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Trident retains management team as it hits two decades
During 2026, Trident plans to take delivery of four factory-new aircraft, including two Bombardier Challenger 3500 business jets, a Pilatus PC-12 PRO and an Embraer Phenom 300E. Its Richmond location has been key.
Flight ops manager Nicole Midyett, HR manager Melody Melvin, CFO Tad Woodward, founder and president John Galdieri, captain Frank Fluharty and chief pilot David Midyett.
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