Million Air May-June 2018

MILLION AIR

Take off Welcome aboard and welcome to the world of Million Air! I have long felt that business jets are today’s cell phone…decades ago considered a luxury, now a vital, affordable and competitive tool. The cell phone has emerged from a pure luxury for those who could afford such a gadget to now be considered the most productive business tool in modern history. The business aircraft is very much the same…once looked upon as for only the rich and famous, the use of private aviation is the greatest corporate force multiplier, unlocking companies to improve productivity and gain market share, and used to drastically outperform competitors. People do business with people, and business aviation is the safest, most expeditious time and people transporter in existence, allowing business to flourish. I see further trends of leveraging technology to connect our industry, increasing demand and an ever-growing market. It’s an exciting time to be in private aviation. There are several factors that, when combined, are heating up the business aviation sector — mainly the combination of declining used aircraft prices, favorable tax climate, sector awareness and the improved economy as a whole. With used aircraft values at an all-time low, more companies are venturing into the market to acquire and unlock the power of private aviation. The improving economy, bolstered by recently passed tax laws, affords company executives both the confidence and the dollars to strike out for additional business tools as they seek to improve their company’s performance. Another dynamic, our tightly knit industry, has diversified tremendously over the past decade with the growth of fractional ownership, jet cards and now creative club memberships. There is a much wider customer base taking to the business aviation skies than in years past. I see a bright, rising future for our industry and believe that we will continue to unlock the under-recognized benefits that only business aviation can deliver. Million Air is proud to be the premier chain of luxury FBOs. We see our tasks clear — to establish the infrastructure and business strategies that deliver consistent service; decrease operating costs; and manage not only our brand but also your experience, image and reputation. Everyone here at Million Air looks forward to providing you with the service you expect and the opportunity to see you off on yet another safe journey to one of our fine FBOs.

Keep ’em flying…

Roger Woolsey CEOMillion Air ceo@millionair.com

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