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Rolland Vincent

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Rolland Vincent is President of Rolland Vincent Associates, an aviation and aerospace market research, forecasting, and strategic planning firm. His nearly 40 years of experience includes work with manufacturers, commercial operators, and international organizations.
Dumbo Jets

Dumbo Jets

More than 80 years ago, Walt Disney Productions popularized the notion of flying elephants with the release of its animated classic Dumbo, a story...
The Clarity of 2020 Vision

The Clarity of 2020 Vision

As we think about the rapidly evolving environment for business aviation in the Year 2020, it is certainly high time to prepare ourselves and...
Low Profile, High Challenges

Low Profile, High Challenges

You are among the world’s business aircraft owners and operators. You are well represented wherever movers-and-shakers are to be found. Beyond Manhattan, London, and...
To ADS-B or Not To -B

To ADS-B or Not To -B

In a year that is already witness to the longest-ever shutdown of vital agencies of the U.S. federal government, and the very real potential...
An XXLent Time for BizAv

An XXLent Time for BizAv

With much of the business aviation community gathered at the annual NBAA-BACE 2018 convention in Orlando, FL in mid-October, one of the hottest topics...
A Gathering of Eagles

A Gathering of Eagles

Gatherings of eagles, literally or figuratively, make for fascinating times. Normally reclusive, eagles are among nature’s most evolved and territorial hunters. When eagles gather,...
Back in Balance?

Back in Balance?

While business aviation flight activity is on the rise after the sharp post-crisis downturn, a quick glance at residual value trends indicates that we...
Post-Election Distractions Require Renewed Focus

Back to Basics

Following the most tumultuous U.S. presidential election in memory, business aviation users and proponents now are engaging in reflection and evaluation. What has changed...

Science or Magic?

Forecasting, an inexact science at the best of times, has come under close scrutiny throughout the business aviation community in the aftermath of the...

Climate’s Changing In Business Aviation

A Smorgasbord of Choice Today, as never before, business aircraft buyers have a virtual smorgasbord of choice in front of them. With strong competitive forces...