will remain focused on providing an exceptional service experience,” says Stephen Maiden, president and CEO of Constant Aviation. StarPort’s portfolio includes full-
service FBO, aircraft maintenance, avionics installation, interiors and custom paint capabilities. “After a great deal of thoughtful consideration as to who we would ultimately turn stewardship of StarPort over to, we chose Constant Aviation. Constant Aviation maintains a family-centered culture built on passion, dedication and values. These principles, combined with the drive to deliver an unparalleled customer service experience, made this agreement the right decision for the future of StarPort,” says Jacqueline Cambata, president of StarPort. “We’re delighted to
work with Constant Aviation and believe this acquisition provides a unique opportunity for our teams to continue to provide world class service to our clients.” The acquisition is projected to close during the first quarter of 2017.
INDUSTRY BENCHMARK FORUM: AIRCRAFT PAINT EXPECTATIONS
RELEASED In an effort to collectively raise the industry benchmark, protect against corrosion and improve painter safety, a group of industry-leading companies who paint business aircraft gather to share tips and best practices. Their combined expertise is available in an overview document. You can read it at: www.DuncanAviation. aero/resources/field-guides/industry-
benchmark-forum-aircraft-paint- expectations. The Industry Benchmark Forum:
Aircraft Paint team gathered at Jet Aviation in St. Louis in the fall of 2016 to discuss processes, products and how to produce the best product for the customer. Paint industry representatives from Jet Aviation, Dassault Falcon Jet (Little Rock, AR, and Wilmington, DE), Duncan Aviation (Lincoln, NE, and Battle Creek, MI), and Gulfstream (Savannah, GA) were present. The team has met three times and was initially formed in 2014 through the efforts of Doug Bohac, Duncan Aviation paint manager. Paint serves a purpose that goes far deeper than a glossy exterior, Bohac explains. It’s also a thin protective shell that serves as an aircraft’s only
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