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TWC’s Kris Cannon Appointed to NBAA Security Council

John W. Tucker — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:52:18 +0000

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/

TWC Aviation Hires Richard Thompson, Opens New England Office

John W. Tucker — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:00:59 +0000

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.

TWC Aviation Earns NBAA Commercial Business Flying Safety Award, Six TWC Team Members Also Honored

John W. Tucker — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:00:20 +0000

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.

TWC Aviation Selected to Manage First US Registered Embraer Legacy 650

John W. Tucker — Tue, 31 May 2011 15:49:42 +0000

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.

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TWC Aviation Adds Gulfstream G550, Gulfstream GV, Falcon 2000LX, Falcon 900, and Citation XLS

John W. Tucker — Thu, 12 May 2011 12:30:05 +0000

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.

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TWC Aviation Sponsoring Aviation Career Day at Van Nuys Airport

PressReleases — Wed, 04 May 2011 16:56:35 +0000

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (May 4, 2011)—TWC Aviation, Inc., a worldwide leader in private jet aviation, is excited to announce that the company is sponsoring the annual Aviation Career Day, Friday, May 6, at Van Nuys Airport (KVNY). More than 1400 students from San Fernando Valley area high schools are expected to participate in this event, held at the world’s busiest general aviation airport.

During Aviation Career Day, students can meet with experts in the aviation and aerospace industries. There are numerous presentations, demonstrations, and aircraft exhibits—as well as airport tours that run every 30 minutes.

“Our company is committed to giving back to our community,” said Andrew Richmond, CEO of TWC Aviation. “We are delighted to again sponsor this event that exposes students to the many exciting and rewarding careers in our industry. This is our third year as a sponsor, and I think we enjoy it as much as the students.”

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 manages one of the largest fleets in North America, with aircraft across the U.S. and abroad, and offices in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. The company’s charter fleet includes jets from Bombardier, Dassault, Cessna, Embraer, Gulfstream, Boeing Business Jets, and Hawker Beechcraft. TWC Aviation is audited and registered by the most prominent independent safety organizations and has earned IS-BAO Stage II, ACSF, Wyvern Wingman, and ARG/US certifications. Additional information is online at www.twcaviation.com.

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TWC Aviation Names Alex Joya VP, Business Development

John W. Tucker — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:17:31 +0000

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (February 16, 2011)—TWC Aviation, Inc., a worldwide leader in private jet aviation, today announced the promotion of Alex Joya to Vice President, Business Development. In his new role, Alex oversees our aircraft sales and acquisitions department, spearheads strategic business development initiatives, and identifies potential business opportunities. He works closely with TWC’s aircraft sales executives and clients through every phase of the process, from market research to aircraft delivery.

About Alex Joya

Alex has been with TWC Aviation since 2003. Prior to assuming his new position, Alex served for six years as TWC’s Manager of Business Operations, and was previously supervisor of our aircraft maintenance department. He is a licensed A&P technician and received his B.S. in Business Management from California State University, Northridge.

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Michael Lederer Joins TWC Aviation as Director of Aircraft Sales and Acquisitions

John W. Tucker — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:10:25 +0000

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (February 7, 2011)—TWC Aviation, Inc., a worldwide leader in private jet aviation, today announced that industry veteran Michael Lederer has joined the company’s management team as Director of Aircraft Sales and Acquisition. Mr. Lederer has nearly 30 years of experience helping clients acquire and sell aircraft. Before joining TWC Aviation, he was an award-winning sales executive at Bombardier Aerospace.

“With his integrity, experience, and knowledge of business aircraft, Mike is one of our industry’s top professionals,” said Andrew Richmond, CEO of TWC Aviation. “He is respected by customers and competitors alike, and is a great addition to the TWC team.”

At Bombardier, Mr. Lederer sold Learjet, Challenger, and Global Express aircraft to corporations, and high net worth individuals. Previously, he held key sales and management positions at Cessna Aircraft Company. He holds an Airline Transport Pilot Rating (ATP) with some 6500 hours in various aircraft types. Mr. Lederer has a B.S. in Communication & Management from Ohio University.

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TWC Aviation Adds Second Hawker 800XP at Carlsbad Airport

John W. Tucker — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 18:37:55 +0000

LOS ANGELES (February 3, 2011) — TWC Aviation, Inc., a worldwide leader in private jet aviation, today announced that it has based another Hawker 800XP executive jet at Carlsbad Airport (KCRQ) to better serve charter customers in the Greater San Diego and Rancho Santa Fe Area. This is the third Hawker 800XP on TWC’s Air Carrier Certificate, and the second one based at Carlsbad, where the company also offers a long-range Gulfstream GIV-SP and Cessna Citation Bravo.

The eight-passenger Hawker 800XP has a range 2,642 nautical miles at speeds over 400 knots. It is ideal for non-stop charter flights anywhere in the U.S., Mexico and CentralAmerica, and most of Canada. The jet’s gleaming white exterior has distinctive red and blue accents. Inside the spacious cabin, passengers will enjoy butter-soft tan leather executive seating and beautiful wood trim.. Luxury amenities include Airshow, a DVD/CD entertainment system, microwave oven, and fully enclosed lavatory,

As with all the aircraft in TWC Aviation’s worldwide charter fleet, this Hawker 800XP is equipped with the latest safety technologies and maintained to exceed FAA standards by the company’s in-house experts.

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TWC Aviation Earns Registered Status From Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF)

John W. Tucker — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 16:07:51 +0000

LOS ANGELES (November 18, 2010)—TWC Aviation, Inc., an international leader in private jet aviation, today announced that the company has been added to the Industry Audit Standard (IAS) Registry by the nonprofit Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF). TWC Aviation earned IAS Registered status by successfully completing a rigorous auditing process conducted by ACSF-approved expert auditors. The announcement was made by Andrew Richmond, president of TWC Aviation, and Russell Lawton, director of safety management at the Air Charter Safety Foundation.

The IAS is the only extensive audit program specifically created for on-demand operators and shared aircraft ownership companies. The meticulous audit examines processes, procedures, and regulatory compliance, as well as Safety Management System (SMS) implementation and adherence. In October 2010, the Federal Aviation Administration formally acknowledged the Air Charter Safety Foundation’s Industry Audit Standard as a tool to validate a company’s SMS.

“We are extremely proud of this achievement,” says Andrew Richmond, president of TWC Aviation. “Along with our Stage Two IS-BAO status, earned earlier this year, IAS certification is one more reason for charter customers to trust our commitment to safety and operational excellence.

“We welcome TWC Aviation to the select group of IAS Registered Operators. When customers choose charter operators from the IAS Registry they are assured of the highest standards of safety and compliance,” says Russell Lawton, director of safety management at the Air Charter Safety Foundation.

About the Air Charter Safety Foundation

The Air Charter Safety Foundation works to enhance the safety and security practices of charter and shared aircraft owners and operators in the United States and worldwide. Through research, collaboration and education, the foundation advances charter and shared aircraft ownership industry standards and best practices; promulgates safety, security, and service benchmarks; and promotes the universal acceptance of safety management systems. IAS Registered Operators are listed at www.acsf.aero/registry.

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