Blackwood

AERONAUTICS

Aviation business development is a rapidly expanding global business, and at Blackwood we have a professional staff with years of industry experience in starting and managing some of the most unique aviation development projects in recent time. We believe that with double digit growth in much of the global aviation industry, your business needs not only trusted aviation consultants, but friends that will look out for your best interests. Our focus is on representing your business in the overseas market and developing market access in targeted areas of interest. We specialize in developing aviation business models, obtaining capital through our exclusive private equity partners, and aviation start-ups. Please contact our office for further information on how we can assist you in developing and capitalizing your aviation business.

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Aircraft Sales & Acquisition

At Blackwood we believe there is no greater experience than aircraft ownership, and thus we strive to share that experience of unbridled freedom of movement, flexibility, and luxury that private aviation affords. We believe that buying or selling your aircraft should not have to be a complicated and demanding process, instead it should be a rewarding experience for all those involved. Our staff has been buying and selling aircraft large and small for over 30 years and will strive to embody our core values of experience, professionalism, and confidentiality in your aircraft sale or acquisition. Owning your own aircraft is more than a tool, it is a lifestyle, so let us assist you in finding the right aircraft, so that your business or family can take off for new horizons. Contact us today for one of our complimentary market analysis of your company or family aircraft needs.

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Aircraft Management

At Blackwood we have a personalized management team with over 150 years combined experience in managing corporate aircraft. Our management style is client focused and objective driven. Using our in-house and sub-contracted expertise in aviation operation, law, finance, budget, and tax structure we will develop a comprehensive aircraft management strategy tailored to your company or family’s specific needs that allows you the most benefit for the least exposure. Our management services include, but are limited to: aircraft operations, aviation department budget and leadership, market analysis, flight crew hiring, training, and placement, aircraft fractional partnership, and small aircraft fleet management.

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Pilot Services

Pilot Services are one of the cornerstones of Blackwood. We specialize in providing high-quality, experienced contract pilots and flight instructors to Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and flight schools around the globe. All of our contract jet pilots are ATP rated with thousands of hours in heavy jets and turbines and our flight instructors are all CFIIs with hundreds of hours of dual given. In addition to contract corporate pilots and flight instructors we provide pilots for aircraft delivery and ferry services in the United States and overseas. We also have multi-lingual pilots and flights instructors available on an as needed basis.

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Flight Training

Blackwood can provide its military and government clients with the most advanced US-based and in-country pilot, maintenance and support crew training programs to fully prepare personnel to operate and maintain newly acquired aircraft and equipment in a variety of mission sets. Blackwood works closely with leading US-based training facilities, simulator training centers and the US Department of Defense to provide the latest training capabilities available. In addition to complete training program oversight and management, Blackwood can also provide in-country training with its own crew of certified training staff. These specialized trainers can address the specific in-country training needs of Blackwood clients including Maritime Patrol, Law Enforcement, Special Operations, Search and Rescue, and VIP full mission profiles. With Blackwood, US aligned foreign militaries can rest assured that their newly acquired aircraft and equipment will be operational and mission ready on command.

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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Blackwood’s Unmanned Aerial Vehicle division specializes in aligning clients with UAV platforms that fit their long-term desires and needs. Blackwood specializes in the highly fragmented “Light UAV” market, with platforms that are primarily suited for Surveillance and Logistical re-supply, and is able to realize for their clients value that is missed by large defense contractor UAV suppliers.

Blackwood has close relationships with suppliers of lights UAV’s and has facilitated the implementation of these UAV’s with multitudes of clients. We can aid in the employment of these platforms for our client with immediate realization of the benefits of the logistics and surveillance capabilities. In addition to being able to provide ample variety in UAV platforms, Blackwood can provide all necessary support training for necessary pilots and support personnel.

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