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May 12, 2011 | Posted by John W. Tucker
Last week TWC Aviation sponsored and participated in the 2011 Van Nuys Airport Aviation Career Day event in the Syncro Aviation hangar. More than 1,200 students attended and were exposed to airport businesses of all kinds. TWC’s own Scott Cutshall, Vice President of Marketing & Business Development, had the opportunity to speak with the media regarding the event and illustrate why TWC Aviation in years past has always made a strong effort to participate in community development and educational programs. Read excerpts of Scott’s interview here.
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May 12, 2011 | Posted by John W. Tucker
SAN JOSE, California (May 11, 2011) — TWC Aviation, Inc., a worldwide leader in private aviation, and its sister company ACM Aviation Services, Inc., today announced five new aircraft under management and available for charter. Joining the fleet, which totals more than 60 aircraft at more than 20 locations, are a Gulfstream G550, Gulfstream GV, Falcon 2000LX, Falcon 900, and Citation XLS.
The G550 is a brand new aircraft, delivered last month, based at San Francisco International Airport, and the beautiful GV, seating 16, is at Van Nuys Airport. The Falcon 2000LX is also fresh off the delivery floor, seating up to 10 passengers and based at Oakland International Airport. The 14-passenger Falcon 900 is at Westchester County Airport, in White Plains, New York. These aircraft offer luxury and performance, and are available for missions literally anywhere in the world. The Citation XLS is based at San Jose International Airport and is ideal for flights throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Caribbean. All these jets are equipped with the latest safety technologies and maintained to exceed FAA standards by the company’s in-house experts.
Coming Together: TWC Aviation and ACM Aviation Services
In 2010, TWC Aviation acquired ACM Aviation, uniting two of the country’s leading management and charter companies to deliver even greater service and savings to customers worldwide. Together this organization manages one of the largest fleets in North America, with aircraft across the U.S. and abroad, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles and Orange Counties, the Greater New York Area, London, and Singapore. The charter fleet offers jets from Bombardier, Dassault, Cessna, Embraer, Gulfstream, Boeing, and Hawker Beechcraft.
About TWC Aviation, Inc.
TWC Aviation is a privately-owned, international company that provides aircraft management, private jet charter, aircraft sales and acquisition services. TWC Aviation is IS-BAO Stage II and ACSF registered, and Wyvern Wingman and ARG/US certified. Aircraft are operated by ACM Aviation Services (FAA Certificate BZUA712C) and TWC Aviation (FAA Certificate T19A419I). Additional information is online at www.twcaviation.com.
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May 10, 2011 | Posted by John W. Tucker
Earlier this year Gordon Wishart, Director of Sales & Acquisitions for TWC Aviation, was cited as a contributor in Trevor Esling’s compelling article which offered insight into the life of the aircraft salesperson. Gordon’s extensive industry experience both here at TWC Aviation and previously with one of the industry’s largest manufacturers and his experience with a wide range of buyers and sellers proves invaluable for those trying to succeed in a challenging market.
Read Gordon’s contributions on the EBAN website here.
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July 14, 2010 | Posted by Andrew Richmond
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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