Petty Named as New Air Elite Network Board Chairman

Petty, the former Vice Chairman, was named Chairman following the resignation of the former Chairman, Steve Lassetter of Sun Air Jets in Camarillo, CA (KCMA) who left to pursue a number of projects outside of the aviation industry.

“I’m honored to have been chosen as the new Air Elite Network Board Chairman. I’m looking forward to working with each of our Air Elite FBOs and the World Fuel Services team to grow and perfect our Network over the next couple of years” said Petty regarding his new leadership role. Petty’s term as Chairman will last through the end of 2014.

With this leadership change, Larry Wade, Owner of Golden Isles Aviation, Saint Simons Island, GA (KSSI), was named Vice Chairman of the Air Elite Network Board.

The Air Elite Network now encompasses 27 FBO locations, including six international and 21 domestic FBOs. From California to Dubai, each Air Elite designated location adheres to strict service and quality standards that ensure consistent excellence, while allowing for each location to maintain their individuality and uniqueness. The Network expects to grow significantly through 2013.