Orlando, Florida (November 2, 2016) – World Fuel Services announced today that Flightways Columbus located at the Columbus Airport (KCSG) in Columbus, GA; Emery Air, located at the Chicago Rockford International Airport (KRFD) in Rockford, IL; and Guardian Jet Center, located at Ontario International Airport (KONT) in Ontario, CA, all have recently joined the World Fuel Services Network of FBOs.
Flightways Columbus (flycolumbusga.com/flightways-columbus/) and their professional team provides unparalleled customer service to passengers and crew members visiting the Columbus, Georgia area. The FBO offers personalized service and an attention to detail demanded by the private traveler and crew. The Columbus Airport has a runway and ramp space large enough to accommodate a Gulfstream 550 and a Global Express, making the facility ideal for almost all sizes of corporate aircraft.
“Our staff at Flightways has a passion for aviation; we strive to make your stay with us easy, enjoyable, and exceptional! World Fuel Services shares this same philosophy of taking care of their customers, and that is why we are so excited to be joining the network!” said Amber Clark, FBO Manager of Flightways Columbus.
Emery Air (emeryair.net) offers Fuel and FBO Services, Commercial Aircraft Ground Handling and a Class IV Part 145 Maintenance Repair Station. The Emery MRO offers extensive maintenance, accessory and avionics services for the Corporate & General Aviation, Commercial and Regional Airline fleet of aircraft. Located at the Chicago Rockford International Airport (KRFD), just 55 miles from O’Hare International Airport (KORD), Emery Air has been the premier Midwest provider for aircraft maintenance and FBO services for over 50 years. Emery Air is exhibiting with World Fuel Services in Booth #4600 at the NBAA-BACE 2016 in Orlando, FL from November 1-3, 2016.
Emery Air’s Manager, FBO/Aviation Services & Facilities, Adam Wold commented "Emery Air is proud to be a part of the World Fuel Services Network as a Phillips 66 Aviation Branded FBO. World Fuel Services will compliment Emery Air and the Chicago-Rockford International Airport (KRFD) team very well. Operating 24/7/365 and capable of supporting any size aircraft makes Emery and KRFD a perfect full service flight support solution for any aircraft conducting business in Northern Illinois.”
Guardian Jet Center (guardianjetcenter.com) has been serving Southern California for over 15 years. Their facility is located a short drive from Disneyland, Los Angeles, and Palm Springs, making Guardian the perfect FBO choice for business or pleasure in the region. Ontario International Airport boasts the longest runway in Southern California, which makes the airport ideally equipped to support corporate, military, and charter flight needs.
“We feel at home with the World Fuel Family,” said Dan LeBouf, General Manager of Guardian Jet Center. “From the start, they made us feel welcomed and the entire team has been very helpful from ordering fuel loads to the final accounting.” “We are excited to have the opportunity to work with these fine FBO locations. Our customer-focused team works closely with each new FBO to ensure that a personalized solution is tailored to each location to best facilitate their growth and success,” said Steve Drzymalla, World Fuel Services’ Senior Vice President of General Aviation.
With their membership in the World Fuel Services Network, these locations have access to comprehensive business and general aviation FBO solutions designed foster their business’ success and help them to better serve customers with world class offerings. From training, to credit card processing, to marketing support, Word Fuel Services Network FBOs are provided customized services by World Fuel Services’ team of dedicated industry professionals. World Fuel Services Network FBOs cater to flight operators by offering World Fuel Services Contract Fuel and provide an extra incentive for operators to use Contract Fuel or their AVCARD® by awarding enhanced FlyBuys™ Rewards to customers with every purchase. About World Fuel Services Network The World Fuel Services Network is a network of branded FBOs that provide quality fuel, personal service and experienced support. The global network includes FBOs under the Phillips 66® Aviation and Ascent fuel brands, along with the Air Elite Diamond Service designation.
Source: World Fuel Services Corporation
About World Fuel Services Corporation
Headquartered in Miami, Florida, World Fuel Services is a global fuel logistics, transaction and payment processing company, principally engaged in the distribution of fuel and related products and services in the aviation, marine and land transportation industries. World Fuel Services sells fuel and delivers services to its clients at more than 8,000 locations in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.
The company's global team of market makers provides deep domain expertise in all aspects of aviation, marine and land fuel management. Aviation customers include commercial airlines, cargo carriers, private aircraft and fixed base operators (FBOs), as well as the United States and foreign governments. World Fuel Services' marine customers include international container and tanker fleets, cruise lines and timecharter operators, as well as the United States and foreign governments. Land customers include petroleum distributors, retail petroleum operators, and industrial, commercial, and government accounts. The company also offers transaction management services which consist of card payment solutions and merchant processing services to customers in the aviation, marine and land transportation industries. For more information, call +1 305-428-8000 or visit www.wfscorp.com.
