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We don’t like to talk about it often, but when it comes to safety, business aviation doesn't have the perfect record. Anytime an accident happens, it affects the entire industry. A rising tide of safety keeps more planes in the air and makes th
Operating airplanes is a TOUGH business! Complicated machines, delicate financing structures, ever changing asset values, and other complexities that can tank even the best run operations. This is why it’s impossible to democratize business avi
Repositioning a 60-year-old distribution company - during COVID no less - is a Herculean effort. Considering that VSE Corporation’s market cap has gone from $300 million to $1.2 billion since 2019, the mission has been successful.For the CEO
What happens when the aviation industry faces the gargantuan task of catching up to a constrained supply chain? The opportunity shifts. Everyone has accepted the reality that manufacturing is highly limited and that planes have to fly longer, s
The most conflict-ridden, unproductive and ineffective organizations have one thing in common - a severe lack of honesty. Getting the unsaid said is critical - it’s common sense, but it’s certainly not easy.Very often, people have valuable t
Running a fast-moving parts-trading business with 200 employees. Maintaining a hawk-like focus on demand, every line item and deal that crosses your desk. Capturing every last dollar of value across the supply chain.These aren’t easy things
Today’s workforce is teeming with high-level talent possessing a wealth of wisdom and decades of experience. Do leaders have the confidence and maturity to hire them? Young managers can learn a lot from the veteran players but only if they’r
In many organizations, the gap between the generations is a point of conflict and friction but it doesn’t have to be.Sure, millennials/Gen-Z see work differently to their older coworkers and superiors, but there’s a lot of value in the persp
Before the pandemic much of the industry ran on cruise control. Unfortunately, covid and the post-covid era exposed a lot of underlying weaknesses. From raw materials shortages to labor and production, everyone has a headache and there’s not en
The skilled American worker has the resourcefulness to create better opportunities for themselves, so they’re not going to tolerate being treated poorly, even if they’re employed by a mega industry player. What will it take for business owne
What separates the companies knocking it out of the ballpark and those running in place? Oftentimes it’s just simple communication.Lack of achievement isn’t just a function of what people do, it’s what’s they don’t say…. But really need to!
During the pandemic, aviation was in a world of hurt and it took a long time to recover. Now that we’re out of that, everyone is making money…except Boeing and anyone tied to them.If you’re a well-run company, executing at a high level, you’
“Three Acquisitions & An Appetite For More”: The Ultimate Entrepreneurial Opportunity w/Scott Ashton
They are considered “too small”! That is, until there’s an issue with a critical component they supply. Then they become the backbone of the industry. Small suppliers play a big role in aerospace.With the addition of some “scale,” TLC, and r
There are two ways to build company culture:The first is intentional and proactive. The second is by winging it with the hopes that nothing goes wrong, which never happens.Culture is more than a set of words that hang on the wall. It is a
The commercial aircraft and engine market may be dislocated but that doesn’t mean there aren’t opportunities for discerning investors. In many ways, the lack of efficiency is the opportunity.Where are the opportunities right now?In this e
From pilot pay and recruiting to acquisitions and maintenance scope - OneSky Flight has seen a steady stream of BIG wins. These are huge feats accomplished against the backdrop of a tumultuous industry, and they speak to the leadership of the o
Efficiency is mission critical in the high-touch, high-mix, low-volume world of mid-sized MROs. Doing the job right and doing it quickly is the name of the game.Leaders have to drive velocity and streamline processes and they have to do so w
Most organizations don’t put enough time into the culture and mindset that makes them a great place to work and they miss out on talent because of it.It’s one thing to post a job and wait for applicants to start rolling in. It’s another thin
“I’ve got this job, want it or not?” is the absolute worst way to recruit an A+ player. Whether you’re a recruiter or a company looking for talent, the approach you take matters.Ignoring their motivations or not caring about them at all mean
We’ve all seen the flash-in-the-pan companies that take the market by storm but then burn out fast. It’s rare for a privately held company to stay relevant for 5 decades in one of the most volatile industries on earth. But that is exactly what
Private aviation saw a huge COVID boom and many people who decided to fly private aren’t looking back.This is a double-edged sword. Private aviation is a complex industry where staying profitable is like walking a tightrope. There are high
The vulnerability of the aerospace supply chain is something we’re all well aware of. But when focusing on specific commodities, a worrying picture emerges.Considering that the industry gets its titanium from Russia, and that there hasn’t be
The American Airlines and JSX Feud IS NOT About Safety…This Is What It’s Actually About w/Paul Lange
The dust up between American Airlines and JSX is an interesting airline industry development. The pilot’s unions say it’s all in the name of safety, but that couldn’t be further from reality.What’s up with FAR Part 380?Smaller airlines ar
Many people talk about wanting to be leaders, but a very small number actually turn that dream into reality.The harsh truth is, most people won’t become CEOs or even grow their careers to a higher level, because they’re just not thinking the
Economic fragility, long-running supply chain woes, long lead times, and labor. These are just a few forces exerting massive pressure on aviation.In this highly chaotic market, operators and suppliers have been put through the whipsaw, and t
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