Ametek, Inc. has acquired High Standard Aviation, a Miami-based provider of electrical/electromechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic repair services to the aerospace industry. The privately held High Standard Aviation has annual sales of approximately $31 million. High Standard Aviation joins Ametek’s global MRO network as a unit of Ametek Aerospace & Defense. Along with MRO services, Ametek […]
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Welch joins Sierra Industries
David Welch has joined the sales staff of Sierra Industries. A graduate of Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, Welch , a pilot with instrument and multi-engine ratings, has more than 21 years in aviation sales. Sierra Industries, based in Ulvade, Texas, has specialized in Citation aircraft for more than 25 years, specifically performance enhancement modifications. […]
Registration begins for AEA convention
Registration is now open for the Aircraft Electronics Association convention, scheduled for April 1-4 in Dallas. The 52nd annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show will be at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center. Those who register before March 3 can save $150, officials note. For more information: 816-347-8400 or AEA.net.
AmSafe appoints new CEO
AmSafe Global Holdings, Inc. has named Terence Lyons president and chief executive officer. Lyons succeeds Kenneth Beckemeyer, who left the company to pursue other interests. He was formerly the company’s chief financial officer. For more information: AmSafe.com
Parade of Planes returns to Dallas
The Southwest Parade of Planes has been relocated to the Addison Municipal Airport (KADS) near Dallas for this year’s event, scheduled for March 26 to 28, according to Randy Bolinger of AMPT Associates, which organizes Parade of Planes events around the United States. The Southwest Expo will remain at Frederickburg, Texas, he said. “This was […]
Lindbergh Foundation awards go to environmentalist and conservationists
Lester Brown, founder and president of the Earth Policy Institute and founder of the Worldwatch Institute, along with Terry and Mary Kohler of Windway Capital Corp., are to be the recipients of the 2009 Lindbergh Award. The awards are scheduled for presentation on May 16 at the EAA AirVenture Museum, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. “Mr. Brown […]
TSA conducts ‘inappropriate’ screenings at FBOs
Transportation Security Administration officials conducted unauthorized screening of passengers and flight crew at FBOs at Nashville International Airport in December and January, and at Melbourne, Florida in January, according to NBAA and a letter received by GeneralAviationNews.com. The screenings included checking “a number of pilots and passengers with wands and actual baggage searches,” NBAA vice […]
Hawker Beechcraft cuts 2,300 jobs
Hawker Beechcraft CEO Jim Schuster told the company’s workers on Feb. 3 that that about 2,300 workers will have been laid off by the end of 2009, due to “increased erosion across the industry and the global economy.” Here is the letter Schuster sent to the firm’s employees: Dear Fellow Hawker Beechcraft Employee: In early […]
Lancair provides aircraft for Colombian Air Force pilot training
Lancair International of Redmond, Oregon, a manufacturer of high performance kit planes, said on Feb. 3 that it will provide 25 aircraft to the Colombian Aviation Industry Corporation (CIAC) for use by the Columbian Air Force. The modified Legacy FG aircraft, known as the Synergy, will be used for primary flight training of Colombian Air […]