Bill was Editor-in-Chief of Business & Commercial Aviation from 2000 to 2020. During his stewardship, the monthly magazine received scores of awards for editorial excellence.
He is the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement in Journalism Award from the National Business Aviation Association; the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Aerospace Media Awards; the Aviation Journalism Award from the National Air Transportation Association; and an Aerospace Journalist of the Year Award for Business Aviation.
Previously, Bill served as Managing Editor of Aviation Week Television. He was the top editor for both Flying and Professional Pilot magazines, as well as a member of the senior editorial staff at Reader's Digest. He also managed communications for FlightSafety International.
Bill has authored or co-authored three aviation books, was an essayist for National Public Radio, wrote aviation documentaries for The Discovery Channel and has written for numerous publications including The New York Times, Smithsonian Air & Space, Popular Mechanics and The Associated Press, among others.
An active aviator, Bill holds a Commercial Pilot license, along with multiengine, instrument, seaplane and glider ratings.
By William Garvey and Joseph C. Anselmo, Joseph C. Anselmo
The grim realities of the recession or near depression that has slammed business aviation — slowed or halted production lines, thousands of manufacturing and service workers suddenly made jobless, shuttered flight departments and charter operators, and a used aircraft market choked with inventory — are not only with us, but some elements are likely to worsen. However, the absolute worst — the collapse of the entire industry — has not occurred, and it looks like business aviation will climb again. Just as it did after every previous recession.
Embraer reported yesterday that construction of its first U.S. assembly facility has begun. The new plant, located in Melbourne, Fla., International Airport will be dedicated to final assembly of Phenom 100 and 300 light jets, primarily for delivery to customers in North America. The facility complements Phenom manufacturing and assembly in Brazil. The company reported this week that it has orders in hand for over 750 Phenoms. The smaller Phenom 100 was certified last year; the Phenom 300 is expected to earn its type certificate before yearend.
Business aviation manufacturers are investing in new products and facilities in anticipation of the hard-hit industry’s recovery. Although business aviation is in the same deep economic trough that is inflicting so many sectors—marked by massive layoffs, slowed sales of new and used aircraft, and declines in operations—many airframe, engine, avionics and services companies are making heavy investments in preparation for the industry’s expected rebound.
