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December 1, 2011 | Posted by John W. Tucker
The NBAA announced that Kris Cannon, TWC Aviation’s Director of Safety and Security, has been named as the newest member of the NBAA Security Council. At TWC, he oversees international flight activities, performs aircrew defense and travel training, and institutes safety protocols for all 300+ employees around the globe. Kris also teaches Corporate Aviation Safety at the University of Southern California.
The NBAA Security Council is a group of aviation safety professionals who offer guidance to flight departments in a post-September 11 environment. This includes the creation, maintenance, and promotion of aviation security best practices, interpreting and implementing TSA and other governmental agency regulations, and other important responsibilities. The council is also the liaison between members of the private, corporate, and cargo aviation industry as well as the nation’s policy makers, ensuring that each of us has a voice in legislation.
TWC Aviation is an aircraft management company, serving as a corporate flight department to a worldwide fleet of private business aircraft. Kris’ expertise and training in both Charter 135 and Owner 91 operations gives him a unique perspective. As a member of the council, his participation in the ongoing dialogue and sharing of best practices will enhance safety, privacy, security, and confidentiality in TWC’s operations. He will also be in position to help communicate the unique needs of business aviation to governmental organizations, and work with them to develop improved policies and procedures that raise the level of safety throughout our industry.
Find more information about the NBAA Security Council at http://www.nbaa.org/about/leadership/committees/sec/
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October 17, 2011 | Posted by John W. Tucker
TWC Aviation, Inc., a worldwide leader in the private business jet industry, today announced that it has hired industry veteran Richard Thompson as Director of Aircraft Management Sales, and established a new office to better serve the company’s growing client base throughout New England. Mr. Thompson engages with individuals and corporations to identify, analyze, and achieve their ownership and travel objectives through a custom tailored program.
Mr. Thompson has more than 17 years of aviation experience, spanning Part 91, 121, 135 and 145 operations. Before joining TWC, he was Vice President of the Technical Services Group for Aviation Management Systems. Previously he was President of MV Air Group and Director of Maintenance for various operators.
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June 28, 2011 | Posted by John W. Tucker
SAN JOSE, California (June 28, 2011) — TWC Aviation, Inc., a worldwide leader in private aviation announced today the company has earned the NBAA Commercial Business Flying Safety Award for 26,838 hours in 11 accident-free years. According to the NBAA, the Flying Safety Awards cite exceptional achievement in maintaining safe flying operations.
Six TWC Aviation employees also earned NBAA Flying Safety Awards. Greg Paxson, Director of Maintenance, received the Maintenance/Avionics Technician Flying Safety Award for 21 accident-free years. Earning the Aviation Support Services Flying Safety Award for three accident-free years are Cherie Hecker, Assistant Director of Operations, Lori Spevak, Lead Flight Coordinator, Natalie Villareal, Flight Coordinator, Lauren Bennett, Flight Coordinator, and Mei Lan Wong, Compliance Specialist.
“We are very proud of these NBAA awards,” said Andrew Richmond, CEO of TWC Aviation, “and to know that the industry recognizes the company-wide culture of safety we established from the very beginning.” Award recipient Greg Paxson added, “The real award, though, is the trust that our clients place in us, a trust we work hard to earn, in every department, every hour of every day.”
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. TWC Aviation operates 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. 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 31, 2011 | Posted by John W. Tucker
SAN JOSE, California (May 31, 2011) — TWC Aviation, Inc., a worldwide leader in private aviation, and its wholly owned subsidiary ACM Aviation Services, Inc., today announced the addition of a brand new Embraer Legacy 650 to the firm’s managed fleet. TWC Aviation becomes the first company to manage a U.S. registered Legacy 650, and the first to add a Legacy 650 to its Air Carrier Certificate. The jet is based at the company’s facility in Singapore.
The Legacy 650 is the successor to Embraer’s Legacy 600 model. The Legacy 650 offers new Rolls-Royce engines and enhanced aerodynamics that boost fuel efficiency. With its range extended to 3,900 nautical miles, the 650 can fly nonstop from New York to London or Dubai to Singapore.
“We currently operate four Legacy 600’s and are excited to help introduce the Legacy 650” said Greg Johnson, Vice President of Business Development. “The Embraer products have incredible reliability, superb operating costs and we are delighted to being adding it to our fleet of over 65 aircraft, especially in the rapidly growing international markets”
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 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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