Aircraft Fleet Management and Operations Expert Witnesses: 2

Quentin Brasie, Chairman and CEO, has over 33 years of experience in the Aviation Industry. A Federally licensed Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic, he is familiar with a wide variety of aviation assets including aircrafts, engines, spare parts, and flight simulators.

Background - Mr. Brasie began his career with the United States Air Force. Following his honorable discharge from the armed forces, Mr. Brasie served as a line mechanic for New York Air and American Airlines. His expertise in the industry led to management positions with Discovery Airways, and Avitas, Inc. He was a founding partner of Aviation Solutions, Inc., based in Manassas, Virginia, and held numerous executive positions, including vice president. 

In July of 2000, Mr. Brasie founded ACI Aviation Consulting where he is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the corporation. Mr. Brasie is the Editor-In-Chief and owner of The Airliner Price Guide publication. Established in 1985, the publication provides current market values for commercial aircraft and engines for a wide industry subscriber base. He has also conducted industry presentations, published articles in numerous trade publications, and completed numerous manufacturer and airline courses.

Litigation Support - Mr. Brasie provides expert witness services on behalf of ACI to various law firms and state governments dealing with global aviation issues. He has been qualified in a Federal District Court as an expert in the Valuation of Aircraft and Aircraft Components, and in the Maintenance Programs for Aircraft and Aircraft Components. Mr. Brasie has conducted industry presentations, published articles in numerous trade publications, completed numerous manufacturer and airline courses, and holds an FAA A&P license. Mr. Brasie's expertise is available to counsel representing both Plaintiff and Defendant. His client list includes Arizona Attorney General’s Office, Nolan & Heller, LLP., Ravitz and Pallas, P.C., Andrews & Kurth, KMZ Rosenman, Skadden, Arps, Meagher, Flom, LLP., John Kalled Law Firm, Emmet Marvin & Martin, Squire Sanders and Hoskin, Farina, and Aldrich & Kampf to name a few.

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JB Aviation, LLC is an Aviation Management Consultant company who offers Professional Pilot Services in Cessna Citation types, Aircraft Acceptance and support, Flight Department Overview, Domestic and International Flight Support, General Aviation Expert Witness and Consultant. Is a recipient of the FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award (50 years). His background includes 46+ years of experience in corporate aviation development including General Aviation Expert Witness. Background experience since 1998 has included several international ferry flights with North Atlantic and Pacific crossings. Supported several operators in Indonesia, Malaysia, and South Korea. Logged over 17,000+ hours with over 8,000 hours on Cessna Citation aircraft. 

Certifications, Ratings, and Flight Times:

Airline Transport Pilot - Airplane Multiengine Land

• Type Ratings: CE500, CE525S, CE560XL, CE650 and CE680 Sovereign and Plus, Citation 680A Latitude
• Commercial Privileges - Airplane Single Engine Land & Sea
• Flight Instructor (Gold Seal) - Airplane Single and Multiengine Instrument Airplane
• Flight Times - (Updated: December 31, 2024) Total: 17000+ - PIC: 16,000+ - Turbojet: 8,000+ - Turboprop: 4,465- Multiengine: 15,000+ - Piston: 2,563

Litigation Support - Mr. Bell provides EXPERT WITNESS Services to counsel representing both Plaintiff and Defendant. Areas of Litigation Expertise:

• CFR Title 14 Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR’s) Including NTSB
• Cessna Citation Aircraft
• Advanced Avionics Systems including Glass Cockpits, GPS, FMS, TAWS, TCAS Systems
• Aircraft Aerodynamics
• Aircraft Systems
• Airspace – Domestic and International 
• Aviation Weather Decision-making
• Cold Weather Operations
• CRM (Cockpit Resource Management) and Crew Decision-making
• International Flight Operations and Procedures
• IOE / SOE (Initial Operation Experience/Supervised Operation Experience)
• Pilot Decision-making

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