Industry Visionaries Launch Grassroots Effort to Educate Non-Aviation Decision Makers About Business Aviation’s Benefits
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Press Contact for Charlie Bravo Aviation:
René Banglesdorf, CEO
rene@wepushtin.com
512-818-0964 (mobile at NBAA)
Press Contact for Starlink Aviation:
Brenda Libby, VP Sales & Marketing
blibby@wepushtin.com
514-463-2299 (mobile at NBAA)
NBAA, LAS VEGAS, Nevada, October 11, 2011 – Using the “No Plane, No Gain” materials, two aviation executives today revealed plans to launch a grassroots effort to educate policy and business decision makers at the national, state/provincial or local level. Canadian-based Starlink Aviation VP, Sales & Marketing Brenda Libby and U.S.-based Charlie Bravo Aviation CEO René Banglesdorf partnered with NBAA and the “No Plane, No Gain” advocacy campaign to develop an easy-to-use presentation for those in the aviation industry to use in their personal spheres of influence.
Born out of a love for the industry and desire to promote general aviation’s benefits and contribution to society, Libby and Banglesdorf created a presentation that one can easily use and adapt for their market.
“Even a simple investment of 20 minutes by individuals in our industry can make a huge difference,” Libby said. “We saw a significant increase in charter activity in Montreal when I took the time to present the benefits and dispel the myths often presented in the media, to the local business community. Business leaders and decision makers understand the vision quickly.”
Libby and Banglesdorf plan to gather names and contact information at NBAA2011 so they can invite interested volunteers to a webinar in early November. During the web conference, participants will see the final multimedia presentation and receive suggestions for implementing a program in their local area.
“The information Ed Bolen and other industry leaders use in their presentations is compelling, and they are doing a great job defending business aviation on Capitol Hill,” Banglesdorf said. “If each of us can take that same data and reach the decision makers in our communities, we can give our industry a huge shot in the arm. If it means saving airports, saving jobs, and bettering small communities in North America, why wouldn’t we do it?”
“The No Plane, No Gain materials were developed for the good of the industry,” VP of Communications for NBAA Dan Hubbard said. “We fully support what this effort stands for and look forward to seeing some great results.”
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Starlink Aviation, a diversified business aviation company, providing regional air carrier services to a wide variety of clients world-wide. Founded in 1982, the company has offices in Montreal, Québec and Toronto, Ontario. A staff of 130 aviation professionals, 20 business aircraft under management, and an 88,000 square foot hangar and office complex, form the foundation for its Fixed Base Operation at Montreal’s Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (CYUL). Starlink Aviation has broad and deep expertise in the operation and support of business aircraft, as well as the operation of a corporate shuttle. For more information, please visit: www.starlinkaviation.com.
Signature Flight Support Corporation, a BBA Aviation plc company, is part of the world’s largest fixed- base operation (FBO) and distribution network for business aviation services. Signature services include fueling, hangar and office rentals, ground handling and a wide range of crew and passenger amenities at strategic domestic and international locations. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Signature currently operates at more than 100 locations in the United States, Europe, South America, Africa and Asia. For more information, please visit: www.signatureflight.com.
Charlie Bravo Aviation: Charlie Bravo Aviation is an aircraft sales and acquisitions company that sets itself apart with unsurpassed market knowledge and a reputation for both tenacity and creativity. From its headquarters just outside of Austin, Texas, Charlie Bravo Aviation sells business jets and turboprops all over the world. The company's customers range from celebrities to Fortune 50 corporations to foreign governments. As the only Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)--certified reseller of aircraft, Charlie Bravo Aviation is blazing a trail in the 96 percent male--dominated aviation industry. You can learn more about Charlie Bravo Aviation at www.WePushTin.com.