Rectrix Aviation, a provider of jet charters, aircraft management, aircraft maintenance and FBO services, has named Chris Shewokis general manager of the Rectrix Aerodrome Center at Hanscom Field (KBED) in Bedford, Mass. Shewokis will be responsible for overseeing all of the Rectrix Aerodrome Center’s day-to-day operations, including line operations, aircraft fueling and fuel sales, aircraft storage (short […]
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Blue Sky Innovations Group appoints Tubbs Chief Technical Officer
PLANO, Texas — Blue Sky Innovations, an international business and general aviation consulting firm, has appointed aerospace engineer Jimmy Tubbs Chief Technical Officer. Tubes will be responsible for developing engineering plans and serving as a Designated Engineer Representative (DER) to facilitate modifications and certifications for global clients. His expertise will streamline processes for aircraft and power plant design […]
Clay Lacy to be presented with Godfrey L. Cabot Award
The Aero Club of New England (ACONE) will present the Godfrey L. Cabot Award to Clay Lacy on Friday, June 10, at the Harvard Club in Boston. The award will be presented to Lacy in recognition of his lifetime achievements in many facets of aviation, including aerial cinematography, test pilot, air race champion, founder of […]
Charlie Johnson named Wings Over the Rockies chairman
DENVER — Charlie Johnson, President and Co-Founder of Aero Electric Aircraft Corp. (AEAC), the developer of the Sun Flyer solar-electric flight trainer, has been named chairman of the board of the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum in Denver. Johnson is also a former president of Cessna. John Knudsen, executive vice president of […]
Decker receives Wright Brothers Master Pilots Award
The FAA recently presented Douglas Decker of Pawleys Island, S.C., with the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award in recognition of 50 years of safe flying and his contribution to aviation safety. In addition to the plaque, Decker’s name will be added to the FAA’s Roll of Honor in Washington, D.C. The award was presented at the South Carolina […]
Former president of Sikorsky Aircraft dies in P-51 crash
The former president of Sikorsky Aircraft was killed when his P-51D crashed near Maricopa, Arizona, on Feb. 5. Jeffrey Pino, 61, who led Sikorsky from 2006 to 2012, was flying the Mustang, named “Big Beautiful Doll,” when it crashed. His passenger, Nickolas Tramontano, 71, of Brookfield, Connecticut, also died in the crash. Pino was vice chairman of […]
Continental Motors names new VP of Sales and Customer Service
MOBILE, Ala. — Robert Boggan has joined Continental Motors as Vice President, Sales and Customer Service. Boggan will be responsible for sales and customer service for all divisions of Continental Motors Group, including Continental Motors, Inc. in Mobile, Alabama; Continental Motors Services in Mobile and Fairhope, Alabama; United Turbine in Miami, Florida; Continental Motors, San Antonio […]
Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics names Medeiros director of sales
WICHITA — Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics has appointed Marc Medeiros director of sales. A 20-year veteran in aerospace sales, Medeiros came to Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics from Rockwell Collins in Miami. Medeiros began his career in aviation as manager of global jet financing sales at Cessna Finance, and was later named managing director, international sites for mainline […]
Hillsboro Aviation appoints new aircraft sales manager
HILLSBORO, Ore. — Hillsboro Aviation has appointed Jeffery Cullen to its management team as aircraft sales manager. Cullen brings with him more than 33 years in the helicopter industry with well over 15,000 hours in various aircraft and over 20 years in aircraft sales. In addition to his sales roles, he has also held positions in senior […]