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Newly Promoted Executives Announced At Avantair
Avantair, the only publicly traded aviation time sharing company, has announced executive promotions within its sales force.
Dan Blackett, who joined the company in 2004, and was previously the director of sales has been promoted to Vice president of sales and marketing. Blackett will oversea and manage the sales organization and the building of the Avantair brand through marketing efforts. Blackett, previously of the Barnes group, holds a BA in marketing as well as an MBA.
An excited Blackett enthused, ""I am excited about this new opportunity and look forward to working with our very talented sales organization to continue to meet our sales and marketing goals. Avantair offers a great fractional aircraft program and leads the industry with the lowest fuel surcharge."
Mark Whittman was appointed as Sales Director to the newly formed territories in the North and Mid West. Whitman, a former Navy pilot, brings more than 25 years of aviation experience to the post. He has served with many leading aviation companies in his long and distinguished career.
About Avantair
Avantair is the largest stand alone time share aircraft company in the US, and The fifth largest fractional aircraft company in the nation. The company is headquartered in Clearwater Florida and currently boasts a fleet of 32 planes with an additional 5 on order, and 20 more on a future delivery schedule. The company operates in 5 states and employs 270 employees. The company offers private travel solutions at a much lower price than private aircraft ownership.
