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• 2011 |
| August, 2011, Hangar63 (Banyan’s Aviation Store) and TropicAero.com were renamed to Banyan Pilot Shop and BanyanPilotShop.net |
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| • 2011 |
August, 2011, Banyan became a Quest Aviation Service Center |
| • 2011 |
Banyan awarded the Garmin Elite Performance Platinum Award for the 11th year in a row. |
| • 2011 |
Avionics team completed the installation of a Thrane & Thrane High Speed Data System on board a privately owned Boeing 727 |
| • 2011 |
Banyan added 40,000 square feet with the addition of hangars 65 and 66 |
| • 2011 |
Banyan became approved as a vendor for the RAPID (Raytheon Aircraft Parts Inventory and Distribution) program |
| • 2011 |
March, Banyan became a CitationAir preferred vendor |
| • 2011 |
Banyan Avionics completed its first large installation on a Sikorsky S76 |
| • 2011 |
Banyan's President and CEO, Don Campion, was inducted into the Junior Achievement South Florida Business Hall of Fame |
| • 2011 |
February, Banyan Avionics received Brazilian STC approval for the AVIATOR 200 on all Citation aircraft |
| • 2011 |
Banyan's Aircraft Sales team traveled to Germany and Austria to complete a sale of a Citation XLS for an El Salvador customer |
| • 2011 |
January, Banyan's Maintenance team assisted in a pre-buy inspection on a King Air 200 in Jakarta Japan |
| • 2010 |
December, Banyan Avionics received their first STC for the AVIATOR 200 on all Citation aircraft. |
| • 2010 |
November, Banyan added Falcon and Lear 45 aircraft to the repair station capabilities.
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| • 2010 |
Planning for expansion, Banyan signed a lease for Opa-Locka airport.
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| • 2010 |
In August, Banyan added Falcon 50, 90 and 2000 to the repair station capabilities.
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| • 2010 |
Banyan received Angel Flight's Humanitarian Award in June for the support provided over the years. |
| • 2010 |
May, Banyan received Twin Commander's Humanitarian Award for Haiti relief efforts.
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| • 2010 |
FBO Survey Results:
Pro Pilot Magazine - 2010 PRASE Survey: #3 Best Independent U.S. FBO, #5 Best U.S. FBO, Eric Veal voted #3 Best Line Technician, Lisa Stevens voted #8 Best CSR
Aviation International News - #7 Best U.S. FBO
Fltplan.com – Pilot’s Choice Awards - #1 Best U.S. Southeast FBO, #2 Best U.S. FBO nationwide |
| • 2010 |
Hangar63 and TropicAero.com received recognition from the Bose Corporation for top sales performance. |
| • 2010 |
Banyan added 2 new hangars for an additional 40,000 square feet. |
| • 2010 |
February, Banyan hosted AvFuel for the Fuel Quality Assurance Training. |
| • 2010 |
Banyan hosted Touchdown at Banyan for Super Bowl XLIV. |
| • 2010 |
January, Banyan partnered with C.A.R.E to assist in Haiti relief efforts. |
| • 2009 |
Banyan receives ACE awards from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. |
| • 2009 |
The maintenance team completed a large Hawker 800XP Inspection and their first Lear60 ABC inspection. |
| • 2009 |
Banyan and StandardAero Sign Caravan Support Center Agreement. |
| • 2009 |
Banyan entered the Falcon marketplace and completed 1st major Falcon inspection. |
| • 2009 |
July, Banyan Became a Piaggio Avanti Repair Station. |
| • 2009 |
Banyan received the International Business Award from the Greater Ft. Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce. |
| • 2009 |
June, Banyan named an Official Gateway FBO to the Bahamas by The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation. |
| • 2009 |
In June, Banyan’s President, Don Campion, was inducted into the Florida Aviation Trade Association (FATA) Entrepreneurial Excellence Hall of Fame. |
| • 2009 |
FBO Survey Results:
Pro Pilot Magazine - 2009 PRASE Survey:
#3 Best Independent U.S. FBO, #6 Best U.S. FBO, Eric Veal voted #4 Best Line Technician
Aviation International News – Banyan tied for #7 Best U.S. FBO |
| • 2009 |
In May, Banyan Air Service was named a Bermuda Department of Civil Aviation (BCDA) approved facility. |
| • 2009 |
Banyan’s first Garmin G-600 installation takes place on a King Air C-90. |
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• 2009 |
| Jet Runway Café opened. |
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| • 2009 |
January, Banyan starts 30th year of operations. |
| • 2008 |
Banyan exhibited at EBACE in Geneva, Switzerland for the first time. |
| • 2008 |
Attended the MEBA in Dubai for the first time. |
| • 2008 |
Banyan completes a major avionics modification on a private Boeing 747 in Europe. |
| • 2008 |
Became a Learjet Raisbeck Dealer. |
| • 2008 |
The maintenance department expanded its capabilities to include the Lear 60. |
| • 2008 |
FBO Survey Results:
Pro Pilot Magazine - 2008 PRASE Survey: #2 Best US FBO, #1 Best Independent FBO, #1 Most Improved FBO, Eric Veal voted #3 Best Line Technician, Bruce Woodrell voted #9 Best CSR
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| • 2008 |
Avionics Team was awarded with the Avionics Training Excellence Award by the AEA - Aircraft Electronics Association. |
| • 2008 |
The maintenance team was recognized by Raisbeck as a top dealer for four-blade propeller and dual aft body strakes. |
| • 2007 |
On July 20th Banyan's maintenance department expanded the capabilities listed on the FAA Air Agency Certificate. Ratings included limited propeller and accessory capabilities. |
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• 2007 |
| Banyan acquired Tropic Aero in July for catalog and on-line sales. |
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| • 2007 |
Awarded the City of Ft. Lauderdale Community Appearance Award in the Special Building Project category for Banyan's new FBO. |
| • 2007 |
First installation of Max-Viz Enhanced Vision System on a Falcon 900B. |
| • 2007 |
Turbine Maintenance performed its first Pilatus Wing Demate. |
| • 2007 |
Banyan recognized as one of South Florida's Best Places to Work. |
| • 2007 |
Banyan authorized as an Avidyne/King Air install service center. |
| • 2007 |
Hangar63 moved into their new location next to Banyan's new FBO. |
| • 2006 |
Banyan's new 25,000 square-foot FBO terminal building and 20,000 square-foot hangar opened in November. |
| • 2006 |
Raytheon Appoints Banyan an authorized service center for its Bonanza, Baron and King Air Series aircraft. |
| • 2006 |
| Banyan Pilot Shop receives a new name and logo in preparation for the move into Hangar 63. |
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| • 2005 |
Banyan celebrates ground breaking for new 25,000 square foot FBO terminal building due for completion May 2006. |
| • 2005 |
Banyan celebrates along with the rest of Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport on the permanent change in U.S. Customs hours 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM daily. |
| • 2005 |
Addition of two 20,000 gallon tanks to accommodate JetA fuel. |
| • 2004
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Banyan sells propeller shop to HEI Industries and
sells the piston shop to former Banyan service manager, Ron Anders.
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| • 2004
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Avfuel supplies Banyan with 5 brand new Jet fuel
trucks.
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| • 2003
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Technical departments win Brazilian Certified Repair Station approval. |
| • 2003
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Banyan is invited to join the National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA). |
| • 2003
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Banyan changes the company logo and commences building plans for a new FBO terminal and two hangars. |
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| • 2002
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Banyan establishes an aircraft acquisition, sales, and management division. |
| • 2002
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Banyan purchases Cav-Air (another large FBO at FXE) adding numerous fuel and hangar customers, another fuel farm, and additional maintenance customers. |
| • 2002
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Banyan is appointed the southeastern and Caribbean Pilatus Satellite Service Center. |
| • 2002
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Banyan becomes a Cessna and Cirrus Authorized Service and Parts Distribution Center for Conquest, Caravan, and Cessna piston aircraft. |
| • 2001
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The propeller shop becomes FAA approved for the overhaul and repair of governors. |
| • 2000 |
The turbine and maintenance department becomes an Authorized Honeywell TPE331 Line Service & Engine Service Center. |
| • 2000 |
An executive committee consisting of the president, chief financial officer, senior vice president of technical services; and senior vice president of aircraft acquisition & sales is formed to lead the company into the future. |
| • 1999 |
Two new hangars commence construction, adding 32,000-square-feet of hangar space and 80,000-square-feet of ramp space. |
| • 1999 |
A new IBM AS400 computer system is installed for Y2K planning and a new version of the Miller software package is installed (Wellington-Royce AS2000). |
| • 1999 |
Don Campion becomes the sole shareholder of Banyan Air Service. |
| • 1998 |
An instrument shop is added to Banyan's maintenance department. |
| • 1998 |
Banyan expands. Five new hangars are built to accommodate larger corporate aircraft. Technical departments relocate to three new hangars that provide 58,000-square-feet of service area. |
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| • 1997 |
Construction is completed on a 10,700 square-foot hangar and a 30,000 square foot ramp. |
| • 1996 |
Established a separate 16,000-square-foot piston hangar solely for piston maintenance service. |
| • 1996 |
Banyan becomes a Twin Commander Authorized Service Center and performs the first Renaissance conversion on an Aero Commander 500S. |
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| • 1996 |
Maintenance shop is named a certified repair station for Venezuelan and Argentinean registered aircraft. |
| • 1995 |
Banyan upgrades IT by moving from Unix custom computer software to the Miller software package on an IBM AS400. |
| • 1994 |
Banyan Air Service acquires a lease for 15 additional acres of property from Zeley Aviation and remodels existing hangar to accommodate the propeller shop. |
| • 1993 |
A turbine shop is added to the list of FAA approved services that Banyan Air Service provides (FAA/JAA #WD4R618M). |
| • 1990 |
The avionics repair and installation department is added to the company (FAA/JAA #SD4514M). |
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| • 1989 |
Banyan opens its Parts Mart and Pilot's Shop - a 3,500 square foot store that stocks everything from nuts and bolts for aircraft technicians to training supplies, navigational charts, apparel and gifts for pilots and aviation enthusiasts. |
| • 1985 |
Banyan becomes an FBO with the addition of fuel services and moves to a Sheltair hangar at FXE at the end of runway 31. An alliance with Sheltair is formed to acquire service customers in the Sheltair hangar development. |
| • 1984 |
Banyan becomes an FAA certified repair station (#WD4R618M). |
| • 1983 |
Banyan moves to the Buehler building to better accommodate turbine maintenance. |
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• 1981 |
Banyan becomes a Part 135 air charter operator with several small piston aircraft. |
| • 1979 |
Don Campion and John Price (who was already in the aircraft sales business) start Banyan (in a small 4,000 square-foot hangar at the FXE airport) as an on-site maintenance facility for small charter operators. |
