aircraft Acquisitions Specialist
Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) has announced the appointment of Brendan Lodge as aircraft acquisitions specialist. An experienced aircraft sales broker and financier, Lodge will provide support to JSSI’s growing Advisory Services and JSSI Parts divisions. “We are excited to welcome Brendan to the team. I’ve worked with Brendan over the last several years and […]
SIMPRO Flight Training Announced as New Brand Name for Glass Simulator Center
Owners of the Glass Simulator Center have announced the new name for this facility is now SIMPRO Flight Training. Conveniently located on the Aurora Municipal Airport (KARR), 35 miles west of Chicago, SIMPRO Flight Training center was recently remodeled with an updated pilot lounge and new classroom with the latest audio-visual equipment. SIMPRO pilots arriving […]
JSSI Waives Flight Hour Fees for Hurricane Harvey Relief Effort
In support of the Hurricane Harvey relief effort, Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), is waiving flight hour fees for customers who donate aircraft flight time to the relief effort. In addition, JSSI will contribute $10,000 and match every flight hour credit with a dollar-for-dollar donation to the Red Cross. “The hearts of the entire JSSI […]
Global Business Flight Activity Continues Growth in 2017 According to Latest JSSI Business Aviation Index
Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), has released its Business Aviation Index for the second quarter of 2017. The latest report indicates continued growth in business aviation flight activity worldwide, which follows the steady growth reported in the first quarter of 2017. Average utilization of aircraft in the second quarter of 2017 reached levels not seen […]
