By Bill Stansbeary,
On February 14, Airport Journals produced a new breed of Business Aircraft and Jet Preview at Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport (TMB) in Miami, Fla., hosted by the Falcon Trust Air FBO. Sponsored by Saab, this first-class event attracted private aviation attention with a location that provides the highest level of service, comfort, technology and luxury at a flight base.
Upon arrival, a friendly and professional staff greeted the invited guests, executives and aviation’s elite. Rich finishing touches, inspiring Mediterranean-style architecture, imported marbles and impeccable attention to detail and luxury were a welcoming statement in the Florida sunshine.
Linsey and Justin Lips organized this first Business Aircraft & Jet Preview of 2006, with many more scheduled this year (check www.jetpreview.com).
Business aircraft of all descriptions were present on the Falcon Trust Air ramp and hangar surrounded by the latest Saab vehicles on display. This gourmet catered event drew a large number of active buyers in the aviation marketplace.
This Business Aircraft & Jet Preview was near the pristine beaches, warm Atlantic Ocean waters, and Miami’s acclaimed nightlife. It also was near the heart and soul of business aviation professionals, making it a new breed of Jet Previews.
- Edward Sotero, Falcon Trust Air senior vice president, and Albert Sotero, Falcon CEO, show the impressive entrance to their location at Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport just 15 minutes from the business centers of South Miami.
- The Saab group, sponsors of the Business Aircraft & Jet Preview, showed their latest vehicles “born from jets.”
- Linsey Lips meets with Doug Vayda, Southeast Aero director of sales and chief pilot.
- The exhibit tent of sponsor Saab is shown here alongside the Piaggio Avanti P180.
- L to R: Paul Woodard, vp marketing; Matthew Doyle, vp sales; Anthony Brancaccio, sales administrator; Allan Kelly; and Capt. John Farren, are representatives of the AvantAir fractional ownership program for the Piaggio Avanti.
- Edward Sotero, Falcon Trust Air senior vice president, and Bill Stansbeary check out the cockpit of an Eclipse 500 very light jet.
- The Diamond D-42 can operate either on JetA1 or diesel fuel.