Taylor Browne Honored with Local Alumni Recognition
CHANDLER, Ariz. – AvAir, an inventory solutions provider for the aviation aftermarket, is proud to announce that Taylor Browne, director of business development at AvAir has been awarded Grand Canyon University’s 30 Under 30 award.
GCU’s 30 Under 30 award focuses on recognizing outstanding graduates in the early stages of their careers. Awarded by the alumni office, this award highlights alumni who are using their education to impact their careers and the people they serve.
Browne earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communications (2018) and Master of Science in Leadership (2020) from GCU. She joined AvAir in 2021 and works with industry leaders to provide solutions that drive their success. Her strong leadership, communication skills and marketing prowess have aided her in cultivating global partnerships and strengthening client connections.
“We’re thrilled that GCU recognized Taylor for her commitment to excellence and early success in her career,” said Mike Bianco CEO of AvAir.
Browne credits her Masters program and role as a resident assistant on campus for influencing her approach to leadership in the workplace. She’s gained unique skills that she applies when mentoring new employees, motivating her team and creating a positive work environment. She strives to build trust and support others’ successes while encouraging growth and exploration.
Zach Hall Honored with Airline Economics 40 Under 40 Award
CHANDLER, Ariz. – AvAir, an inventory solutions provider for the aviation aftermarket, is proud to announce that Zach Hall, vice president of business development at AvAir has been named one of this year’s 40 Under 40 by Airline Economics.
Every year Airline Economics recognizes the best and brightest young talent in the aviation finance and leasing community with its list of the foremost 40 individuals aged under 40 years of age. In addition to the nomination questions, each application arranges for endorsements from industry executives.
While Hall’s aviation career has only been six years, he has made a big impact as he constantly seeks new and innovative ways to grow AvAir’s customer base and inventory offerings. Through various asset management agreements and parts package acquisitions, Hall has impacted AvAir’s growth. He leads the global business development team as the Vice President of the division. Through his leadership, the team continues to grow customer reach among mainline and regional airlines, cargo airlines and leasing companies around the world.
“Zach is a tremendous asset to AvAir,” said Mike Bianco CEO of AvAir. “He is tenacious, driven, enthusiastic, smart and hardworking. I am proud of his growth at our company and in the industry, as he is well deserving of this award.”
Hall was promoted to director of business development at AvAir in 2019 then promoted to VP of business development in 2022. In addition to that promotion, Hall was awarded the 40 under 40 Award from the Phoenix Business Journal in 2022. He has served as the keynote speaker at various community and industry events including class of 2023 Phoenix College commencement ceremony, the inaugural Airline Economics USA Parts Trading Miami show in May 2023, at Airline Economics Dublin in Jan. 2024, and Parts Trading USA in March 2024.
Hall is also actively involved in his community. This year, he will begin his two-year term as Honorary Base Commander for the 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base, where he was born and raised. He is a founding board member and past President of the Board of the State Forty Eight Foundation. He is on the Advisory Board of the Honors College at Grand Canyon University. Hall joined the Honors College board in 2021 to further his impact on the campus. He is also a regular volunteer at the Phoenix-based nonprofit, St Vincent DePaul.
Zach’s growth and development at AvAir is an example of the focus the company’s leadership has on the team helping to create a supportive environment geared toward success both for individuals and the teams at-large.
About the Airline Economics 40 under 40:
Airline Economics first published its 40 under 40 list of talented executives working in the aviation leasing and financing industry in 2016. Both under 40 at the time, the owners of the magazine Philip & Victoria Tozer-Pennington and Dino D’Amore, with a little prompting from the industry, decided to launch the initiative to recognise younger individuals working in aviation, which has traditionally been dominated by a more seasoned generation. Individuals must be nominated to be considered. Individuals are short-listed based on endorsements received from the industry and their career achievements to date. The final decision for the 40 under 40 is taken by the editorial team. Airline Economics awards the Future Leader award to the individual with the most impressive nominations from clients. In 2020, we added the Highly Commended designation to recognise those whose supporting nominations impressed the editorial team. Nominations for the 2025 group will open in March 2025.
AvAir Among America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies with Three-Year Revenue Growth of 220%
PHOENIX, August 13, 2024 – Inc. revealed today that AvAir ranks No. 2,364 on the 2024 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. This is the fourth time AvAir has been on this list. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. AvAir is an industry-leading inventory solutions provider for the aviation aftermarket and celebrating its 25th anniversary next year.
“It is a remarkable achievement and honor to be included on Inc. 5000 list and join the other respected companies,” said Mike Bianco CEO of AvAir. “It is also a true testament to my team’s continual hard work over the past several years continuing to innovate, be solutions oriented and exceed our clients expectations.”
The Inc. 5000 class of 2024 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. Among this year’s top 500 companies, the average median three-year revenue growth rate is 1,637%. In all, this year’s Inc. 5000 companies have added 874,458 jobs to the economy over the past three years.
Part of AvAir’s growth has been its partnerships with companies worldwide including Honeywell, Finnair, VSE Aviation and GE Aviation. Additionally, AvAir supports clients in more than 120 countries with more than 3,100 customers.
For complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, location, and other criteria, go to www.inc.com/inc5000. All 5000 companies are featured on Inc.com starting Tuesday, August 13, and the top 500 appear in the new issue of Inc. magazine, available on newsstands beginning Tuesday, August 20.
“One of the greatest joys of my job is going through the Inc. 5000 list,” says Mike Hofman, who recently joined Inc. as editor-in-chief. “To see all of the intriguing and surprising ways that companies are transforming sectors, from health care and AI to apparel and pet food, is fascinating for me as a journalist and storyteller. Congratulations to this year’s honorees, as well, for growing their businesses fast despite the economic disruption we all faced over the past three years, from supply chain woes to inflation to changes in the workforce.”
With more than 26 million in-stock components, AvAir offers solutions for customers and suppliers to buy, sell, exchange, loan, lease, or manage assets and inventories. The company is ISO 9001, AS9120, and ASA 100 certified, and adheres to the highest quality standards in all phases: purchasing, receiving, stocking, sales, and shipping.
About AvAir
Founded in 2000, Arizona-based AvAir is a global leader in the aviation aftermarket, providing customized inventory solutions for airlines, OEMs, and MROs. AvAir has been named Parts Supplier of the Year for 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 by Airline Economics, the leading industry trade publication. It has also been recognized for its work in sustainability by The Aviation 100, AvAir received the Environmental Sustainability award.
More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000
Methodology
Companies on the 2024 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2020 to 2023. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2020. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2023. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2020 is $100,000; the minimum for 2023 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places.
About Inc.
Inc. Business Media is the leading multimedia brand for entrepreneurs. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of our community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating our future. Inc.’s award-winning work achieves a monthly brand footprint of more than 40 million across a variety of channels, including events, print, digital, video, podcasts, newsletters, and social media. Its proprietary Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since its launch as the Inc. 100 in 1982, analyzes company data to rank the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The recognition that comes with inclusion on this and other prestigious Inc. lists, such as Female Founders and Power Partners, gives the founders of top businesses the opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. For more information, visit www.inc.com. For more information on the Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, to be held from October 16 to 18 in Palm Desert, California, please visit http://conference.inc.com/.
We are extremely honored to be the recipient of the 2024 Champions of Change in Sustainability award at the ASA | AFRA Conference. This prestigious recognition underscores our unwavering commitment to reducing environmental impact while maintaining operational excellence. At AvAir, sustainability is at the core of our mission, and this award validates our ongoing efforts to lead the industry in responsible practices.
