RED WING, Minn. – The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron, America’s tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, has again appointed P-51C Mustang pilot Doug Rozendaal squadron leader. A dedicated volunteer, Rozendaal has played a pivotal role in the formation and ongoing success of the squadron and its mission, according to CAF officials. He takes over […]
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The Walsh Group names Haag National Director of Aviation
The Walsh Group has named Thomas Haag National Director of Aviation. The Walsh Group is an aviation contractor, having delivered projects at the country’s largest airports, including Chicago O’Hare, Raleigh-Durham, Sacramento, and Los Angeles. The firm is also a member of the design-build joint venture redeveloping LaGuardia Airport in New York. Thomas will lead the Walsh Aviation […]
Hamilton to be inducted into Nebraska Aviation Hall of Fame
Bill Hamilton will be inducted into the Nebraska Aviation Hall of Fame on Jan. 26, 2017, during the silver anniversary of the Nebraska Aviation Symposium, which he helped found 25 years ago. Hamilton was nominated for induction into the hall of fame by former Nebraska Governor Charles Thone. “To be inducted into the Nebraska Aviation Hall […]
Baker receives NBAA award
WATERFORD, Michigan – Pentastar Aviation’s Mike Baker, Vice President of Safety & Compliance, has been named a recipient of the Dr. Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation Award by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA). The award recognizes aviation professionals who have demonstrated a continuous history of extraordinary participation in, or in support of, professionalism in business […]
Stallion 51’s Lauderback joins Society of Experimental Test Pilots
KISSIMMEE, Florida – Stallion 51 founder Lee Lauderback was accepted as a member of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots at the 60th annual symposium held in September. Lauderback has been the chief flight instructor for Stallion 51 since he founded the flight operation three decades ago. In that time he has amassed over 21,000 flight hours in […]
Quest CEO to retire
Sam Hill is planning to retire as Chief Executive Office of Quest Aircraft Company after the first of the year. The timing of the move has been planned as part of Quest’s overall strategic plan, according to company officials. A search for a successor is underway. Hill will remain as an advisor to the company […]
Lundeen appointed president of Seeker Aircraft
Seeker Aircraft has appointed Ed Lundeen as president of Seeker Aircraft and managing director of Seabird Aviation Australia, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Seeker Aircraft. Prior to joining Seeker Aircraft, Lundeen served as executive vice president, business operations for Eclipse Aerospace. He previously served as the Supply Deputy Division Leader for Los Alamos National Laboratory and is a […]
Tilson joins Pentastar Aviation
WATERFORD, Mich. — Barry Tilson has joined Pentastar Aviation as Director of Maintenance. Tilson reports to Doug Levangie, Vice President of Maintenance Operations & Advisory Services. Most recently, Tilson was an MRO Maintenance Sales Representative and Service Manager at TechnicAir and Landmark Aviation in Grand Rapids. Prior to that he was Director of Maintenance at […]
Hall joins Air Orlando Maintenance
Brett Hall has joined Air Orlando Maintenance as the director of maintenance. He brings more than 16 years of hands-on technical experience to the company. His position encompasses all maintenance and parts functions, including customer liaison, employee management and shop scheduling, according to company officials. Air Orlando is located on Orlando Executive Airport (KORL) in Florida.