SANFORD, Fla. — Jim Hughes recently earned the prestigious Wright Brothers “Master Pilot” Award from the FAA. The award recognizes individuals who have exhibited professionalism, skill and aviation expertise for at least 50 years while piloting aircraft as master pilots. Hosted by Sanford’s Aerosim Flight Academy, the award presentation drew a supporting crowd of more […]
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Rectrix Aviation names new GM at Sarasota Aerodrome
Rectrix Aviation has named Chris Mundy the general manager of its Aerodrome Center at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (KSRQ) in Florida. As GM, Mundy will be responsible for overseeing all Rectrix Aerodrome Center day-to-day operations associated with serving commercial, corporate and private aviation customers, including line operations, aircraft fueling and fuel sales, aircraft storage (short and long […]
Fulton expands role at Sandel Avionics
VISTA, Calif. — Sandel Avionics reports that Steve Fulton, a longtime advisor to the company, has expanded his role to Avilon Senior Flight Test Pilot and PBN Advisor. In addition to being an advisor for the Avilon program, Steve was a Technical Fellow for GE Aviation Systems and co-founder of Naverus, a company dedicated to the […]
Continental Motors appoints Jamerio Vinson director of quality
MOBILE, Ala. — Continental Motors Group (CMG) has named Jamerio Vinson Director of Quality. Coming to Continental Motors Group with a strong background in both aviation and automotive manufacturing quality systems, Vinson will lead the integration of the Quality Management Systems currently in place among the various companies and divisions operated by Continental Motors Group […]
Banyan hires new avionics sales rep
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Lorrie White recently joined Banyan Air Service as an avionics sales representative. White started her aviation career in 2002 when she enlisted in the United State Navy as an avionics technician and gained experience working on the P-3 Orion, S-3 Viking, and SH-60 Seahawk. She was recruited to be a high-risk instructor for […]
Wipaire welcomes new vice president of sales & marketing
SOUTH SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Wipaire has named Amy Hoage vice president of sales & marketing. Hoage, who will oversee Wipaire’s sales and marketing functions, including technical support, holds a bachelor of science degree in industrial engineering with studies in journalism, marketing, and advertising from Iowa State University. She has also earned a masters of business administration from Drake […]
National Aviation Hall of Fame names Spowart executive director
DAYTON, Ohio — The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has named Amy Spowart executive director.As executive director, Spowart will manage the daily operations of the Congressionally-chartered 501(c)(3) non-profit, which honors those who have excelled in American aerospace. Spowart, who has been a part of the NAHF since 1999, also will aid in the expansion of the […]
Superior Air Parts’ Bill Ross earns IA
COPPELL, Texas — Bill Ross, vice president of product support at Superior Air Parts, has earned an FAA Inspection Authorization (IA). Earning Inspection Authorization gives Ross the authority to work with aircraft owners and engine builder/overhaulers to guide them on determining an aircraft or engine’s airworthiness by inspecting repairs or alterations for conformity to approved […]
Rock to receive Outstanding Aviator Award
NEW YORK — The Wings Club Foundation and the International Aviation Women’s Association (IAWA), will honor Colonel T. Edward Rock (USAF Ret.) with the 2016 annual Outstanding Aviator Award. The presentation of the award will take place during The Wings Club Foundation’s Annual Meeting, slated for March 30, at The Yale Club in New York City. Rock […]