Onyx President to Lead IFBOA

Kevin Walsh is the newly appointed chairman of the board for the Independent Fixed Base Operators Association (IFBOA). In announcing Walsh’s chairmanship, John M. Wraga, Jr., IFBOA founder and executive director, praised Walsh’s professionalism and unique FBO industry qualifications. Walsh, who is continuing as president of Onyx Aviation, LLC, says, “I look forward to using my aviation business experience to provide IFBOA members with infrastructure that allows them to gain full benefits from our new economic and operational programs.” Wraga said “the IFBOA is now poised to implement our strategic plans for programs we’ve designed to enhance both the economic viability and the competitive posture of independent FBO members. Wraga says Walsh’s addition “serves to facilitate IFBOA plans to raise the bar for new and improved safety and security procedure standards.” The IFBOA will also be providing member FBOs with consolidated purchasing arrangements, interactive training modalities, collective marketing presentations and expanded information sharing services. Interested independent FBOs are urged to check the www.IFBOA.Aero website for membership details, ongoing news of service program availabilities, and industry happening updates.