Top Ten CEOs Stand Up for Business Aviation in No Plane No Gain Initiative. Ten highly respected CEOs from some of the country’s most dynamic and widely known companies have unambiguously affirmed how business aviation works for their companies, in an advocacy program called “Top Ten,” sponsored by the No Plane No Gain campaign. The CEOs’ […]
Pinnacle Aviation pilot, Don Wade celebrates 50 Years in the air with prestigious FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award. Fifty years flying private aircraft is a long time, and is full of many stories, places, events and people. While few pilots reach this remarkable milestone, Scottsdale-based Pinnacle Aviation is honoring pilot Don Wade for reaching […]
The House of Representatives passed legislation to extend the bonus depreciation tax credit for businesses permanently on July 11, 2014, however, Senate leaders are saying they don’t expect any action in the Senate on the bills before the November midterm elections. The measure, which passed 258-160, is the latest efforts to extend a string of […]
April 2014 has been a great month for Pinnacle Aviation with the addition of three mid-cabin size aircraft being added to the charter fleet which includes a Citation XLS and two Hawker 800XP’s. This rounds out our fleet to accommodate the full spectrum of charter needs for our clients. These aircraft offer the comfort of […]
For some jet models, demand now exceeds supply. Momentum from a strong finish in 2013 impacted the pre-owned business jet market in the first quarter of this year. Within just a few months, the number of aircraft for sale dropped nearly 10 percent, from 2,600 to 2,350. That’s a huge change. It could be that […]
When evaluating the business jet market, and the ever-evolving product like fractional ownership, even the most seasoned insiders seem to lack a clear sense of what’s next. Consider that only a couple of years ago, the industry boasted six major airplane share providers, all of which seemed to be poised for expansion. Companies like Clearwater, […]
Over 1,000 adults, kids and team mascots turned out for the second annual Run the Runway event at the Scottsdale Airport on April 5th. Participants ran or walked on the Scottsdale Airport runway while being surrounded by beautiful planes along this one of a kind route. The post-race festival included a DJ, bounce inflatables, vendors, […]
Pinnacle Aviation is excited to add a Gulfstream G200 and Citation CJ3 to it’s charter fleet in Scottsdale, Arizona. The G200 provides the charter client a comfortable and cost effective domestic and international aircraft. The super mid-size cabin offers an exceptional range of over 3800 statute miles. A 10 passenger interior includes a forward 4 […]
We wanted to share with you some photos from the awesome Polo Event held at WestWorld in Scottsdale, Arizona! We had a great time participating in this event. Our Sky Lounge was a hit amongst attenders. From the second story of our Sky Lounge spectators had a birds-eye view of the entire field. It was […]
This month has been busy! We have participated in a wide spectrum of events from the Phoenix Fashion Week last month to the upcoming Scottsdale Polo Championships. This year marks our 25th anniversary in providing private jet services. We are excited to be a sponsor of the Polo Championships: Horses & Horsepower. This is the […]
Pinnacle Aviation is proud to kick off Phoenix Fashion Week 2013! As the main sponsor this year, we have had a chance to work along side Phoenix Fashion Week in preparation for this exciting event. What an experience it has been! To start things off, we had the opportunity to host an epic photo shoot […]
Pinnacle Aviation is proud to announce that we have received IS-BAO, Stage 2 Registration along with an ARGUS Platinum Rating. This accomplishment is a result of the safety culture we have established in our organization, being proactive in every facet of our operation. Our dedicated Safety Director, Bobby Garcia was instrumental in organizing a system […]
The President signed “The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012” on January 2, 2013. It’s important to check with your tax counsel and advisor to determine how this new law will impact your situation. The comments below apply to the Federal Tax Law. Each State may NOT adopt the Federal Law. Check on your State Law. Consider […]
At the end of December 2012, Pinnacle Aviation was engaged to provide management services for a new Citation CJ3. This is the second CJ3 in Pinnacle’s fleet, with the other CJ3 based in Teterboro, New Jersey and on our charter certificate. This new CJ3 will be based in Scottsdale with Pinnacle to provide the full […]
When you consider a change in aircraft usage or aircraft ownership, you should evaluate the total cost method for using the aircraft as well as how a specific aircraft “A” compares to aircraft “B”. Do you own, lease, or contract for the usage of the aircraft? How does the costs of using aircraft “A” compare […]
