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Robert F. Luke, Jr:
Robert F. Luke, Jr:
Robert F. Luke, Jr:
Robert earned his Master's Degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, but he possess the patience and charisma that is required in order to get the commercial airline transactions done correctly the first time! Specializing in specifically commercial aviation consulting, you will find Robert's depth of knowledge above par next time you decide to lease/purchase a commercial aircraft or need someone that knows how to think outside the "proverbial aviation box" and come up with a "creative alternative solution." Test Robert, run an idea by him, and get ready to be oooh'd and ahhh'd with the ideas that he will come up with to help you get from Point A to Point B in the shortest timeframe!
Peter Stonefield:
Robert F. Luke, Jr:
Robert F. Luke, Jr:
Peter is an Aerospace Engineer with over 35 years of experience in Commercial and Military aviation. He is also an FAA Designated Engineering Representative (FAA-DER) and one of the few with the authority to approve Repair Specifications as an RS-DER for multi-use repairs / modifications / alterations for commercial aircraft, rotorcraft, engines, APUs and associated components under Part 23, 25, 27 and 29. He is well-versed in Regulatory Compliance (FAA, EASA, CAAC, etc.) and can help with all of your Regulatory and Engineering needs including Repair Station Certification, Repair Station Rescue, Repair Development (DER/RS-DER) Approvals, Supplemental Type Certification (STC) Activities; Part Manufacturer Approval (PMA) Activities; and Other Relevant Activities in support of your local or global aviation operations. So if you are a Manufacturer, Operator, Repair Station or interested in becoming one then Peter is here to help you with your next aviation venture!
Dean Kantis:
Robert F. Luke, Jr:
Dean Kantis:
Dean has spent the past 15 years in aviation consulting and has much experience working with various areas of aviation. Having been involved in over 150 aviation acquisitions ranging from handling M&A aviation Part 135/Charter, Part 141/Flight School, Part 145/MRO and other aviation company acquisitions. To closings involving very light jet aircraft, mid size aircraft, heavy aircraft...To landing bids for RFP/RFQ's for government contractors and top secret projects. Chances are you have seen a plane flying that Dean has sold! There is no aviation job that Dean won't look at in trying to help you find the best aviation solution. Dean won't stop until you're 100% happy with your aviation project!
meet your team
Stephen Jones:
Fermin Rudy Herrera-Bernal:
Fermin Rudy Herrera-Bernal:
CDR (Ret.) Stephen Jones served in the US Navy for over 20 years as a Naval Aviator and Commanding Officer. Stephen holds a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and Master’s degrees from the University of West Florida, the Naval Postgraduate School, and Harvard University. FAA ratings include: Commercial Pilot, Airplane Single Engine Land, Airplane Multi-Engine Land, RotorCraft Helicopter, Instrument Helicopter & Airplane, FAA First-Class Medical, Bell 206, Sikorsky S-80, and Lockheed L-382. During Stephen's military career, he accumulated over 3,000 flight hours in multiple rotary and fixed-winged aircraft in support of numerous campaigns worldwide. Stephen can help ensure your aviation pilots have everything they need!
Fermin Rudy Herrera-Bernal:
Fermin Rudy Herrera-Bernal:
Fermin Rudy Herrera-Bernal:
Rudy has established a 38+ year career in aviation, including 24+ years in Quality outstanding ability to oversee ODA Manufacturing and Maintenance Unit Members who perform FAA conformity inspections in support of Type Certification projects; holds a FCC Examiners and Frame & Powerplant (A&P) license to include EASA 747 type license; has comprehensive Knowledge in ISO 9000, AS/EN 9100 & extensive production auditing and source inspection experience in Processes outstanding ability to oversee DER & RS- DER Manufacturing and Maintenance Unit Members who perform F.A.A. EASA conformity’s; worked at Boeing as Quality Assurance Airworthiness Inspector. Rudy will make sure your aviation venture gets done!
NextPhaseAviation Team:
Fermin Rudy Herrera-Bernal:
NextPhaseAviation Team:
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aviation EVENTS & News
2021 ISTAT EVENTS:
ISTAT Annual Meeting
30 March 2021
Virtual Event
Additional details coming soon
ISTAT Miami Conclave
19-20 April 2021
The Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables
Miami, FL, USA
ISTAT 4th Annual S. Florida Golf Tournament
19 April 2021
The Biltmore Miami Golf Course
Miami, FL, USA
ISTAT Asia Events
June 2021
Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo
ISTAT Latin America Forum
Third Quarter 2021
Mexico City, MX
ISTAT EMEA
3-5 October 2021
Edinburgh International Conference Centre
Edinburgh, Scotland
ISTAT Americas
14-16 November 2021
JW Marriott Austin
Austin, TX, USA
ISTAT Holiday Receptions
1 December 2021
Dublin, London, New York, Tokyo
2021 NBAA Events
BASE: Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition:
Oct. 12-14, 2021 | Las Vegas, NV
Ranked as one of the largest trade shows in the United States, 2021 NBAA-BACE will feature exhibitors promoting their latest products and services, two aircraft displays – one inside the exhibit hall and the other outside at Henderson Executive Airport, and more than 50 education opportunities
NBAA: GO Flight Operations Conference:
Feb. 23-25, 2021 | NBAA GO Virtual Event
The NBAA GO Flight Operations Conference is a three-day, virtual event combining the best of the annual in-person Schedulers & Dispatchers and the International Operators Conferences.
Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference: Cancelled
Feb. 23-26, 2021 | Fort Worth, TX
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of the 2021 Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC2021).
Int'l Operators Conference: Cancelled
March 22-25, 2021 | Austin, TX
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of the 2021 International Operators Conference.
NBAA GO Leadership Summit:
March 24-25, 2021 | NBAA GO Virtual Event
The NBAA GO Leadership Summit, a virtual event to be held March 24-25, 2021, will allow current and emerging business aviation leaders to focus on this year’s theme, “Leading Through Uncertainty.”
Asian Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition: Cancelled
April 13-15, 2021 | Shanghai, China
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, NBAA and the Shanghai Airport Authority have canceled the 2021 ABACE, which was scheduled for April 13-15 in Shanghai.
EBACE: European Aviation Convention & Exhibition: Cancelled
May 18-20, 2021 | Geneva, Switzerland
Due to the global COVID-19 crisis, EBAA and NBAA announced the cancellation of EBACE2021, while making plans for new, virtual EBACE programming from May 18-20, the previously planned dates for EBACE2021.
Tax, Regulatory & Risk Management Conference:
Tax, ROct. 10-11, 2021 | Las Vegas, NV
The 2021 Tax, Regulatory & Risk Management Conference is the premier conference for attorneys, CPAs, financial advisors, CFOs and flight operations professionals looking for tax planning strategies from industry leaders.
Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition:
Oct. 12-14, 2021 | Las Vegas, NV
Ranked as one of the largest trade shows in the United States, 2021 NBAA-BACE will feature exhibitors promoting their latest products and services, two aircraft displays – one inside the exhibit hall and the other outside at Henderson Executive Airport, and more than 50 education opportunities.