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Wings of Unity: Pilots Unite to Rescue Avian Aviators at Threshold Aviation Group

March 29, 2024 | IE Business Daily



Threshold Aviation Group


By IE Business Daily


In the heart of aviation hub Chino, within the bustling confines of Threshold Aviation Group, an unexpected avian drama unfolded, showcasing the spirit of pilots helping pilots in a unique way – by coming to the aid of a family of owls, the silent pilots of the night skies.



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Local aviation company called upon to assist with dramatic rescue

December 2, 2023 | IE Business Daily



Threshold Aviation Group


By IE Business Daily


Threshold Aviation Group, located at the Chino Airport, was called upon to assist with a vital rescue operation made necessary due to a powerful fire that ripped through one of two seventeen-story hangars at the Tustin Marine Corps Air Station.



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Threshold Aviation Expands Again

August 17, 2022 | IE Business Daily



Threshold Aviation Group


By IE Business Daily


Threshold Aviation Group has leased its fourth 50,000-square-foot hangar at Chino Airport, according to a statement released this week.



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Threshold Aviation gets exclusive rights

June 4, 2022 | Chino Valley BUSINESS



Threshold Aviation Group


By Chino Valley BUSINESS


Tecnam, a leading Italy-based airplane manufacturer, was awarded exclusive rights for its sales and maintenance of its aircraft in California and Arizona to the team at Threshold Aviation Group, located at the Chino Airport.



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Local Aviation Business Shines At Grand National Roadster Show

February 14, 2022 | IE Business Daily



Threshold Aviation Group


By IE Business Daily


Mark DiLullo likes to win! He is a business aviation pilot and owner of Threshold Aviation Group. Recently, he accepted a first-place trophy at the 72nd running of the Grand National Roadster Show held at the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds.



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General MacArthur’s “Bataan” to receive a full restoration at Chino Airport

July 27, 2021 | IE Business Daily



Threshold Aviation Group


By IE Business Daily


A piece of aviation history, a Lockheed C121A Constelation aircraft known as N442NA “Bataan”, has been undergoing a complete restoration at the Chino Airport.



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Threshold Aviation Is Ahead Of The Curve Regarding Women Executives

April 26, 2021 | IE Business Daily



Threshold Aviation Group


Five of the Chino company’s eight executives are women, which is above average for aviation, an industry long dominated by men. But that might be starting to change.

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Aviation Company Reimagining Business to Adapt to Changing Economy

December 7, 2020 | IE Business Daily



Threshold Aviation Group


By IE Business Daily


Businesses have faced unprecedented challenges from the coronavirus pandemic, and Threshold Aviation Group is spotlighting companies that have rapidly adapted and are even thriving in this new, vastly-altered economy.



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Threshold Aviation Group Adds New Hangar at Chino

October 19, 2020 | Curt Epstein



Chino New Hangar


By Curt Epstein


Threshold Aviation Group's newly-occupied 50,000 sq ft hangar at California's Chino Airport was originally designed to accommodate large military transports, and can now handle anything up to an Airbus ACJ320.



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How to keep your 'Bargain' Jet Flying

March 15, 2019 | John & Martha King



Bargain Jet

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Chino company continues work growing private aviation in China

October 31, 2018 | Jim Steinberg



US China Hunan DOC General Aviation Networking


By Jim Steinberg


China moves very slowly.
“But once they find their way, they make things happen. Nothing gets in their way,” said Karl Yi Zhao, Director of China Business Development for the Threshold Aviation Group.
Threshold recently held its second annual U.S/China co...



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Threshold Aviation Group, Chino Valley Fire and Chino Airport coordinate for crash-landing airplane drills

September 24, 2018 | IE Business Daily



Chino Valley Fire


By IE Business Daily


The simulated crash-landing of a Gulfstream II aircraft at the Chino Airport, owned by Chino-based Threshold Aviation Group (TAG), provided the scenario for three days of training in airplane rescues for some 100 Chino Valley Fire District (CVFD) firefighters. According...



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Firefighters undergo plane crash training

October 2, 2018 | Josh Thompson



Chino Valley Firefighters


By Josh Thompson


All 108 Chino Valley Fire District firefighters took part in aircraft rescue training this month using a real 40-year-old airplane for a simulated crash scenario at Chino Airport. “The training focused on radio communication between fire personnel and the Chino Airport...



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Threshold to Restore Helicopters

June 29, 2018 | IE Business Daily



Restored Helicopters


By IE Business Daily


Threshold Aviation Group in Chino will welcome a Boeing CH-47D Chinook helicopter next month, where it will be refurbished and retrofitted so it can be used to fight fires. The military aircraft can transport 30 to 40 people and is one of the world’s largest helicopters...



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Chino business doesn’t build planes, but it keeps them in the air

July 9, 2018 | IE Business Daily



Threshold Aviation Group Keeps Plains In Air


By IE Business Daily


Threshold Aviation Group conducts business all over the world, but its roots are firmly planted in the Inland Empire. The company that occupies 175,000 square feet of hangar and office space next to a 7,000-foot runway at Chino Airport scours the world looking for aircr...



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Threshold Aviation Group Hosts June FAA Safety Seminar

June 6, 2018



Safety seminar


June's Topic: New Aircraft, Am I Still in Control?



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Chinese aviation to get US help

January 24, 2018 | Paul Welitzkin



Across America Chinese Aviation To Get US Help

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Threshold Aviation Group reaches agreement with China

January 29, 2018 | IE Business Daily



Threshold Aviation Group

By IE Business Daily


The Inland Empire company will conduct operations at six airports in China, according to an agreement that took two years to complete. Threshold Aviation Group will soon be conducting business in China. The company, based at Chino Airport, has signed an agreement to set...



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Chino aviation group wins contract to help Chinese develop general aviation industry

January 9, 2018 | Jim Steinberg



Contract Win

By Jim Steinberg


CHINO >> Less than a year after hosting an event to encourage trade between the United States and China’s relatively undeveloped general aviation industry, Threshold Aviation has announced a deal to establish and operate training centers for Chinese pilots and mechanic...



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Threshold Aviation hosts annual holiday dinner

December 13, 2017 | IE Business Daily



Holiday Dinner

By IE Business Daily


About 2,500 people attended the 11th annual HLC Foundation’s Christmas Dinner, hosted Saturday by Threshold Aviation at Chino Airport. The event, sponsored in part by the Chino Police Department and the Chino Valley Professional Firefighters Local 3522, helps underprivi...



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Threshold Aviation has office space to lease

October 26, 2017 | IE Business Daily



Office Space

By IE Business Daily


Threshold Aviation is looking to lease 8,500 square feet of office space at its headquarters at Chino Airport. The space, which is expected to lease for about $1.10 to $1.20 per square foot, was vacated earlier this month by Mooney International Corp., a Chinese-owned a...



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Threshold Aviation & HLC Foundation donate to KTLA canned food drive!

December 4, 2017



HLC Foundation

Threshold Aviation is looking to lease 8,500 square feet of office space at its headquarters at Chino Airport. The space, which is expected to lease for about $1.10 to $1.20 per square foot, was vacated earlier this month by Mooney International Corp., a Chinese-owned a...



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THRESHOLD AVIATION HOSTS SUCCESSFUL BLOOD DRIVE!

August 30, 2017 | SUZANNE SPROUL



Blood Drive

By Suzanne Sproul


Company and clients hold successful blood drive — Threshold Aviation Group of Chino employees and even clients recently banded together for a successful blood drive and bone marrow screening. It was the first time the company has participated in this type of life-saving...



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Aircraft maker Mooney moving from Chino Airport to Texas, settlement in works with Threshold

July 19, 2017 | Neil Nisperos


By Neil Nisperos


CHINO >> Mooney International, an aircraft manufacturing company at Chino Airport, is moving to Texas. That move has led to settlement talks between Mooney and another airport tenant, Threshold Aviation jet aircraft maintenance. “Both public and private organizatinvested time and effort, which was based on the promises that Mooney made, and to see them leave without the promised milestone (of staying for the 10-year lease), is disappointing,” said Mark DiLullo, CEO of Threshold...



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Local aviation company expands

June 1, 2017 | IE Business Daily



Local Aviation

By IE Business Daily


Threshold Aviation, the Chino-based company that maintains, manages and services private aircraft, has expanded. The company has leased 45,000 square feet of hangar space at Chino Airport, enlarging its operation there to about 175,000 square feet, according to statemen...



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How Chino’s jet business is expanding and hiring

June 12, 2017 | Neil Nisperos



Expanding

By Neil Nisperos


CHINO >> Threshold Aviation Group is expanding its operations at Chino Airport. The business jet maintenance, sales and terminal business company recently acquired an adjacent 45,000-square-foot hangar — large enough to hold several more aircraft. The additional...



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Threshold hosted visit from members of the China General Chamber of Commerce U.S.A. on Sunday, May 7th.

May 7, 2017



Hosted Visit

Threshold hosted a visit from members of the China General Chamber of Commerce U.S.A. on Sunday, May 7th. The group included Officers of AVIC International – USA and COMAC America Corporation.



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As China Unveils Its First Airliner, Private Pilots Look for a Boost Too

May 8, 2017 | Arielle Emmett



Chinese Conference

By Arielle Emmett


China’s interest in airplanes extends well beyond the new C-919, the country’s first homebuilt passenger jet, which made its debut last week in Shanghai. The Chinese government is also rewriting rules for private pilots, after the State Council announced that general a...



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Inaugural U.S. China GA Business Conference Held in Chino

May 6, 2017 | Matt Thurber



GA Business

By Matt Thurber


In late March, Threshold Aviation Group hosted the first U.S. China General Aviation Business Conference. The first day’s meetings were held at a hotel in Brea and on the second day everyone attended an aviation expo held in the Threshold hangar at Chino Airport, follo...



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Language barriers can have a negative impact on global business

April 4, 2017 | Kevin Smith



Language Barriers

By Kevin Smith


How many times have you walked up to someone to ask a question only to get an answer in a language you don’t understand? If you’re living in Southern California this has probably happened to you more than a few times. The Southland is a melting pot of cultures and langu...



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China General Aviation Business Conference March 25-31

March 22, 2017 | WEBMASTER


Inaugural U.S. – China General Aviation Business Conference Scheduled for March 25-31


Many officials from China who are tasked with growing that country’s burgeoning general aviation market will attend this event


China is poised to become one of the largest markets in th...



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Why Chinese officials are visiting Chino, Brea next month

March 22, 2017 | Jim Steinberg



Chinese Visit

By Jim Steinberg


CHINO >> A 40-person contingency from China is expected to travel here next month to learn how to grow their own private aviation industry. After attending a conference in Brea, they’ll hit a trade show at the Chino Airport before returning home to put into practice...



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New Conference To Explore Industry Growth in China

March 15, 2017 | Kerry Lynch


U.S. and Chinese officials are collaborating on a new conference that will be held later this month in Southern California to explore possibilities for expanding the business and general aviation sector in China. The new U.S.-China General Aviation Business Conference,...



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Inaugural U.S.-China GA Conference slated

March 14, 2017



GA Conference

The inaugural U.S.-China General Aviation Business Conference is slated for March 25-31, 2017, in California. China is poised to become one of the largest markets in the world for general aviation, organizers note. But China needs assistance, and that’s why represe...



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Threshold FBO Accommodates Special Cargo Mission

February 27, 2017 | Doug Crowther



special cargo

Threshold FBO Accommodates Special Cargo Mission Nicole and her FBO Staff started their day with 15 Fedex Custom Critical Trucks parked on the Ramp, waiting for Cargo. At 8:15am a Metro Cargo Aircraft arrived with 80 pieces of cargo, a few of which were loaded onto each...



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Aviation conference scheduled

February 22, 2017 | Inland Empire Business Daily


A Chino-based company will host a conference next month that will introduce U.S. aviation companies to Chinese businesses, investors and government officials. The inaugural U.S. China General Aviation Business Conference will be held March 25 – 31, said Paul T. Glessner...



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Inaugural U.S. - China General Aviation Business Conference Scheduled for March 25-31

February 16, 2017 | Aviation Pros



U.S. - China General Aviation Business Conference

CHINO, Calif. (February 15, 2017) – China is poised to become one of the largest markets in the world for general aviation. The country's growing wealth, huge population, dynamic economy and vast size makes it fertile ground for the unique travel solutions provided by...



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1st U.S. - China - General Aviation Business Conference

February 7, 2017 | Desmond & Louis, Inc. | Threshold Aviation



Threshold Aviation Group

Threshold Aviation Group is proud to host this event that is intended to introduce US Aviation Companies to Chinese Government Officials, Businesses and Investors CHINA AVIATION Following the very recent release of opening the 125 Mile Radius Flying Zone starting from th...



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Chino Airport hosts unveiling of new “Love Skywriting” stamp

January 7, 2017



Love

The first-day ceremony for the “Love Skywriting” forever stamp held Jan. 7, 2017, at the Planes of Fame Museum. Chino – The skies above Chino Airport will serve as an unusual, but stylish, palette for the unveiling of a new postage stamp that promotes skywriting as an a...



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TRUMP COULD PROVIDE A MAJOR BOOST FOR COMMERCIAL FLIGHT

November 29, 2016



President Donald Trump

The incoming president is more business friendly – and more in tune with the aviation industry – than President Obama, according to a local company that maintains and operates company and private jets. Will President Donald Trump, who once owned an airline and who flies...



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Threshold Group to Host Car Show and Toy Drive

November 17, 2016



kids

CHINO, Calif. (November 14, 2016) – Plans for Christmas are already underway at Threshold Aviation Group, who will co-host the 2nd Annual Hope, Love & Charity Car Show & Toy Drive on Saturday, November 19th in conjunction with CGS Performance Products. Toys received an...



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How to help an itty-bitty baby with a new heart in Chino

July 21, 2016 | Imani Tate



Itty Bitty

CHINO >> Chase Smith of Wrightwood was born twice: first on April 14, 2016, two minutes after his fraternal twin Brayden, then again July 19, when pioneering cardiothoracic surgeons transplanted a new heart in Chase. “This is another step, a most important step, for...



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Inland Empire Company that Stores and Repairs Private Jets Wants to Spread its Wings

May 23, 2016



inland empire

Threshold Aviation at Chino Airport is trying get control of extra hangar space so it can bring in a pilot’s school. If it happens the school could provide a major boost to the airport and the local economy. Final say rests with San Bernardino County, the airport’s own...



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Prayers answered

July 17, 2016 | Rene Ray De La Cruz



couple with baby

WRIGHTWOOD - A young couple embraced their long awaited miracle when their three-month old son received a heart transplant over the weekend. "Surgery is over and everything went perfect," Cameron Smith told the Daily Press Saturday night. "Chase has a month of recovery...



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Local aviation company buys jet

June 1, 2015 | IE Business Daily



Local Company

An Inland Empire aviation company has added to its fleet of jets with the purchase of an aircraft from a private party overseas. Threshold Aviation Group in Chino, which buys, sells and manages aircraft used primarily by private companies, bought a Cessna Citation CJ2+...



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HOW TO SURVIVE A RECESSION

March 20, 2015



survive a recession

At the beginning of the recession, many businesses were downsizing their operations, laying off employees and, in some cases, closing their shops all together. Threshold Aviation Group (TAG), based at the Chino Airport in Chino, CA, is an example of an aviation busines...



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CALIFORNIA COMPANY SET TO FLIP A CJ2

April 10, 2015 | James Wynbrandt



california company

Threshold has “flipped” more than 50 aircraft this way over the past 15 years, according to the company, the latest a Europe-based Citation CJ3 refurbished and resold last year. In that aircraft, “blue juice leaked out of the toilet onto the bottom of the airplane and...



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Major Chino Airport employer extends lease agreement

December 18, 2014 | Daily Bulletin



chino airport employer extends lease

CHINO >> Threshold Aviation Group, which provides refueling, repair, maintenance and pilot service for jet aircraft at the Chino Airport, re-signed a contract with San Bernardino County to remain at Chino Airport, where it leases hangar and office space. The lease ag...



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Inland aviation company makes the most out of failed government program

March 18, 2014 | IE Business Daily



Making the most

Threshold Aviation Group in Chino would have provided the aircraft used to investigate High Ice Water Content (HIWC), a natural phenomenon and major contributor of the 2009 Air France crash that killed 228 people. Then the federal government pulled its funding....



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