Recent Avantair Press Releases http://www.avantair.com Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:24:02 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.avantair.com/images/M_images/rss.png http://www.avantair.com Recent Avantair Press Releases http://www.avantair.com/press-release/avantair-inc.-to-report-fourth-quarter-and-fiscal-year-2008-financial-results-on-september-23rd.html CLEARWATER, Fla., Sept. 19, 2008 -- Avantair Inc. (OTCBB:AAIR) (OTCBB:AAIRU) (OTCBB:AAIRW), the only publicly traded stand-alone fractional operator and the sole North American provider of fractional shares in the Piaggio Avanti P.180 aircraft, today announced that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2008 after the stock market close on Tuesday, September 23, 2008. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:00:00 +0100 http://www.avantair.com/press-release/avantair-elite-services-opens-new-fbo-in-caldwell-new-jersey.html CLEARWATER, Fla., Aug. 14, 2008 -- Avantair, Inc. (OTCBB:AAIR) (OTCBB:AAIRU) (OTCBB:AAIRW) ( the Company ), the only publicly traded stand-alone fractional operator and the sole North American provider of fractional shares in the Piaggio Avanti P.180 aircraft, today announced that effective August 1, 2008, it entered into a Lease Agreement and Operating Agreement for Fueling Service(s) with the Essex County Improvement Authority. The agreements provide the Company with a fixed base operation ( FBO ) at Essex County Airport (KCDW), located in Caldwell, New Jersey. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:00:00 +0100 http://www.avantair.com/press-release/avantair-reports-a-significant-increase-in-fractional-shares-sold-during-the-fiscal-fourth-quarter.html Company Reiterates Guidance for ProfitabilityCLEARWATER, Fla. – July 15, 2008 – Avantair, Inc. (OTCBB:AAIR) (OTCBB:AAIRU) (OTCBB:AAIRW) (“the Company”), the only publicly traded stand-alone fractional operator and the sole North American provider of fractional shares in the Piaggio Avanti P.180 aircraft, today announced preliminary fractional share sales results for its fiscal fourth quarter ended June 30, 2008. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:20:28 +0100 http://www.avantair.com/press-release/avantair-inc-appoints-matthew-doyle-to-senior-executive-vice-president-of-sales-and-marketing.html Clearwater, FL, July 14, 2008 – Avantair, Inc. (OTCBB: AAIR, AAIRU, AAIRW) (“Avantair”) (“the Company”), the only publicly traded stand-alone fractional operator and the sole North American provider of fractional shares in the Piaggio Avanti P.180 aircraft, announced today that it has appointed Matthew Doyle to the position of Senior Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Mr. Doyle was employed by Avantair in 2002, and previously held the position of Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In his new role, he will be responsible for leading and directing the Company’s sales and marketing efforts. Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:00:00 +0100 http://www.avantair.com/press-release/avantair-announces-sales-of-18-embraer-phenom-100-aircraft-to-executive-airshare-corporation.html Company Further Strengthens Balance Sheet With $3.2 Million Sale And Focuses Core Operations on the Light Jet Category Clearwater, Florida (July 1, 2008) – Avantair Inc. (OTCBB: AAIR, AAIRU, AAIRW) (“Avantair”), the only publicly traded stand-alone fractional operator and the sole provider of fractional shares in the Avanti P.180 aircraft, today announced that it has entered into a purchase agreement with Executive AirShare Corporation (“Executive AirShare”), pursuant to which Executive AirShare will purchase 18 of Avantair’s 20 Embraer Phenom 100 aircraft for cash proceeds of approximately $3.2 million. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:00:00 +0100 http://www.avantair.com/press-release/avantair-maintains-the-youngest-fleet-and-lowest-fuel-surcharge-in-the-fractional-industry.html CLEARWATER, Fla., May 29, 2008 -- Avantair Inc. (OTCBB:AAIR) (OTCBB:AAIRU) (OTCBB:AAIRW) ( Avantair ), the only publicly traded stand-alone fractional operator and the exclusive provider of fractional shares in the Piaggio Avanti P.180 aircraft, announced today that it maintains the youngest fleet in the fractional aircraft industry along with the lowest fuel surcharge. Thu, 29 May 2008 15:46:08 +0100 http://www.avantair.com/press-release/avantair-gives-the-gift-of-green.html Aircraft fractional-ownership provider to honor Earth Day by offsetting carbon emissions for its customersClearwater, Florida (April 21, 2008) – Avantair Inc. (OTCBB: AAIR, AAIRU, AAIRW) (“Avantair”), the only publicly traded stand-alone fractional operator and the exclusive provider of fractional shares in the Piaggio Avanti P.180 aircraft, announced today that in celebration of Earth Day, it is offsetting 5 flight hours of carbon emissions for all new fractional share owners with TerraPass, the leading consumer retailer and marketer of greenhouse gas reduction offsets. TerraPass funds clean energy and efficiency projects that will reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:00:00 +0100 http://www.avantair.com/press-release/avantair-inc.-appoints-richard-pytak-to-chief-financial-officer.html CLEARWATER, Fla., Apr 14, 2008 - Avantair, Inc. (OTCBB:AAIR) (OTCBB:AAIRU) (OTCBB:AAIRW) ( Avantair ), the only publicly traded stand-alone fractional aircraft operator, announced today that it has promoted Richard Pytak to the position of Chief Financial Officer, effective April 11, 2008. John Waters, Avantair's former Chief Financial Officer, has departed the Company, and resigned his position as a director of the Company, effective April 11, 2008. Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:00:00 +0100 http://www.avantair.com/press-release/avantair-names-richard-pytak-vice-president-of-finance.html CLEARWATER, Fla., Feb. 5, 2008 -- Avantair, Inc. (OTCBB:AAIR) (OTCBB:AAIRU) (OTCBB:AAIRW) ( Avantair ), the only publicly traded stand-alone fractional operator, today announced that they have appointed Richard Pytak to the position of Vice President of Finance. In this role, he will be responsible for the Company's financial operations, including accounting and financial reporting. Sat, 29 Mar 2008 08:17:59 +0100 http://www.avantair.com/press-release/avantair-inc.-appoints-kevin-beitzel-to-chief-operating-officer.html CLEARWATER, Fla., Feb 13, 2008 -- Avantair, Inc. (OTCBB:AAIR) (OTCBB:AAIRU) (OTCBB:AAIRW) ( Avantair ), the only publicly traded stand-alone fractional aircraft operator, announced today that its Chief Operating Officer, Ms. Tracy Chaplin, has departed the Company and it has promoted Kevin Beitzel to the position of Chief Operating Officer. Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:00:00 +0100 http://www.avantair.com/press-release/avantair-signs-vendor-contracts-to-enhance-customer-service-and-rationalize-costs.html Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hotel Connections SelectedCLEARWATER, Fla., Sep 25, 2007 -- Avantair, Inc. (OTCBB:AAIR) (OTCBB:AAIRU) (OTCBB:AAIRW) ( Avantair ), the only publicly traded stand alone fractional operator, announced today it has signed new contracts for rental cars and hotel accommodations. Avantair has named Enterprise as its preferred provider for rental car services at its Fixed Base Operations and private jet centers, and it has chosen Hotel Connections as its exclusive partner for hotel accommodations for its crew member and employee travel needs. Enterprise, the nation's leading car rental company, is a premiere provider in general aviation and is known for its award-winning customer service. Hotel Connections is the leading provider in sourcing and managing hotel accommodation solutions worldwide for the aviation industry and will assist Avantair in procuring hotel accommodations at a significant cost savings. Mon, 24 Sep 2007 23:00:00 +0100 http://www.avantair.com/press-release/avantair-inc.-establishes-new-contracts-to-add-value-for-owners-and-streamline-its-operations.html CLEARWATER, Fla., Sep 24, 2007-- Avantair, Inc. (OTCBB:AAIR), (OTCBB:AAIRU) (OTCBB:AAIRW) ( Avantair ), the only publicly traded stand-alone fractional operator, announced today it has signed new contracts for chauffeured services and catering. Avantair has named Savoya as its preferred partner for chauffeured services. Savoya, the industry leader in global chauffeured services, was established in 2000 to address the ground transportation needs of the world's traveling elite. We are pleased to be Avantair's preferred ground transportation partner, said Robert Dobrient, president and CEO of Savoya. Both Savoya and Avantair demonstrate a shared commitment to providing quality customer service to luxury travelers, making this a perfect pairing. Sun, 23 Sep 2007 23:00:00 +0100 http://www.avantair.com/press-release/avantair-inc.-appoints-kevin-beitzel-to-executive-vice-president-of-maintenance-and-operations.html CLEARWATER, Fla., Sep 24, 2007 -- Avantair, Inc. (OTCBB:AAIR) (OTCBB:AAIRU) (OTCBB:AAIRW) ( Avantair ), the only publicly traded stand-alone fractional operator, announced today that they have promoted Kevin Beitzel to the position of Executive Vice President of Maintenance and Operations. Sun, 23 Sep 2007 23:00:00 +0100 http://www.avantair.com/press-release/avantair-inc.-appoints-paul-perry-to-sales-director.html CLEARWATER, Fla., Aug 30, 2007 -- Avantair Inc. (OTCBB:AAIR) (OTCBB:AAIRU) (OTCBB:AAIRW) ( Avantair ), the only publicly traded stand-alone fractional operator, announced today that it has appointed Paul Perry to Director of Sales for the West. Mr. Perry previously held several executive sales positions at leading pharmaceutical companies. He holds a Master of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Nevada and a Bachelor of Science from the United States Military Academy at West Point. Mr. Perry also served as an Aviation Officer for the United States Army. Wed, 29 Aug 2007 23:00:00 +0100 http://www.avantair.com/press-release/fractional-operator-avantair-goes-green-with-terrapass.html Aircraft Fractional-Ownership Provider Becomes First in Industry to Begin Offsetting Carbon EmissionsCLEARWATER, Fla., Aug 15, 2007 -- Avantair Inc. (OTCBB:AAIR) (OTCBB:AAIRU) (OTCBB:AAIRW) ( Avantair ), announced today that it is partnering with TerraPass, a company focused on assisting with the offset of carbon dioxide emissions by allocating money to clean energy and efficiency projects. Avantair is the only publicly traded stand-alone fractional operator and the exclusive provider of fractional shares in the Avanti P.180 aircraft. Tue, 14 Aug 2007 23:00:00 +0100 http://www.avantair.com/press-release/avantair-retains-the-piacente-group-as-strategic-investor-relations-consulting-firm.html CLEARWATER, Fla., Aug 13, 2007 -- Avantair, Inc. (OTCBB:AAIR) (OTCBB:AAIRU) (OTCBB:AAIRW), the only publicly traded stand-alone fractional operator, today announced that it has retained The Piacente Group, a full service investor relations consulting firm based in New York. The Piacente Group will assist Avantair in implementing investor communications and Wall Street outreach programs aimed at introducing the financial community to the Company. Sun, 12 Aug 2007 23:00:00 +0100 http://www.avantair.com/press-release/avantair-elite-services-opens-new-fbo-in-camarillo-california.html CLEARWATER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 6, 2007--Avantair Elite Services, a unit of Avantair, Inc. (OTCBB: AAIR, AAIRU, AAIRW) ( Avantair ), the only publicly traded stand alone fractional operator, announced today it has opened a newly constructed executive jet facility at the Camarillo Airport (CMA) in Camarillo, California in addition to the private jet center in Clearwater, Florida (PIE). Avantair operates the facility as a full service FBO, providing fuel, ground support, and maintenance services. Sun, 05 Aug 2007 23:00:00 +0100 http://www.avantair.com/press-release/avantairinc.-promotes-michael-doyle-to-senior-sales-director.html CLEARWATER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 5, 2007--Avantair, Inc. (OTCBB: AAIR, AAIRU, AAIRW) ( Avantair ), the only publicly traded stand alone fractional operator, announced today that they have promoted Michael Doyle to Senior Director of Sales for the company. Mr. Doyle previously held the position of Regional Sales Director North and Mid West. Mr. Doyle, who joined the company in 2005, will now be responsible for generating sales, tracking key sales performance indicators and assisting the Vice President of Sales and Marketing with the national sales effort for the organization. Mon, 04 Jun 2007 23:00:00 +0100