Before I ever had a title, NBAA gave me something even more valuable—confidence, connection, and a sense that I belonged in this industry. What started as a way to grow turned into something far greater: it helped me find my purpose, my people, and ultimately, my path to becoming a CEO. Early in my career, I joined Air Routing International, a company that understood the true value of relationships. They believed […]
Italy’s disinsection requirements have always been a maze of regulation, local interpretation, and airport-level improvisation. Now, with new ordinances and growing public health pressure, the rules have sharpened—but so has the risk of operational delay.  Business aviation operators must approach Italy with a precision playbook. What follows is a tactical brief to avoid ground holds, compliance surprises, and confusion at the top of the stairs.  Who Must Disinsect? Any aircraft […]
Safety management is about addressing hazards and reducing risk to acceptable levels.  How we go about doing that is not always formal and with recent events, there is no better time than now to take a step back and assess the way our organizations operate safely. As noted, there have been a lot of highly publicized accidents in our industry in the past couple of months.  It’s easy to waive […]
As we wrap up another exhilarating NBAA BACE, our hearts are full at Paragon Aviation Group. The connections made and insights gained in Las Vegas this year were nothing short of transformative. We worked hard to bring together industry pioneers, thinkers, and dedicated professionals. Under the leadership of Crystal Kubeczka, our President, and Julie O’Brien, our VP of Business Development, our team cherished every moment of rekindling ties with our trusted partners […]
Paragon Aviation Group is excited to share that our annual “Fly for a Cure” campaign was a tremendous success! Throughout October, our community came together to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research, and we are incredibly grateful for everyone who participated. Your support by wearing pink and sharing inspiring stories made a significant impact on our mission. Raising Awareness and Funds This year, our goal was not just to raise […]
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