JUNE 2025AEROSPACEDEFENSEREVIEW.COM6EditorialThe U.S. aviation industry is raising the bar by bringing together three essential strengths: trusted aircraft appraisal services, world-class Fixed Base Operator facilities, and advanced airborne training programs. This combination is helping meet the rising demand for safety, efficiency, and readiness across commercial, private, and military aviation.Reliable aircraft appraisals form the backbone of smart aviation decisions. In a market where regulatory standards and financial accuracy matter more than ever, top U.S. appraisal firms deliver precise valuations grounded in deep technical knowledge and real-time market data. These assessments support confident buying, leasing, and asset management, keeping the aviation economy strong and transparent.On the ground, America's leading FBOs are offering more than just fuel and maintenance. With a focus on safety, comfort, and smooth operations, they provide tailored support for business jets, military aircraft, and government fleets. Crews are welcomed with professionalism, and aircraft are kept ready for the next mission, no matter how complex.In the air, training programs are evolving with technology. Across the country, pilots are learning through advanced simulators and realistic, scenario-based exercises that reflect today's flying challenges. Whether preparing for tactical missions or high-traffic commercial routes, this training is building a new generation of skilled, safety-focused aviators.Together, these strengths form a solid foundation for U.S. aviation. With precision on the ground, innovation in the skies, and a commitment to excellence at every level, the industry continues to set global standards for safety, reliability, and readiness.In this edition, we spotlight Top Aces, a global leader in advanced adversary air training, whose cutting-edge capabilities are reshaping air combat readiness for modern defense forces. We also feature Lance Lau, Director of Training, CommuteAir and Ross Peterson, Director of Engineering and Reliability, Piedmont Airlines. Together, these perspectives highlight how innovation in training and simulation is enhancing both military and commercial aviation performance.Let us know your thoughts!Elevating US Aviation: Appraisals, FBOs, Training UnitedJonathan AllredManaging Editorjonathan@aerospacedefensereview.comCopyright © 2025 ValleyMedia Inc., All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.JUNE 2025, Vol 07 - Issue 10, ISSN 2691-395XPublished by ValleyMedia Inc.To subscribe to Aerospace & Defense ReviewVisit www.aerospacedefensereview.comManaging Editor Jonathan AllredEditorial StaffAndrea FrancisJohn SmithRosalind JacobsJem ElizabethRichard Taylor Surajit Narayan DekavisualizersRobert Grey SmithEdwin Paul*All Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffEmailsales@aerospacedefensereview.comeditor@aerospacedefensereview.commarketing@aerospacedefensereview.comEUROPE
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