Brian E. Barents
Director/Board Member at Flight Safety Foundation Ltd.
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Brian E.
Barents is the founder of Galaxy Aerospace Co LP, which was founded in 1997.
He held the position of President & Chief Executive Officer in 2001.
Currently, he is a Director at Flight Safety Foundation Ltd.
and a Trustee at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
In the past, he held the position of Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Learjet, Inc. from 1989 to 1996.
He was also a Chairman at Aerion Corp.
in 2018-2019.
He served as Chairman of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association and as an Independent Director at Kaman Corp.
from 1996 to 2020.
He was a Director at CAE, Inc. from 2005 to 2012, at Eclipse Aviation Corp.
from 2001 to 2007, and at Hawker Beechcraft Quality Support Co., The NORDAM Group LLC, Beechcraft Corp., Beechcraft Holdings LLC, Hawker Beechcraft, Inc., and Hawker Beechcraft Notes Co. He was a Senior Executive at Toyota Motor Corp.
in 1989 and a Senior Vice President at Cessna Aircraft Co. from 1976 to 1987.
He also served as a Brigadier General in the US Air Force.
Brian E. Barents active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Flight Safety Foundation Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Brian E. Barents
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| KAMAN CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2020-04-14 |
Aerion Corp.
 Aerion Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Aerion Corp. develops aeronautical engineering solutions. The firm engages in the design, engineering, development, and sale of supersonic business jets. The company was founded by Ira F. Kuhn and is headquartered in Reno, NV. | Chief Executive Officer | 2018-08-15 |
Eclipse Aviation Corp.
 Eclipse Aviation Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Eclipse Aviation Corp. manufactures and sells jet aircrafts. It applies modern electronics systems, manufacturing, and business practices to produce aircraft that cost half that of small jet aircraft. The company was founded in 1998 by Vern Raburn and is headquartered in Albuquerque, NM. | Director/Board Member | 2006-12-31 |
Galaxy Aerospace Co LP
 Galaxy Aerospace Co LP Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Part of General Dynamics Corp., Galaxy Aerospace Co LP is a private company that manufactures aircrafts and aircraft equipment. The company is based in Fort Worth, TX. The company was founded by Brian E. Barents. Galaxy Aerospace Co was acquired by General Dynamics Corp. on June 06, 2001 for $668 million. | Founder | 2000-12-31 |
Learjet, Inc.
 Learjet, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Learjet, Inc. manufactures business jet aircrafts. The company is headquartered in Wichita, KS. | Chairman | 1989-03-31 |
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| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| KAMAN CORPORATION | Electronic Technology |
| TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION | Consumer Durables |
| CAE INC. | Commercial Services |
| Private companies | 14 |
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Eclipse Aviation Corp.
Eclipse Aviation Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Eclipse Aviation Corp. manufactures and sells jet aircrafts. It applies modern electronics systems, manufacturing, and business practices to produce aircraft that cost half that of small jet aircraft. The company was founded in 1998 by Vern Raburn and is headquartered in Albuquerque, NM. | Electronic Technology |
Hawker Beechcraft Quality Support Co.
 Hawker Beechcraft Quality Support Co. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Hawker Beechcraft Quality Support Co. provided support services for the manufacturing of aircrafts. The company was headquartered in Wichita, KS. | Electronic Technology |
The NORDAM Group LLC
 The NORDAM Group LLC Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology The NORDAM Group LLC engages in the manufacture and repair of aircraft components. It offers original equipment manufacturing for business, commercial, and military aircrafts; and provides repair and maintenance services. The company was founded by Ray H. Siegfried II on April 1, 1969 and is headquartered in Tulsa, OK. | Electronic Technology |
Galaxy Aerospace Co LP
Galaxy Aerospace Co LP Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Part of General Dynamics Corp., Galaxy Aerospace Co LP is a private company that manufactures aircrafts and aircraft equipment. The company is based in Fort Worth, TX. The company was founded by Brian E. Barents. Galaxy Aerospace Co was acquired by General Dynamics Corp. on June 06, 2001 for $668 million. | Electronic Technology |
Cessna Aircraft Co.
 Cessna Aircraft Co. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Cessna Aircraft Co. designs and manufactures light and midsize business jets, utility turboprops and single engine aircrafts. It provides maintenance, inspections, parts, repairs, avionic upgrades, equipment installations and refurbishment. The firm manufactures single engine piston aircraft from Citation business jets, freight and passenger-hauling utility Caravans, personal and small-business single engine pistons. It services include mobile, proadvantage, featured parts and customer support login. The company was founded by Clyde Cessna and Victor Roos on September 7, 1927 and is headquartered in Wichita, KS. | Electronic Technology |
Learjet, Inc.
Learjet, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Learjet, Inc. manufactures business jet aircrafts. The company is headquartered in Wichita, KS. | Electronic Technology |
Beechcraft Corp.
 Beechcraft Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Beechcraft Corp. designed, built and supported general aviation and military aircraft. The company was founded by Walter H. Beech and Olive Ann Beech in 1932 and was headquartered in Wichita, KS. | Electronic Technology |
| Flight Safety Foundation Ltd. | |
Beechcraft Holdings LLC
 Beechcraft Holdings LLC Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Beechcraft Holdings LLC manufactured business, special mission and trainer/attack aircraft. It was engaged in designing, marketing and supporting aviation products and services for businesses, governments and individuals worldwide. The company operated through three segments: Business and General Aviation; Trainer/Attack Aircraft; and Customer Support. The Business and General Aviation segment designed, developed, manufactured, and delivered commercial and specially modified general aviation aircraft. This segment manufactured various products, including business jet, turboprop and piston aircrafts. The Trainer/Attack Aircraft segment designed, developed, manufactured, and sold military training aircraft and spares. The Customer Support segment provided parts and maintenance services to its estimated installed fleet of aircraft. Its support services include maintenance, repairs and refurbishment, as well as airframe and avionics modifications and upgrades. The company is headquartered in Wichita, KS. | Electronic Technology |
Hawker Beechcraft, Inc.
 Hawker Beechcraft, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Hawker Beechcraft, Inc. designs and manufactures aircraft components. It delivers their aircraft components to a diverse customer base including corporations, fractional and charter operators, governments and individuals throughout the world. The company is headquartered in Wichita, KS. | Electronic Technology |
Aerion Corp.
Aerion Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Aerion Corp. develops aeronautical engineering solutions. The firm engages in the design, engineering, development, and sale of supersonic business jets. The company was founded by Ira F. Kuhn and is headquartered in Reno, NV. | Electronic Technology |
General Aviation Manufacturers Association
 General Aviation Manufacturers Association Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology The General Aviation Manufacturers Association manufactures general aviation airplanes. The private company is based in Washington. The CEO of the American company is Peter Bunce. | Electronic Technology |
Hawker Beechcraft Notes Co.
 Hawker Beechcraft Notes Co. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Hawker Beechcraft Notes Co. had operated as a blank check company. It was formed to co-issue certain debt obligations. The company was founded in 2007 and was headquartered in Wichita, KS. | Finance |
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