Will provide guidance in
engineering, interiors and other areas of aircraft
Adam Aircraft has announced the formation of an Advisory Council
for the A700 AdamJet. This Council will provide strategic guidance
in engineering, interior definition, product support, and other
entry-into-service activities.
Joe Walker, President of Adam Aircraft, will preside as
chairman, with Peter Reynolds, Curtis Van Nice, and Stephan Hanvey
serving as council members. "Our council members are some of the
most experienced individuals in the aviation business," said Joe
Walker. "They will assist us in delivering a superior aircraft into
a support structure that exceeds customer expectations."
"Having flown the A700 AdamJet, I
feel confident this aircraft will deliver tremendous value to the
business jet market," said Peter Reynolds, member of the A700
Advisory Council. "Adam Aircraft has the opportunity to launch a
new era of aviation with the AdamJet and we look forward to
participating in the process," added Steven Hanvey.
Peter Reynolds: A decorated Air Force pilot in the 1970s, Peter
Reynolds entered the general aviation business in 1973 as a test
pilot for Learjet. During his 29-year career at the company,
Reynolds spent his last eight years as Vice President of Flight
Test for Bombardier Aerospace. In this position, he was responsible
for managing 500 employees and all flight tests conducted on
Canadair, de Havilland, and Learjet product lines. Reynolds is a
fellow of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots and has flown
eight first flights of new model aircraft.
Curtis Van Nice: Co-Founder of KC Aviation in Dallas, Texas,
Curtis Van Nice has been involved with aircraft interior design and
completions for 27 years, and has participated in the installation
of more than 1,000 business aircraft interiors. An industry-leading
completion center for business aircraft, KC Aviation was acquired
by Gulfstream Aerospace in 1998. Following the acquisition, Mr. Van
Nice became Vice President of Completion Sales and Design for
Gulfstream.
Stephan Hanvey: Stephan Hanvey began his career in 1969 as a
Naval Pilot. With 11 years of combat and test pilot experience in
the Navy, Hanvey became the Chief Test Pilot for Hughes/McDonnell
Douglas and later became a Director and Program Manager. After 11
years at McDonnell Douglas, he joined Raytheon Aircraft Company as
Vice President of Engineering and Flight Operations. From 1999 to
2003, Hanvey was the President and CEO of Piaggio America and
instrumental in building the Piaggio sales and support
infrastructure for North America.