Download Book Time Machines: Business Aviation's Dynamic Journey - E-Book - Original PDF
Original PDF by Richard Aboulafia, Kevin Michaels
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Format: Original PDF Language: English Publisher: AIAA Publication Date of the Electronic Edition: 2026
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ISBN: 9781624107580, 9781624107573
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Richard and Kevin deliver an authoritative look at the evolution of business and general aviation, tracing its roots from the earliest piston engines to the jet age and beyond. This is the story of relentless innovation, bold leadership and the competitive forces that shaped an industry — an industry that transformed not only how we travel, but how global business operates. As a leader in the aviation industry, I appreciate that “Time Machines” captures the people, companies, challenges and triumphs that propelled aviation forward. Each chapter reveals the engineering breakthroughs and strategic decisions that turned vision into reality. For those who believe in progress and performance, this book is a testament to why business jets are more than aircraft — they are time machines. Ron Draper, President & CEO – Textron Aviation Richard and Kevin's encyclopedic knowledge of business aviation, unbridled passion for the industry, and exceptional gift for communicating are on full display in Time Machines.Ed Bolen, CEO – National Business Aircraft Association Time Machines is a compelling and clearly written review that brings the past, present and future of business aviation to life. Richard’s and Kevins’ deeps understanding of the industry is on display through vivid storytelling and careful research. This book helps readers to understand not just what happened, but why it mattered and what is to come. Dr. Ron Epstein, CEO – Senior Equity Analyst – Bank of America Merrill Lynch ABOUT THE BOOKTime Machines: Business Aviation's Dynamic Journey is the definitive story of how business aviation transformed the way the world works, connects, and competes. From its humble beginnings in the 1920s to the game-changing arrival of business jets in the 1960s—and its evolution into today’s global industry -- this book takes readers on an unforgettable journey through innovation and ambition.Packed with vivid stories of aviation legends like Bill Lear, who revolutionized business aviation with the Learjet; Sam Williams, the engineering genius behind reliable, compact turbofan engines; and Serge Dassault, who built one of the most iconic jet brands in history, Time Machines goes beyond history. It reveals how business aviation has shaped—and been shaped by—the global economy, geopolitics, and even popular culture. Looking forward, the book explores the challenges and opportunities that will define business aviation in the late 2020s and beyond.
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