FORT WORTH, Texas – Jan. 31, 2019 – American Aero FTW, a fixed-base operator at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, was among the first FBOs in the nation to receive the inaugural Everest Fuel Preferred Award at the 2019 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference this week.
Everest Fuel, a leading supplier of contract fuel services, established the award to distinguish its highest performing FBOs for exceptional facilities, service and fuel safety. Selection criteria included an on-site audit confirming adherence to ATA 103 fuel quality control procedures and NATA Safety 1st or other equivalent training for line service personnel.
“FBOs like American Aero are making a marked difference as they lead our industry into its second century,” said Joseph M. Martinsek, president of Everest Fuel. “The Everest Fuel Preferred Award honors those FBOs for their unwavering commitment to safe operations, excellent service, modern facilities and taking a long-term approach to relationships.”
American Aero opened the doors to a new, state-of-the-art facility in 2017. Last year, the FBO was recognized by AIN readers among the top 5 percent of FBOs worldwide, and team member Angela Thurmond was named one of the world’s top 20 CSRs.
American Aero also leads the industry in safety, as one of the first FBOs to earn IBAC’s rigorous
International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH™) Stage 1 and Stage 2 certifications. In 2018, American Aero became the first FBO in the world to be awarded Stage 3 certification. IS-BAHincorporates a safety management system in all aspects of FBO operations and is aligned with International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) standards. That includes delivering pristine fuel and incorporating safety protocols in all aspects of the organization.
“We are exceptionally proud to receive the Everest Fuel Preferred Award, as it is further acknowledgement of the incomparable standards that we have set for ourselves on behalf of our clients,” said American Aero founder Robert M. Bass. “Our mission is to provide an exceptional experience for our clients at every touchpoint, and nowhere is that more important than the safety of the flight crews and the passengers we serve. We don’t just adhere to best practices; we aim to set the pace for the industry.”
About American Aero FTW
American Aero FTW is a private aviation terminal located at Meacham International Airport (KFTW) in Fort Worth, Texas. The fixed-base operator (FBO) is focused on the refueling, ground handling, servicing, and storing of business and private aviation aircraft and provides extensive crew and passenger amenities. In 2015, American Aero FTW became the first FBO in the Western Hemisphere to achieve the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) from the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC); it was one of the first in the world to earn Stage 2 registration in 2017 and became first in the world to be awarded Stage 3 registration in 2018. American Aero FTW offers 280,000 square feet of leasable hangar and office space and is the primary tenant and only FBO in the airport’s main administration building. American Aero FTW offers AvFuel Rewards and is a Signature Select™ affiliated FBO, providing Signature TailWins® points, Signature Status® benefits, and the benefits of the Signature Flight Support network. American Aero FTW is ranked the #1 FBO in Dallas-Fort Worth and among the top 5 percent of FBOs in the world in the 2018 AIN FBO Survey. More information can be found at www.americanaero.com.
