Longtime friends Sho Kassam and Justin Covalt have officially opened AvionAero, a new Phillips 66® branded fixed-base operator (FBO), at Wiley Post Airport (KPWA) in Bethany, Oklahoma, just outside Oklahoma City. The facility celebrated its grand opening with the community in April 2026. AvionAero brings together a full-service FBO and FAA Part 145 repair station, offering operators […]
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Cutter Aviation: A Century in the Sky
Long before Prescott became a growing hub for aviation, Cutter Aviation Prescott was already helping pilots find their way home. Surrounded by mountains and perched at a mile above sea level, Cutter Aviation Prescott has quietly grown alongside the Tri-City region of Prescott, Prescott Valley and Chino Valley. Today, aircraft are taking off or landing at Prescott Regional Airport every 68 […]
Gill Aviation Scales for Peak Demand
Gill Aviation Prepares for Surge Due to Global Soccer Tournament Traffic at Houston’s Hooks Airport As Houston prepares to welcome the world for the biggest stage in soccer, Gill Aviation is preparing for a different kind of arrival: increased global private aviation traffic tied to the multi-week event. Located at David Wayne Hooks Airport (KDWH) in northwest […]
Beaufort Executive Aviation Flies High in the Lowcountry
Not far from the Carolina Lowcountry fishing dock where a cherished movie staged the launch of Forrest Gump’s fortuitously successful shrimping business, sits an aviation gateway to a special destination, Beaufort Executive Airport (KARW), or as locals fondly call the airport, Frogmore Intranational. With sprawling tidal marshes, superlative fishing, sought-after golf courses, stately antebellum homes […]
Hole-in-One Service in America’s Heartland
Transportation has always been fundamental to North Platte, perched on the edge of North America’s most extensive sand dune formation. After all, this Midwestern city, strategically positioned in America’s midpoint, hosts the world’s largest railyard. It’s also home to Trego Dugan Aviation (TDA), a true family-run company that’s taken off from modest beginnings on a […]
Investing in the Future of East Coast Aviation
Campbell Oil Company, a Phillips 66® Aviation marketer and fuel distributor, announced a series of expansions at FBOs across the East Coast. These enhancements reflect the company’s continued commitment, alongside Phillips 66® Aviation, to strengthen regional aviation facilities, support communities, and improve services for pilots and operators. “These projects demonstrate dedication to improving regional aviation infrastructure […]
Fueling Growth in the City of Kearney
The City of Kearney has officially selected CityServiceValcon (CSV), a trusted Phillips 66® Aviation fuel brand partner, as its new supplier for aviation fueling operations. This strategic decision goes beyond a simple supply agreement; it reflects a long-term commitment to reliability, innovation, and collaboration. Home to a bustling General Aviation airport with daily regional air […]
Michigan Aviation Soars with Excellence in MRO and FBO Services
Nestled at Oakland County International Airport (KPTK), Michigan Aviation stands as a beacon of aviation expertise, delivering unparalleled Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) and Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) services. With continuous operation since 1957, Michigan Aviation has masterfully adapted to the evolving demands of aviation, blending decades of experience with cutting-edge innovation to serve a discerning […]
Phillips 66® Honors Young Eagles Leader Michael Grzincich
Phillips 66® Aviation is proud to present the 2025 Phillips 66® Aviation Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Young Eagles Leadership Award to Michael Grzincich. As a Young Eagles Coordinator of EAA Chapter 237 in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, Michael has introduced nearly 1,100 youth to the joy of flight, making him one of Minnesota’s most dedicated aviation mentors. “I’m honored […]
Phillips 66® Aviation Awarded DLA Energy Fuel Supply Contract for WestJet Air Center
Phillips 66® Aviation was awarded a multi-year Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy Jet-A fuel supply contract for Westjet Air Center, Inc. at Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP) in South Dakota. The DLA contract expands Westjet Air Center’s fueling capabilities to support a wide variety of military and government aircraft, including bomber and fighter jets, transport […]