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Phillips 66 & Chevron Alum Kimberly Ruth Named VP of Business Development and Supply at MercFuel

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Monday, February 12, 2024

MercFuel, a Mercury Aviation LLC division that provides aviation fuels to the commercial aviation, general aviation, and business jet industries, today announced the hiring of Kimberly Ruth as its Vice President of Business Development and Supply.

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  • MercFuel, a Mercury Aviation LLC division that provides aviation fuels to the commercial aviation, general aviation, and business jet industries, today announced the hiring of Kimberly Ruth as its Vice President of Business Development and Supply.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240212390800/en/
    Kimberly Ruth, Vice President of Business Development and Supply, MercFuel (Photo: Business Wire)
    Ruth comes to MercFuel with over two decades of experience in the aviation fuels industry.
  • She also served as the Aviation Business Development Director and developed the company’s carbon offset program for business aviation flight operators and branded FBOs.
  • Prior to Phillips 66, she managed Chevron’s commercial diesel sales portfolio for the Richmond refinery, receiving the President’s Award for Innovation & Collaboration in 2014.

Bombardier’s Highly-Acclaimed Annual Safety Standdown Conference to Explore the Concept of “Integrity in Safety”

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Monday, November 6, 2023

The 27th edition of this comprehensive three-day conference features unique learning opportunities, dynamic workshops and cutting-edge presentations by award-winning safety experts and thought leaders.

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  • The 27th edition of this comprehensive three-day conference features unique learning opportunities, dynamic workshops and cutting-edge presentations by award-winning safety experts and thought leaders.
  • This free safety event is open to all aviation professionals regardless of the aircraft type they operate.
  • “Aviation professionals attending this three-day event will receive essential safety advice and strategies to help them reach new heights in their professional roles.
  • Since its inception, more than 10,000 aviation professionals have attended Safety Standdown seminars worldwide, either at live events or through its webcasts.

Textron Aviation announces Hahn Air as Citation CJ3 Gen2 European launch customer

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Textron Aviation today announced that Hahn Air has entered into a purchase agreement to be the European launch customer for the just-announced Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 .

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  • Textron Aviation today announced that Hahn Air has entered into a purchase agreement to be the European launch customer for the just-announced Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231024909345/en/
    Photo of representatives from Textron Aviation and Hahn Air (left to right: Ron Draper, Textron Aviation; Captain Daniel Rudas, Hahn Air) (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 and Cessna Citation Latitude are designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.
  • The new Citation Latitude and CJ3 Gen2 will replace Hahn Air’s existing Citation Latitude and CJ3+.
  • “We are proud to continue our long-lasting relationship with Textron Aviation,” said Captain Daniel Rudas, general manager and COO, Hahn Air.

New 'Climbing. Fast.' Industry Advocacy Campaign Launched to Spotlight Business Aviation's Sustainability Leadership

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

"Equally important, our industry has long made an ambitious commitment to sustainability, with measurable results.

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  • "Equally important, our industry has long made an ambitious commitment to sustainability, with measurable results.
  • initiative will take this message to policymakers, opinion leaders and other key audiences, informing perceptions about the industry's sustainability record and value."
  • "Business aviation is the technology incubator for the aviation industry, as we lead the way in advancing safety and sustainability," said General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) President and CEO, Pete Bunce.
  • "Our industry supports over 1.2 million total jobs and over $247 billion in total economic output in the United States.

Corporate Wings Pilot Justin Shive Selected for NBAA’s 2023 40 Under 40

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Friday, October 13, 2023

Cleveland, Oct. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corporate Wings , one of the nation’s most experienced boutique aircraft management organizations, announced today that pilot Justin Shive is among the National Business Aviation Association’s Top 40 Under 40 .

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  • Cleveland, Oct. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corporate Wings , one of the nation’s most experienced boutique aircraft management organizations, announced today that pilot Justin Shive is among the National Business Aviation Association’s Top 40 Under 40 .
  • Justin, who flies privately owned and managed Challenger 300 aircraft, started his career as a test pilot.
  • “We are thrilled that the NBAA recognized Justin for this honor and that Corporate Wings has been able to contribute to his success,” said Corporate Wings CEO Elizabeth Ricci.
  • “Justin is a great example of the kind of young aviation professional we are looking to attract to our team.

Textron Aviation names flyExclusive fleet launch customer for newly-announced Citation CJ3 Gen2

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Monday, October 16, 2023

Textron Aviation , a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced that flyExclusive has been named the fleet launch customer for the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 .

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  • Textron Aviation , a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced that flyExclusive has been named the fleet launch customer for the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231016424092/en/
    Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 flyExclusive (Photo: Business Wire)
    "We are thrilled to announce flyExclusive as the fleet launch customer for the Citation CJ3 Gen2, the latest addition to the industry-leading Citation family,” said Lannie O’Bannion, senior vice president, Global Sales and Flight Operations.
  • flyExclusive operates a fleet of Cessna Citation jets including Citation X, Citation Sovereign, Citation Excel/ XLS, Citation CJ3 /CJ3+ and Citation Encore / Encore+ aircraft models.
  • “We take pride in being the fleet launch customer for the Citation CJ3 Gen 2, building on our decades-long relationship with Textron Aviation.

Textron Aviation Continues Investment in Bestselling Cessna Citation Business Jets With Introduction of New Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2

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Monday, October 16, 2023

Textron Aviation today announced the newest Cessna Citation business jet in the company’s legendary lineup — the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2.

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  • Textron Aviation today announced the newest Cessna Citation business jet in the company’s legendary lineup — the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231015108812/en/
    Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.
  • “The Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 is our most comprehensive Gen2 product announcement yet, offering customers proven performance, leading edge technology and an unmatched cabin experience,” said Ron Draper, President and CEO, Textron Aviation.
  • “We look forward to exceeding their expectations again with the new Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2.”
    Like all Cessna and Beechcraft turbine products, the Citation CJ3 Gen2 will be able to operate using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

Volato to Participate in 2023 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Volato , a leading private aviation company in the United States, today announced that it will be participating in the 2023 National Business Aviation Association’s Annual Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) being held this year at the Las Vegas Convention Center from October 17-19, 2023.

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  • Volato , a leading private aviation company in the United States, today announced that it will be participating in the 2023 National Business Aviation Association’s Annual Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) being held this year at the Las Vegas Convention Center from October 17-19, 2023.
  • Volato will be located in booth #N4031 at the Convention Center, with access to a HondaJet for static viewing at Henderson Executive Airport throughout the week.
  • Several executives will be on hand to discuss the company’s range of solutions including:
    To schedule a meeting with Volato’s team, use the following contact information:

Sensata Technologies Unveils Innovative Electrified Flight Portfolio at NBAA BACE 2023

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

At booth N2815, Sensata Technologies will display its innovative Electrified Flight Portfolio, featuring a range of groundbreaking products including Inceptors, Insulation Monitoring Devices (IMDS), Electric Drive Sensors, and its latest additions to the portfolio, Electrified Flight Contactors.

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  • At booth N2815, Sensata Technologies will display its innovative Electrified Flight Portfolio, featuring a range of groundbreaking products including Inceptors, Insulation Monitoring Devices (IMDS), Electric Drive Sensors, and its latest additions to the portfolio, Electrified Flight Contactors.
  • In addition to the above mentioned products, Sensata Technologies will introduce its new Electrified Flight (SELF) contactors at NBAA BACE 2023, representing a new era in high-voltage component technology.
  • We are excited to display our Electrified Flight Portfolio at NBAA BACE 2023," said Stuart Parker, Aerospace General Manager at Sensata Technologies.
  • Visit Sensata Technologies at booth N2815 at NBAA 2023 from October 17 to 19 in Las Vegas, NV to learn more about their electrified flight portfolio.

Veryon to feature latest Work Center management solution at this year’s NBAA Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition

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Monday, October 9, 2023

Veryon , a leading provider of information services and software solutions for the aviation industry, recently announced its upcoming attendance and sponsorship at the National Business Aviation Association ’s (NBAA) Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (BACE) taking place on Oct. 17 – 19 in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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  • Veryon , a leading provider of information services and software solutions for the aviation industry, recently announced its upcoming attendance and sponsorship at the National Business Aviation Association ’s (NBAA) Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (BACE) taking place on Oct. 17 – 19 in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
  • Sessions include how to manage your flight department, the evolution of technical publication procurement, work order management and unlocking success in aviation management.
  • “Work Center is unlike any other maintenance execution solution out there,” said Kent Pickard, vice president of product management for Veryon.
  • N4918 or schedule a demo to see Veryon in action and learn more about its industry-leading suite of aviation software solutions.