2016 AC-U-KWIK North American and International Airport/FBO Directories Now Available

Out with the old. In with the new. AC-U-KWIK North American and International Airport/FBO directories updated for 2016 are now available. To get your 2016 editions, check out the new Pilot Packs, which include the 2016 editions as well as the AC-U-KWIK iOS app at special prices for a limited time.
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Ask AC-U-KWIK: What year did AC-U-KWIK Start?

Don Barber launched AC-U-KWIK with the 1982 Pocket Planner and Reference. The directory covered the US only and was strictly airport information (FBO's were added in the second edition) along with a VOR section. The first book was only 432 pages and it was certainly pocket-sized at 3.5 inches by 5.5 inches.

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AC-U-KWIK Premium Offers Web and Email Addresses

Penton Aviation Media announced today the official launch of AC-U-KWIK Premium, an enhanced service option for www.acukwik.com subscribers. The introduction of AC-U-KWIK Premium includes more than 13,000 web & email addresses for FBOs, handlers, fuel providers, and ground service suppliers around the world. The new subscription opportunity provides pre-flight planning specialists with the resources and tools to complete tasks more efficiently.
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Matt Hins joins the AC-U-KWIK team

Matt brings a diverse skill set to the Penton Marketing team. He is a proficient writer with graphic design skills, he has experience with e-marketing & database management, and he excels in the customer service / sales environment. Matt has worked with a range of small businesses and multinational corporations to polish their respective marketing programs. Every project poses its unique set of obstacles, and Matt is driven to meet those challenges with creativity and persistence.

Matt holds a Masters Degree in Media Arts & Communication from Emerson College in Boston, as well as, English and Creative Writing degrees from the University of Oregon. He is an avid reader and enjoys movies, cooking, and travel. In his spare time, Matt also works as a freelance photographer, producing marketing images for small businesses and covering events, ranging from weddings to nonprofit fundraisers.

The broad range of skills that Matt poses will furnish Penton Media with a versatile team player. At the same time, Penton should provide Matt with the opportunity to hone his talents with narrow focus on the private aviation industry. The partnership will certainly produce great results in short time.

Arturo Mora Leaves AC-U-KWIK, Andrew Bell Joins as Project Manager

We are sad to announce that Arturo Mora, our current Project Manager for the AC-U-KWIK Alert and FBO Connection e-newsletters, will be leaving us soon. In addition to these newsletters, Mora also managed the Air Charter Guide print books, some Penton Media Buyers’ Guides and the Aircraft Bluebook Marketline e-newsletter.

Taking Mora’s place will be Andrew Bell, who has been with Penton Media since 2008 and has assisted with not only the Air Charter Guide, but also many projects for AC-U-KWIK. With a background in graphic design, we are confident and excited to have Bell step in as the new Project Manager for the Air Charter Guide print books and AC-U-KWIK e-newsletters.

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Eric Wing Joins AC-U-KWIK as Marketing Manager

With a background in the creative arts, project management and entrepreneurship, Eric Wing has stepped into the marketing manager role for the Penton Media business aviation group, which includes AC-U-KWIK, Air Charter Guide and Aircraft Bluebook–Price Digest.

Wing is active in the American Marketing Association. He grew up in Southern Maine and has lived in Massachusetts for the past 10 years. Wing has two children, ages 10 and 6. He loves to mountain hike, run and travel. Wing considers himself to be a lifelong learner. He will obtain a master's degree in art administration from Drexel University in 2012.

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AC-U-KWIK Launches FBO Connection Blog

AC-U-KWIK has tapped FBO operations and marketing veterans John Enticknap and Ron Jackson to write a weekly blog column specifically aimed at the FBO community.

On the blog, called FBO Connection, Enticknap and Jackson will provide insight into winning strategies to help FBO owners, operators and managers run a more successful operation. The column can be found in the monthly release of the AC-U-KWIK Alert e-newsletter, and starting in February, it will appear on the home page of acukwik.com.

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New AC-U-KWIK iPhone App Empowers Pilots to Plan Trips “On the Fly”

The AC-U-KWIK iPhone App, available today in the Apple iTunes Store, empowers pilots and aviation professionals with mobile access to the pre-flight planning information they need, the moment they need it. The application incorporates data from the popular AC-U-KWIK Airport and FBO directories and places it in the iPhone, taking advantage of Apple’s easy user interface. Searching for airports and services has never easier.

The AC-U-KWIK app is the only application available for mobile devices that delivers current and reliable premium pre-flight planning information for the lowest price on the market today ($4.99 for a limited time, with free updates.)

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Follow AC-U-KWIK on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn

We at AC-U-KWIK feel we are pretty good at connecting pilots with FBOs. Now, we want to connect with other people in our industry more.

We have set up a Facebook page and a LinkedIn group. And our Twitter account has been active for a bit longer.

Look us up while we do our best to post interesting and insightful information for those networks.