How VSE Corporate Value Went From $300 to $1.5 Billion in 5 Years

What is the secret to VSE Corporations quadruple business growth? When John Cuomo took over as CEO, what was his mindset for turning the company into a market leader? In this video, you’ll learn VSE’s strategy and how they’ve carved out their niche in the aftermarket segment. Guest Bio John Cuomo is the President and […]
Up in the Air (Longer): Why the Aviation Aftermarket is White Hot Right Now

What happens when the aviation industry faces the gargantuan task of catching up to a constrained supply chain? The opportunity shifts. Everyone has accepted the reality that manufacturing is highly limited and that planes have to fly longer, so the aftermarket is white hot. If you own IP and you’re driving the aftermarket, you’ll be […]
Setna iO’s Success Strategy: Soaring Through Aviation’s 20-Year Supply Crisis
Running a fast-moving parts-trading business with 200 employees. Maintaining a hawk-like focus on demand, every line item and deal that crosses your desk. Capturing every last dollar of value across the supply chain. These aren’t easy things to do simultaneously but that’s what it takes to succeed. David Chaimowitz, CEO of Setna iO has achieved […]
The One Question Companies and Recruiters Fail to Ask Candidates
“I’ve got this job, want it or not?” is the absolute worst way to recruit an A+ player. Whether you’re a recruiter or a company looking for talent, the approach you take matters. Ignoring their motivations or not caring about them at all means that you will risk losing those who can help you the […]
“Relevant and Steady Wins the Race”: The Hardest Way to Grow An Aviation Company
We’ve all seen the flash-in-the-pan companies that take the market by storm but then burn out fast. It’s rare for a privately held company to stay relevant for 5 decades in one of the most volatile industries on earth. But that is exactly what Clay Lacy Aviation has done. BizAv operators are constantly threading the […]
Russian Titanium, High Strength Steel: The Supply Chain Problems No One’s Talking About
The vulnerability of the aerospace supply chain is something we’re all well aware of. But when focusing on specific commodities, a worrying picture emerges. Considering that the industry gets its titanium from Russia, and that there hasn’t been much effort put towards de-risking the supply, we have a major issue. At the same time, with […]
Business Aviation: The Good News and the Bad News
Private aviation saw a huge COVID boom and many people who decided to fly private aren’t looking back. This is a double-edged sword. Private aviation is a complex industry where staying profitable is like walking a tightrope. There are high client expectations counterbalanced by complex machines and operational challenges. There are also plenty of business […]
The American Airlines and JSX Feud IS NOT About Safety…This Is What It’s Actually About
The dust up between American Airlines and JSX is an interesting airline industry development. The pilot’s unions say it’s all in the name of safety, but that couldn’t be further from reality. What’s up with FAR Part 380? Smaller airlines are trying to take the suck out of flying and continue service for small communities. […]