Piper Aircraft Inc. named two executives to lead the company’s sales, customer support and marketing programs. Drew McEwen has been named Head of Global Sales and Business Development, responsible for the company’s worldwide dealer network, regional sales directors and global fleet sales. Previously he was Director of Sales, Americas. Veteran Piper executive Lisa Giessert will […]
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Living Legends of Aviation Awards takes flight
The 9th Annual “Living Legends of Aviation” Awards will be held Jan. 20, 2012, at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. The evening of aviation awards and entertainment will feature Morgan Freeman, with a special tribute to Cliff Robertson and a 90th birthday salute to Bob Hoover. The “Official Ambassador or Aviation”, John Travolta, is […]
Thompson joins Sun ’n Fun
Irene Thompson has been named Director of Sales & Special Events for Sun ’n Fun Fly-In, Inc. and its Florida Air Museum. In making the announcement, Sun ’n Fun President John Leenhouts said he “was very impressed with Thompson’s extensive and varied experiences, including the planning and production of high level events and visits while […]
Three join CAP Board of Governors
The Civil Air Patrol Board of Governors has welcomed three new members, including the first three-star commander of Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region-1st Air Force (NORAD) and Air Forces Northern (USNORTHCOM), U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III. Other new members are retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Leon Johnson, the […]
New GM at West Star’s DAL facility
West Star Aviation recently appointed John Hayes General Manager at its Dallas facility located at Love Field Airport (DAL). Hayes brings over 33 years of experience in the aviation industry with him to West Star. Most recently, he was Director of Maintenance with Business Jet Access in Dallas. In addition, he has held positions with […]
Three promoted at West Star GJT
West Star Aviation recently promoted Ken Rice, T.J. Jaeger and Jason Blust at the company’s Grand Junction, Colo. (GJT) location. Ken Rice, who previously held the position of Gulfstream/Learjet Program Manager, has been promoted to Director of Maintenance. In this new position, he will oversee all maintenance operations at the GJT facility. T.J. Jaeger has […]
Safe Flight taps new head of program management department
Safe Flight Instrument Corporation, a manufacturer of aircraft lift instrumentation and control systems, has appointed Matthew Greene Vice President of Program Management. Since joining Safe Flight in October 2003, he has taken on increasing roles of responsibility within the organization, most recently as Vice President of Marketing. In this new role, he will be responsible […]
Piscatella retires from Hartzell parent company
Mike Piscatella, Vice President, Business Development, has retired from Tailwind Technologies of Piqua, Ohio, parent company of Hartzell Propeller. Since joining the company in 2003, Piscatella was heavily involved with Tailwind’s acquisition of Industrial Tube Company, AcousticFab, and Electrofilm Manufacturing Company, all three currently operating under the Hartzell Aerospace umbrella. Additionally, he served an operating role […]
50 years of safe flying
Ohio’s Tom Root was awarded the Wright Brothers “Master Pilot” Award in September. He applied for the award “based on a lifetime of single pilot/photographer with over 5,000 hours doing aerial photography.” The plaque presented to Tom was in “appreciation for your dedicated service, technical expertise, professionalism, and many outstanding contributions that further the cause […]