Talaat CaptanFounder & CEOAir HollywoodLos Angeles, California After civil war erupted in 1975, 17-year-old Captan decided to leave his native Lebanon and seek his future elsewhere. Once granted entry to the U.S., he quickly settled in California where he attended Palomar College. Invited by a college friend to assist in his distribution of VHS and …
Air Hollywood’s K9 Flight School prepares people and pets to travel confidently and comfortably by providing valuable information and training in an immersive aviation environment. Hosted at iconic Air Hollywood Studios where movies and TV shows such as Bridesmaids and Lost were filmed, the K9 Flight School simulates the experience of commercial air travel including: …
Open Sky for Autism assists families living with autism and other developmental disabilities in gaining the confidence, comfort, and enjoyment of air travel. Open to the public with limited seating, Open Sky for Autism allows for vital acclimation, repetition, and supervision during a commercial airport and passenger flight simulation. Lunch is included! The cost of …
You are not alone. The Fear of Flying is one of the most commonly experienced phobias among adults. The number of fearful flyers is estimated at about 25% of the population. For years, we have heard story after story of people who missed out on family vacations, job promotions, and business opportunities. Our passion is …
Air Hollywood’s Pan Am Experience is a weekly retro-themed event for aviation enthusiasts and people looking for a new fine-dining experience. From the moment our guests arrive, they are sent back in time and fully immersed in the world of 1970s Pan Am, with all the passion and elegance of its famed airline service. The …
Talaat Captan Founder & CEO of Air Hollywood, Inc. About Talaat Captan with Thirty-year film and television industry veteran, currently leading multiple businesses and philanthropies including specialty aviation film studio (Air Hollywood), immersive entertainment (Pan Am Experience), stock footage agency (Apex Stock), and philanthropic program (Open Sky for Autism). Known for challenging the status quo, …
