October 2024 – The Newsletter of Aventure Aviation

Aventure to Attend C-130 Shows

Aventure will attend two major military aircraft shows this month. The first, Hercules Orion Conference (HOC), takes place October 21–24 ​​in Aventure's hometown of Atlanta, Georgia.

C-130 Technical Coordination Group (TCG) World Wide Review will happen October 28–November 1 in Orlando, Florida. Guests can find Aventure at exhibition booth #607.

Aventure has attended both events annually since the founding of its military division in 2010.

The C-130 Hercules is an iconic four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft produced by Lockheed Martin, just 20 miles from Aventure's Atlanta headquarters.

"I look forward to meeting with perspective customers and stakeholders," said military account manager Nawal Lodi. "It's important to listen to their needs, so we can offer solutions with the best products and services available."

Meet Aventure at HOC or TCG >

US Chamber of Commerce Names Aventure a Top 100 Small Business

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and CO—, its award-winning digital platform for small businesses, announced that Aventure Aviation was chosen for the CO—100: America's Top 100 Small Businesses list.

Aventure was selected out of more than 14,000 applicants for its overall growth driven by cutting-edge ideas, resilience, and strong employee culture.

"It's a tremendous honor and a testament to the dedication, innovation, and hard work of our entire team," said Aventure President Talha Faruqi. "As we continue to reach new heights, this achievement serves as a reminder of the responsibility we have to uphold the high standards that brought us here."

"As the world's largest business organization representing companies of all sizes and industries, we understand what makes a business great," said Jeanette Mulvey, Vice President and Editor-in-Chief of CO— by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce."

See Aventure Aviation's CO—100 profile >

Aventure on Inc. 5000 List 6th Time

Inc. magazine recently announced that Aventure Aviation has earned a spot on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. This marks the second consecutive year this decade that Aventure made the list.

This ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Companies are ranked according to the percentage growth of their annual revenue over a three-year period.

This year, Aventure ranked 2,193 on the Inc. 5000 list with a 3-year growth of 238%, moving up more than 1,300 spots from its 2023 placement of 3,536. Aventure previously achieved Inc. 5000 status for four consecutive years from 2011–2014.

"This is your sixth time on the Inc. 5000, which is a remarkable accomplishment," said Inc. Editor-in-Chief Mike Hofman. "Making the list year after year gets harder as your base revenue increases. Of the tens of thousands of companies that have applied…only a select group have made the list more than once. Only two and a half percent have made the list 6 times."

See Aventure's Inc profile >

MRO Europe Heads to Barcelona

Aventure will attend Aviation Week's MRO Europe, held October 22–24 at Fira de Barcelona in Spain. The event is Europe's largest for the commercial aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) industry.

Registered to attend are 10,000 industry professionals from 89 countries, who will gather in Barcelona to learn, connect, and conduct business. There will be nearly 500 exhibitors and 1,300 airline and lessor purchasers.

Representing Aventure will be Mike Kitchener, senior director for EMEA. He will be able to discuss specific parts requirements and strengthen current relationships with customers.

Meet Aventure at MRO Europe >

Felix Rigau Carrera Honored for Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month is held from September 15 to October 15, and Aventure is proud to honor the legacy and impact of Felix Rigau Carrera, the first Puerto Rican pilot.

He was born and raised in Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico, and grew up with an interest in mechanics and aviation from an early age.

After graduating with a degree in mechanical engineering, Rigau Carrera enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he would become a pilot. He continued flight training in Seattle and Minneapolis following his discharge, and enlisted in the U.S. Marines during World War I.

He saw action in France, where he became both the first Puerto Rican to operate a fixed-wing aircraft and the first Hispanic-American fighter pilot of the U.S. Marines.

After the war, Rigau Carrera bought his own airplane, and became the first Puerto Rican to pilot a plane over his home island. He returned to the U.S. in the 1930s, settling in Virginia.

Rigau Carrera's achievements paved the way for future generations of Hispanic Americans in aviation and beyond.

International Day of the Air Traffic Controller Celebrated

International Day of the Air Traffic Controller takes place October 20, and honors those who ensure that air travel remains the safest mode of transport.

The history of the air traffic controller dates back to February 25, 1920, with the world's first air traffic control tower at London's Croydon Airport. The airport, then the world's busiest, needed to regulate aircraft taking off and landing. The tower allowed coordination using visual signals and radio communication.

World War II helped evolve air traffic control with the use of radar. This let controllers monitor the position of military aircraft in real time. After the war, the technology was integrated into civilian air traffic control systems all over the world.

Over the next few decades the role of the air traffic controller would increase along with the growth of commercial aviation.

Every day, air traffic controllers play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of aviation operations.

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Hercules Orion Conference (HOC)
October 21–24 | Renaissance Waverly Hotel | Atlanta

MRO Europe
October 22–24 | Fira de Barcelona | Barcelona

C-130 TCG World Wide Review
October 28–1 November 1 | Caribe Royale | Orlando | booth 607

Meet Aventure at any of these events >

October 26, 1958 — Pan Am opens the jet age with the first U.S. commercial jet airliner flight. The Boeing 707 flight from New York City to Paris took nearly 9 hours.

October 12, 1960 — The Royal Canadian Air Force receives its first C-130 Hercules in Trenton, Ontario.

October 31, 1987 — British Airways recruits its first female pilot.

”If you want something to happen, you must make it happen."

— Olga Custodio : First Latina pilot in the U.S. military

Aventure proudly supports:   Aventure Aviation is a certified Asian American and Minority owned business by the US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation.   Aventure Aviation is a certified Minority Business Enterprise by the National Minority Supplier Development Council.