Aventure Aviation to Attend ACPC in Washington

Aventure will attend the Air Carrier Purchasing Conference (ACPC), taking place September 13–16, in Washington D.C. The conference offers the opportunity for airline suppliers and buyers to interact, develop relationships and strengthen business opportunities. Thousands from all over the globe are expected to attend.

"This is a vital event for Aventure to market our capabilities and services under one roof," commented Melissa Coleman-Grina, Aventure's Senior Director of Sales.

In addition to Ms. Coleman-Grina, Aventure representatives attending will include Account Manager Reginald Henry, and Senior Sales Representative Ebrahim (Eb) Zakaria. View Aventure's ACPC evite.

Plans Announced for New Aventure Campus

Aventure has embarked on an ambitious expansion plan that will see the creation of a new state-of-the-art campus, projected to be completed by October 2016. To accommodate the plan, we have acquired a large tract of land adjoining our present 7-acre Atlanta operations site.

The new structures will include design concepts that highlight historic achievements in aviation. Cutting-edge technology and environmentally friendly design will be used throughout the campus.

With new component MRO shops, larger office space, and an additional warehouse to accommodate a significantly increased inventory, the new campus will allow Aventure to better serve our increasing base of customers. Learn more (video).

Inc. 5000: Aventure Recognized 4th Year in a Row
Aventure has made the 2014 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America, our fourth consecutive year for this recognition.

"Only a tiny fraction of the nation's companies have demonstrated such remarkably consistent high growth . . . this achievement truly puts Aventure Aviation in rarefied company,” said Eric Schurenberg, President and Editor-in-Chief, Inc. Magazine.

Divas Half Marathon Attracts Aventure Volunteers
Mike Beck, Aventure's Repair Manager, provides water for marathon participants.

Staff from Aventure's Atlanta Headquarters volunteered for the Divas Half Marathon & 5k on September 6, held in Peachtree City, Georgia, USA. Approximately 4,500 women from all over America participated, and Aventure staff helped man a water station along the marathon route.

The Marathon benefits the Young Foundation of Florida, Inc, and other local and national charities making a difference in women's lives.

Aventure to Speak at Atlanta Export Seminar
Aventure was invited by the Atlanta Mayor’s Office of International Affairs to participate in an export seminar hosted by Invest Atlanta. The seminar, titled “Small Business Workshop: International Trade Resources”took place ​on August 26. Aventure participated in a panel titled, “Other Companies are Exporting, Why Aren’t You?”

Aventure President to Speak at Airline Economics Conference in Hong Kong
Zaheer Faruqi, president of Aventure Aviation, will speak at Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Hong Kong, on November 5. Mr. Faruqi will join a panel of seasoned aircraft investors, and discuss how to choose the right aircraft and when to invest.

The conference attracts airline representatives from across the globe, focusing on those with RFPs for finance and leasing.

World Cup Contest Winners Aventure received over 600 entries for our World Cup "guess the finalists" contest, which was open to all aviation industry professionals. The Finals winner was Eric Wilson, Director of Maintenance for Elite Airways, who won a Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro. The Semi-Finals winner was Paulo Cabral, of SATA Air Açores, who won an Apple iPad Mini. Our Quarter-Finals winner was João Flavio Assunção Mendonça, IT Coordinator with Azul Airlines, who won a Google Nexus7.

––Winner Eric Wilson