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There’s nothing free about the freeway

Joe Barber — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:55:49 +0000

I attended a wedding in San Diego over Labor Day weekend, one of the 2.5 million Southern Californians to hit the road. I spent six unproductive hours on the freeway and I can tell you there’s a better way to travel, for much less than you would ever expect. Just for kicks (I had plenty of time) I ran a quick quote from my smartphone for our Citation Mustang. In less than an hour you can fly from Los Angeles to San Diego and stay one night for $3,500.00. The Mustang is a brand-new and efficient aircraft that charters for less than its light jet counterparts. Here is the Citation Mustang Pricing Guide. Where’s your next destination?

Another Reason to Fly Private

Joe Barber — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:26:46 +0000

It’s difficult to know what to expect with the airlines. When cabin attendants aren’t jumping out of emergency exits, their employers are buying, selling, merging with other airlines and adding ever more outrageous surcharges. You pay for luggage, food and a premium for legroom. There’s plenty of uncertainty with commercial travel but I know this—the more difficult commercial becomes, the easier it is to justify private jet charter for you, your family and colleagues. With space in mind, I’d recommend the Falcon 2000 LX. With its impressive performance and beautifully appointed interior it’s an increasingly popular option with our clients. Take a look at TWC’s luxurious Falcon 2000LX and let me know if you want to charter this aircraft.

The Breakdown on Brokers: What to Know And What To Ask When Considering A Broker

Andrew Richmond — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:30:23 +0000

In my last article, May 2009, Barbers Need a License, no government oversight. Talk about I went out on a limb a bit to predict, among other things, that used aircraft prices would stabilize at realistic levels, making ownership attractive for more buyers. That’s generally proved to be the case. In fact, as the market continues a slow but apparently steady recovery, buying an aircraft can once again be a highly rewarding experience. You can find the right aircraft at a great price — a plane that will make you more productive, transport you to more destinations, and offer newer levels of productivity and personal freedom.

However, a smooth and successful aircraft transaction is the result of a process during which a lot of things can potentially go wrong. Very wrong. This is why many companies and individuals employ an aircraft broker to manage the process for them. In this article I’ll explore the benefits and potential pitfalls of using a broker, and offer some guidance on how to find the right one for you.

Barbers Need A License, But Brokers Don’t
As a starting point, let’s make a comparison with the real estate industry, which also involves the sale and purchase of high-value assets. To get a real estate license in California, where the average home sells for around $300,000, you must take classes and pass an exam, then work for a licensed broker who will supervise your transactions. They will also take your fingerprints for good measure. And if you want to upgrade to a real estate broker’s license, you need even more training, as well as additional insurance policies to protect the consumer.

Contrast this with business aviation, where a jet can cost anywhere from about $2 million to $50 million or more. You would think that the rules would be even stricter than for real estate — yet you would be wrong. In fact, to be an aviation broker, all you need is a phone and an email address. That’s right: no training, no license, no government oversight. Talk about buyer beware!

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TWC Aviation Exhibits at Record Setting NBAA Regional Event

Scott Cutshall — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 23:49:25 +0000

A strong tunrout of over 1,900 Attendees made this year’s NBAA Regional Forum the best attended regional forum ever. The event feature 90 indor exhibitors and 30 aircraft on static disply. TWC Aviation had four people in attendence representing the Aircraft Sales, Acquisitions, Management, and Charter services divisions. Many attendees were suprised to see TWC Aviation exhibiting at the New York event, but TWC Aviation is activly expanding and is working on plans for new East coast locations later this year.

The next NBAA Regional Event will be held August 18th in Chicago, Illinois. TWC Aviation will be in attendence. If you would like more information or to make an appointment with a TWC Aviation representative to attend the Chicago event, contact Scott Cuthsall via email at scutshall@twcaviation.com

TWC Aviation is recommended in recurrent Wyvern audit

Scott Cutshall — Thu, 27 May 2010 19:39:07 +0000

Recently, Wyvern Consulting, Ltd., an independent aviation safety auditing organization, performed a recurrent audit of TWC Aviation, Inc. (certificate T19A419I) FAR Part 135 charter operations. A review of the policies, procedures and practices implemented by the TWC Aviation exhibited that the company operates in the interest of enhancing safe industry practices. As such, Wyvern recommends the services of TWC Aviation, Inc. for use by its clients.

TWC Aviation manages 30 aircraft ranging in size from the Cessna Citaiton Mustang up through the ultra-long range Gulfstream G550 as well as aircraft from Bombardier, Embraer, Hawker Beechcraft, Dassault Falcon, Cessna, and Gulfstream. In addition to aircraft management, TWC Aviation also provides aircraft sales and acquisition services, aircraft maintenance, and worldwide jet charter.

For more inforamtion about TWC Aviation’s audit and a detailed report visit The Wyvern Report website.

TWC Aviation Offers Falcon 2000LX for Worldwide Charter

PressReleases — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:08:22 +0000

LOS ANGELES (March 29, 2010)—TWC Aviation, Inc., a worldwide leader in private jet aviation, today announced the addition of a ten-passenger Dassault Falcon 2000LX to the company’s managed fleet. This is the West Coast’s first Falcon 2000LX available for charter. With its High-Mach Blended Winglets, the Falcon 2000LX has a range of 4,000 nautical miles at Mach .80, and is up to 40 percent more fuel efficient than other jets in its class. It is ideal for charter journeys such as Los Angeles to Tahiti, Dubai to Brussels, São Paulo to Miami, or Chicago to London.

This technically advanced jet offers the latest safety features, such as Honeywell EASy avionics and Enhanced Vision Systems. Inside, passengers will enjoy one of the quietest cabins of any large business jet. Upholstered in rich Buttermilk leather, the luxurious club seating is complemented by rare Pommele Bubinga wood veneers. The innovative layout sleeps three in perfect comfort, while leaving sitting room for four other passengers. The long list of amenities includes a state-of-the-art entertainment system, WiFi, satellite voice and data communications, and a fully equipped galley.

As with all the jets in TWC Aviation’s air charter fleet, this Falcon 2000LX is maintained to FAA standards by the company’s in-house experts.

About TWC Aviation, Inc.

Headquartered in Los Angeles at Van Nuys Airport (KVNY), TWC Aviation, Inc. is a privately-owned, independent company that provides aircraft management, aircraft sales and acquisitions, worldwide jet charter, and aircraft maintenance services. TWC Aviation is audited and certified to the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) by the independent, nonprofit International Business Aviation Council, and is also certified by Wyvern Consulting and ARG/US. The company’s international charter fleet includes jets from Bombardier, Dassault, Cessna, Embraer, Gulfstream, and Hawker Beechcraft. Additional information is available online at www.twcaviation.com

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