Steve VarsanoFounder at The Jet Business

Thank you to @Kenn_Ricci of @Flexjet.

Name: Thank you to @Kenn_Ricci of @Flexjet.
Uploaded: 2024-09-09T10:25:29+00:00
Duration: 1 min 1 s
Channel: Steve Varsano
Description: In this first‑person narrative, the speaker describes an unexpected phone call from Flexjet Chairman Ken Ricci informing them that they have been…

9 Sept 2024 · 1 min

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In this first‑person narrative, the speaker describes an unexpected phone call from Flexjet Chairman Ken Ricci informing them that they have been selected as an honoree for the Living Legends of Aviation Award, a prestigious recognition for significant contributions to aviation. Two months later, the speaker travels with Flexjet to Salzburg, Austria, where they attend a multi‑day celebration that includes a lake‑side welcome with a floating band, champagne with Ken Ricci, an air show, dinner, music, and networking with colleagues. The second evening features photo sessions, more drinks, and the formal award ceremony where the honoree is publicly recognized. The story conveys surprise, excitement, and gratitude throughout the experience.

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2 months ago, I was sitting at my desk when I got a phone call. It was Flexjet Chairman Ken Rickey. Congratulations, you've been selected to be an honoree for the Living Legends of Aviation Award. Oh my— I was shocked. This is the last thing I was expecting to hear on a Tuesday afternoon. Yeah, my God, I'm amazed. The Living Legends of Aviation Award is a prestigious honor given to people who have greatly contributed to the aviation industry. And now, I was part of that. 2 months later, I was on a Flexjet to Salzburg, Austria. We landed and went straight to the event. Hello said, and out to the lake where we were greeted by a band floating on the water. I then sat down and shared a drink with Ken. More champagne. It's always good to see old friends. We then enjoyed an air show, followed by dinner and more music, drinks, and time with colleagues. And that was night one completed. The next evening we were back, this time with Ken. Photos, then drinks, and now time for the award ceremony to start. As each person