Bob LaBelle Gives Us a Glimpse Into The Light Aircraft Set to REVOLUTIONIZE Business Aviation

The light jet market has been evolutionary for a long time, but the time has come for us to move into revolutionary territory.

What does the future of light aircraft look like, and where do the opportunities for forward-thinking engineers lie? What are the challenges ahead for those wanting to make big moves in a small space?

In this episode, CEO of XTI Aircraft, Bob LaBelle shares how his small team has blazed the trail for the next step in light commercial aviation.


Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode

-Why smaller aircraft are so popular in business aviation
Why are light aircraft preferable for business aviation fliers, and what’s the chief drawback of the lighter models we’ve seen until now?

-The innovative thinking revolutionizing the light jet as we know it
Helicopters have been around for years and eVTOL has been a buzzword in the industry for some time now, so what’s the benefit of hybrid electric integration like that used by XTI Aircraft?

-Where to find the talent required to transform the small aircraft space
How can we recruit the top minds in the industry who will take our industry into the future?

Guest Bio-

Bob LaBelle is the CEO of XTI Aircraft, a small aviation startup set to define the future. As the former Chairman and CEO of AgustaWestland North America, Bob has more than 2 decades of experience in the business. Currently responsible for the development of the TriFan 600 aircraft, Bob is a US Navy veteran, having served as a Major Program Manager for the E-2 Hawkeye and C-2 Greyhound aircraft.

To find out more, go to:
https://www.xtiaircraft.com/#Air-mobility-revolutionized
https://www.xtiaircraft.com/cm/the-XTI-team
https://www.facebook.com/xtiaircraft/
https://twitter.com/xtiaircraft?lang=en
https://www.linkedin.com/company/xti-aircraft-company



Learn More About Your Host:

Co-founder and Managing Partner for Northstar Group, Craig is focused on recruiting senior level leadership, sales and operations executives for some of the most prominent companies in the aviation and aerospace industry. Clients include well known aircraft OEM’s, aircraft operators, leasing / financial organizations, and Maintenance / Repair / Overhaul (MRO) providers.

Since 2009 Craig has personally concluded more than 150 executive searches in a variety of disciplines. As the only executive recruiter who has flown airplanes, sold airplanes AND run a business, Craig is uniquely positioned to build deep, lasting relationships with both executives and the boards and stakeholders they serve. This allows him to use a detailed, disciplined process that does more than pair the ideal candidate with the perfect opportunity, and hit the business goals of the companies he serves.