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| New Interior Division at Executive Air |
PRESS RELEASE
Executive Air Taxi Corporation Announces Purchase of Fly with Flair
Bismarck, ND – November 14, 2007: Executive Air Taxi Corporation today announced the acquisition of Fly with Flair a.k.a. DL Custom Upholstery, an aircraft interiors business, formerly located in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The former owner, Cemone Oberg is joining the staff at Executive Air as the Interior Sales Manager. Oberg brings over eighteen years in the aviation business to Executive Air. .
“We are extremely excited to have purchased the assets and relocated the business Fly with Flair, and are fortunate to have employed the talent of Cemone Oberg as our Interior Sales Manager. This acquisition is part of our strategic growth plan to provide the gamut of aviation services and make Executive Air Taxi Corp. a leading aviation provider in the region,” says CFO and co-owner, Kelly Cermak..
Chief Operating Officer and co-owner, Paul Vetter echoes those statements: “Cemone has earned a solid reputation for quality workmanship with an eye on detail and design. We are excited to add this capability to our ever expanding organization here at the Bismarck Airport. Our goal is to provide a full range of services to our customers here at one location. The aircraft interior refurbishing and completions center fills a highly specialized niche in the marketplace which will benefit all of our customers throughout the aviation community. This acquisition further demonstrates our commitment to our customers, employees, as well as Bismarck/Mandan and surrounding communities through the creation of quality jobs and services.”.
Cemone shares in the excitement and is delighted to be in Bismarck. She feels the partnership is a natural fit and states: “I am looking forward to being part of a great aviation team. With Executive Air’s full range of services and Fly with Flair’s quality interiors, we will continue to provide our customers superior workmanship, now with added options.”.
Fly with Flair provides complete custom aircraft interior design and refurbishment using the highest grade and quality products available..
Executive Air Taxi is a full-service, fixed base operator (FBO) located at the Bismarck, North Dakota Municipal Airport. Executive Air’s services include aircraft charter, maintenance, interior completion, rental, and management, parts sales, flight instruction, airfreight, and fuel sales. Executive Air is the only authorized Bell, Cessna, Cirrus and Beechcraft Service Center in the Upper Midwest.
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| Executive Air Under New Ownership |
PRESS RELEASE
Brockway Moran & Partners, Inc. and Meridian Venture Partners Announce the Sale of Executive Air Taxi Corporation
Dallas, TX – May 31, 2007: Brockway Moran & Partners, Inc. and Meridian Venture Partners today announced that they have completed the sale of Executive Air Taxi Corporation to Mr. Kelly Cermak, Executive Air’s CFO, Mr. Paul Vetter, Executive Air’s General Manager, and local businessman Mr. John G. Miller. Together, the new ownership brings more than 60 years of experience with general aviation, management and leadership to Executive Air.
“I have the highest respect for Executive Air’s new owners and we wish them a very successful and rewarding future. The company is in great hands with professionals that are extremely knowledgeable and experienced with respect to the general aviation industry. Our future plans include utilization of Executive Air as a service provider,” said Fred Buttrell, President & CEO of Med-Trans Corporation. Med-Trans Corporation, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a leading provider of air ambulance programs in selected locations throughout the United States focused on establishing partnerships with leading hospital systems, medical centers and EMS agencies. Med-Trans currently operates a fleet of 21 Bell helicopters through 17 programs across nine states.
Kelly Cermak, who has been with Executive Air for 23 years said of the ownership change, “We are extremely excited about having ownership in Executive Air Taxi Corp. remain at a local level. The beauty of the transaction was obtaining the most valuable asset, the retention of the professional and dedicated staff. They possess years of experience, one of whom has been with the company for over 30 years. We will continue to offer services as in the past with an aggressive plan to expand those services, in addition to adding new services.”
In his new role as Chief Operating Officer and co-owner, Paul Vetter stated that, “I am excited and confident about the future and having ownership in the company I am passionate about is a dream come true. Success is built upon and around relationships. Our success would not be possible without our dedicated staff, our loyal customers, the support of the team from the FAA, as well as airport and city leaders working jointly with us in order to achieve our goals. Executive Air is the region’s premier aviation center and is the leader in the aviation community with an impeccable safety record, I look forward to providing for the needs of our clients and staff in order to keep it that way. “
Executive Air Taxi is a full-service, fixed base operator (FBO) located at the Bismarck, North Dakota Municipal Airport. Executive Air’s services include aircraft charter, maintenance, rental, and management, parts sales, flight instruction, airfreight, and fuel sales. Executive Air is the only authorized Bell, Cessna, Cirrus and Beechcraft Service Center in the Upper Midwest.
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| Wings, Wheels and Rotors |
Please join us on June 9th at Executive Air for Wings, Wheels & Rotors. If you would like to display an aircraft, motorcycle or classic car, please contact Reid Vogel @ 701-258-5024.
The public is invited • free to attend!
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| Executive Air earns FAA Avionics Certification |
Executive Air Taxi Corporation of Bismarck is expanding its service offering and capabilities and has received FAA Authorization to perform instrument and radio installation and service. In addition, Executive Air has been approved as a Garmin and Narco Avionics Authorized Dealer. Executive also provides aircraft parts and maintenance, aircraft charter, flight instruction and aircraft rental and 24 hour complete flightline and aircraft refueling services. Executive Air is a Beechcraft, Bell Helicopter, Cessna and Cirrus Aircraft Authorized Service Facility and FAA Approved Repair Station. For more information, call 701-258-5024.
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| Executive Air Receives FAA Diamond Award of Excellence |
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| McCann Named N.D. Mechanic of the Year |
Mark McCann, mechanic at Executive Air, has been named the North Dakota
Aviation Mechanic of the Year by the N.D. Professional Aviation Mechanic's Association.
McCann was recognized for his contribution to aviation safety and demonstration of a high
level of professionalism in the performance of his duties as an aviation mechanic.
McCann has more than 19 years of aviation maintenance experience.
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| Flight Program Takes Off |
Jessica Olson, a sophomore math major from Tacoma, WA, turned a childhood dream into reality while making U-Mary history when she took off from Bismarck Airport April 2st in the pilot's seat of a Cessna 172 at Executive Air. Her flight marked Olson's completion of an aviation program that is a first for the university and for the area.
Olson is one of a seven students who participated in the program, which was launched this spring by The Harold Schafer Emerging Leaders Academy at the University of Mary, "America's Leadership University," in partnership with Executive Air in Bismarck.
U-Mary students along with a number of area professionals attended 20 aviation ground school lessons facilitated by an Executive Air certified flight instructor. Students were each given a package of Cessna educational materials specifically designed to prepare them for successful completion of the FAA ground school certification exam. Upon finishing ground school, each student also was able to schedule 30 minutes of introductory flight time in a 2003 Cessna. According to Executive Air's instructor, Justin Voller, this "discovery" flight is designed to acquaint prospective pilots with the "feel" of flying and handling the controls, under an instructor's supervision.
Olson, who has always wanted to fly, had not anticipated having the chance to learn to do so while still in college. She feels U-Mary and Executive Air have gotten her off to a good start and hopes to continue working toward a private and eventually a commercial pilot's license.
"We are excited to be working with the University of Mary on what has been a very successful experiment," says Reid Vogel, director of marketing with Executive Air. "Working with the university as well as these students has been a tremendous experience for everyone involved. We expect this program to continue to evolve and prosper in the coming years."
The program is open to the public as well. Anyone interested in attending future classes may contact Executive Air at 701-258-5024.
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| Fly First Class |
Executive Air offers a nationwide jet service utilizing a Citation Ultra. We are the only FBO and charter operator in the upper Midwest to offer non-stop jet service to either coast.
We can base where you need us when you need us. This is an exquisite aircraft with a private lavatory and a refreshment center catered to your taste.
Whisk yourself away from the hassle of large terminal airports and long waiting lines. Fly with a first class operation and receive first class service--you deserve it!
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| Metcalf Receives FAA Award |
The Federal Aviation Administration has recognized Executive Air's maintenance professional, Wayne Metcalf of Bismarck, with the 2005 General Aviation Maintenance Technician of the Year award.
This elite honor was awarded to Metcalf for outstanding contributions to aviation safety through education in the state of North Dakota. The award was presented to Metcalf at the recent Aviation Symposium held in Fargo. Metcalf has been employed with Executive Air for the past 28 years.
“Executive Air Taxi Corp. was established in 1973 and is a full service FBO (fixed base operator). Executive Air is located at the Bismarck airport providing pilot training, aircraft charters, maintenance, aircraft refueling and worldwide aviation parts sales. We are also recognized as the regions only Bell, Cessna, Cirrus and Beechcraft Service Center.
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| Gift Certificates Available |
Give the gift of flight from Executive Air.......
Gift certificates are available for learning to fly, aerial flights, parts, service, fuel, etc....
So if you have someone a special someone in mind that you need a gift for, stop by Executive Air. We would love to help you out.
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