94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Founder and Chief Executive Officer Meets With Miami-Dade County & Signature Flight Support Officals

Shown with Benny (center) from left to right are Signature Flight Support / BBA Aviation Mr. David H. Best, Chief Commercial Officer with Vice President and General Counsel, Mr. Joseph I. Goldstein

Shown above is the leadership at Signature Flight Support / BBA Aviation from left to Right are: Mr. Tim Johnson, Business Development Manager, Cy, Mrs. Claudia Lopez-Duckenfield, General Manager at MIA and Mr. S.Michael Scheeringa, President

Know to many as "The Engineer" Mr. Jose Abreu, P.E., is Miami International Airport Aviation Director. Mr. Abreu title as "The Engineer" comes from his profession as a professionally licensed (P.E.) Civil Engineer. Resorting to his Navy jargon from his days while on board two U.S. Navy Carriers, the U.S.S. Independence CV-62 and the U.S.S Lincoln, CVN-72, Benny refers to Jose as the "AIR BOSS" the title given to the Officer who on board a U.S. Navy Carrier runs all that is Aviation.

Benny F. Benitez Founder and CEO of the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group a former-U.S. Navy Flyer is shown with former U.S. Marine Miami-Dade County Commissioner Jose "Pepe" Diaz District 12. Commissioner Diaz serves as a board of director for the Miami International Airport Military lounge and has mentioned to Benny about considering joining the board, based on Benny military contacts and status as a registered U.S. Government advisor to the Department of Defense, as well as the President of the Air Force Association Miami Chapter

Miami, Florida 4th February 2010: As a prelude to the festivity that will embrace the City of Miami during the weekend of February 6th and 7th, Super Bowl Weekend, the Founder and CEO of the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group (94th ACG) Benny F. Benitez attended one of may pre-Super Bowl festive gatherings being held throughout the City of Miami. As an invited guess to an event held at Signature Flight Support along with a vast array of local aviation industry, business and County Governmental V.I.P' quests, (94thACG) was in attendance at the Fixed Based Operator (FBO) at Miami International Airport.

The event at Signature Flight Support was organized by a very cable and talented Miami based event planning group known as Catalina Urrego & Associates " 360 Degrees Event Management" who brought a brilliant atmosphere of enjoyment to all who attended the event.

During the social gathering, Benny had the pleasure and ability to meet and converse with Miami-Dade County Commissioners Jose "Pepe" Diaz, District 12 and Burno A. Barreiro, District 5, as well as Miami International Airport Aviation Director Jose Abreu, P.E. Items of conversation included the airport new 10 million dollar automated baggage system and the advent of Lufthansa Airlines pending Airbus A380 service to Miami and as to how well prepared is Miami International Airport to commence accepting and accommodate the new and massive commercial transport. Aside from the business discussed, laughs and jokes were shared by all which made for a great evening. The (94th ACG) thanks the leadership at Signature Flight Support / BBA Aviation for a great event.

94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Visits and Reviews IBC Airways at Miami International Airport

Shown here is the cargo interior of an IBC Airways Fairchild Metroliner Fleet Aircraft
Shown sitting on a rain slick ramp at Miami International Airport is (1) one of (9) nine IBC Airway fleet Fairchild Metroliner A side from their fleet 30 seat configuration SAAB 340 and their cargo version, IBC Airways operates an 18 seat VIP configured aircraft
The IBC Airways fleet configured 18 seat VIP SAAB sits outside their ramp next to Miami Tech
An IBC Airways fleet cargo configured SAAB is able to hold a total of 7,500 lbs worth of cargo

Miami, Florida 1st February 2010: Despite the foul weather that plagued and brought heavy rains to the Miami area on the first day of the new month, the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group (94th ACG) kept their scheduled appointment with the leadership at IBC Airways. Becoming somewhat of a measuring and monitoring stick within South Florida as to what is "Aviation" for the past seven years, concerning quality as to what is observed and reported regardless it being good or bad, the (94th ACG) spent a day with IBC Airways.

Established in 1991, IBC Airways operates a fleet of (10) ten SAAB-340's, (7) seven Fairchild Metroliner's and (1) one LearJet 55, which allows IBC Airways to deliver onto their clients one thing and one thing only! "Reliability".

Operating a niche market for well over 19 years, IBC Airways is South Florida's Bahamas and Caribbean market specialist when it come to the transportion of people and cargo in a safe and timely manner. With a dedicated work force toward safety, quality and customer service it did not take long for the (94th ACG) to observer those traits which make IBC Airways "One of Miami Best Kept Secret" in aviation. Having recently undergone a successful FAA Regional Aviation Safety Inspection Program "RASIP" given by the Atlanta, Georgia based Southern Regional FAA Office, IBC Airways holds the bar in quality here in Miami. From their Company General Maintenance Manual (GMM) to their aircraft records files (i.e. airworthiness directives A.D.'s) toward the overall condition of their hangar and fleet aircraft's which were observed, they all added toward IBC Airways emulating a proper level of regulatory, organizational and safety minded operational environment. On a rating of level "10" we at the (94th ACG) award IBC Airways an overall rating of an (8.5) Its always a pleasure to see a shining example of quality in a somewhat fluid and dynamic industry that is aviation.

94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Commences Air Operations Into Haiti Thus Kicking Off "OPERATION HAITIAN RESTORATION 2010"

Shown with Benny F. Benitez, Founder & CEO of the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group (94th ACG) uopn her return to Tamiami Airport is Doctor Natalie W. Geary a Pediatrics Specialist from West Palm Beach. Doctor Geary was grateful to the (94th ACG) for the free ride back to the U.S. after being in Haiti for two weeks. Present but not pictured was Doctor Larry Sherlie from Boston, Massachusetts who also was airlifted back to the U.S by the (94th ACG). It should be noted that currently there is no scheduled commercial air service to and from the besieged nation
Having "Boots On Ground" in Haiti elements of the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group surveyed, observed and recorded the on going air activities in Haiti and noted the various Nations present. Shown is a Canadian Armed Forces Bell 412 Helicopter. All photographs within this article were taken by mission specialist Catherine Smallwood
The Airport at Port Au Prince, Haiti appears to look more like a front line combat theater as evident of the amount of Military hard ward present. Shown is an U.S. Air Force Special Operation MC-130. Despite being out of its element as its main mission concerns and deals with "Special Operations" nonetheless, its a C-130 that could haul food, medicine and supplies
An example of what matter for the support of the Haitian effort is "Airlift" Shown close to the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group aircraft while on the flight line is a Canadian Armed Forces Boeing C-17A Globemaster III cargo aircraft landing
Looking more like a Middle Eastern / African Sub Sahara region instead of a Caribbean, shown in this air / reconnaissance photo taken by the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group as they overflew downtown and outlaying of the Haitian Capital. NOTE: If you click on the photo to enlarge you could see a street filled with indigenous
An HH-60H helicopter belonging to U.S. Navy Squadron HS-15 "Red Lions" based out of Jacksonville, Florida and attached to the U.S. Navy Carrier, the U.S.S. Carl Vinson CVN-70, hovers over a large collection of relief material at the airport. One issue that the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group learned about the situation in Haiti while there is that despite the amount of relief supplies having arrived, local distribution is still a weak factor. This point was confirmed by Doctors in which the (94th ACG) ferried back to the U.S. who had been there for the past two weeks and experienced shortage of medical supplies
94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group hired aircraft, a Piper Chieftain, N4117K sits on the deck preparing to launch out from Haiti back to Tamiami. Note the "Jerry Cans" of extra fuel that were pre-position into Haiti by the crew in the event of low fuel status. Complement to our friend within the Department of Defense / USAF for the consideration and provision
Shown while in transit from Tamiami to Haiti are the passengers / clients who enjoyed the flight as the "client care" in which the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group and their strategic alliance partners provided toward the members of a well established U.S. National child adoption agencies was outstanding
After a proper pre-flight, 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group (94th ACG) kicked off "OPERATION HAITIAN RESTORATION 2010" as N4117K commences its taxi roll out of Tamaimi Regional Airport (KTMB)
94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group (94th ACG) Chief Pilot and Consultant Director of Flight Operation Catherine Smallwood FAA-CFI, CFII, MEI, Gold seal Flight Instructor, acts as the Second Officer / Mission Specialist of the Flight which included duties as Flight Observer and Reconnaissance Officer for the mission (Mission # HR-001)

Shown with Benny are members of a major U.S., national child adaption agency who for security and privacy reasons shall remain unnamed. They were flown to Haiti to commence what the (94th ACG) has coined as "OPERATION HAITIAN RESTORATION 2010"
Captain Chris Walston Mission Command for the flight reviews the weigh of each passenger item prior to loading and stowing on board the aircraft for the purpose of weight and balance
Mission One aircraft a Piper Chieftain N4117K shown basking in the soft golden glow of the morning sun as it raised over Tamiami airport on the morning of the mission

Miami, Florida / Port a Prince Haiti 28th January 2010: Being a highly diverse and flexible group of operators, the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group (94th ACG) once again adapted to an ever changing environment and world requirements. After fifteen (15) days of careful mission planning, preparation and coordination with various governmental and private agencies and groups, both within the Continental United States (CONUS) and within Haiti, the (94th ACG) launched their first of many support flights for the benefit of Haitian cause.

Giving it the official name of "OPERATION HAITIAN RESTORATION 2010" the (94th ACG) sent an eight passenger seat Piper Chieftain flown by Mission Commander Mr. Chris Walston and accompanied by Mission Specialist Catherine Smallwood for the purpose of transporting their clients with a secondary mission to observe and record the facilities at the Haitian airport for future support flights for other clients.

An unexpected addition to the mission was the ferrying back of two U.S. Nationals, Doctors who had been in-country within Haiti since the day after the earthquake and were in need of a flight back home, as commercial air service to and from Haiti have been suspended. Its now a standing order for the aircrews and mission personnel of the (94th ACG) who in the next coming days and week shall return to Haiti to bring back any U.S. National either private citizen or governmental personnel in need of a flight back home. After a successful flight which was launched out of Tamiami Regional Airport at 08:06 the aircraft, its crew and the addition of the two doctors were safely recovered back home at 18:10 local time, thus ending the first successful mission for the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group.

94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Reviews Miami-Dade Police Department New Eurocopter A350B3 Fleet

Shown is a close up of the forward starboard side of the aircraft. Note the large cockpit and entry door windows for improve visibility while on patrol
Pictured with Miami-Dade Police Department second ship N806MP delivered to the Departments back in December 2009 is 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Founder and CEO Benny F. Benitez
Viewing the aircraft from the forward port section note the IR / Video turret mounted below the port side cockpit entry door while slightly aft you will note the high intensity search light
A full starboard side view of the aircraft show its blended and flowing fuselage design common within the EADS / Eurocopter line of Helicopters

Opa Locka, Florida 25th January 2010: American Eurocopter delivered another AS350B3 helicopter (N806MP / s/n 4504) to the Miami-Dade Police Department’s (MDPD) Aviation Unit. This is the second of four AS350B3s that have been ordered. The aircraft will join the department’s Special Patrol Bureau’s Aviation Unit that includes a fleet of rotary and fixed wing aircraft. The first AS350B3 was delivered last December and the MDPD will continue to receive helicopters at a rate of one a year over the next two years.

The AS350B3 provides super visibility and, with its proven law enforcement integration, has become the platform of choice for the law enforcement community. It is a powerful and reliable aircraft that provides unmatched performance, the flexibility for extensive mission equipment options and the added safety of its multiple-redundancy system design.

The MDPD Aviation Unit chose the AS350B3 as the aircraft to rejuvenate the MDPD fleet and to meet the expanding mission scope and security needs of Miami-Dade county and the south Florida region. “The AS350B3 has given us the power, reliability and flexibility to meet our evolving mission platform,” said Sergeant Tom Turpin, pilot with the Special Patrol Bureau’s Aviation Unit. “With its advanced technology and adaptability, this helicopter delivers the capabilities we need to patrol our area and meet the security needs of our region.”

The AS350B3 is a single-engine helicopter known for its high-performance. It is equipped with a powerful 847 shp Turbomeca Arriel 2B1 engine. The AS350 family has established itself as the preferred platform for U.S. law enforcement agencies and it serves with 75 agencies across the nation, including major federal operators such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ).

The MDPD Aviation Unit gave members of the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consulting Group (94th ACG) to include their Founder & CEO Mr. Benny F. Benitez a detailed flight line familiarization review of the aircraft operational features, maintenance serving requirements and crew pre-flight procedures. Such training and familiarization ensures that the (94th ACG) stays on the cutting edge of hands on field operation training. A quality trait that is truly beneficial to their clients and adds toward the group technical diversity.

94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Supports The Women Interrnational Zion Organization (WIZO) and the Israeli Community

Shown above is an advertisement supporter page of the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group and its subsidiary the Digital Aircraft Factory and their support for WIZO gala event program magazine

Miami, Florida 21st January 2010: As proof of their world wide presence and reorganization, the above is a sponsored / supporter page advertisement that shall be published within the pages of the Women International Zion Organization (WIZO) 2010 gala event program magazine for the WIZO event being held next month in South Florida.

As far East from Miami as Israel, the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group (94th ACG) and the Digital Aircraft Factory (DAF) a subsidiary of the (94th ACG) are both known and appreciated for their support of Israel and the many worthy organizations, both here within the United States and overseas.

Both groups are looking forward toward to attending next month event so as to have the opportunity to meet the event / gala special guess speaker the former Speaker Of The House Mr. Newt Gingrich who shall be in attendance.

94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Surveys Miami International Airport (KMIA) Avialable Aircraft Parking Space For Pending Haitian Relief

Rapid deployment Helicopter Technician Mr. Osvaldo "Ozzy" Moroillo preparing a Bell 206 for shipping. Ozzy will lead the team of techs that will stuff eight R-44's Robinson into the belly of either a C-130 or the cargo hold of an An-124 for shippment

No stranger to either improved or unimproved flight lines and airports within developed or third world countries under peaceful or hostile conditions, 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group enjoys their assignment onto Miami International Airport

With a left traffic pattern, a magnetic course bearing of 092 / 087 true North and with a slight wind gust, an USAF C-37A, ship number "10028" belonging to the 89th Airlift Wing, based out of Andrew Air Force Base departs Miami on runway 8R after their brief stop over and delivery of personal to Miami Int'l Airport, who were greeted by the 94th Aeroclaims-Aviation Consultant Group
Despite the various U.S. State Department clearances that all members of the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group hold and have granted onto them, Miami-Dade Police escort was a required item whilst their time within the aircraft operating area (AOA) during their survey and observation of flight for the Haitian relief cause
Flexibility and adaptability are two virtues that makes the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group an attractive option to many of their global clients. Shown here is the Group Founder and CEO Benny F. Benitez conducting continuous business regardless of that fact that he was standing but a mere few hundred feet from an active runway at Miami Int'l Airport

Miami, Florida 15th January 2010: Ever since the occurrence of the Haitian earthquake on 12th January members of the 94thAeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group (94th ACG) from Atlanta, Georgia, New York City, Alexandria, Louisiana and right here in Miami have been busy with requests and requirements from certain and top priority clients. From seeking and mustering an "unconventional" civilian fleet of cargo haulers to having boots on ground at Miami International Airport, so as to advise certain groups and agencies of available parking and staging areas at the airport, the (94th ACG) is earning ever bit of their retained / contract dollars.

The (94th ACG) is preparing for the arrival of eight Robinson R-44 light civilian helicopters that will be ferry flown from their various destinations within their radius of 400 miles to Miami so as to be made ready for transportation (airlift) to Haiti. These units have to be transported with the least amount of disassembly and must be ready to fly patrol and light support missions once they arrive into Haiti. In speaking to one of the group lead helicopter specialist, Mr. Osvaldo "Ozzy" Moroillo, he commented that at least here unlike other places that the group has sent folks to operate out of at least here all of the sand in Miami is in one place and next to the water, the Beach! a staunch contrast to some of the places the group have left their mark at for similar operations.

94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Renders Coordination Assistance to Relief Agencies For Air Assests Concerning Haitian Rescue Efforts

Cherry Aviation Lockheed C-130 (A-Model) with U.S Registration N131EC, based at Alexandria, Louisiana at the former English Air Force Base is one of four aircraft in the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Ready Reserve Air Asset Fleet (RRAAF)
Another C-130 (A-Model) is part of the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Ready Reserve Air Asset Fleet (RRAAF) This C-130 also located in Louisiana belongs to a private citizen and was formerly a test / R&D aircraft for Snow Aviation of Ohio. The (94th ACG) recent, back in October 2009 carried out a full "ready" inspection and appraisal of the aircraft
With a National and Worldwide array of ready "up status" assets, the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group has in their own back yard of Miami, Florida at Opa Locka Airport a Douglas DC-6 with U.S. Tail No.N70BF, which is owned and operated by Carlos Gomez or TurksAir
Another South Florida air asset and also owned and operated by Turks Air is a Douglas DC-4 with a lifting weight of 20,000 lbs.

Miami, Florida 13th January 2010: Heeding the call from various groups and agencies, the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group (94th ACG) and its complement of staff in Miami, Atlanta and in Louisiana were mobilized to assist in the location and securing of air assets for the required and deeply needed airlift from the United States to Haiti to assist in the post-earthquake rescue efforts.

Supporting the "BIG CROW" Programs, based out of Kirkland Air Force Base, New Mexico, calls went out company to clients and colleagues in search of aircraft's and within a matter of hours, the fleet pictured above consisting of two Lockheed C-130A's, a Douglas DC-6 and DC-4 were located and secured for service so as to assist in the rescue and relief effort for Haiti.

Basic Aircraft Data:

C-130, N131EC & N130SA, max payload 28,000 lbs., rear ramp cargo door Width 108 inches

DC-6, N70BF, max payload 29,000 lbs., Left hand side fuselage cargo door Height: 78 inches / Width 124 inches, fuselage length 623 inches.

DC-4, N406WA, max payload 20,000 lbs., Left hand side fuselage cargo door Height: 66 inches / Width: 94 inches, fuselage length 623 inches

(The above data toward these specific aircraft's were provided to the 94th ACG by their owner / operators)

Elements of the (94th ACG) at the end of the day consisting of consultant pilots, loadmaster and mechanics were calling to see about donating their time, talent and effort to assist in the effort.

The (94th ACG) is proud to be able to render, but a small effort to this cause and is planning to organize a "Aviation Community Can Food Drive" to assist in the efforts.

We at the (94th ACG) wish all the people and the entire of Haiti the best and shall keep them in our prays.