WASHINGTON, D.C. — Jonathan Archer, a 24-year aviation industry veteran, has joined the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) as Director of Engineering & Airworthiness. Archer most recently provided key support for the FAA and the Joint Planning and Development Office (JPDO) as an associate with Booz Allen Hamilton. His work included facilitating an FAA Aviation Certification Service (AIR) […]
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John McLain flies west
Sad news: We just found out that long-time CFI John McLain, who wrote a column for General Aviation News’ former sister paper The Southern Aviator, passed away in April after a battle with pancreatic cancer. A very nice tribute written by John Hesse was posted on the Empire Aviation website. The website also has a […]
Air Orlando Maintenance names Burdzy service manager
Joe Burdzy has joined Air Orlando Maintenance as Service Manager. He brings over 35 years of experience to the company, which is at Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) in Florida. His position encompasses all maintenance and parts functions including customer liaison, employee management and shop scheduling.
FlightSafety promotes Bitgood to manager of Long Beach center
FlightSafety International has promoted Todd Bitgood to manager of its Learning Center in Long Beach, California. He succeeds Pete Nily, who has become a Regional Director of Training Operations. In his new role, Pete will assist FlightSafety’s Learning Centers and Marketing and Sales teams with training requirements and programs for customers who operate their aircraft under […]
FlightSafety promotes Standley at Dallas center
FlightSafety International has promoted Robert Standley to an assistant manager at the company’s Learning Center in Dallas, Texas. He will oversee the Dassault Falcon, Gulfstream and Pratt & Whitney Canada maintenance training programs offered at the center. Bob joined FlightSafety at the Tucson Learning Center in 1996 as a maintenance instructor. He provided training for the […]
Winner Aviation names Neil Gallagher president
VIENNA, Ohio — Winner Aviation Corporation has appointed Neil Gallagher to succeed Rick Hale as president effective immediately. Hale will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer and will take on a new role as chairman. Gallagher previously held the position of vice president of maintenance. Since joining the company in 2012, Gallagher was responsible for […]
Bob Taylor celebrates 90th birthday in style
Bob Taylor, who founded the Antique Airplane Association in 1953, invited all to AAA headquarters at Blakesburg, Iowa, for his June 28th birthday celebration. More than 150 family members and friends enjoyed the catered lunch and dinner — plus cake and cupcakes. There was time to visit with flying friends and meet some new ones. […]
FlightSafety names Lintelman manager of Wilmington center
FlightSafety International has named Ralph Lintelman manager of the company’s Learning Center in Wilmington, Delaware. Ralph will succeed Barry Massey when he retires from FlightSafety at the end of July. “We congratulate Ralph on his new position as manager of the Wilmington Center,” said Daniel MacLellan, Vice President Operations. “Ralph is a valued and well-respected member […]
Charles Buckland named GM of Landmark Aviation at AVL
Charles (Chuck) Buckland has been named the General Manager of Landmark Aviation’s Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) location. “With 19 years of experience in general aviation, Chuck is the ideal leader for our thriving general aviation market in Asheville,” Landmark Aviation Regional Vice President Jim McNeill said. “I am certain he and his team will continue […]