Safire Aircraft Company last month announced a series of restructuring steps aimed at ensuring the completion and development of its Safire Jet prototype. The Miami, Fla.-based company said that it will reassign comes of the company’s staff to new functions and create a new five-person sales organization. “We wish to focus on refining our sales strategy as well as continue to build our infrastructure, while concentrating our resources on first flight and certification,” said Safire President and CEO Camilo Salomon. Safire Aircraft was founded in 1998 to meet the growing requirement for a new generation of light jets that will have far lower acquisition and operational costs than today’s traditional light jets. Earlier this year, Safire filed a Type Certificate application with the FAA. The company’s six-place twin-turbofan-powered Safire Jet, priced at $1.395 million, is scheduled to make its first flight in 2004, with deliveries beginning in 2006. Appointed to the new sales organization were Miguel Correa, Safire chairman, who will lead it. Michael Margaritoff, Safire founder, will coordinate the new sales campaign as vice president of sales administration. Jayson Gehri, customer support representative, will coordinate communications while Jane Poling will provide sales and customer support.
Safire Restructures
Key Takeaways:
- Safire Aircraft Company is undergoing restructuring, including staff reassignments and the creation of a new five-person sales organization, to ensure the completion and development of its Safire Jet prototype.
- The company's focus is on refining its sales strategy, building infrastructure, and concentrating resources on achieving the jet's first flight and certification.
- The Safire Jet, a six-place twin-turbofan aircraft priced at $1.395 million, is scheduled for its first flight in 2004, with deliveries projected to begin in 2006.
- Safire Aircraft was founded to meet the demand for a new generation of light jets with significantly lower acquisition and operational costs than traditional models.
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