Eagle Creek Aviation Services, Inc., Offers Diverse Services for Aircraft Operators and Purchasers

Eagle Creek Aviation Services, Inc., provides business jet and turboprop owners and operators with a complete range of services including maintenance, avionics upgrades and installation, interior refurbishment and parts support, as well as internationally recognized aircraft sales and brokerage services. Executive aircraft charter and management services are also provided through the company’s First Wing division, with aircraft base locations inIndianapolis,IN, andNaples,FL.

 

“We provide inclusive solutions for our aviation clients around the world by providing technical, operational and marketing support 24/7,” says Matt Hagans, CEO and Founder of Eagle Creek Aviation Services. “Although many of our relationships begin with an aircraft purchase, we are more than a broker. As a stocking aircraft dealer with our own inventory, we are active aircraft buyers. We also operate our own charter fleet, so we really understand all aspects of aircraft acquisition, ownership and operation. This gives us a dynamic insight to help us treat every client’s transaction as though it were our own investment.”

 

In business for more than 30 years, Eagle Creek now operates two facilities, its headquarters in Indianapolis and a second at Naples Jet Center in Naples. In addition to serving Southeastern U.S. markets and Southwest Florida transient needs, theNaplesfacility specializes in supporting the growing Latin and South American sales and service markets with multilingual service and sales staff, Venezuelan (INAC) Approval and South American Mobile Service. Adding to Eagle Creek’s world renowned Commander leadership as the largest Twin Commander Factory and Honeywell TPE-331 Service Centers, both locations are Embraer Authorized Phenom Service Centers.

 

Eagle Creek helps those in the market to acquire an aircraft by developing an acquisition plan based on clients’ needs and trip profiles. The company compiles a complete market analysis of specific aircraft that meet the needs of the client and then manages the acquisition process, including insurance and tax issues. Eagle Creek also provides after-sales support and, when desired, can crew and manage the aircraft after its purchase.

 

“Eagle Creek strives for unmatched after-sales support,” Hagans says. “Our after-sales support includes assistance with maintenance and service along with technical and operational support, even on-site and Mobile Team dispatch for Aircraft On Ground (AOG) situations.”

 

For those electing to sell an aircraft, Eagle Creek’s rich history, which includes three decades of daily market involvement and many thousands of successful closings, has given the company a virtually unmatched dynamic in understanding the worldwide aviation markets. “We provide a detailed market summary for the specific model aircraft and then aggressively market the airplane with print media, direct contact programs, online resources and through the industry’s largest contact network,” Hagans says.

 

“We leverage the unique virtues and competitive strengths of a seller’s aircraft against similar aircraft on the market,” Hagans continues. “We have a model-specific and sophisticated knowledge of the marketplace and the hard-earned respect of the industry to open the doors needed to find that one perfect buyer.”

 

Eagle Creek Aviation Services, Inc., is a member of the National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA).

 

“Our membership in NARA directly benefits our clients,” Hagans says. “Our network of relationships, which includes the network of dealers, brokers and associates inNARA, allows us to look far beyond the information found on the internet or in standard aircraft sales listings and publications. Many of the best opportunities aren’t even advertised.NARAmembers working together make those opportunities easier to find.”

 

For more information about Eagle Creek Aviation Services or NaplesJetCenter, visit http://www.eagle-creek.com/ and http://www.naplesjetcenter.com/ or call 317-293-6935.

 

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JETNET Releases February 2013 Pre-Owned Business Jet and Turboprop Market Information

JETNET, a leading provider of corporate aviation information and a member of the National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA), recently released February 2013 results for the pre-owned business jet, business turboprop and helicopter markets.

 

For-sale worldwide trends across all aircraft market segments, comparing February 2013 with the previous February, show the fleet-for-sale percentages in all market sectors were down in the February comparisons, except for piston helicopters. Business turboprops moved still lower, well below the 10% mark, which JETNT says clearly demonstrates that it has moved into a seller’s market.

 

JETNET notes that two segments, business jets and turbine helicopters, have crossed the 19,000 in-operation level. It is noteworthy, the company reports, that for-sale business jets have changed very little from the 2,500 level over the past several years since climbing from the 1,600 level prior to 2008. The percentage for sale has declined as a result of the growth of the in-operation fleet numbers. In-operation business jets have increased by 472 while those for sale have decreased by 30. The total fleet increased by 523 business jets from February 2012 compared to February 2013. However, the number of business jets in production declined by 81 and the number taken out of operation through retirement or storage increased by 132.

 

For the full report, please visit JETNET at jetstreamblog.com.

 

Since 1988, JETNET has delivered the most comprehensive and reliable business aircraft research to its exclusive clientele of aviation professionals worldwide. JETNET is the ultimate source for information and intelligence on the worldwide business, commercial and helicopter aircraft fleet and marketplace, comprised on some 100,000 airframes. Headquartered in its state-of-the-art facility in Utica, NY, JETNET offers comprehensive user-friendly aircraft data via real-time internet access or regular updates.

 

For more information about JETNET LLC, go to www.jetnet.com or call 315.797.4420.

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NARA Seeks Donations for 2014 Business Aviation Scholarship

This week, the National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA) is holding a silent and live auction in conjunction with the NARA Dinner Banquet at the association’s annual spring meeting held at Amelia Island, Fla. Proceeds from the auction will support a new initiative, the NARA Business Aviation Scholarship, which will benefit a university student planning to start a career within the corporate aircraft sales, marketing, finance, legal or insurance community.

 

NARA Chairman Brad Harris said, “It is important that we do everything we can to encourage bright and talented students to consider a career in the business aviation industry. We want to ensure the future leaders of our industry by supporting responsible young people with integrity and a passion for aviation.”

 

The scholarship will be offered byNARAfor one student in 2014 with the amount dependent on the funds raised throughNARA’s various outlets, including the auction and other private donations. Anyone interested in donating to the NARA Business Aviation Scholarship should contact Devri Pitts, NARA’s Independent Association Director, at 866-284-4744.

 

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