Chad is the editor of AINalerts, AIN's daily business aviation newsletter, and is also the news editor at AIN Media Group.&nbsp;He has been writing about aviation, with an emphasis on business aviation, since 1994. Chad started his writing career at The Avion,&nbsp;the&nbsp;student newspaper at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, serving as editor-in-chief before graduating with a bachelor's in aeronautical science. After a stint as managing editor at Professional Pilot&nbsp;magazine, he joined&nbsp;AIN in late 1998. Chad holds a commercial pilot certificated with instrument and multi-engine ratings, and he also is a CFI/CFII. He lives and works from his home in Venice, Florida.

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Advent Aerospace recently hired 25-year business aviation industry veteran Brian Barber to help expand the company’s offerings beyond VIP aircraft completions. In his new role as vice president of sales and marketing, Barber will help Advent’s management team identify new markets for its composite structures business.

 


“We intend to broaden our reach into other areas where lightweight structures are needed, while increasing market share in our existing markets,” said Advent Aerospace president Steve Jourdenais. Advent’s Jormac Aerospace and Cabin Innovations division are established players in the completions industry.

 


Before joining Advent, Barber was vice president of sales and marketing with Lufthansa Technik’s BizJet, where he was responsible for sales of VIP completions, airframe maintenance, modification and refurbishment services to the narrowbody, corporate and commercial aircraft market. While at BizJet, he also held the title of vice president of completions.

News and developments about everything that goes into the cabin of an aircraft, from floor coverings to headliners, with a special emphasis on in-flight entertainment, communications and other electronics for passengers. If it is in the cabin of an aircraft, it’s covered here.

Advent Aerospace Hires Barber To Help Expand Company

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