$11.35 million: What will it cost you?

Dale Forton | General Aviation News, PAMA Newsletter | February 7, 2012

Dec. 18, 2011: One of the largest air crash disaster verdicts was handed down by a Philadelphia jury, which awarded $11.35 million in compensatory damages to Dr. Robert Marisco Jr. and his fiancee Heather Moran, both of Akron, Ohio, in an action against Winner Aviation Corp.

I must first state I am very sorry for their injuries and suffering in this crash. It seems an error chain is what caused the accident, as usual, and each link in that chain has a part to claim.

As the Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA), we must address a concern we have expressed for years based on our country’s legal system, as well as a few other issues this affects.

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PAMA Newsletter debuts

Dale Forton | General Aviation News, PAMA Newsletter | January 15, 2012

First of all I want to thank General Aviation News for offering the Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) the opportunity to publish articles that will be of interest to mechanics, as well as some pilots.

PAMA is an association for the Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT). We promote professionalism and recognition for the AMT by fostering continuous improvement in aviation safety and through communication, education, representation, and support.

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