Joel Russell was awarded the Bill Shea Award at the New York Aviation Management Association’s Fall Conference Sept. 16-18. Russell, a senior associate at Steven Baldwin Associates, was recognized for his “tremendous efforts and accomplishments in support of aviation in New York State.” William F. Shea, an aerospace educator and lecturer with extensive experience in […]
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Veteran air racers die in crash
The Air Race Classic (ARC), the oldest all-women’s airplane race in the United States, is mourning the loss of veteran air racer Tookie Hensley and her race partner Pamela Bird, killed in a plane crash in Idaho on Thursday morning, along with Tookie’s husband Don. “Tookie Hensley was an invaluable member of the ARC family,” said […]
Rob Holland wins fifth aerobatic championship
Rob Holland of Rob Holland Ultimate Airshows won his fifth U.S. National Championship gold medal less than one month after winning the World Freestyle Aerobatic Championship in France. In August, Holland finished in first place for the third time representing team U.S.A. at the 28th World Aerobatic Championships. Held at the Châteauroux-Deols Airport, the 10-day […]
Changes at King Schools
President and CEO of King Schools Dave Jackson has recommended to company owners John and Martha King that Barry Knuttila, formally Senior Vice President, Technology and Marketing, take over the CEO duties while Jackson would remain as President and Chief Operating Officer. Jackson, who has been at King Schools since 1997, came to the company […]
KISM director recognized as Veteran of Influence
KISSIMMEE, Florida — Terry Lloyd, director of Kissimmee Gateway Airport (KISM) has been recognized as a 2015 Veteran of Influence by the Orlando Business Journal. Lloyd has led the city’s airport team since 2000, when he retired from Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach, Florida, after a 22-year career that took him all over the world. […]
New GM for Leading Edge Jet Center
Leading Edge Jet Center at Redmond Airport in Oregon, has a new general manager: Phillipp Spitzer. Spitzer has 12 years of experience in general aviation, including five in managerial positions. He most recently was safety and training manager for TAC Air at Denver Centennial Airport, one of the five busiest general aviation airports in the country. Leading […]
Move on to get Bob Hoover movie to the masses
“Flying the Feathered Edge,” the documentary on legendary pilot Bob Hoover, has proven popular with aviation enthusiasts since its introduction last year, but producer/director Kim Furst hopes to soon reach a larger audience through showings in local theatres. At an AirVenture press conference, Furst unveiled the “Team Hoover Campaign,” which was launched in Washington, D.C., on […]
Alan Eustace to receive Crystal Eagle Award
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Alan Eustace, who set the world record for the highest-altitude free fall jump, is the 2015 recipient of the Crystal Eagle Award presented by the Aero Club of Northern California (ACNC). Eustace worked with Paragon Space Development Corporation for three years to create the self-contained pressure suit and life-support system he wore […]
Fehrenbach, Hauck join Fire Boss
SOUTH SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Dale Fehrenbach has joined Fire Boss as vice president of sales, responsible for domestic and international sales, as well as overseeing training operations. Jeff Hauck has also been brought on board as Fire Boss’ technical support representative/lead mechanic. Fehrenbach has served as Wipaire’s turbine aircraft sales manager, specializing in the […]