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Employee Behaviors & Safety
If you've spent any amount of time in aviation, you probably have a story or two about someone who was complacent, over confident, or just plain reckless. Cautionary tales of narrow escapes from certain disaster or decisions that resulted in actual disaster. These stories emphasize bad behaviors and worse decisions that could only have ended in bad outcomes. What about good behaviors and good decisions? Why don't we tell more stories about that? I recently met Dr. Kodey

Stratus Business Development
Feb 13


Brendan Ashworth joins SBD
Stratus Bunsiness Development is pleased to announce that Brendan Ashworth has joined our research team. A full-time Aviation Management student at Bridgewater State University, Brendan will be focusing on industry research and reporting. As a student, Brendan has been dedicated to experiencing as much as he can on his journey to a career in aviation. He is a Private Pilot, competed with the BSU Flight Team, has studied abroad with Virgin Atlantic, and now joins SBD. Brenda

Stratus Business Development
Jan 28


Rick Bartle appointed to GLADA Board
The founder of Stratus Business Development, Rick Bartle, has joined the Board of Directors for the Global Aircraft Dealers Association (GLADA) The Global Aircraft Dealers Association strives to be the leading advocate in the fair business of buying, selling and leasing business aircraft. GLADA champions as a resource and leader in developing standards for efficient, effective and principled business practices in buying and selling aircraft. GLADA provides a foundation for pr

Stratus Business Development
Jan 15


ADG Aviation Facility Taking Shape
The construction of Avanru Development Group's (ADG) hangar at the Keene Dillant-Hopkins Airport has officially launched. Site work is well underway and concrete is in the ground. Very soon the steel will go up and this new facility will start to resemble a hangar. The lead up to actual construction can feel like an eternity but it is worth the wait. When completed, this hangar will be home to ADG's fight operations department enabling a wider area of impact for the company

Stratus Business Development
Dec 5, 2025


Build Your Hangar in Central Florida
Is your flight department is seeking the perfect spot to build a new base of operation in Central Florida? We have sites at Kissimmee (ISM) and Winter Haven (GIF) that are ready for your project. Build to own, lease, or lease to buy scenarios are all options. "Pad ready" sites available to reduce lead time to construction. Contact us to discuss your hangar needs and explore options at Kissimmee and Winter Haven. Since 2014 Stratus Business Development has been helping our

Stratus Business Development
Nov 11, 2025


SBD Welcomes Haley Nelson to the Team.
Haley Nelson is the newest addition to SBD's team of aviation professionals. Haley is a student at Bridgewater State University where...

Stratus Business Development
Oct 2, 2025


Equipment: Lease vs Buy?
Aviation is a landscape of specialized equipment: GPU's, airstairs, lavatory carts, tugs, and fuel trucks to name a few. Any company...

Stratus Business Development
Sep 12, 2025


Airport Business Development
The U.S. is home to more than 5000 public use airports. Around 500 are considered "commercial service" facilities because they host...

Stratus Business Development
Aug 28, 2025


New Executive Hangar @ EEN
Avanru Development Group Ltd (ADG) of Walpole, NH, is moving ahead with a hangar project at the Keene Dillant-Hopkins Airport . Future...

Stratus Business Development
Jun 4, 2025


Who Are Your Customers?
It has been my observation that a lot of flight schools struggle with their marketing strategy. Airports can be intimidating places when...

Stratus Business Development
May 28, 2025


141 Flight School Available for Acquisition
Stratus Business Development LLC is representing the sale of an established Part 141 flight school based in the Mid-Atlantic region. In...

Stratus Business Development
May 14, 2025


Company Profile: AVIER Flight Simulator
I love start-ups. No matter what the industry, I have a lot of respect for someone who has the courage and vision to start their own...

Stratus Business Development
May 7, 2025


Technology: Turbocharge Your Business
Aviation has long been an early adopter of certain types of new technology. Material science, communication, navigation, powerplant...

Stratus Business Development
May 5, 2025


Stratus BD teams up with GLADA on Aircraft Broker Education Program
Stratus BD has joined forces with the Global Aircraft Dealers Association (GLADA) to develop their new Aircraft Broker Education...

Stratus Business Development
Nov 22, 2024


Ready to build hangar sites in Central Florida at Winter Haven Airport (KGIF)
Are you seeking the perfect place to build a hangar in Central Florida? Custom hangars starting at 10,000 SF and up. Stratus Business...

Stratus Business Development
Nov 20, 2024


SBD selected by Avanru Development Group Ltd for Keene hangar project.
Stratus Business Development LLC (SBD) has been engaged by Avanru Development Group Ltd (ADG) of Walpole, NH, to manage the construction...

Stratus Business Development
Nov 18, 2024


Denton Enterprise Airport (KDTO) Issues Development RFP
Denton Enterprise Airport (KDTO), located in Denton, TX, is seeking proposals to develop two adjoining airside lots totaling...

Stratus Business Development
Nov 14, 2024


Nashua Community College Launches Aviation Management Degree
Nashua Community College (NCC) has announced the launch of the newest addition to their growing list of aviation studies, Aviation...

Stratus Business Development
Jun 18, 2024


RFP: Aircraft Leasing
On behalf of our client, Stratus Business Development LLC, is seeking proposals for the lease of 2-3 aircraft to be used for primary and...

Stratus Business Development
Apr 30, 2024


ATEC Aviation Maintenance Pipeline Report
If you operate aircraft of any size or shape you know all too well how hard it is to find mechanics. Whether you are hiring for your own...

Stratus Business Development
Apr 29, 2024
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