James Blackstone Taylor
James Blackstone Taylor was an American marketing executive known for restructuring the way corporate aircraft were marketed. Early life Taylor was born on December 14, 1921, in New York. He was the son of James Blackstone Taylor, Jr, and Aileen (Sedgwick) Taylor Lippincott. Career Taylor was appointed as the Vice President of sales for Mallard Air Service at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey in 1946. One of his initial customers was Arthur Godfrey, a well-known radio and television personality. He played a role in the success of Cessna's first business jet by introducing an all-inclusive package, which was a novel concept in the industry at that time. Each purchase of the Citation included a fully equipped aircraft, training for two pilots and two mechanics, and one year of computerized maintenance scheduling. Additionally, Taylor's direct-mail marketing campaigns were tailored to different target groups, such as chief pilots, aviation departments, and top executives, with personalized messages that were effective in generating interest and sales. Notable work Taylor started working for Pan American World Airways(Pan Am) in 1963, serving as the Vice President of its newly created Business Jets Division. This move by Pan Am was unprecedented in the commercial airline industry and