Bill's Journal

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7/29/2010	Reflections of Nashville to Vienna	Read MoreClose X
	As I sit here and ponder these last few days, I can’t help but think how inherently adventurous aviation really is. Reviewing this latest trip to foreign lands, I am reminded of how magical and inspiring flying can be. It seems, to me, pilots get caught up in the day to day monotony of our “jobs” and loose sight of the wonders of FLIGHT, at least I have. However, this being the first time I crossed the Atlantic in anything but the dead of winter, I was in for an amazing tour of the world. Yet, only prepared for the normalcy's of the North Atlantic. Needless to say, I was impressed and inspired by the people, places, and experiences we encountered along our way. I was accompanied by co-captain, Troy Denson. Day one was from Smyrna, TN to Bangor, ME for a fuel stop and then onto Goose Bay, Canada. Goose Bay is a popular destination to refuel and pick up survival gear for the Atlantic crossing. As we settled in for the night, the next day weighed heavily on our minds. Goose Bay to Narsarsuaq, GL is probably the most critical leg of the entire trip because of the rapid weather changes Greenland experiences. With limited alternates, the weather had to be good. As it turned out, the weather was great but the wind forced us to land on a less desirable runway. As “interesting” as the approach and landing was, it was uneventful. You just had to be there, as they say. Once on the ground, we began our planning for the next leg. Greenland to Iceland. Reykjavik, Iceland is another popular destination. The folks at the FBO were very accommodating and helpful. As it is with northern latitudes, the sun never really sets in the summer months. Unfortunately, we had an extended stay due to paperwork issues. Although, the island is beautiful and the locals are nice enough, the lack of darkness and sleep was wearing us thin. It was time to move! Day three took us to Wick, Scotland and then to the final destination, Vienna, Austria. With most of the mileage behind us, we still faced our longest day. Losing two more hours in the process, our body clocks began to suffer and the anticipation of a speedy return home was driving us to complete this mission expeditiously and with flawless execution. In other words, we didn’t need any set-backs. It was time to come home. There were no delays at Wick. I highly recommend this stop if traveling to Europe. Andrew, the FBO manager, really has things together there. After a brief refuel, quick cup of coffee, and a few words of encouragement from Andrew, we were on our way. Three hours later, Vienna was in site. Upon landing, we were met by the owner and a few other people. Everyone was happy to finally have the brand new Phenom 100 on the Austrian ramp. With huge grins and great anticipation we exchanged hand shakes, paperwork and finally, keys. Mission complete! I wish everyone could have this experience, not only pilots, but anyone who has lost their drive or become bored with the day to day duties of living and working for a living. This was more than just a delivery to me. It was a chance to explore new territory, physically, emotionally, and culturally. I have found a renewed passion for flying. You don’t have to fly half way around the world to find it, you only have to take off with the right attitude.
6/2/2010	Current Information Regarding Serial Number 122	Read MoreClose X
	From our most up to date information, Serial No. 122 is set to depart Sao Jose dos Campos on Friday 11, June 2010. To all of our friends following this flight: Please note that arrival is scheduled for destination airport on Tuesday 15, June. Current itinerary is marked “B”. Please watch this page to ensure that you have an up to date itinerary. Thanks, JetQuik
3/12/2010	Delivering Serial Number 100	Read MoreClose X
	What a pleasure it is to deliver a new airplane. OE-FAM was a wonderful airplane coming out of the factory. delivered to a customer in Venice, Italy. The customers representative joined me for the trip with my capable co-pilot, also an Italian national, to deliver the airplane to the owner in Venice. We left early in the morning from San Jose dos Campos and flew the airplane to Brasilia. Leaving Brasilia we went to Belem, from Belem to Georgetown, Guyana and from Georgetown to Saint Martin. On our way the airplane performed flawlessly climbing straight to FL400 where we experienced smooth skies and a very slight tailwind making our trip shorter than the normal delivery leg. in Brasilia, air traffic control was easy on us as we only held for less than 10 minutes getting into the airport. and then right out of Brasilia we went straight to Belem where we exported the airplane from the Brazilian Aircraft Authority (ANAC). We arrived in Georgetown, Guyana in late afternoon to vigorous thunderstorms. Nonetheless it was an enjoyable approach into Georgetown and after a quick refueling stop we headed off towards Saint Martin (TNCM). In St Martin we were capably handled by Airrendel Services. Although Frank Airrendel was out of the country at the time, his service was flawless as usual and we enjoyed our brief stay on the beaches in St Martin. The Co-Pilot and I enjoyed out favorite beverage at the Sunset Beach Grill. Although we arrived late in the day, it was a pleasure to be out on the water, even if for a short period of time. Leaving St Martin we flew into very strong headwinds in excess of 100 knots into Providenciales Island in the Turks and Caicos. We had a quick technical stop in Providenciales before flying on to Fort Lauderdale where we spent the evening and enjoyed a delicious dinner at the Rustic Inn on the water in Fort Lauderdale. My new Italian friend dined on stone crab and gulf shrimp as we shared our experiences in this wonder airplane... (Check back for more)
5/31/2009	The West Indies	Read MoreClose X
	A bright Caribbean morning greeted us as we joined for breakfast in the open dining room of the Blue Waters Antigua. The dining room overlooks the pool and beach, the perfect backdrop for planning the three legs that would take us to Tennessee. Our brief stay in Antigua had refreshed us and although we all agreed that an extra couple of days at the Blue Waters have a restorative effect, our commitment to schedule meant that we would wing northward toward our next tropical stop. Bidding cheers to the staff, we all promised that we would be back for more than just one night. We cleared Antigua Customs and found N190BW just as we left it. The Phenom is a jet that draws upon the heritage of its big brothers in the airline business. It has no discernable bad habits and so far as I could determine suffers no ill effects from multiple legs on successive days. During preflight we checked the fluids and found that we hadn't burned any oil 10 hours into our trip. We climbed in, cranked it up and headed north on a route that took us over the Netherlands Antilles, the US Virgin Islands and just east of Puerto Rico. We flew north of the Dominican Republic watching a multi-function display that gave us all possible abort fields and a range ring that showed us into Providencales with plenty of fuel. We dropped into Provo just long enough to upload fuel and then we dashed straight up to FL 400 and sailed over the Bahamas island chain. Our routing took us over Great Exuma, directly between Andros Island and Eleuthera, over the tip of Great Abaco and directly over West End, Grand Bahama Island. We arrived in Ft. Lauderdale to find rain showers and low clouds slowing the arrivals. Down low, we were vectored extensively prior to being placed on a 22 mile final. Even with the delays our 680 mile trip found us in Ft. Lauderdale with a comfortable fuel reserve. We completed the paperwork process in Ft. Lauderdale handing our bond and completed certificates of importation to local officials who expeditiously approved our importation. Clearing Customs we again fueled and greeted the customer's pilot who joined us directly from Dallas where he had just completed his FAA checkride. I climbed in the back joining the owners and Mark Stear for the leg to Smyrna, Tennessee. We taxied for exactly 30 minutes and then one-legged it from FLL to MQY with six grown men and 360 pounds of luggage. What an airplane! Arriving at Smyrna we were greeted by Allen Howell, Chairman of Corporate Flight Management who toured the airplane and interviewed the owners on their level of satisfaction with the airplane and the delivery process. All agreed that N190BW is a marvelous airplane that performs better than expected and should continue to prove itself in flights to come. As for Mark Stear and I, we look forward to seeing more delighted owners marvel at the balance and grace of their new Phenoms.
5/30/2009	Georgetown, Guyana and Antigua	Read MoreClose X
	Eager to bid goodbye to Belem we arrived early at the airport to clear customs and complete the export documentation for N190BW. The process went smoothly and we were able to depart after completion of the paperwork. After a short taxi we departed for Georgetown, Guyana, our last stop in South America. The flight went smoothly as again we climbed straight to FL400. We crossed the coastline almost immediately and began our hop scotch up through the Eastern Caribbean. Our Georgetown fuel stop was completed without a hitch. The staff was friendly and accommodating. We were greeted by a troupe of school children who were touring the airport smiling and eager to see the Americans and their airplane. Soon after our arrival we were off again this time toward St. John's, Antigua. Antigua and Barbuda obtained their independence from the British Commonwealth in the 60's but have retained all of the charm of a colonial outpost. This country of two islands relies on tourism and does a great job of making you feel at home. Our resort of choice is The Blue Waters Antigua where we were greeted warmly by the Mr. Alistair Forrest, General Manager. Mr. Forrest is an English expatriate who and adeptly manages a beautiful ocean front property. We all took rooms directly fronting the ocean and enjoyed the hospitality of the Blue Waters staff. The property is well run, and we enjoyed all of the amenities of a first class resort. Our room rate included a full service breakfast and we were sorry to have planned only a one night stay. We toured a bit of the island and passing the Stanford Cricket Grounds, once the shining light of Mr. Allen Stanford's now crumbling empire, the Stanford International Bank. Mr. Stanford has become an embarrassment for Antigua which had pinned its hopes on banking and real estate development only to find that all that glitters?
5/29/2009	Palmas and Belem	Read MoreClose X
	Palmas and Belem My Uncle Vic Minkoff flew as flight engineer for the US State Department on their first airplane, a C- 87 that took Wendell Willkie around the world in the summer of 1942. (the C-87 was a special use version of the B-24 which had an executive interior) War had been declared and the United States did not control the airspace over the North Atlantic. Consequently to fly to Moscow they took a southerly route that stopped at The Little Whitehouse in Miami and on to South America before crossing the Atlantic to North Africa. (Later the State Department put VIPs into a Douglass C-54 the military version of the DC-4) The Willkie trip aircraft stopped for fuel in Belem, Brazil. Uncle Vic recounts that he probably stopped in Belem 18 times while making the crossing back and forth and visited last in the summer of 1945. You can imagine how excited I was to be the first Minkoff to visit Belem in 64 years. Our first leg flying N109BW was to Aeroporto de Palmas. Palmas is a city that sits on Rio Tocantins in the state of Tocantins. (10°17' 29" S 48°21' 25" W) We were making a technical (fuel) stop and as planned, the stop went smoothly. We fueled to 2240 pounds which consistently remained our fuel load for the trip. Palmas is a great field with lots of runway and lies in a low plain affording an easy approach. We left Sao Jose dos Campos later than planned and by the time we climbed out of Palmas it was early evening. We were closing in on the Equator as we headed north toward Belem. Predictably the Equatorial buildups towered over 45,000 feet and although we climbed straight to FL 400, we relied heavily on the weather radar. By now you should know that the thunderstorms over Brazil (and the Amazon in particular) are gargantuan and I relied on the radar to give the build ups a wide berth. Although we were out of radar contact the controllers of Amazonia Control were accommodating our requests for deviations. We were careful to keep them advised of our position and we kept a careful eye on our destination range ring to ensure that we had a comfortable reserve. The trip was uneventful and I took the opportunity to exploit all of the features of the Garmin Prodigy including the height finding capability of the weather radar. We arrived in Belem, a seaport city on the northern coast of Brazil about 8pm and found the FBO with no problem. Longitude: 48°28' 34" W Latitude: 1°22' 45" S. Like Palmas, Belem International was very quiet with only two commercial movements during our taxi in and aircraft button up for the evening. Again the spacious aft baggage compartment proved a breeze to get in and out of with luggage for five. We jumped into two taxis and rode through a very poor section of this port city that sits only 1 degree south of the Equator. After the teeming and vibrant activity of Sao Paulo and San Jose dos Campos I was disappointed to find Belem dirty and full of graffiti with a distinct growth of mold on most of the buildings. Our hotel was a well known chain and disappointed us as well. The airplane owner was not happy to be in the best hotel in town and crossed Belem off of his must return to list.
5/28/2009	We Depart Sao Jose dos Campos	Read MoreClose X
	The Trip Home International flying requires careful coordination, experience and skill. With many variables, the acceptance and delivery process prove difficult if you are not well prepared. Preparation was the key for the recent delivery of N190BW, a Phenom 100 acquired by 190 Energy Partners. Mark and I believe the owner's acceptance and delivery trip should be a well planned adventure and not a challenge. The new owners, after due diligence engaged JetQuik to accept and deliver their Phenom to the US. Mark's years of experience as a flight test engineer for Learjet and as a Regional Sales Manager for Embraer proved the perfect combination for the acceptance process. In my case, flying as an instructor in the Navy and a Line Check Pilot for Delta in and out of South America prepared me well. With extensive international experience and post maintenance test pilot qualifications, my years of flying south of the Equator provided the extra safety margin that the owners were looking for. We completed the ANAC (Brazilian version of the FAA) inspections and certifications by midday on Thursday and immediately began the process of provisioning the airplane for the trip home. Because there were to be five of us on the airplane, we knew that weight would preclude taking on a full fuel load. We all brought soft side luggage with us to both reduce weight and improve our packing options. The spacious aft baggage compartment was easy load and could have easily accommodated twice the amount of luggage. We placed our Embraer goodie bags in the nose and carried only our laptops aboard which were easily stowed in the forward galley area. Galley is a bit of a misnomer on this category of airplane as none have coffee makers or heating elements. The Phenom's galley however easily accommodated our catering trays and ice chest with a variety of refreshments. Departing Sao Jose dos Campos at maximum takeoff weight, we turned north toward Palmas, our first stop, and climbed straight to FL 400. I had been to 410 a couple of days before during the acceptance flight but that airplane was at a significantly lighter weight. Despite being a max gross weight the Phenom performed well and as expected our climb took only 38 minutes. Still to come, We overfly the Amazon.
5/26/2009	Two Hours in SN 28	Read MoreClose X
	Two Hours in Twenty Eight Sao Jose dos Campos, 26 May, 2009 We spent the better part of Tuesday morning going over touch up items on SN 28 and preparing for the acceptance flight. Sydney Rodrigues, our pilot for the morning gave a detailed briefing of the acceptance profile and what we could expect in the Embraer operating area just off the coast. Our operating block altitude was from FL 080 to FL 410. (Brazil has a transition flight level at 5000ft MSL.) On the ground we were hooked up to a power cart and Sydney suggested that since our cockpit was in the sun, we should turn on the air conditioning. We selected low. In a matter of minutes the entire airplane cooled to a comfortable temperature and we accomplished our preflight items in comfort. We departed runway 15 and were held down by air traffic until we crossed the coastline where we commenced a climb. While this is not a report on performance specifics, I will say that we had four souls on board and full fuel and climbed straight to FL 410. Meanwhile in the back, Mark Stear was working with Marco Trindade, Contracts Engineer to test the features incorporated into the cabin. They tested systems including lighting, seats and tables, climate control, potty operations and fit and finish. They also tested the passenger/cockpit interphone and call system as well as each seat's MP3 operation. Mark moved about in the cabin checking the recline feature of each seat and occasionally strapping in when appropriate for the flight test profile. I had flown the Phenom simulator at CAE Simuflite and was pleased that the actual airplane replicated the flight characteristics of the sim. It is a docile airplane and performed well under all flight regimes. We performed slow flight and high speed tests. At FL 410 I pulled both throttles to idle to check the ability to hold pressurization schedule followed by a high speed descent which saw vertical speeds in excess of 5000 FPM. Back at Sao Jose we performed a coupled GPS approach to a missed approach and circled to land after which (with the brakes heated) I performed a max effort braking test followed by a test of the emergency braking system. All performed exceptionally well. We came back with one discrepancy; the ground equipment cooling fan monitored off. Post flight analysis traced the problem to a transient spike while connected to ground power. Our return to the chocks ended one of the most successful acceptance flights of my career with all of us feeling that our confidence in Embraer was well placed.
5/25/2009	Christmas In May Our First Look at SN 28	Read MoreClose X
	I always wondered what it would be like to have Christmas below the equator. My Australian friend Rachel Charlize tells me her family likes to barbeque (shrimp on the barbie) and my Brazilian friends tell me that they roast turkey, visit with family, shoot fireworks and go to the beach. But Christmas came early for us here at the Embraer Executive Jet facility when Mark Stear and I picked up Phenom 100 serial number 28 along with its two very excited "Christmas in May" owners. Although not heading for Cincinnati, this marvelous melding of Aluminum, titanium and stainless steel shouted out "Dos Ocho" to me or more correctly "Dois Oito" in Portuguese. She sat on the ramp like a wide receiver poised gracefully awaiting the signal to go long, fanciful team colors coating the complexity of technology and muscle beneath. Not surprising was the level of fit and finish which greeted us on the field. Mark and I had been to Sao Jose dos Campos several weeks before and had asked a multitude of questions about the production process answered graciously by a delivery team of professionals dedicated to product improvement. During that visit we also flew north to Gaviao Peixoto to visit the Phenom 100 assembly and test facility where we were equally impressed by the industriousness of the workforce. Our initial walk around confirmed that the shiny paint was more than skin deep. Opening the panels gave us confirmation that indeed the Phenom reflects the robust construction of all of its Embraer big brothers. We noted the titanium flap tracks and beefy structure that assured us that this airplane will be hearty and sure to its heritage. Inside we found the four place club seats tastefully appointed in topaz, but the interim seats afford only wiggle room for an aisle and we found them difficult to squeeze through. Embraer has promised all purchasers that they will retro fit the current design with a more user friendly version at no cost.
5/21/2009	Follow Actual Acceptance and Delivery Process	Read MoreClose X
	Monday May 25, 2009. JetQuik's Bill Minkoff and Mark Stear will be on location at Embraer's San Jose dos Campos delivery facility to accept Serial Number 28 for delivery to a customer in North America. Follow our day by day progress as we test fly accept and deliver this airplane.
5/2/2009	JetQuik Visits Embraer in Brazil	Read MoreClose X
	Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil ? May 1, 2009 Continuing to strengthen the bonds between Embraer Executive Jets and JetQuik, Bill Minkoff and Mark Stear recently visited with key management teams at Embraer's World Headquarters in Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil. Describing the trip as a total success, both agreed that JetQuik had accomplished key goals in finalizing JetQuik's acceptance and delivery program. JetQuik's meetings at the sprawling Embraer campus included sessions with senior management in sales, contracts, training and communications. The contracts team included delivery coordinators and configuration engineering personnel. During those meetings the JetQuik staff worked on delivery issues such as export procedures and requirements as well as issues relating to the efficient implementation of the delivery process. Meeting with training, Captain Minkoff presented senior management with an overview of the JetQuik Mentor Pilot Program. Minkoff emphasized JetQuik's relationship with CS&A Aviation Insurance in the development of an efficient mentor program which will allow Phenom pilot/owners to gain experience and confidence in the operation of their new aircraft. Good friend, Daniel Bachmann, Embraer Corporate Communications Strategist, along with Embraer engineers, joined Bill Minkoff and Mark Stear for a flight to Gaviao Peixoto to visit the final assembly facility for all Phenom jets. During the day long tour, seldom available to Embraer visitors, both Minkoff and Stear experienced the attitude of anticipation and excitement evident within the Embraer completion facility. Each gained valuable insight which will enhance the customer acceptance and delivery process. The meetings were highlighted by a very cordial visit with Embraer's Executive Vice President, Mr. Luis Carlos Affonso. Mr. Affonso emphasized his long-standing friendship with Mark Stear who joined JetQuik after his highly successful term as Regional Sales Manager for Embraer. In describing the future for the Phenom family of aircraft he noted that an increasing production rate will require delivery coordination of the highest caliber. Bill Minkoff noted that both he and Mark had been involved with the Phenom program since the first offering for sales at NBAA in 2005.
11/11/2008	AOPA 08, San Jose, CA	Read MoreClose X
	I had the privilege of attending the Aircraft Owner's and Pilot's Association Annual Meeting AOPA, in San Jose, CA, November 6th and 7th where I was able to visit with Ed Bolen, President of NBAA along with Hal Shevers, Founder of Sporty's Pilot Shop. Both agreed that while the economy is in a bit of turmoil, the future of business aviation remains bright and with fuel prices falling, demand for both aircraft purchases and charter will soon return to historic growth levels. I soon will be departing for Dubai in an effort to continue Corporate Flight Management's expansion in the international marketplace. International sales have outpaced domestic during the past twelve months due in part to a favorable dollar/euro exchange rate. While in Dubai, UAE I will be attending the Middle East Business Aviation Airport Expo, November 16-18, 2008. You can find MEBA at www.meba.aero/
7/30/2008	MIU Events	Read MoreClose X
	MIU Events is where Allen and Bill are speaking in Barcelona. For further information click here www.miuevents.com
7/1/2008	Summer, 2008 - Frequent Flier Miles Blacked Out?	Read MoreClose X
	On an average commercial flight passengers spend 18% of their time in transit, to the parking lot, in shuttle busses or to the ticket counter. Passengers also spend over half of their travel time, (53%) waiting, either in lines, lounges, or changing planes. Less than a third of passenger trip time, (a mere 29%) is spent flying. Contrast that with CFM?s typical customers who spend 90% of their trip actually flying to their destination. (The other 10% is spent driving to the airport.) This means an 8 hour drive is now a one hour flight plus forty minutes to and from the airport. Fly commercially and that 8 hour drive is a six and a half hour travel ordeal.
7/1/2008	Summer, 2008 - Security Concerns	Read MoreClose X
	CFM customers fly confidently because they know the company, they know the crew, and they know everyone on the airplane. When you book your charter on CFM, your security receives the utmost attention by our staff who comply with every Homeland Security directive. Speaking of those Homeland Security lines, you never have to take your computer out of its bag when you fly on our comfortable quiet jets. You can take your shoes off, but not while boarding please. Go ahead and put your feet up on the divan but remember to fasten your seat belt for takeoff and landing.
7/1/2008	Summer, 2008 - Invest in Value Retain Value	Read MoreClose X
	JetQuik?s association with Corporate Flight Management means that the value of owner?s aircraft will remain at the "top of the resale market" on a consistent basis. JetQuik aircraft are enrolled in Embraer?s Executive Care Maintenance Program ensuring factory authorized parts and service. We pamper your aircraft so that it can pamper our customers and your pocketbook.
6/27/2008	Additional Phenom 100 to Join the JetQuik Fleet	Read MoreClose X
	Allen Howell, CEO of Corporate Flight Management along with Bill Minkoff, President of JetQuik announced today that they have placed an additional order for a Phenom 100 to join the JetQuik fleet. The latest Embraer Executive Jet, a Phenom 100 will be placed into service in Mid-2012. Allen Howell in response to questions concerning the delivery declared, "Updating our fleet is a commitment to our customers. Ordering an airplane for future delivery reflects our confidence in the continuing growth of both CFM and JetQuik." "With market demand remaining exceedingly strong we continue to pursue growth opportunities in the light jet market." The new Phenom 100 is the third of its type added to the JetQuik fleet since early this year.
6/2/2008	AVION, LLC Places Embraer Phenom 100 with JetQuik	Read MoreClose X
	Jim Spalding, corporate secretary for AVION, LLC announced today that AVION has agreed to place its Embraer Phenom 100 in service with JetQuik. The Phenom 100 currently on order is scheduled for delivery to JetQuik in May 2010. Spalding, representing the ownership group of investors remarked that many prospective operators for light jets had materialized but only JetQuik had put a workable agreement in place. He pointed out that Corporate Flight Management, parent company of JetQuik had been operating continuously for over a quarter of a century and has an enviable track record of operating aircraft safely and efficiently. Bill Minkoff, President of JetQuik remarked that AVION?s Phenom 100 will be delivered in a "comfortable charter"? configuration. He went on to say that the cabin layout will comfortably seat four with a separate restroom compartment, a feature unique to the Phenom 100. He expects the JetQuik aircraft to be utilized as part of the CFM charter fleet. Minkoff remarked that, "The fuel burn per nautical mile for the Phenom 100 is far more efficient than the typical turboprop in today?s charter market."
5/30/2008	Howell & Minkoff Address Industry Group in Barcelona, Spain	Read MoreClose X
	MIU Events is pleased to announce that Allen Howell, CEO of Corporate Flight Management and Bill Minkoff, President of JetQuik will be hosting a special workshop for industry executives as part of *Very Light Jets -Europe * Conference to be held in Barcelona, Spain this coming Fall. The workshop, */Uncovering Value in the Very Light Jet Marketplace/*, will be a post-conference event held on September 26. Designed to follow the *Very Light Jets - Europe* Conference, the workshop is designed to "put the numbers" to many of the topics covered during the two day event. The examination of best practices will focus on the practical application of proven business methods. Dr. Panagiotis Panagopoulos, Managing Director for MIU Events, reported that he was very pleased to have two gentlemen with such an extraordinary wealth of experience sharing their insight into the very light jet industry. He went on to point to Corporate Flight Management?s goals for its very light jet division is modeled on its recent success in acquiring over 30 Jetstream aircraft as interim aircraft. "That both of these industry veterans are willing to share their experience is proof of their understanding of the bottom line."
4/25/2008	JetQuik Announces Embraer Phenom 100 Order	Read MoreClose X
	Allen Howell, Chairman of Corporate Flight Management joined JetQuik President Bill Minkoff today in announcing the order of a Phenom 100 to join the growing JetQuik fleet. The aircraft which will be under the operational control of CFM will be owned by 410 Investors, LLC. The ownership group based in Nashville, Tennessee has contracted with Corporate Flight Management to operate the new jet under an initial five year contract. The Phenom 100 by Embraer will feature the JetQuik "comfortable charter"? interior cabin design by BMWDesignworks. In addition to four place club seating, the cabin will feature amenities found only on much larger aircraft. Minkoff said, "That this is a breakthrough in light jet charter for Nashville. This Phenom has remarkable flight characteristics and exceptional fuel economy thanks to the Pratt and Whitney PW617F engines. Not only will this aircraft be efficient it will be eco friendly in keeping JetQuik?s commitment to a greener planet."