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Aircraft fuel planning requires a careful balance between safety, efficiency, and operational flexibility. Carrying too little fuel increases risk, while excessive fuel adds weight, raises burn, and can limit payload. Operators must account for variables such as weather deviations, air traffic delays, alternate airport requirements, and company policies when determining appropriate fuel loads.

Advances in flight planning tools and data availability are helping crews make more informed decisions, enabling more precise fuel strategies that optimize both safety margins and efficiency without overcompensating.

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Dialing in fuel planning starts with your aircraft profile. Make sure your aircraft profile in iFlightPlanner reflects not just performance specs, but how you actually fly, so the planning engine can deliver more accurate routes, fuel burns, and reserves tailored to your operation!

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Cunningham Aviation has purchased the Avflight Mesa facility at Falcon Field (KFFZ) in Mesa, Arizona. The FBO, which opened its Falcon Field FBO in 2021, said the acquisition doubles its facilities at the airport. The deal includes Avflight’s terminal, hangar space, and ramp, as well as its fueling and service operations. With the purchase, Cunningham Aviation expands its footprint at the airport and will continue serving based and transient customers under its brand.

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iFlightPlanner has updated its FBO and fuel data to reflect the change at Falcon Field (KFFZ), including new contact details, services, and fuel availability now offered by Cunningham Aviation. This ensures members planning flights into the Phoenix area have the most accurate, up-to-date information.

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A new FBO chain has taken flight with the purchase of Infinity Aviation Group at Nashua Airport/Boire Field (KASH) in New Hampshire. The acquisition, led by industry veteran Steven Levesque and backed by infrastructure investment manager Igneo, keeps the Infinity Aviation name and positions it to expand into a national brand. Located just 50 miles from Boston, the FBO offers full maintenance, avionics, and repair services, along with jet charter, management, and aircraft sales. A separate deal to acquire Nashua Jet Aviation’s hangar operations expands Infinity’s footprint to more than 150,000 sq ft, supporting aircraft up to a Gulfstream G550.

iFlightPlanner will update its FBO and fuel data to reflect the change at KASH, ensuring pilots using iFlightPlanner and iFlightPlanner for AOPA have the most accurate, current information for trip planning and fuel purchasing decisions.

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If you’re flying into Teterboro (KTEB), take note—Signature Flight Support has implemented a new reservation requirement for all arrivals. According to AIN Online, the policy, effective February 1, aims to better manage ramp congestion at one of the busiest business aviation airports in the U.S.

Pilots and operators must secure a reservation before arrival, ensuring smoother operations and reducing delays. While this change introduces an extra planning step, it also highlights the growing role of technology and scheduling efficiency in business aviation. Staying ahead of these updates ensures seamless operations, especially at high-traffic airports like KTEB.

As more FBOs explore reservation systems, pilots and dispatchers should remain proactive in monitoring changes to avoid last-minute surprises. Planning ahead has never been more critical.

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As reported on AIN Online, a new FBO chain has officially entered the market following Tallvine Partners’ acquisition of Odyssey Aviation’s U.S. assets. The Miami-based private investment firm is making its first move into the highly competitive FBO sector, with plans to expand its presence across North America.

The newly acquired network includes three locations:

✈ Willow Run Airport (KYIP) Detroit, MI
✈ Kissimmee Gateway Airport (KISM) – Kissimmee, FL
✈ St. Simons Island Airport (KSSI) – St. Simons Island, GA

Together, these sites span 270,000+ sq ft of facilities and 57 acres of ramp space, forming the foundation of a larger FBO platform led by industry veteran Chad Farischon (formerly of Lynx FBO). Tallvine aims to drive growth through hangar expansions, operational improvements, and future acquisitions across the U.S. and Canada.

Pilots can stay updated on fuel pricing and FBO services through iFlightPlanner—your go-to tool for saving fuel, time, and money every time you fly!