THERE’S FIRST CLASS. THEN THERE’S PINNACLE CLASS. To call it First Class travel doesn’t begin to describe the Pinnacle Aviation charter experience. It’s about peace of mind. It’s about comfort. It’s about reliability. But, most important, it’s about you. Pinnacle goes beyond the expected to give you a higher level of safety, service and dependability. […]

Pinnacle Aviation Delivers A Higher Level of Sales & Acquisition Expertise. What is the impact of an airplane’s maintenance status on its overall value?   One of the fundamental factors to be considered when valuing an aircraft is the condition of its maintenance status. There can sometimes be wide disparity between appraisals for similarly aged aircraft […]

Only the Very Best Operators qualify for IS-BAO Stage 3 Accreditation. Pinnacle Aviation is on a relentless pursuit for operational excellence. We realize that safety and service reliability is about dutiful attention to the smallest details. We’ve gone well-beyond aviation industry standards to ensure our operational systems are trustworthy and dependable.   The general aviation […]

There are numerous factors involved in determining an aircraft’s value at any time, including: airframe and engine times, equipment, and the resale market.  Bruce Ison, Pinnacle Aviation’s Director of Insurance, suggests jet owners determine the value of their aircraft annually to make sure it is close to what amount is listed in their insurance policy. […]

Airport Operations Scottsdale Airport is a general aviation reliever facility that is owned and operated by the City of Scottsdale. Approximately 152,568 takeoffs and landings occurred in 2014, making Scottsdale one of the busiest corporate jet facilities in the state. Nearly 370 aircraft are based at Scottsdale Airport, from single engine recreational planes to numerous […]

Convenience, productivity, safety and security are key reasons why individuals and companies choose on-demand air travel for personal and business travel. Air charter flights operate on the passenger’s schedule, allowing considerable flexibility. With the ability to fly in and out of more than 5,000 public use airports in the United States – more than 100 […]

Traveling during the holiday season is not generally a very relaxing experience thanks to crowds and flight delays—but there are ways to make the ordeal a lot less stressful thanks to handy little things called flight tracker apps. These pieces of software—easily downloadable on a smartphone or tablet—not only track your flight and alert you […]

Top Ten CEOs Stand Up for Business Aviation in No Plane No Gain Initiative. Ten highly respected CEOs from some of the country’s most dynamic and widely known companies have unambiguously affirmed how business aviation works for their companies, in an advocacy program called “Top Ten,” sponsored by the No Plane No Gain campaign. The CEOs’ […]

Pinnacle Aviation pilot, Don Wade celebrates 50 Years in the air with prestigious FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award. Fifty years flying private aircraft is a long time, and is full of many stories, places, events and people. While few pilots reach this remarkable milestone, Scottsdale-based Pinnacle Aviation is honoring pilot Don Wade for reaching […]

The House of Representatives passed legislation to extend the bonus depreciation tax credit for businesses permanently on July 11, 2014, however, Senate leaders are saying they don’t expect any action in the Senate on the bills before the November midterm elections. The measure, which passed 258-160, is the latest efforts to extend a string of […]

April 2014 has been a great month for Pinnacle Aviation with the addition of three mid-cabin size aircraft being added to the charter fleet which includes a Citation XLS and two Hawker 800XP’s. This rounds out our fleet to accommodate the full spectrum of charter needs for our clients. These aircraft offer the comfort of […]

When evaluating the business jet market, and the ever-evolving product like fractional ownership, even the most seasoned insiders seem to lack a clear sense of what’s next. Consider that only a couple of years ago, the industry boasted six major airplane share providers, all of which seemed to be poised for expansion. Companies like Clearwater, […]

Over 1,000 adults, kids and team mascots turned out for the second annual Run the Runway event at the Scottsdale Airport on April 5th. Participants ran or walked on the Scottsdale Airport runway while being surrounded by beautiful planes along this one of a kind route. The post-race festival included a DJ, bounce inflatables, vendors, […]

For some jet models, demand now exceeds supply. Momentum from a strong finish in 2013 impacted the pre-owned business jet market in the first quarter of this year. Within just a few months, the number of aircraft for sale dropped nearly 10 percent, from 2,600 to 2,350. That’s a huge change. It could be that […]