The 51^st annual PRASE (Preferences Regarding Aviation Services and Equipment) Survey by the Professional Pilot Magazine just announced winners today, featuring Galaxy FBO as the winner on several categories. 

• Galaxy FBO was named the ‘Best Small FBO Chain’ for the second time in two years. The PRASE survey participants rate FBOs in three different categories; Independent, Small FBO Chain (Three to 10 locations) and Large FBO chain (11+ locations).

• Galaxy FBO’s Addison Airport location has improved from its #6 position in 2023 with 9.58 points to #1 Top US FBO in 2024 with 9.85 points.

The Professional Pilot Magazine’s PRASE Survey is an annual tabulation of customer opinions of aviation ground services. Executives in charge of flight departments, aviation managers, chief pilots, CEOs, and other qualified subscribers to Professional Pilot magazine are polled once a year to determine the PRASE Winners’ List, which is published annually on the May issue. The 2024 PRASE Survey was conducted online between September 2023 until March 31^st, 2024.

Pro Pilot subscribers scored a total of 1258 US FBO selections from 1 (poor) to 10 (excellent) in 6 categories; Line Team, Customer Service Representatives (CSRs), Facility, Amenities, Promptness & Efficiency, and Value for Price. This provided a total of 7496 individual evaluations to arrive at the 2024 US FBO rankings.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who participated at this year’s annual Pro Pilot PRASE survey, naming Galaxy FBO the BEST in US.

Congratulations to our partners at World Fuel Services and Phillips 66 for being named ‘Best Fuel Brand’ and ‘Best Fuel Credit Card’.

For more information on Professional Pilot magazine, visit propilotmag.com

AeroExpo International Aviation Trade Show & Convention is one of the most important business aviation events in Latin America. Galaxy FBO team along with Tejas Aviation Services will be exhibiting at the Aero Expo between April 23rd and 25th. Make sure you visit Booth # 45 & 46 and meet the team!

La Convencion de AeroExpo Internacional de Aviacion es uno de los eventos de aviación ejecutiva más importantes de América Latina. El equipo de Galaxy FBO junto con Tejas Aviation Services, Inc., expositores en el stand #45 y #46 el 23 – 25 de abril 2024.  No olvides visitarnos, Maria, Goretty, Susie, y Anita to vemos pronto!

El Reencuentro – Mi Gente, Mis Amigos 

Dentro estos últimos 29 años la experiencia y dedicación de Tejas Aviation Services, Inc., ha resultado con mucho éxito para nuestros clientes en México y Latino América. 

Tejas Aviation Services, Inc. se dedica a coordinar los siguientes servicios, desde inicio hasta la entrega de una aeronave a su base de operación: 

• Compra – Venta de Aeronaves: Hawker/Beechcraft, Bombardier, Learjet, Gulfstream, Dassault Falcón, Cessna Citation, Embraer.
•  Compra – Venta de Helicópteros: Bell, Airbus/Eurocopter, Agusta, Robinson.
•  Inspecciones de Pre-Compra e Evaluaciones. 
•  Importación / Exportación de Aeronaves / Helicópteros. 
•  Cumplir con la Certificación e Instalacion FDR, ADSB-Out, WAAS/LPV, CPDLC / FANS 1/A. 
•  Cumplir con la Autorización de los “Permisos Overflight” a los Estados Unidos. 
• Coordinación de sus Mantenimientos; Planeador, Motores, APU, y Accesorios. 

 Nos daría un gusto atenderlos y darles la “Bienvenida en el FBO de Galaxy HOU” en nuestra cuidad de Houston, Texas!!

Since 1981, Aviation International News has been ranking FBOs worldwide among qualified subscribers; pilots, flight attendants, and dispatchers the people who use or make arrangements. Today, a comprehensive list of 4,500+ FBOs worldwide are ranked in the AIN FBO Survey. 

AIN readers evaluate hundreds of aircraft handling facilities on a 1 to 5 scale in five categories: line service, passenger amenities, pilot amenities, facilities, and customer service representatives. To attain the highest overall rankings, an FBO must exhibit excellence across all five categories in the eyes of its AIN readers. Texas and Florida dominated the top 5 percent of the FBOs, with each state fielding five locations or one third of the top tier each.

 Pentastar Aviation at Detroit-area Oakland County International Airport (KPTK) has received the highest score – 4.81 –  in AIN’s annual FBO survey. Galaxy FBO Addison Airport (KADS) and Henriksen Jet Center at Houston Executive Airport (KTME) tied for fourth, with 4.74 overall score.

• Galaxy FBO Addison scored in the top 10 in three of the five categories, with the highest (4.80) for its facilities, followed by pilot amenities (4.76) and passenger amenities (4.72). 
• Galaxy FBO at Conroe North Houston Regional (KCXO) scored 4.70, ranked as one of the top 5 percent in the AIN FBO Survey for the Americas.

In addition, Melissa Shollenbarger, our Regional Director of Sales was recognized for going “Above & Beyond” in the field of customer service this year in the AIN FBO Survey.

We’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who participated at this year’s annual AIN FBO Survey, trusting us with high remarks.

Galaxy FBO Team

While total solar eclipses occur regularly, many traverse vast oceans or remote regions. An eclipse crossing a densely populated area is a remarkable event and the upcoming 2024 North American eclipse will be even more special as it coincides with the peak of the sun’s activity cycle = a total solar eclipse! This will be the last total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous United States until the year 2044.

While Galaxy FBO at the Addison Airport doesn’t require reservations, we strongly recommend scheduling your upcoming trip to ADS if it is around April 7th – 9th:

Dallas Metroplex is a great place to catch the Solar Eclipse:

• Path of Totality: Dallas is situated within the path of totality, making it the largest city to experience the complete obscuring of the sun.
• Duration: Observers in Dallas will witness totality for an impressive 3 minutes and 51 seconds, one of the longest durations in the country:
  • 12:23pm — Eclipse begins
  • 1:40pm — Totality starts
  • 1:44pm — Totality ends
  • 3:02pm — Eclipse ends

• Events and Activities: Dallas Metroplex is hosting numerous events and gatherings to allow residents and visitors to witness this celestial phenomenon:
  • “Total Eclipse of the Park” in Addison: Just a short walking distance, across from the Galaxy FBO at the Addison Airport Town of Addison is hosting a special event on the day of the Solar Eclipse, featuring live music, food and other activities. Check out Visit Addison website for more information.
  • For a list of other Dallas Metroplex area Solar Eclipse Day / Weekend activities, check out the Visit Dallas Website.

What to Expect: Security Provisions

Special FAA security provisions may be in effect for this event, including, but not limited to, Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs), two-way radio communications, and discrete transponder requirements. Specific NOTAM procedures may be revised, and arrivals to some DFW airports possibly restricted so please review NOTAMs frequently to verify you have the current information. TFRs are normally disseminated via FDC NOTAM, 3 to 5 days prior to the event. 

Eye Safety During a Total Solar Eclipse

While it might seem safe to glance at it for a short moment, gazing directly at the sun is incredibly dangerous. This is true anytime except during the brief totality phase of a total solar eclipse, when the moon completely covers the sun’s bright surface. Beware Magnified Sunlight – Looking at the sun through any magnifying device – a camera lens, binoculars, or a telescope – is a recipe for disaster. Unless these optics have a special-purpose solar filter securely attached to the front, the concentrated sunlight will instantly inflict severe eye injury.

Jamie Santiago Munoz, our General Manager at Addison Airport, was recently interviewed by the Business Airport International magazine, along with various other aviation industry women around the world. Mrs. Munoz provided her insights to encourage the future generation in pursuing a career in aviation.

I think we have made great strides in this effort but still have a way to go. Not only to encourage young women that they can have a meaningful career in aviation but also in building the confidence in the existing workforce to feel that they belong, and their voice deserves to be heard, regardless of the demographics of their environment. I am fortunate enough to work with other women like Melissa Shollenbarger and Lisa Peterson, who are also passionate about building up the next generation of female aviators but we need more crusaders.

Jamie Munoz

Visit BusinessAirportInternational.com for the complete article.

While we firmly believe Galaxy has received many qualifying votes for our extremely competitive bid, existing Preferred CAA FBOs at KHOU and KADS remain unchanged.

To show our appreciation to all CAA members who cast their vote for Galaxy, and for all other CAA members, whom we believe would like to enjoy service, facilities and price beyond our competitors – we’re offering Special Fuel Pricing for all Corporate Aircraft Association members for a limited time.

Galaxy FBO at the Addison Airport (KADS):

• The largest uninterrupted ramp and secure hangar storage space at the Addison Airport
• IS-BAH Stage I Certified
• Air Elite by World Fuel – Diamond location
• Go Rentals onsite

Galaxy FBO at the William P. Hobby Airport (KHOU)

• Large uninterrupted ramp and secure hangar storage space
• IS-BAH Stage I Certified
• Go Rentals onsite

CAA promotes contract pricing for Part 91 general aviation, serving large corporate flight departments with fleets of aircraft, individual owner-operators and aircraft management companies. CAA members already enjoy special pricing at the Galaxy FBO’s Conroe North Houston Regional Airport (KCXO).

Aviation fuel quality control is crucial to ensure the safe and efficient aircraft operations. The aviation industry relies heavily on the proper functioning of aircraft engines, and any compromise in fuel quality can have serious consequences. Aviation fuel is susceptible to various contaminants, which can lead to corrosion, fuel system blockages, and other issues. Quality control helps identify and mitigate contamination risks, ensuring aviation.

Galaxy FBO hosted the two-day NATA’s Certified Quality Control Inspector Workshop at the Conroe North Houston Regional Airport on February 7th and 8th. The workshop was instructed by NATA and other leading industry experts on aviation fuel quality control and refueling safety. Designed for those who receive, handle, store, and distribute aviation fuels, the course provided the essential knowledge and skills needed for safe operations and the delivery of clean fuel. Galaxy FBO Line Service Technicians from ADS, CXO and HOU attended this course to boost their quality control knowledge and to receive their accreditations.

All participants gained hands-on experience and practical skills through a combination of lectures, hands-on exercises, and case studies. Upon successful completion, attendees received 139.321(e)(1) Fuel Safety Supervisor Certification, a recognized credential within the aviation industry.

For more information on upcoming NATA events, visit nata.aero 

The Addison Arbor Foundation (AAF) completed its 20th public art installation earlier this year. Originally installed at a courtyard in the Addison Circle District, AAF restored and relocated local Dallas artist David B. Hickman‘s kinetic artwork. The sculpture was ‘re’installed by John Galletta of 2G Art Services with the assistance of the Town of Addison Parks Department. The 9′ by 6′ by 6’ kinetic wind-activated sculpture cast in bronze, glass and steel materials with two pieces representing Aikido martial arts.

The Addison Arbor Foundation (AAF) officially dedicated the Akido to the Town of Addison on Tuesday, December 12. 

Addison is home to more public art per capita than any other city in the U.S. For more information on Addison Arbor Foundation (AAF) and to help support their mission, please visit addisonarbor.org

Galaxy FBO recently hosted the Cirrus Owners & Pilots Association (aka, “COPA”) CPPP (COPA Pilot Proficiency Program) at the Conroe North Houston Regional (KCXO) Airport.

The Cirrus Owners & Pilots Association (COPA) is a non-profit global organization made up of like-minded individuals looking to stay safe in the air and build relationships on the ground through the online and in-person sharing of real-world aviation experiences utilizing the Cirrus Aircraft.

Conroe North Houston Regional Airport based Cirrus Aircraft as a Platinum Training and Service Center partner, Tidal Aviation was a featured program partner for the event.

The CPPP (COPA Pilot Proficiency Program) is recurrent training program that focuses on Cirrus Aircraft specific education, safety, and flying proficiency for pilots, owners, and partners seeking to make the most of their Cirrus experience. The informative weekend-long events are tailored to the participant’s recurrent training requirements and include intense ground instruction, and hands-on flight instruction. In addition, all CPPP participants and their partners are attended social events at the Black Walnut Cafe, located on the third floor of the Galaxy FBO building.