Bruce Ison was born in Chicago, Illinois and moved to Scottsdale, Arizona 38 years ago. Bruce enjoys being outdoors, with some of his hobbies being backpacking, hiking and golfing. After graduating college in 1988 he began his career working in aviation insurance for the US Aviation Underwriters as an Underwriter and an Office Manager. As an Underwriter his job was to select and […]

On November 5th Pinnacle Aviation was able to be a part of an event held at Scottsdale Airpark called Sky Kids. Sky Kids offers children with special needs an opportunity to fly in a general aviation aircraft with an expert pilot along with a parent or friend to experience the wonders and enjoyment of flight. The […]

On November 1, 2016 two FAA drug abatement inspectors conducted an in-depth inspection of Pinnacle Air Charter’s drug audit program. The inspectors planned on taking most of the day to review records, but Cynthia, who is responsible for overseeing and maintaining this program, did an amazing job of having all the necessary records documented and […]

Last Friday Pinnacle Aviation participated in the Desert Mountain Community Foundation’s Expo III.  This annual event is a fundraiser for the DMCF’s Scholarship Fund that provides support for the educational goals of Desert Mountain employees, their spouses, and dependent children and grandchildren.   Desert Mountain residents enjoyed great food and drinks while visiting vendors from […]

Line Service Technicians are the professionals working on airport ramps to assist with aircraft movement. They juggle a wide variety of responsibilities; including staging jets on the ramp in preparation for departures and moving them cautiously into the hangars after they arrive. It is a precarious job that requires steady nerves and the ability to focus their […]

ADS-B Out & TCAS 7.1 Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast, also known as ADS-B, is a satellite-based surveillance system. ADS-B Out uses GPS technology to determine an aircraft’s location, airspeed and other data, and broadcasts that information to a network of ground stations. After it reaches the ground stations the data is sent to air traffic control […]

Charise was born and raised in a small town located 5 miles from the South Dakota border called Hills, Minnesota. She moved to Arizona 28 years ago and has lived here ever since. Charise has many hobbies including reading, cooking and taking care of her animals. It’s not uncommon to see Charise find a wounded […]

As you might have noticed, we’ve redesigned our website. With our website’s new features you will be able to request specific information, watch videos of aircraft for sale, read our blog, compare aircraft and much more. Our new Homepage is easy to navigate, interactive and informative. On the Homepage under the “Want to Know More” […]

Take a behind the scenes look of Trends Magazine’s photoshoot honoring the Phoenix Heart Ball that took place at Pinnacle Aviation. The Heart Ball Committee is a fundraising group for the American Heart Association. They began their fundraising 50+ years ago and have continued to grow over the years. The 2016 Phoenix Heart Ball will […]

Pinnacle Aviation has expanded our charter fleet by welcoming two new jets in 2016. We were excited to add a Challenger 604 in January and a second Hawker 400XP in August to our fleet. Our Challenger 604 offers a luxurious 12 passenger interior with an extended cabin. It is equipped with a large forward galley […]

Understanding the Key Elements of Aircraft Resale Values It’s been said that a buyer will purchase a specific jet because they either fall in love with the aircraft itself or they fall in love with the notion of a great deal. Whatever the reason, if a buyer doesn’t love the jet itself, then the price […]

Only the Very Best Operators qualify for IS-BAO Stage 3 Accreditation After hearing the news that Pinnacle Aviation had been awarded the prestigious IS-BAO Stage 3 certification, Trevor Turcott, Pinnacle Aviation’s Director of Operations, proudly stated, “As aviation professionals, it is rewarding and validating to have our SMS processes audited and applauded. We embrace the […]

Seven Sensible Questions to Ask When Arranging Private Jet Charter People seeking to charter an aircraft, often rely on their own research or a Charter Broker’s expertise to evaluate the many charter aircraft and services available to them.  Private jet users expect that, at a minimum, aircraft available for charter are in compliance with Federal […]