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Industry / Transportation

Charter Air Partners: Buffalo River Aviation Teams with Central Flying

Central Flying Service in Little Rock, the state’s oldest air charter company, turned out to be the perfect match for one of the state’s newest flight companies. read more >
Education / Transportation

UCA, City Partner on Flight Training Program

The University of Central Arkansas partners with the city of Conway and the Conway Regional Airport to start a new aviation academy beginning in March. read more >
Jordan worked as a college student giving flying lessons.
Transportation

CEO Phil Jordan Hopes to Expand Industry Footprint With Central Flying Service

Phil Jordan, 60, has been in charge of Arkansas’ oldest aviation company since May, when Tricoastal Ventures LLC purchased Central Flying Service. read more >
Hangar 1 at Central Flying Service | (Photo by Wil Chandler)
Business Services

Central Flying Service Sold to Aviation Investment Firm

The company's new chairman said it's focused on commercial aviation but could become "more involved in defense work." read more >
Central Flying Service CEO Dick Holbert watches Chief Flight Instructor Mike Jones and student Kristine Beard finish a historic 475,000 hours of training on Wednesday. 

Central Flying Service, Arkansas’ Oldest Aviation Company, is Being Sold

The buyer is from outside the state and intends to expand the company. read more >
Central Flying Service CEO Dick Holbert watches Chief Flight Instructor Mike Jones and student Kristine Beard finish a historic 475,000 hours of training on Wednesday. 
Transportation

Central Flying Service Marks Milestone

Central Flying Service of Little Rock marks a key milestone, with its Chief Flight Instructor Mike Jones and student Kristine Beard completing 475,000 hours of flight training. read more >
Don Holbert in 2014.
Transportation

Update: Funeral for Don Holbert, CEO of Central Flying Service, Scheduled for Thursday

Don Holbert, chairman and CEO of Central Flying Service at Little Rock and a member of the Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame, died early Sunday morning at age 75, his brother Dick Holbert confirmed. read more >
Beaver Lake Aviation has operated at Rogers Municipal Airport since 1986 and been a wholly owned subsdiary of Wal-Mart since 2002. 
Business Services / Investments / Public Companies

As Economy Takes Off, Companies Return to Flight

Small-business owners and Fortune 500 companies have long understood that efficiency of operation impacts their bottom line. It's one reason why there are more than 1,400 planes in Arkansas registered with the Federal Aviation Association as belonging to corporations. read more >