William Garvey

Former Editor-in-Chief, Business & Commercial Aviation

Charleston, South Carolina

Summary

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.

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Articles

By William Garvey
Cessna Aircraft has selected four universities to take part in its 2016 Top Hawk program, which supports flight training, recruitment and promotional activities at each university. Cessna has selected Kent State University, LeTourneau University, Purdue University and Westminster College for the program. Each will take delivery of a new Cessna Skyhawk 172. The universities were selected for their aviation programs and commitment to general aviation, Cessna said.
Business Aviation

By William Garvey
Textron Aviation has completed the expanded certification of its U.S. company-owned service centers that support Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker aircraft, the company said. All 14 service centers in North America have received the expanded certifications, which allow them to service all brands. The company also expanded its mobile service fleet to more than 60 vehicles in North America and Europe, and placed a third dedicated support aircraft in service, including its first in Europe, to transport technicians and parts to a customer’s location.
Business Aviation

By William Garvey
Several Gulfstream Aerospace service centers have received approved maintenance organization designations from various civil aviation authorities, which increases maintenance and repair options for customers. Qatar granted AMO status to its Savannah, Georgia, and Luton, England, centers. Savannah’s center also received approval from the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department to provide maintenance on HKAR-registered G650/650ER aircraft. It also was authorized by Brazil’s Agencia Nacional de Aviacao Civil for G650/650ER, G280 and G150 jets.
Business Aviation
William Garvey