Van Riper Joins Banyan’s HondaJet Sales Team

Nov. 19, 2014
Van Riper is responsible for HondaJet sales for an eight-state territory that includes Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, and South Carolina

 Banyan Air Service based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) recently selected Robert “Bob” Van Riper as sales manager for HondaJet Southeast.  Van Riper is responsible for HondaJet sales for an eight-state territory that includes Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, and South Carolina. 

 “We are extremely pleased that Bob has joined the Banyan team as the southeast sales manager,” says Michael O’Keeffe, Banyan’s Senior VP of Aircraft Sales.  “He offers a wealth of knowledge about the HondaJet, and he will be instrumental in Banyan’s success in HondaJet sales.”

 Van Riper attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and earned a BS Degree in Aviation Maintenance Management and an AS Degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology.  He also attended Troy University where he earned a Master of Science Degree in Management.  His FAA ratings include Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certification for airplanes and helicopters and an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate. In addition, he served 12 years on active duty in the United States Navy as an Officer and Naval Aviator.  After completing eight years in the Navy Reserve he retired at the rank of Commander.

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About Banyan Air Service:

Banyan Air Service (FXE) is a 24-hour, full-service fixed base operation, with more than 1 million square feet of hangar and office space within an 85 acre aviation complex.  Banyan provides comprehensive business aviation services; including ground services, aircraft sales, heavy maintenance and interior modifications, turbine engine service, structural repairs, avionics installations and services, aircraft part sales, Jet Runway Café and Banyan Pilot Shop which is also available on-line at www.banyanpilotshop.net.    Banyan is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and a European Aviation Safety Administration (EASA) repair station.  In addition, Banyan has earned avionics and maintenance certifications from many Latin American countries including Argentina, Brazil, Columbia and Venezuela.

Banyan caters to domestic and international aircraft owners, corporations, and governmental agencies.  In FBO aviation surveys, Banyan is consistently voted a top United States FBO by aviation professionals. For more information, visit www.banyanair.com.

About HondaJet:
The HondaJet is the world’s most advanced light business jet aircraft, with best-in-class advantages in performance, comfort, quality and efficiency.  The HondaJet is the fastest, highest-flying, quietest and most fuel-efficient jet in its class.  The HondaJet incorporates many technological innovations in aviation design, including the unique Over-The Wing Engine Mount (OTWEM) configuration that dramatically improves performance and fuel efficiency by reducing aerodynamic drag.  The OTWEM design also reduces cabin sound, minimizes ground-detected noise, and allows for the roomiest cabin in its class, the largest baggage capacity and a fully serviceable private aft lavatory.  The HondaJet is powered by two highly fuel-efficient GE Honda HF120 turbofan jet engines and is equipped with the most sophisticated glass flight deck available in any light business jet, a Honda-customized Garmin® G3000 next-generation, all-glass avionics system composed of three 14-inch landscape-format displays and dual touch-screen controllers.  The HondaJet is Honda’s first commercial aircraft and lives up to the company’s reputation for superior performance, efficiency, quality and value.  For more information about the world’s most advanced light jet, visit www.hondajet.com.