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Priester, a private aviation solutions provider, has established itself ove= r its long history with the expertise, dedication and resources to make air= craft ownership easier. Now, more aircraft owners are turning to the family= -owned company that offers personal connections and large-scale advantages = for aircraft management services. The aircraft are based throughout the country, which reflects Priester=E2= =80=99s ability to answer client needs anywhere. Since its acquisition of M= ayo Aviation in late 2022, Priester offers a full range of services to clie= nts nationally, with larger bases of operation in its Chicagoland home and = the Rocky Mountain region. Priester will support the new aircraft for owner use (Part 91), facilitatin= g administration, financial services, crewing and dispatch, and maintenance= coordination for seamless flight operations. Some of the aircraft will als= o be entered into Priester=E2=80=99s highly-rated charter services (Part 13= 5), which allows owners to lower operating expenses and generate revenue du= ring times when the aircraft would otherwise sit idle. The new aircraft range from light to ultra-range jets, including: - Nextant 400XT, based at Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK) - Cessna Citation XLS, Chicago Executive Airport - Embraer Phenom 300, Chicago Executive Airport - Embraer Praetor 500, Chicago Executive Airport - Bombardier Challenger 300, Dallas Love Field (KDAL) =E2=80=9CAircraft owners are discovering the advantages of Priester Aviatio= n and how we=E2=80=99re able to help them achieve their aviation goals,=E2= =80=9D Priester Aviation President Rich Ropp said. =E2=80=9CThey receive th= e full support and capabilities of the biggest national operations, but the= y also receive the individual attention of a personal flight department. Wh= en there=E2=80=99s a question about the aircraft, they can talk to one pers= on directly without getting lost in a massive, impersonal company.=E2=80=9D Priester Aviation, one of the biggest independent operators in private avia= tion, now manages nearly 80 aircraft between two companies. Andy Priester r= ecently took the helm as its third generation of Priester-family leadership= since its founding in 1945. Priester Aviation is among the world's most experienced global private avia= tion companies, specializing in aircraft management and private travel solu= tions. With over 75 years of experience, Priester Aviation is among the eli= te private aircraft management companies that hold the highest safety accre= ditations including the ARGUS Platinum rating, Wyvern approval, IS-BAO Stag= e III and Air Charter Safety Foundation certifications. For more information, please contact Priester Marketing at 847-537-1133, or= visit [www.priesterav.com](https://r.news.bizavltd.com/mk/cl/f/UdiPwhroqm4= TQIJ1EhNhKzXK5SiGDMTgiHrP6ZeaGz9YUo20jTNvhYt1rY8dqTnEhGJn9XrE87UZvwA6dyQ07U= pDvwNI_WxSa4QLlBPPRtcVe8RbFd9FsNFSD3IYj5UV47hactLtsqulaH95U7pOqsD4M1gnFqzj7= HzjSu1cE3tapylF1KIYAsXP2KWuxLJoomBL2TaomSPCJ3WsJCg5tm95CEMP8ILfCJhK4MauK6Ac= IxmwXPcW7PdrDQge4Q19LDDyi0MdOVKXgaYxJWCTyhh5v_4mMgdDL1bfW8b-72MjlKujZDs9Iw5= c65K5xehSL7bx). # https://r.news.bizavltd.com/mk/cl/f/e7IdamIvCdsxC2fiGX2Lu6KGylUxJ_Rd69DmSw8= BuJ-i2XNZ128PIumLsbX6kvLZBB_CyTeKDRA3rHebExxMr6CUlwoKBs9uUF4YEiw9OTOlAunvvw= -2EqrklK5luf7PiQOpDkdOH9bkZebpUHepBFs-vIqlsflnXLRoX6S5l89uIIIkv4dk2fmivDImY= W3wrODNSC4iDgor7Cp3_LYNSkgBYj5oc2mPGIAfX6ShLgczmd-T1xuJjT57MaA-l1u9cJ03c4YI= o6ZvPVMNQGb6XllOWfXGCSHZh5cYcWMk3DaxgciMUXJLi6jyd3s0EhJlLMtbBkVZXEpvjLQ4XeN= LRfTHbQcMG0AcR0f2R79Ghu5-oDfcy6H5Ydp-oe_nX6E9B6PlqPmJJABmI2IRIi7bERvBaRkkjU= mGnjRCFp7NdSC_2BdQ1Py1xJ67lTP1rsromNHv7Hr2ROPpbw # # Jessica Betjemann Promoted to Chief Financial Officer for Gogo Gogo Inc., the world=E2=80=99s largest provider of broadband connectivity s= ervices for the business aviation market, has announced the appointment of = Jessica (Jessi) Betjemann will be promoted to Executive Vice President and = Chief Financial Officer. Leigh Goldfine has been appointed Chief Accounting= Officer. Both appointments become effective March 11 following current CFO Barry Row= an=E2=80=99s retirement on March 10. Rowan has served as Gogo=E2=80=99s CFO= for nearly six years. As CFO, Betjemann will lead Gogo=E2=80=99s financial operations including f= inancial planning and analysis, accounting, treasury, tax, and internal aud= it. She will directly report to Oakleigh Thorne, Gogo=E2=80=99s Chairman an= d CEO. =E2=80=9CI=E2=80=99ve worked with Jessi for several years and am confident = in her ability to lead the company financially, driving value for customers= , shareholders and employees,=E2=80=9D said Thorne. =E2=80=9CI also want to= thank Barry for his many years of dedicated service to Gogo. His vision an= d efforts transformed Gogo into a company with a strong balance sheet and a= path for ongoing success.=E2=80=9D Betjemann brings more than two decades of experience building financial val= ue and managing investment decisions for a variety of companies. She previo= usly served as Gogo=E2=80=99s Senior Vice President of Finance, Chief Accou= nting Officer and Treasurer since August 2021, after joining the company as= Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis in August 2016. Notably, B= etjemann helped lead Gogo through the sale of its Commercial Aviation divis= ion to Intelsat in December 2020, transforming Gogo into a private aviation= -centric business. Prior to joining Gogo in 2016, Betjemann served as Vice President of Strate= gic Business Planning at Nokia in 2016 and held several senior leadership r= oles in strategy and business operations at Alcatel-Lucent from 2007 to 201= 5. Prior to that, Betjemann held progressive strategy and finance roles at = Lucent Technologies and AT&T. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics and economics from Lafa= yette College in Easton, Pa., and a Master of Business Administration degre= e in finance, marketing and international business from the Stern School of= Business at New York University. She resides in Naperville, Ill., with her= husband and has two daughters currently attending college. Goldfine re-joined Gogo in October 2022 as Vice President, Corporate Contro= ller after serving as Assistant Controller for Intelsat=E2=80=99s Commercia= l Aviation division since April 2021. He transferred to Intelsat following = Gogo=E2=80=99s Commercial Aviation division sale in 2020. He had previously= worked at Gogo beginning in May 2010 where he served in progressive leader= ship roles in corporate accounting. =E2=80=9CLeigh has an impressive accounting background, and he knows Gogo v= ery well,=E2=80=9D Thorne said. =E2=80=9CAfter working closely with him pri= or to his transition to Intelsat, and now with his return to Gogo, I believ= e he is the perfect person for this role.=E2=80=9D Throughout his career, Goldfine=E2=80=99s held progressive leadership roles= in corporate accounting. From November 2005 to May 2010, he was promoted f= rom a senior accountant to a manager of financial reporting for Richardson = Electronics in LaFox, Ill. Prior to his time at Richardson, he held account= ing positions with Exelon Corporation and Trizec Properties after starting = his career with accounting firm BDO Siedman in 2000. Goldfine is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Arts degr= ee in business administration-accounting, and master=E2=80=99s degree in ac= counting, both from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He resides in Erie= , Colo., with his family. About Gogo Gogo is the world=E2=80=99s largest provider of broadband connectivity serv= ices for the business aviation market. We offer a customizable suite of sma= rt cabin systems for highly integrated connectivity, inflight entertainment= and voice solutions. Gogo=E2=80=99s products and services are installed on= thousands of business aircraft of all sizes and mission types from turbopr= ops to the largest global jets, and are utilized by the largest fractional = ownership operators, charter operators, corporate flight departments and in= dividuals. As of Sept. 30, 2022, Gogo reported 3,079 business aircraft flying with Gog= o=E2=80=99s AVANCE L5 or L3 system installed, 6,777 aircraft flying with it= s ATG systems onboard, and 4,484 aircraft with narrowband satellite connect= ivity installed. Connect with us at [business.gogoair.com](https://r.news.b= izavltd.com/mk/cl/f/qQLHaeUUxxdZjslRCMy0JI6SBrsfSA_Mg9MMV7rYIN_werwOJ497dkd= fY-zZUyz2C-IDkCQBRLeeeB9m9ds5aOzlXAzDIMSqEs8zxETaEpsvkaURVmPhOZyJhBsY_33LjO= 5jnAniDrP1XevVSaDfWIwSE7fBQwHXfYQUN26_nagvkHf0se542KD6HhWuA2rtRHo2e2s04lmIr= ZKBIPRww5WlRkdWsjGAGc7M9SaHMYrTnLl4GsxyrRQgC31UjvN6uG-HLEvKqy-4RElyKyqSDsCs= P0aQipnAUG59aVsTzsVEAN8dSl5xSnDdPtYry3y6pbq66fg). # https://r.news.bizavltd.com/mk/cl/f/RF-_7B39vVJXX2J77JkinnPN84eEJt5YzAJla8J= u4tn7yBN2w94wY3sy-jzKHYONbA110wScVuIQbnhzeEsQxtRVW8q1GUouP6UF7RZZ5SLJ5KI6xI= Vj7MqWRk0UKQU14OwOz5n1ePKR1-2vQHmmevj2uJL2RJryDeYl2cE8DYijsVUugX4aKsMbTgNrE= aF7fZQVvTynOYR5UtLFAAznHUDFKzWaKePwHmFAslgxfJY4cHhNVo08qSo424H8xRcXhJ9YzxUg= 2u2j6IO4hQ7eKZ8tjSULuOl6CeLhIlKo9Tt6nhVJksyjuG1kiFstr7ZVUFPLKA # # # Lux Air Jet Centers At KGYR welcomed Pro Football Fans With AVTRIP Promo Lux Air Jet Centers ran successful VIP charter services for the Superbowl s= howdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs, which t= ook place on 12 February, at the University of Phoenix Stadium. The Eagles won one of the tightest Superbowl games ever, beating the Chiefs= 35 =E2=80=93 38. Tim Berger, managing partner of Lux Air Jet Centre=E2=80= =99s said that the energy had been building up in the greater Phoenix area = for weeks prior to the game. =E2=80=9CLux Air was really excited to be a pa= rt of this. We really enjoyed catching up with existing customers, meeting = first time guests and kicking off a super experience at Phoenix. Conveniently located for quick access to high-profile sports venues in grea= ter Phoenix, Lux Air welcomed fans with first-class service and amenities p= lus 6 AVTRIP Points/gallon on all uplifts between February 5 =E2=80=93 13. Just 12 miles from State Farm Stadium, Lux Air is able to offer guests tran= sient hangars for aircraft up to a G650, a red-carpet welcome, concierge cu= stomer care, flight planning and conference rooms, free Wi-Fi inside and on= the ramp, luxury transportation rental and a 24/7 line department. To make a reservation or for more information on all that Lux Air Jet Cente= rs have to offer, visit [www.luxairjetcenters.com](https://r.news.bizavltd.= com/mk/cl/f/EKW_wiISxmlX2ImnJy7Snky3SojVXjKNPvc6abDewMsujjjG6G0V-Fa0AV7AoyU= z_OVGZmNMjsjinbmWnolZhn7AOlTdVK9Gwvruz-9CjP-GcGXHlas-xpME0begOA8IW5K-hCCvLW= bATIuPyJfwyE7QfGtt6btQ2oN5nPIqdER2qH_1vCcAOcTfgu4dTn-2VBCkkae8kqUNTbZYqcRTK= T2y5aAjO1YTTfrpbNZU9PI2xWu9yVEQ6M6KBmHKtWQZQ6eteO0-BzSYqwaOWpPWeqfg8oUifgVW= OTov4w-x7ocN_77plGCK26-1Zigwv1q7CCCzHeypPuRi), email csrgyr@luxairjetcenter= s.com or call (623) 932-1200. # https://r.news.bizavltd.com/mk/cl/f/b6ScSJKsfZ4n4EYQppTCsKyRzqqj9HsN8LNAVto= w1KiBXlr6hQrCmUMDMNI6XYFSk5YT6D82EPVk-_7aqTVnvj8o375AdEmpAGpdMKdUR0xw5cV0Fz= -rRQTC8T43XRCt8ZhYfZNrSxdhnGr3EWGbScH23bvjnEJ-Q4dUwxVQ1keISB6rkR8ccN9p6Py4z= n3FBG7X0N039mASeHul4VRADq_GHHFgAv0ypDJRcxsj-dBNrs5UsjrEgz9UlHc-AbHHMczJ5VVM= R8O_mmF6CFo6qFywlKclYpxoB3DdW2ke8nw2iRd9aHF1GE5uAvxngZpPYA # # # New Bohlke International Aviation Facility, St. Croix FBO Re-built After 20= 17 Hurricanes Travelers headed to St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, can now land at Bohlke = International Aviation=E2=80=99s new premier FBO facility at Henry E. Rohls= en Airport (STX/TISX), open as of January 11, 2023. =E2=80=9CThree generations of my family, along with the support of a tremen= dously talented team, have built this company over the past 64 years. I am = so proud to put the Bohlke International Aviation name on this new, modern = facility on St. Croix,=E2=80=9D says company president, William =E2=80=9CBi= lly=E2=80=9D Bohlke. Guests of the 4,200 square-foot FBO building will be greeted in a contempor= ary passenger lobby with relaxing, island-inspired accents. A pilot and cre= w suite offers comfortable lounge seating with a television, shower facilit= ies, and a separate room with three flight-planning stations. For business-= on-the-go, a conference room with seating for eight and modern technology i= s available on-site. A modern kitchen complete with coffee and refreshments= , ample seating, and appliances give guests space for a quick snack, a meal= , or catering prep. The new facility proves just as welcoming for aircraft as it is for pilots = and passengers. The 20,000-square-foot hangar with a 90-foot door can accom= modate a variety of large cabin corporate jets. A 115,000 square-foot ramp = offers plenty of parking while a 24/7 surveillance system ensures security = around the clock. The St. Croix airport runway is 10,000 feet. For a little= fun, the hangar also has a unique photo opportunity with the Bohlke wing s= o guests can commemorate their visit. The Bohlke team kept sustainability top-of-mind when designing its state-of= -the-art FBO, including LED lighting and a water-capturing system for the b= uilding and hangar. Bohlke also plans to install a solar system that will s= upply approximately 70% of the FBO=E2=80=99s power. A local garden with ban= anas, coconuts and other tropical fruits borders the parking lot. Bohlke developed plans for its new St. Croix FBO facility after sustaining = severe damage to the previous facility during Hurricane Maria in 2017. Amid= the destruction, the company provided vital FBO and charter services for i= mmediate relief efforts. Since then, the FBO continued to provide top-tier = services out of a temporary facility, earning a top-five Caribbean FBO plac= ement in the 2022 Professional Pilot magazine PRASE Survey. =E2=80=9CA lot of planning went in to making our new facility hurricane pro= of,=E2=80=9D says Bohlke. =E2=80=9CYou don't truly appreciate how important= your place of business is until it=E2=80=99s gone. Our hardworking team an= d loyal customers deserve this new space, and we hope it=E2=80=99s here for= a very long time.=E2=80=9D Bohlke International Aviation is open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with 24-h= our on-call service. With a focus on safety, efficiency and cost-effective = aircraft handling, Bohlke=E2=80=99s highly trained line team offers a compl= ete suite of services, including: competitive rates on Jet A and Avgas; cat= ering; ground power units (GPU); lavatory services; quick turns; freight ha= ndling; customs pre-clearance; passenger handling; aircraft detailing; conc= ierge services; and rental cars and crew cars. As an Avfuel-branded FBO, Bohlke International Airways offers AVTRIP reward= s and Avfuel Contract Fuel. Bohlke International Aviation has been providing aviation services in the C= aribbean since 1959. We are a full-service, independent FBO with one of the= largest charter jet fleets in the Caribbean. With a reputation for providi= ng Caribbean hospitality along with world-class service, Bohlke proudly ser= ves the U.S. military, along with corporate and private aviation. The compa= ny also has an air charter base in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and will soon be = opening a facility in Ceiba, Puerto Rico. Contact: Renee Sweany, director o= f marketing, renee.sweany@bohlke.com, 317-538-5472. # https://r.news.bizavltd.com/mk/cl/f/LSz72I7if0qBs_DEXHZRuRhNjv4yjzPa6QfVySU= 5yla0cytUStD8I0Z9BGatbUfcKVZUhvHAANDJZeiqcMUP3MhHMb2j0NujbQ8vIXZ--unSXMdPlD= ajfRAWX61gb3FNhZH6H068vOde1moY20G1WBpEKIZTJMSxB_J4uSOI9AnGXxhq-lktaFtb5NOaO= twP1B67nfuBi3BPvkX6XDRr514IaHOkScXs8srPOpA0pzD2-AU3nu5n_004C5vuVW9u1EmuosIV= Ga7zGKeUt3k0y7bUzIjnng94nQo8mXXT0lmb1RmP1YNQ1hA9cG0noPSJD8fD # # # Dassault Aviation Returns to Avalon Australian Airshow Dassault Aviation is exhibiting its ultra-long-range, large-cabin Falcon 8X= and super mid-size Falcon 2000LX at this year=E2=80=99s Avalon Australian = International Airshow, which opens at Avalon Airport, near Melbourne, on Fe= bruary 28 and runs through March 5. =E2=80=9CAvalon is Australia=E2=80=99s premier airshow and provides an idea= l platform to meet with our Falcon customers,=E2=80=9D said Eric Trappier, = Chairman & CEO of Dassault Aviation. =E2=80=9CThe number of Falcons operati= ng in and around Australia has continued to grow, and we anticipate this ye= ar=E2=80=99s event=E2=80=94the first since 2019=E2=80=94to be very active. = We=E2=80=99re thrilled to be back.=E2=80=9D Trappier noted that Falcons have always been very popular =E2=80=9CDown Und= er=E2=80=9D because of their advanced technology, military heritage, and un= rivalled agility for better access. =E2=80=9CWith the arrival of the new, extra-widebody Falcon 6X and ultra-lo= ng range Falcon 10X=E2=80=94both of which are generating tremendous excitem= ent=E2=80=94we expect the Falcon brand to be more popular than ever.=E2=80= =9D The 6X and 10X will feature a larger cabin-cross section than any other pur= pose-built business jet and set a new standard in passenger wellbeing and c= omfort. The 6X is due to enter service in the middle of this year and the 1= 0X, in late 2025. The 6,450 nm/11,945 km Falcon 8X can fly non-stop from Melbourne and Sydney= to any destination in Asia Pacific, or fly to London and Los Angeles in on= e hop. The 8X is offered with Dassault=E2=80=99s unique FalconEye head-up d= isplay (HUD), which combines synthetic vision with enhanced vision to provi= de pilots with better situational awareness at night and in poor weather co= nditions down to a decision height of 100 feet. The super midsize Falcon 2000LXS features exceptional agility and short fie= ld performance for an aircraft of its range and cabin size. From Melbourne,= the 2000LXS can fly non-stop to anywhere in Australia, the neighbouring Pa= cific and even to Southeast Asian capitals like Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh C= ity or Manila. A long history in Australia Australia and Dassault Aviation share a long history. Avalon Airport was bu= ilt in the early 1950s to accommodate final assembly, flight-testing and ma= intenance for Dassault Mirage fighters operated by the the Royal Australian= Air Force (RAAF), which is a major supporter of the Avalon Airshow. The Mirage fighter was the mainstay of the RAAF fighter fleet through the 1= 960s, 1970s and much of the 1980s, and the Air Force went on to acquire mor= e than 100 aircraft. The RAAF also operated three Falcon Mystere 20C VIP aircraft, from 1967 to = 1989, and five Falcon 900 VIP units (which remained in service until 2002),= and flies three Falcon 7X VIP aircraft today. =E2=80=9CThe RAAF was one of= the very first Falcon Mystere 20 operators,=E2=80=9D remarked Trappier. = =E2=80=9CAnd it=E2=80=99s worth noting that this year Dassault is celebrati= ng the 60th anniversary of the Falcon brand, which dates back to the first = flight of the Mystere 20 on May 4, 1963.=E2=80=9D Reinforced product support Dassault Aviation=E2=80=99s wholly-owned ExecuJet MRO Services unit, acquir= ed in 2019, enables Falcon operators to benefit from a full line of product= support services anywhere in Australia. It operates heavy maintenance cent= res in Melbourne, Perth and Sydney and provides routine support at a number= of line stations across the country. At the end of the year, ExecuJet MRO = will open a 144,000 sq. ft. facility in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia that will be= equipped to handle line and heavy maintenance for the new Falcon 6X and Fa= lcon 10X. # https://r.news.bizavltd.com/mk/cl/f/taS1_rk4CTloC7D3wxRrZMchag6bgmfIabUrTre= z3kVlzsTjDAm8F3LreLL7_2e4O7F_y82r3i2zxMKXF6zaW_aC1ipkPT9T6_IrOh7BlQJk8PsuEe= UeEiE287ahsRuS21n8631KTHUJ8KdcKs5xkirVPZmry5zZpM4MZVKUDVk71Eu10lgsF-UjdEj8q= -m2wdAeMc0QhIwnCZ2lfeiFYAWKjK6jyMoLibPKUfu6xjfdTF9OQP-p4Pgb8Hwt4AMxKLxJ4f2c= B6E6bnhDT7Y40KHtvJCUwgYfq3pMaj4F7x5Cne_sQIm5alc_ybSGBcq6uhgkh5w2 # # Volocopter in Japan: Series E Investment and Regulatory Pathway Set Volocopter, a pioneer in urban air mobility (UAM), has announced that Sumit= omo Corporation, a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest trading compa= nies in the world, invested in the company=E2=80=99s Series E Funding round= . Sumitomo Corporation will also become a key strategic partner for entry int= o service in the Japanese market, starting in 2025. Additionally, the Japan= Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) has accepted Volocopter=E2=80=99s application= for concurrent type certification (TC) of the VoloCity aircraft in Japan. To celebrate these milestones, Volocopter will showcase a full-scale VoloCi= ty static model for the first time at the Grand Front Osaka from 8 to 12 Ma= rch, to raise regional public awareness and acceptance of electric air taxi= s. Volocopter is committed to flying its VoloCity air taxi at the 2025 EXPO Os= aka Kansai. Today, a major regulatory milestone was achieved to make this a= mbitious goal a reality: the European Union Aviation Safety Authority (EASA= ) and JCAB announced that they have accepted Volocopter=E2=80=99s applicati= on process for concurrent TC of the fully electric VoloCity aircraft to fly= commercially in Japan. Volocopter is currently pushing the envelope on flight testing and is on ta= rget to achieve certification for the VoloCity from EASA in 2024. As of now= , the company is pursuing concurrent validation with three non-European civ= il aviation authorities: JCAB in Japan, the Federal Aviation Administration= (FAA) in the United States, and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore = (CAAS) in Singapore. The company=E2=80=99s dedication to Japan dates back to 2018, when the coun= try became one of the first to announce its commitment to bringing UAM to l= ife. This includes a clear roadmap outlining the steps it needs to take to = educate the public, introduce regulations, and launch commercial services. As the frontrunner for a Japan-based UAM launch, Volocopter has both the ex= perience and expertise to work with local authorities to create a UAM ecosy= stem that establishes a safe and sustainable environment for UAM. To further strengthen Volocopter=E2=80=99s local ties from a business persp= ective, Sumitomo Corporation became the latest Japanese investor and strate= gic partner in the company to join its list of partners, via the Series E f= unding round. Sumitomo Corporation possesses a keen understanding of the gl= obal business market, the energy and resource sectors, as well as Japanese = market operations. This move diversifies Volocopter=E2=80=99s global partne= rships to establish a UAM ecosystem. Christian Bauer, Volocopter's Chief Commercial Officer, says: =E2=80=9CComm= itting to fly and enter a market is no small feat, but for Volocopter and J= apan, who are both pioneers in the UAM space, it just makes sense. =E2=80=9COver the past few years, Volocopter has made significant progress = toward becoming an integral part of the team that will bring UAM to life in= Japan in 2025, thanks to partners like Sumitomo, EASA, and JCAB who share = our vision. I cannot wait to see the public reaction to the VoloCity air ta= xi being unveiled in Osaka for the first time.=E2=80=9D Patrick Ky, Executive Director of EASA, commented: =E2=80=9CThis is an impo= rtant milestone in the development of relations between Japan and Europe in= the field of new aviation technologies. EASA is proud partnering with Japa= n=E2=80=99s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) = and support the development of the UAM industry in Japan and share with JCA= B its experience with its SC-VTOL regulations in the certification process = of VoloCity.=E2=80=9D To increase public awareness and acceptance of electric takeoff and landing= aircraft (eVTOL) in Japan, Volocopter is showcasing its VoloCity full-scal= e static model for the first time from 8 to 12 March. The showcase event wi= ll take place at the Grand Front Osaka, a shopping mall with high footfall = and ideally located adjacent to the Osaka Umeda station, which sees 2.3 mil= lion passengers passing through every day. Since late 2022, Volocopter has been hosting UAM knowledge sessions for ele= mentary school children in selected Osaka city wards, as part of its obliga= tion to the Prefectural Government grant and will continue to involve the f= uture generation of UAM passengers by offering VoloCity tours at the showca= se event. # https://r.news.bizavltd.com/mk/cl/f/1WbSL4PBXkxpPYrlrNed-ElLLEaT572Ti3oLk82= w-hbB1Mmk3ZA-q67KklwKp6WYcrPGDZqc29Pj3uDyP-LCHLVLh0G9l3GbUZNuarN7Pa09AeJOFW= 36Ux01buA9okzQYsnqNklYcH9zgy1q-MpzMrAtl1HiRwpDtzkFgDFfLDAxw0eJhi64eYT29zcwz= xqPu7Oz55-6txnWhUbk-eS6qyhPepQfLVOsfEqTINeq23I5TBtjA9XKvWjQNxDUTnKVIL-R9fLj= 2KrSKshe57-O2Uxw-fR2py20hxjhdqTAK_-D_EEga3ieEOPa1nIabdA3tX8A # # GAMA Releases 2022 Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has released the 2022= General Aviation Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report, during its annual S= tate of the Industry Press Conference. Overall, when compared to 2021, all = aircraft segments saw increases in shipments and preliminary aircraft deliv= eries were valued at $26.8 billion, an increase of 6.0%. Pete Bunce, GAMA President and CEO commented: =E2=80=9CThe general aviation= manufacturing industry continues to show increasing strength despite workf= orce and supply chain challenges across our industry. Our product developme= nt across the spectrum of fixed wing, rotorcraft and Advanced Air Mobility = vehicles is spurred by the recognition that our industry is the safety and = sustainability technology incubator for global civil aviation. =E2=80=9CThese safety, performance and sustainability efforts are built upo= n progress with lighter weight materials, new structural and wing designs, = fly-by-wire control replacing heavy hydraulic systems, additive manufacturi= ng reducing the number of parts, lighter weight and more reliable avionics,= and engines and airframes that can fly on a 100% sustainable aviation fuel= blend. =E2=80=9COf course, the impressive list of progress doesn=E2=80=99t even be= gin to touch on the revolution of electric, hybrid and hydrogen propulsion = our companies are developing. As we look towards FAA authorization in the U= .S., we will be looking for Congress to focus the FAA on improving their pr= ocesses to facilitate the certification of new technologies as well as supp= ort their validation efforts globally to deliver safety, performance and su= stainability benefits.=E2=80=9D Airplane shipments in 2022, when compared to 2021, saw piston airplane deli= veries increase 8.2%, with 1,524 units; turboprop airplane deliveries incre= ase 10.4%, with 582 units; and business jet deliveries increase to 712 unit= s from 710. The value of airplane deliveries for 2022 was $22.9 billion, an= increase of approximately 5.8%. Piston helicopter deliveries for 2022, when compared to 2021, saw an increa= se of 7.2%, with 194 units; and preliminary civil-commercial turbine helico= pter increase 7.6%, with 682 units. The preliminary value of helicopter del= iveries for 2022 was $4.0 billion, an increase of approximately 6.8%. # https://r.news.bizavltd.com/mk/cl/f/w7mUU-IwwuHffIwUvOZle6R3JPa8g2LpET3pprh= TyZCAM3PsKRBADBrZfQaofYPGcmbLx-r6GBZSU-RGl0X8Jd8Ffe0Kpv7TLHuzGmo3Ej0rzDYEuS= czkTjy78KDjaP9614JA-jG655_LwEaavqwqlv3nHDL57Mwh3lOnT0TFjZYXA4FQr281EGfcfLmn= 522t949UH_rv2eBcG-EyKH71m1LNIJwimNzU73NmdBU8IYhdi8nqOP6eDzYlLCrI5R5Cf_7OS1F= jlIU6LvB0MFPJzLXk4G4FcQkrtHbwiVo_CikWuZu3YSc9TMo5M7G # # West Star Aviation Awarded 2022 FAA Diamond Award of Excellence at All Loca= tions West Star is pleased to announce that each of their locations have been awa= rded the FAA Diamond Award of Excellence for 2022. The Diamond Award is the FAA=E2=80=99s highest achievement for technicians = and employers that initiate and sustain the highly effective training progr= ams. To qualify for this award, 100% of the 1,041 AMTs had to participate i= n specialized training that included safety, technical knowledge, aircraft = systems, aviation regulations and FAA rules. Additionally, the technicians = completed a minimum of 12 hours of structured FAA training, earning each of= them individual awards as well. =E2=80=9CEach year the qualifications of this program become more rigorous = to achieve, but our technicians have met those challenges and it=E2=80=99s = an honor to recognize their continued hard work and overall accomplishments= ,=E2=80=9D said Jim Rankin, CEO. =E2=80=9CThis award also lets our customer= s know that West Star employs quality aircraft technicians that take pride = in their work and achievements,=E2=80=9D Rankin continued. As an industry leading MRO provider, West Star is proud to have been voted = the #1 Preferred MRO for eight consecutive years from 2014-2021 in Professi= onal Pilot Magazine's annual PRASE Survey. West Star Aviation specializes i= n the repair and maintenance of airframes, engines and APUs, avionics insta= llations and repair, major modifications, interior refurbishment, exterior = paint, accessory services and parts. In addition to its primary facilities in East Alton, IL; Grand Junction, CO= ; Chattanooga, TN; and Perryville, MO, West Star Aviation also maintains sa= tellite facilities at Chicago Executive Airport in Chicago, IL; Centennial = Airport in Denver, CO; Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport in Houston, TX= ; and Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport in Minneapolis, MN. The co= mpany also provides complete FBO services for transient aircraft at its Eas= t Alton and Grand Junction facilities, as well as AOG/MRT services nationwi= de. West Star Aviation is an industry leader in technical experience and ex= pertise while providing world-class customer services in all the organizati= on=E2=80=99s divisions. For more information visit [www.weststaraviation.co= m](https://r.news.bizavltd.com/mk/cl/f/wGPfZw_TST44zw7bpnENrHnGpSdd6y87zYfU= 09iZyZK22bK8Ho8BrdJouchENXLppkf82Hau4lq2KE_UnuqbyCaPfmTYcQvMnkoBVJ_c5LSZKTC= sSINbLGJAnlsyjM8Y5V-xPFtvb1Aj467Pp3jsXmtG3Y4wPIq86Gvmxj0-mkbkf-z21I9w7ZY0HS= 11rF_nQPycx89Kz2pdWTPJ-A-vzXrmPwvSHo0z0Bsl-0iwQZ-lRe0raAgRkgPAJfcA7FgpVe2l6= Ms6cPrvL3S28vS4g82YXGcsvUhG07jsa6AQiregKaxPzA_i0ymHy3pGylcYlYrinr-cYn49Pw) = or call 800-922-2421. # https://r.news.bizavltd.com/mk/cl/f/_Z6RoTVmUaX68JTOPkWVJhADEyG8HQpXpMAwvgB= m0m7kh9tvM3Mwsca6dE7A-8hvXqztOUYTtZKkWdmh8d27dh12GgIDNljMe1q8d1owV4iag9Uf3h= hsIuvSFqk8DDAybPviPdJKTxHqN-a6_rC5OVHT7UWCoi9IuI_3bZGho0pvmf8nHyLDBasIbFtPv= Et3OL9tRPDYVISEIihh3zr9Q9Zn7tABhNq0Gi4rRDV9rbWTI2G7uJxL0OS58LLtzYjfmSYULftt= gcHPw1veN9yCxEOGxuaOWb8h90S4GnJN8lupnhAiyHQPkXbCLElB7K5PQ6N5OMzvYYsLSct9ku6= 2e8V4FiZ56F1nn8v3Bz8EEVNU963dZBJ9BDIVX65rTtYtzh1iBkLuDrvX0InFlAfS9b44 # # SmartSky Expands Patent Portfolio to Protect Industry Leading Innovations SmartSky Networks, LLC has asked the U.S. District Court in Delaware to add= two recently issued patents to its 2022 infringement lawsuit (C.A. No. 22-= 266-GBW) against Gogo Business Aviation, LLC, and Gogo Inc. (NASDAQ: GOGO). The newly amended complaint alleges that Gogo has been illegally selling an= d offering to sell its =E2=80=9C5G,=E2=80=9D air-to-ground (ATG) internet c= onnectivity product in violation of SmartSky=E2=80=99s patented inventions.= While SmartSky is confident Gogo infringes each of the six patents SmartSk= y is asserting, the two new patents are related to patents included in the = original complaint and directly negate several of Gogo=E2=80=99s non-infrin= gement arguments. =E2=80=9CWe believe the patent system fosters innovation. These new patents= further protect our inventions from illegal use and make our infringement = claims against Gogo even clearer for the court,=E2=80=9D said SmartSky Netw= orks President & Founder Ryan Stone. =E2=80=9CGogo hasn=E2=80=99t yet been = able to get its =E2=80=985G=E2=80=99 system fully operational due to manufa= cturing and other issues, but their selling and offering to sell this produ= ct based on our inventions is an obvious violation of the law.=E2=80=9D The new patents SmartSky asked to add to the suit include U.S. Patent Nos. = 11,558,108 (=E2=80=9Cthe =E2=80=98108 Patent=E2=80=9D) and 11,533,639 (=E2= =80=9Cthe =E2=80=98639 Patent=E2=80=9D) issued to SmartSky by the U.S. Pate= nt & Trademark office on Jan. 17, 2023, and Dec. 20, 2022, respectively. The =E2=80=98108 Patent is part of a family of patents from inventor Donald= Alcorn previously asserted in the lawsuit. The claimed invention enables t= he =E2=80=9Chandoff=E2=80=9D of a data communications link between an aircr= aft and a network of ground base stations. The patent family covers both =E2=80=9Csoft,=E2=80=9D known as make-before-= break, and =E2=80=9Chard,=E2=80=9D or break-before-make, handoffs between b= ase stations. Gogo=E2=80=99s planned =E2=80=9C5G=E2=80=9D product will use = hard, =E2=80=9Cbreak-before-make=E2=80=9D handoffs that infringe on SmartSk= y technology, refuting this portion of Gogo=E2=80=99s non-infringement argu= ment. =E2=80=9CRegardless of whether Gogo=E2=80=99s system uses a =E2=80=98soft= =E2=80=99 or =E2=80=98hard=E2=80=99 handoff, it is still in violation of Sm= artSky=E2=80=99s patents,=E2=80=9D said Stone. =E2=80=9CThe =E2=80=98108 Pa= tent is one of several SmartSky patents that cover both types of handoffs. = Drawing any distinction between the type of handoff is simply a diversionar= y tactic by Gogo.=E2=80=9D The second new patent, the =E2=80=98639 Patent, is part of a family of pate= nts from inventor Douglas Hyslop that together cover how base stations are = arrayed in a wedge-shaped architecture in broadband, ATG wireless communica= tions systems. By mimicking SmartSky, Gogo=E2=80=99s system violates the = =E2=80=98639 Patent, in part, because of the way its base stations, with th= eir directional radiation coverage pattern, coordinate with each other in o= rder to enable communication using licensed and unlicensed spectrum as the = aircraft travels across base stations. =E2=80=9CFor years Gogo has been trying to deliver internet to business jet= s through the licensed spectrum with what we believe are poor results,=E2= =80=9D said David Helfgott, SmartSky=E2=80=99s CEO. =E2=80=9CNow, SmartSky= =E2=80=99s technological breakthroughs allow for a new way to provide faste= r and better connectivity and have redefined the premium inflight experienc= e. It=E2=80=99s no surprise that others want to copy what we are doing.=E2= =80=9D The amended complaint increases the number of patents at issue in the lawsu= it from 4 to 6. If the Court finds infringement of any one claim of any one= patent, SmartSky would effectively win the case and Gogo could be permanen= tly blocked from selling and operating its 5G system, which may include blo= cking the sale or use of the required Avance L5 system component, as well. While the case proceeds, a separate panel of three federal appeals court ju= dges are considering SmartSky=E2=80=99s motion for preliminary injunction t= hat could immediately bar Gogo from selling its =E2=80=9C5G=E2=80=9D system= . Their decision could come as soon as late Spring of this year. More information on the ongoing suit is available on SmartSky=E2=80=99s web= site at [https://smartskynetworks.com/patentlawsuit/](https://r.news.bizavl= td.com/mk/cl/f/sitF-MiZ278jsPbNvaG6po2BpaSfOWD2jMzqwielmZPLuBqXLRZpRPV99upk= ilJhd32MnDjvUS5iYf7AjhFv2u3EmN3IrfYuiIzAcrZy67cqAZrZY8nwB__mcnGSOlFyjqw52wA= GLiOiwjIxQUaFGV1J8lg0PseZPuyU_RzV3qw6XjTryGVv_MBcuZnj5IT-k299JuM-ccIFZDzDZi= gdZbVyzpJaFR71Igo-r1l_Vc38oNVYICftzWZLKNLSLlYsBroBoHVCbkeTlMGe1kAaFuaUtEYdC= 4kAqeBpMBERPbfGza9yNE8Q4JF7DyYU6JAmDwt8TaFpw7zB4VU5uBdHYR_sNXS-MtSrxg) # https://r.news.bizavltd.com/mk/cl/f/vihLu46YRHXGBDv3ymykd33XlhchoK9ccb_qqkt= TGwmiGtq_0-LGihpVfMMFkQfGT1z2p0ahYup9Xwsbe0lijUaTiJyfy8fh8UkhTOYV7QbJGiuev2= Qtok2VuXA5YNPOwOXVJfZAxhYvV2cdi_4ZNkLDsLjKVXoIFZuOpNWKeFM96QCDJjFHoPwCRgkFI= l1k4OcBNMHLteqs8zhZCQKgXl58sf-hFe0D2VBNR2bWhgDPHZhtmwDCtoHxSkc2SdNHSZwFdlmy= 3gYNiWLJuRv4wWEGnlc69eUoxQFjRRhlIdfZSkM8bv9opN-U8tg8iS_cyrxZBW8eOyrjzPJDaW0= zcCzk # # Duncan Aviation Paints First PC-24 Outside Pilatus Production Facility Duncan Aviation is excited to announce that the company recently painted th= e first PC-24 outside of a Pilatus production facility. The aircraft was br= ought to Duncan Aviation=E2=80=99s full-service facility in Lincoln, Nebras= ka, to be repainted to better meet the style of the owner. =E2=80=9CAs the leader in painting business jet aircraft, we often take on = the challenge to be the first to provide paint services on newer business j= et models,=E2=80=9D says Duncan Aviation Completions & Modifications Sales = Rep Adam Beach. =E2=80=9CIt requires a trusted team to perform the addition= al research and planning on the front end to make sure all of the requireme= nts for the aircraft are met.=E2=80=9D Partnering with the Owner The owner was understanding with the extra time required to plan for the PC= -24 as it was the first to be repainted in the aftermarket. =E2=80=9CHe gave us his full trust to complete the project and provide him = with a design and quality paint completion to meet his expectations,=E2=80= =9D says Beach. =E2=80=9CHe was a great partner throughout the entire proce= ss.=E2=80=9D Duncan Aviation Paint Team Leader Brandon Mares says having an open-minded = customer who is willing to assist makes these situations much easier. The c= ustomer knew he wanted Duncan Aviation to paint his aircraft, and had confi= dence the extra planning would pay off. Duncan Aviation Paint Team Leader Cody Hasse walked through and detailed th= e entire paint process with the owner, giving a clear definition of what Du= ncan Aviation=E2=80=99s paint process included and what the expectations wo= uld be, setting the foundation for the customer=E2=80=99s confidence. During the planning and research, Duncan Aviation noted guidance in the mai= ntenance manual that chemical stripper could not be used. To adjust to the = manufacturer=E2=80=99s requirements, the decision was made to mechanically = sand off the old paint by hand. The Paint team came together in a positive way, and they were proud of them= selves when the project was completed exactly how the customer expected. Ma= res described this project as a true team effort. =E2=80=9CWe had open communication and navigated together throughout the en= tire process,=E2=80=9D explains Mares. =E2=80=9CEvery team member brought t= heir A-Game. Weeks before the aircraft arrived, we had already started chip= ping away, asking the right questions and getting the information we needed= to properly plan for the work. We took great care making sure everyone was= on the same page.=E2=80=9D Mares says this project shows the commitment, knowledge, and experience tha= t Duncan Aviation team members have, and that each team member can take a l= ittle pride knowing they were behind the success of this project. There are= a lot of projects that come through Duncan Aviation=E2=80=99s doors, but t= his one truly stood out to the team. It showed how team members rallied wit= hin the different departments to overcome hurdles and ensure a satisfied cu= stomer. Duncan Aviation Project Manager Janet Beazley says she kept calm and worked= through each challenge as it arose. =E2=80=9CWE did this as a team. It=E2=80=99s not just one person. We all ha= d to rely on one another to bounce ideas off one another,=E2=80=9D says Bea= zley. =E2=80=9CIt was a fun and challenging project, and I=E2=80=99m glad w= e could deliver the aircraft to a happy customer as he understood all the c= hallenges involved!=E2=80=9D Hardy Hay, the Director of Maintenance/Chief Pilot with Det 9 Aviation, was= more than pleased at the time of delivery. =E2=80=9CBeing a new design aircraft to the industry with very little histo= ry, this turned out to be a challenging project,=E2=80=9D he says. =E2=80= =9CJanet (Beazley) and her team took the responsibility very seriously, pre= paring and finishing the aircraft. I've had other aircraft painted by other= companies in the past, but the professional service I received from the ho= spitality suite, fuel, maintenance, project coordination and all the way un= til delivery was impeccable. Janet and her team went above and beyond coord= inating with Pilatus service centers, Pilatus in Switzerland and Pilatus No= rth America in Colorado to ensure every process was done according to the P= ilatus aircraft specifications. 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Priester Aviation Grows Managed Aircraft Fleet<= /div>

In Q4 of 2022 and Q1 of 2023,= Priester Aviation added five business jets to its growing fleet of managed= aircraft, the company announced.

Priester, a private aviation s= olutions provider, has established itself over its long history with the ex= pertise, dedication and resources to make aircraft ownership easier. Now, m= ore aircraft owners are turning to the family-owned company that offers per= sonal connections and large-scale advantages for aircraft management servic= es.

The aircraft are based throughout the country, which reflect= s Priester=E2=80=99s ability to answer client needs anywhere. Since its acq= uisition of Mayo Aviation in late 2022, Priester offers a full range of ser= vices to clients nationally, with larger bases of operation in its Chicagol= and home and the Rocky Mountain region.

Priester will support th= e new aircraft for owner use (Part 91), facilitating administration, financ= ial services, crewing and dispatch, and maintenance coordination for seamle= ss flight operations. Some of the aircraft will also be entered into Priest= er=E2=80=99s highly-rated charter services (Part 135), which allows owners = to lower operating expenses and generate revenue during times when the airc= raft would otherwise sit idle.

The new aircraft range from light= to ultra-range jets, including:
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  • Ce= ssna Citation XLS, Chicago Executive Airport
  • Embraer Phenom 300, Chicago Executive Airport
  • Embraer Praetor 500, Chicago= Executive Airport
  • Bomb= ardier Challenger 300, Dallas Love Field (KDAL)

=E2=80=9CAircraft owners are discover= ing the advantages of Priester Aviation and how we=E2=80=99re able to help = them achieve their aviation goals,=E2=80=9D Priester Aviation President Ric= h Ropp said. =E2=80=9CThey receive the full support and capabilities of the= biggest national operations, but they also receive the individual attentio= n of a personal flight department. When there=E2=80=99s a question about th= e aircraft, they can talk to one person directly without getting lost in a = massive, impersonal company.=E2=80=9D

Priester Aviation, one of = the biggest independent operators in private aviation, now manages nearly 8= 0 aircraft between two companies. Andy Priester recently took the helm as i= ts third generation of Priester-family leadership since its founding in 194= 5.

Priester Aviation is among the world's most experienced g= lobal private aviation companies, specializing in aircraft management and p= rivate travel solutions. With over 75 years of experience, Priester Aviatio= n is among the elite private aircraft management companies that hold the hi= ghest safety accreditations including the ARGUS Platinum rating, Wyvern app= roval, IS-BAO Stage III and Air Charter Safety Foundation certifications.

For more informa= tion, please contact Priester Marketing at 847-537-1133, or visit www= .priesterav.com.
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Jessica Betjemann Promoted to Chief Financial= Officer for Gogo
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Gogo Inc., the world=E2=80=99s largest = provider of broadband connectivity services for the business aviation marke= t, has announced the appointment of Jessica (Jessi) Betjemann will be promo= ted to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Leigh Goldfine= has been appointed Chief Accounting Officer.

Both appointments = become effective March 11 following current CFO Barry Rowan=E2=80=99s retir= ement on March 10. Rowan has served as Gogo=E2=80=99s CFO for nearly six ye= ars.

As CFO, Betjemann will lead Gogo=E2=80=99s financial operat= ions including financial planning and analysis, accounting, treasury, tax, = and internal audit. She will directly report to Oakleigh Thorne, Gogo=E2=80= =99s Chairman and CEO.

=E2=80=9CI=E2=80=99ve worked with Jessi f= or several years and am confident in her ability to lead the company financ= ially, driving value for customers, shareholders and employees,=E2=80=9D sa= id Thorne. =E2=80=9CI also want to thank Barry for his many years of dedica= ted service to Gogo. His vision and efforts transformed Gogo into a company= with a strong balance sheet and a path for ongoing success.=E2=80=9D
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Betjemann brings more than two decades of experience building financi= al value and managing investment decisions for a variety of companies. She = previously served as Gogo=E2=80=99s Senior Vice President of Finance, Chief= Accounting Officer and Treasurer since August 2021, after joining the comp= any as Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis in August 2016. Nota= bly, Betjemann helped lead Gogo through the sale of its Commercial Aviation= division to Intelsat in December 2020, transforming Gogo into a private av= iation-centric business.

Prior to joining Gogo in 2016, Betjeman= n served as Vice President of Strategic Business Planning at Nokia in 2016 = and held several senior leadership roles in strategy and business operation= s at Alcatel-Lucent from 2007 to 2015. Prior to that, Betjemann held progre= ssive strategy and finance roles at Lucent Technologies and AT&T.
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She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics and economics fro= m Lafayette College in Easton, Pa., and a Master of Business Administration= degree in finance, marketing and international business from the Stern Sch= ool of Business at New York University. She resides in Naperville, Ill., wi= th her husband and has two daughters currently attending college.

Goldfine re-joined Gogo in October 2022 as Vice President, Corporate Cont= roller after serving as Assistant Controller for Intelsat=E2=80=99s Commerc= ial Aviation division since April 2021. He transferred to Intelsat followin= g Gogo=E2=80=99s Commercial Aviation division sale in 2020. He had previous= ly worked at Gogo beginning in May 2010 where he served in progressive lead= ership roles in corporate accounting.

=E2=80=9CLeigh has an impr= essive accounting background, and he knows Gogo very well,=E2=80=9D Thorne = said. =E2=80=9CAfter working closely with him prior to his transition to In= telsat, and now with his return to Gogo, I believe he is the perfect person= for this role.=E2=80=9D

Throughout his career, Goldfine=E2=80= =99s held progressive leadership roles in corporate accounting. From Novemb= er 2005 to May 2010, he was promoted from a senior accountant to a manager = of financial reporting for Richardson Electronics in LaFox, Ill. Prior to h= is time at Richardson, he held accounting positions with Exelon Corporation= and Trizec Properties after starting his career with accounting firm BDO S= iedman in 2000.

Goldfine is a Certified Public Accountant and ho= lds a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration-accounting, and ma= ster=E2=80=99s degree in accounting, both from the University of Wisconsin-= Madison. He resides in Erie, Colo., with his family.

About Gogo=

Gogo is the world=E2=80=99s largest provi= der of broadband connectivity services for the business aviation market. We= offer a customizable suite of smart cabin systems for highly integrated co= nnectivity, inflight entertainment and voice solutions. Gogo=E2=80=99s prod= ucts and services are installed on thousands of business aircraft of all si= zes and mission types from turboprops to the largest global jets, and are u= tilized by the largest fractional ownership operators, charter operators, c= orporate flight departments and individuals.

As of Sept. 30, 202= 2, Gogo reported 3,079 business aircraft flying with Gogo=E2=80=99s AVANCE = L5 or L3 system installed, 6,777 aircraft flying with its ATG systems onboa= rd, and 4,484 aircraft with narrowband satellite connectivity installed. Co= nnect with us at business.gogoair.com.
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Lux Air Jet Centers At KGYR welcomed Pro = Football Fans With AVTRIP Promo
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Lux Air Jet Centers ran suc= cessful VIP charter services for the Superbowl showdown between the Philade= lphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs, which took place on 12 February, a= t the University of Phoenix Stadium.

The Eagles won one of the t= ightest Superbowl games ever, beating the Chiefs 35 =E2=80=93 38. Tim Berge= r, managing partner of Lux Air Jet Centre=E2=80=99s said that the energy ha= d been building up in the greater Phoenix area for weeks prior to the game.= =E2=80=9CLux Air was really excited to be a part of this. We really enjoye= d catching up with existing customers, meeting first time guests and kickin= g off a super experience at Phoenix.

Conveniently located for qu= ick access to high-profile sports venues in greater Phoenix, Lux Air welcom= ed fans with first-class service and amenities plus 6 AVTRIP Points/gallon = on all uplifts between February 5 =E2=80=93 13.

Just 12 miles fr= om State Farm Stadium, Lux Air is able to offer guests transient hangars fo= r aircraft up to a G650, a red-carpet welcome, concierge customer care, fli= ght planning and conference rooms, free Wi-Fi inside and on the ramp, luxur= y transportation rental and a 24/7 line department.

To make a re= servation or for more information on all that Lux Air Jet Centers have to o= ffer, visit www.luxairjetcenters.com, email csrgyr@luxairjetcenters.com or call (623) 932-1200.
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New Bohlke International Aviation Facility, St. Croix FBO Re-built After 2= 017 Hurricanes
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Travelers headed to St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, ca= n now land at Bohlke International Aviation=E2=80=99s new premier FBO facil= ity at Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX/TISX), open as of January 11, 2023.
=E2=80=9CThree generations of my family, along with the support of= a tremendously talented team, have built this company over the past 64 yea= rs. I am so proud to put the Bohlke International Aviation name on this new= , modern facility on St. Croix,=E2=80=9D says company president, William = =E2=80=9CBilly=E2=80=9D Bohlke.

Guests of the 4,200 square-foot = FBO building will be greeted in a contemporary passenger lobby with relaxin= g, island-inspired accents. A pilot and crew suite offers comfortable loung= e seating with a television, shower facilities, and a separate room with th= ree flight-planning stations. For business-on-the-go, a conference room wit= h seating for eight and modern technology is available on-site. A modern ki= tchen complete with coffee and refreshments, ample seating, and appliances = give guests space for a quick snack, a meal, or catering prep.

T= he new facility proves just as welcoming for aircraft as it is for pilots a= nd passengers. The 20,000-square-foot hangar with a 90-foot door can accomm= odate a variety of large cabin corporate jets. A 115,000 square-foot ramp o= ffers plenty of parking while a 24/7 surveillance system ensures security a= round the clock. The St. Croix airport runway is 10,000 feet. For a little = fun, the hangar also has a unique photo opportunity with the Bohlke wing so= guests can commemorate their visit.

The Bohlke team kept sustai= nability top-of-mind when designing its state-of-the-art FBO, including LED= lighting and a water-capturing system for the building and hangar. Bohlke = also plans to install a solar system that will supply approximately 70% of = the FBO=E2=80=99s power. A local garden with bananas, coconuts and other tr= opical fruits borders the parking lot.

Bohlke developed plans fo= r its new St. Croix FBO facility after sustaining severe damage to the prev= ious facility during Hurricane Maria in 2017. Amid the destruction, the com= pany provided vital FBO and charter services for immediate relief efforts. = Since then, the FBO continued to provide top-tier services out of a tempora= ry facility, earning a top-five Caribbean FBO placement in the 2022 Profess= ional Pilot magazine PRASE Survey.

=E2=80=9CA lot of planning we= nt in to making our new facility hurricane proof,=E2=80=9D says Bohlke. =E2= =80=9CYou don't truly appreciate how important your place of business i= s until it=E2=80=99s gone. Our hardworking team and loyal customers deserve= this new space, and we hope it=E2=80=99s here for a very long time.=E2=80= =9D

Bohlke International Aviation is open daily from 7 a.m. to 7= p.m. with 24-hour on-call service. With a focus on safety, efficiency and = cost-effective aircraft handling, Bohlke=E2=80=99s highly trained line team= offers a complete suite of services, including: competitive rates on Jet A= and Avgas; catering; ground power units (GPU); lavatory services; quick tu= rns; freight handling; customs pre-clearance; passenger handling; aircraft = detailing; concierge services; and rental cars and crew cars.

As= an Avfuel-branded FBO, Bohlke International Airways offers AVTRIP rewards = and Avfuel Contract Fuel.

Bohlke International Aviation has been= providing aviation services in the Caribbean since 1959. We are a full-ser= vice, independent FBO with one of the largest charter jet fleets in the Car= ibbean. With a reputation for providing Caribbean hospitality along with wo= rld-class service, Bohlke proudly serves the U.S. military, along with corp= orate and private aviation. The company also has an air charter base in San= Juan, Puerto Rico, and will soon be opening a facility in Ceiba, Puerto Ri= co. Contact: Renee Sweany, director of marketing, renee.swean= y@bohlke.com, 317-538-5472.
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Dassault Aviation is exhibiting its u= ltra-long-range, large-cabin Falcon 8X and super mid-size Falcon 2000LX at = this year=E2=80=99s Avalon Australian International Airshow, which opens at= Avalon Airport, near Melbourne, on February 28 and runs through March 5.
=E2=80=9CAvalon is Australia=E2=80=99s premier airshow and provid= es an ideal platform to meet with our Falcon customers,=E2=80=9D said Eric = Trappier, Chairman & CEO of Dassault Aviation. =E2=80=9CThe number of F= alcons operating in and around Australia has continued to grow, and we anti= cipate this year=E2=80=99s event=E2=80=94the first since 2019=E2=80=94to be= very active. We=E2=80=99re thrilled to be back.=E2=80=9D

Trappi= er noted that Falcons have always been very popular =E2=80=9CDown Under=E2= =80=9D because of their advanced technology, military heritage, and unrival= led agility for better access.

=E2=80=9CWith the arrival of the = new, extra-widebody Falcon 6X and ultra-long range Falcon 10X=E2=80=94both = of which are generating tremendous excitement=E2=80=94we expect the Falcon = brand to be more popular than ever.=E2=80=9D

The 6X and 10X will= feature a larger cabin-cross section than any other purpose-built business= jet and set a new standard in passenger wellbeing and comfort. The 6X is d= ue to enter service in the middle of this year and the 10X, in late 2025.
The 6,450 nm/11,945 km Falcon 8X can fly non-stop from Melbourne = and Sydney to any destination in Asia Pacific, or fly to London and Los Ang= eles in one hop. The 8X is offered with Dassault=E2=80=99s unique FalconEye= head-up display (HUD), which combines synthetic vision with enhanced visio= n to provide pilots with better situational awareness at night and in poor = weather conditions down to a decision height of 100 feet.

The su= per midsize Falcon 2000LXS features exceptional agility and short field per= formance for an aircraft of its range and cabin size. From Melbourne, the 2= 000LXS can fly non-stop to anywhere in Australia, the neighbouring Pacific = and even to Southeast Asian capitals like Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City or= Manila.

A long history in Australia

Australia and Dassault Aviation share a long history. Avalon Ai= rport was built in the early 1950s to accommodate final assembly, flight-te= sting and maintenance for Dassault Mirage fighters operated by the the Roya= l Australian Air Force (RAAF), which is a major supporter of the Avalon Air= show.

The Mirage fighter was the mainstay of the RAAF fighter fl= eet through the 1960s, 1970s and much of the 1980s, and the Air Force went = on to acquire more than 100 aircraft.

The RAAF also operated thr= ee Falcon Mystere 20C VIP aircraft, from 1967 to 1989, and five Falcon 900 = VIP units (which remained in service until 2002), and flies three Falcon 7X= VIP aircraft today. =E2=80=9CThe RAAF was one of the very first Falcon Mys= tere 20 operators,=E2=80=9D remarked Trappier. =E2=80=9CAnd it=E2=80=99s wo= rth noting that this year Dassault is celebrating the 60th anniversary of t= he Falcon brand, which dates back to the first flight of the Mystere 20 on = May 4, 1963.=E2=80=9D

Reinforced product support

Dassault Aviation=E2=80=99s wholly-owned ExecuJet M= RO Services unit, acquired in 2019, enables Falcon operators to benefit fro= m a full line of product support services anywhere in Australia. It operate= s heavy maintenance centres in Melbourne, Perth and Sydney and provides rou= tine support at a number of line stations across the country. At the end of= the year, ExecuJet MRO will open a 144,000 sq. ft. facility in Kuala Lumpu= r, Malaysia that will be equipped to handle line and heavy maintenance for = the new Falcon 6X and Falcon 10X.
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Volocopter in Japan: Series E Invest= ment and Regulatory Pathway Set
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Volo= copter, a pioneer in urban air mobility (UAM), has announced that Sumitomo = Corporation, a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest trading companies= in the world, invested in the company=E2=80=99s Series E Funding round.
Sumitomo Corporation will also become a key strategic partner for = entry into service in the Japanese market, starting in 2025. Additionally, = the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) has accepted Volocopter=E2=80=99s ap= plication for concurrent type certification (TC) of the VoloCity aircraft i= n Japan.

To celebrate these milestones, Volocopter will showcase= a full-scale VoloCity static model for the first time at the Grand Front O= saka from 8 to 12 March, to raise regional public awareness and acceptance = of electric air taxis.

Volocopter is committed to flying its Vol= oCity air taxi at the 2025 EXPO Osaka Kansai. Today, a major regulatory mil= estone was achieved to make this ambitious goal a reality: the European Uni= on Aviation Safety Authority (EASA) and JCAB announced that they have accep= ted Volocopter=E2=80=99s application process for concurrent TC of the fully= electric VoloCity aircraft to fly commercially in Japan.

Voloco= pter is currently pushing the envelope on flight testing and is on target t= o achieve certification for the VoloCity from EASA in 2024. As of now, the = company is pursuing concurrent validation with three non-European civil avi= ation authorities: JCAB in Japan, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)= in the United States, and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS)= in Singapore.

The company=E2=80=99s dedication to Japan dates b= ack to 2018, when the country became one of the first to announce its commi= tment to bringing UAM to life. This includes a clear roadmap outlining the = steps it needs to take to educate the public, introduce regulations, and la= unch commercial services.

As the frontrunner for a Japan-based U= AM launch, Volocopter has both the experience and expertise to work with lo= cal authorities to create a UAM ecosystem that establishes a safe and susta= inable environment for UAM.

To further strengthen Volocopter=E2= =80=99s local ties from a business perspective, Sumitomo Corporation became= the latest Japanese investor and strategic partner in the company to join = its list of partners, via the Series E funding round. Sumitomo Corporation = possesses a keen understanding of the global business market, the energy an= d resource sectors, as well as Japanese market operations. This move divers= ifies Volocopter=E2=80=99s global partnerships to establish a UAM ecosystem= .

Christian Bauer, Volocopter's Chief Commercial Officer, sa= ys: =E2=80=9CCommitting to fly and enter a market is no small feat, but for= Volocopter and Japan, who are both pioneers in the UAM space, it just make= s sense.

=E2=80=9COver the past few years, Volocopter has made s= ignificant progress toward becoming an integral part of the team that will = bring UAM to life in Japan in 2025, thanks to partners like Sumitomo, EASA,= and JCAB who share our vision. I cannot wait to see the public reaction to= the VoloCity air taxi being unveiled in Osaka for the first time.=E2=80=9D=

Patrick Ky, Executive Director of EASA, commented: =E2=80=9CThi= s is an important milestone in the development of relations between Japan a= nd Europe in the field of new aviation technologies. EASA is proud partneri= ng with Japan=E2=80=99s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tou= rism (MLIT) and support the development of the UAM industry in Japan and sh= are with JCAB its experience with its SC-VTOL regulations in the certificat= ion process of VoloCity.=E2=80=9D

To increase public awareness a= nd acceptance of electric takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) in Japan, Vo= locopter is showcasing its VoloCity full-scale static model for the first t= ime from 8 to 12 March. The showcase event will take place at the Grand Fro= nt Osaka, a shopping mall with high footfall and ideally located adjacent t= o the Osaka Umeda station, which sees 2.3 million passengers passing throug= h every day.

Since late 2022, Volocopter has been hosting UAM kn= owledge sessions for elementary school children in selected Osaka city ward= s, as part of its obligation to the Prefectural Government grant and will c= ontinue to involve the future generation of UAM passengers by offering Volo= City tours at the showcase event.
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GAMA Releases 2022 Aircraf= t Shipment and Billing Report
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The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has released the= 2022 General Aviation Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report, during its ann= ual State of the Industry Press Conference. Overall, when compared to 2021,= all aircraft segments saw increases in shipments and preliminary aircraft = deliveries were valued at $26.8 billion, an increase of 6.0%.

Pe= te Bunce, GAMA President and CEO commented: =E2=80=9CThe general aviation m= anufacturing industry continues to show increasing strength despite workfor= ce and supply chain challenges across our industry. Our product development= across the spectrum of fixed wing, rotorcraft and Advanced Air Mobility ve= hicles is spurred by the recognition that our industry is the safety and su= stainability technology incubator for global civil aviation.

=E2= =80=9CThese safety, performance and sustainability efforts are built upon p= rogress with lighter weight materials, new structural and wing designs, fly= -by-wire control replacing heavy hydraulic systems, additive manufacturing = reducing the number of parts, lighter weight and more reliable avionics, an= d engines and airframes that can fly on a 100% sustainable aviation fuel bl= end.

=E2=80=9COf course, the impressive list of progress doesn= =E2=80=99t even begin to touch on the revolution of electric, hybrid and hy= drogen propulsion our companies are developing. As we look towards FAA auth= orization in the U.S., we will be looking for Congress to focus the FAA on = improving their processes to facilitate the certification of new technologi= es as well as support their validation efforts globally to deliver safety, = performance and sustainability benefits.=E2=80=9D

Airplane shipm= ents in 2022, when compared to 2021, saw piston airplane deliveries increas= e 8.2%, with 1,524 units; turboprop airplane deliveries increase 10.4%, wit= h 582 units; and business jet deliveries increase to 712 units from 710. Th= e value of airplane deliveries for 2022 was $22.9 billion, an increase of a= pproximately 5.8%.

Piston helicopter deliveries for 2022, when c= ompared to 2021, saw an increase of 7.2%, with 194 units; and preliminary c= ivil-commercial turbine helicopter increase 7.6%, with 682 units. The preli= minary value of helicopter deliveries for 2022 was $4.0 billion, an increas= e of approximately 6.8%.
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West Star Aviation Awarded 2022 FAA Diamo= nd Award of Excellence at All Locations
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West Star is p= leased to announce that each of their locations have been awarded the FAA D= iamond Award of Excellence for 2022.

The Diamond Award is the FA= A=E2=80=99s highest achievement for technicians and employers that initiate= and sustain the highly effective training programs. To qualify for this aw= ard, 100% of the 1,041 AMTs had to participate in specialized training that= included safety, technical knowledge, aircraft systems, aviation regulatio= ns and FAA rules. Additionally, the technicians completed a minimum of 12 h= ours of structured FAA training, earning each of them individual awards as = well.

=E2=80=9CEach year the qualifications of this program beco= me more rigorous to achieve, but our technicians have met those challenges = and it=E2=80=99s an honor to recognize their continued hard work and overal= l accomplishments,=E2=80=9D said Jim Rankin, CEO. =E2=80=9CThis award also = lets our customers know that West Star employs quality aircraft technicians= that take pride in their work and achievements,=E2=80=9D Rankin continued.=

As an industry leading MRO provider, West Star is proud to have= been voted the #1 Preferred MRO for eight consecutive years from 2014-2021= in Professional Pilot Magazine's annual PRASE Survey. West Star Aviati= on specializes in the repair and maintenance of airframes, engines and APUs= , avionics installations and repair, major modifications, interior refurbis= hment, exterior paint, accessory services and parts.

In addition= to its primary facilities in East Alton, IL; Grand Junction, CO; Chattanoo= ga, TN; and Perryville, MO, West Star Aviation also maintains satellite fac= ilities at Chicago Executive Airport in Chicago, IL; Centennial Airport in = Denver, CO; Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport in Houston, TX; and Minne= apolis/St. Paul International Airport in Minneapolis, MN. The company also = provides complete FBO services for transient aircraft at its East Alton and= Grand Junction facilities, as well as AOG/MRT services nationwide. West St= ar Aviation is an industry leader in technical experience and expertise whi= le providing world-class customer services in all the organization=E2=80=99= s divisions. For more information visit www.weststaraviation= .com or call 800-922-2421.
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SmartSky Ex= pands Patent Portfolio to Protect Industry Leading Innovations

SmartS= ky Networks, LLC has asked the U.S. District Court in Delaware to add two r= ecently issued patents to its 2022 infringement lawsuit (C.A. No. 22-266-GB= W) against Gogo Business Aviation, LLC, and Gogo Inc. (NASDAQ: GOGO).
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The newly amended complaint alleges that Gogo has been illegally sell= ing and offering to sell its =E2=80=9C5G,=E2=80=9D air-to-ground (ATG) inte= rnet connectivity product in violation of SmartSky=E2=80=99s patented inven= tions. While SmartSky is confident Gogo infringes each of the six patents S= martSky is asserting, the two new patents are related to patents included i= n the original complaint and directly negate several of Gogo=E2=80=99s non-= infringement arguments.

=E2=80=9CWe believe the patent system fo= sters innovation. These new patents further protect our inventions from ill= egal use and make our infringement claims against Gogo even clearer for the= court,=E2=80=9D said SmartSky Networks President & Founder Ryan Stone.= =E2=80=9CGogo hasn=E2=80=99t yet been able to get its =E2=80=985G=E2=80=99= system fully operational due to manufacturing and other issues, but their = selling and offering to sell this product based on our inventions is an obv= ious violation of the law.=E2=80=9D

The new patents SmartSky ask= ed to add to the suit include U.S. Patent Nos. 11,558,108 (=E2=80=9Cthe =E2= =80=98108 Patent=E2=80=9D) and 11,533,639 (=E2=80=9Cthe =E2=80=98639 Patent= =E2=80=9D) issued to SmartSky by the U.S. Patent & Trademark office on = Jan. 17, 2023, and Dec. 20, 2022, respectively.

The =E2=80=98108= Patent is part of a family of patents from inventor Donald Alcorn previous= ly asserted in the lawsuit. The claimed invention enables the =E2=80=9Chand= off=E2=80=9D of a data communications link between an aircraft and a networ= k of ground base stations.

The patent family covers both =E2=80= =9Csoft,=E2=80=9D known as make-before-break, and =E2=80=9Chard,=E2=80=9D o= r break-before-make, handoffs between base stations. Gogo=E2=80=99s planned= =E2=80=9C5G=E2=80=9D product will use hard, =E2=80=9Cbreak-before-make=E2= =80=9D handoffs that infringe on SmartSky technology, refuting this portion= of Gogo=E2=80=99s non-infringement argument.

=E2=80=9CRegardles= s of whether Gogo=E2=80=99s system uses a =E2=80=98soft=E2=80=99 or =E2=80= =98hard=E2=80=99 handoff, it is still in violation of SmartSky=E2=80=99s pa= tents,=E2=80=9D said Stone. =E2=80=9CThe =E2=80=98108 Patent is one of seve= ral SmartSky patents that cover both types of handoffs. Drawing any distinc= tion between the type of handoff is simply a diversionary tactic by Gogo.= =E2=80=9D

The second new patent, the =E2=80=98639 Patent, is par= t of a family of patents from inventor Douglas Hyslop that together cover h= ow base stations are arrayed in a wedge-shaped architecture in broadband, A= TG wireless communications systems. By mimicking SmartSky, Gogo=E2=80=99s s= ystem violates the =E2=80=98639 Patent, in part, because of the way its bas= e stations, with their directional radiation coverage pattern, coordinate w= ith each other in order to enable communication using licensed and unlicens= ed spectrum as the aircraft travels across base stations.

=E2=80= =9CFor years Gogo has been trying to deliver internet to business jets thro= ugh the licensed spectrum with what we believe are poor results,=E2=80=9D s= aid David Helfgott, SmartSky=E2=80=99s CEO. =E2=80=9CNow, SmartSky=E2=80=99= s technological breakthroughs allow for a new way to provide faster and bet= ter connectivity and have redefined the premium inflight experience. It=E2= =80=99s no surprise that others want to copy what we are doing.=E2=80=9D
The amended complaint increases the number of patents at issue in = the lawsuit from 4 to 6. If the Court finds infringement of any one claim o= f any one patent, SmartSky would effectively win the case and Gogo could be= permanently blocked from selling and operating its 5G system, which may in= clude blocking the sale or use of the required Avance L5 system component, = as well.

While the case proceeds, a separate panel of three fede= ral appeals court judges are considering SmartSky=E2=80=99s motion for prel= iminary injunction that could immediately bar Gogo from selling its =E2=80= =9C5G=E2=80=9D system. Their decision could come as soon as late Spring of = this year.

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Duncan Aviation Paints First PC-24 Outside Pila= tus Production Facility

Duncan Aviation is excited to announce that = the company recently painted the first PC-24 outside of a Pilatus productio= n facility. The aircraft was brought to Duncan Aviation=E2=80=99s full-serv= ice facility in Lincoln, Nebraska, to be repainted to better meet the style= of the owner.

=E2=80=9CAs the leader in painting business jet a= ircraft, we often take on the challenge to be the first to provide paint se= rvices on newer business jet models,=E2=80=9D says Duncan Aviation Completi= ons & Modifications Sales Rep Adam Beach. =E2=80=9CIt requires a truste= d team to perform the additional research and planning on the front end to = make sure all of the requirements for the aircraft are met.=E2=80=9D=

Partnering with the Owner
The owner = was understanding with the extra time required to plan for the PC-24 as it = was the first to be repainted in the aftermarket.

=E2=80=9CHe ga= ve us his full trust to complete the project and provide him with a design = and quality paint completion to meet his expectations,=E2=80=9D says Beach.= =E2=80=9CHe was a great partner throughout the entire process.=E2=80=9D
Duncan Aviation Paint Team Leader Brandon Mares says having an ope= n-minded customer who is willing to assist makes these situations much easi= er. The customer knew he wanted Duncan Aviation to paint his aircraft, and = had confidence the extra planning would pay off.

Duncan Aviation= Paint Team Leader Cody Hasse walked through and detailed the entire paint = process with the owner, giving a clear definition of what Duncan Aviation= =E2=80=99s paint process included and what the expectations would be, setti= ng the foundation for the customer=E2=80=99s confidence.

During = the planning and research, Duncan Aviation noted guidance in the maintenanc= e manual that chemical stripper could not be used. To adjust to the manufac= turer=E2=80=99s requirements, the decision was made to mechanically sand of= f the old paint by hand.
The Paint team came together in a positive wa= y, and they were proud of themselves when the project was completed exactly= how the customer expected. Mares described this project as a true team eff= ort.

=E2=80=9CWe had open communication and navigated together t= hroughout the entire process,=E2=80=9D explains Mares. =E2=80=9CEvery team = member brought their A-Game. Weeks before the aircraft arrived, we had alre= ady started chipping away, asking the right questions and getting the infor= mation we needed to properly plan for the work. We took great care making s= ure everyone was on the same page.=E2=80=9D

Mares says this proj= ect shows the commitment, knowledge, and experience that Duncan Aviation te= am members have, and that each team member can take a little pride knowing = they were behind the success of this project. There are a lot of projects t= hat come through Duncan Aviation=E2=80=99s doors, but this one truly stood = out to the team. It showed how team members rallied within the different de= partments to overcome hurdles and ensure a satisfied customer.

D= uncan Aviation Project Manager Janet Beazley says she kept calm and worked = through each challenge as it arose.

=E2=80=9CWE did this as a te= am. It=E2=80=99s not just one person. We all had to rely on one another to = bounce ideas off one another,=E2=80=9D says Beazley. =E2=80=9CIt was a fun = and challenging project, and I=E2=80=99m glad we could deliver the aircraft= to a happy customer as he understood all the challenges involved!=E2=80=9D=

Hardy Hay, the Director of Maintenance/Chief Pilot with Det 9 A= viation, was more than pleased at the time of delivery.

=E2=80= =9CBeing a new design aircraft to the industry with very little history, th= is turned out to be a challenging project,=E2=80=9D he says. =E2=80=9CJanet= (Beazley) and her team took the responsibility very seriously, preparing a= nd finishing the aircraft. I've had other aircraft painted by other com= panies in the past, but the professional service I received from the hospit= ality suite, fuel, maintenance, project coordination and all the way until = delivery was impeccable. Janet and her team went above and beyond coordinat= ing with Pilatus service centers, Pilatus in Switzerland and Pilatus North = America in Colorado to ensure every process was done according to the Pilat= us aircraft specifications. I will only use Duncan Aviation to paint my air= craft from this point forward.=E2=80=9D =C2=A0=C2=A0
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