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Shelly Simi to receive Brewer Trophy for aerospace education
Simi is being recognized for “… her professional leadership and unwavering dedication in promoting aviation and aerospace education through industry partnerships, workforce initiatives and organizations dedicated to aviation across the United States.”
ASA president prepares to retire
Mike Lorden, president and owner of Aviation Supplies & Academics, will retire Dec. 31, 2021, with Greg Robbins then taking over as president and owner.
James Raisbeck flies west
Raisbeck’s 67-year career was built on using his knowledge of fluid dynamics to create products that reduced drag, enhanced performance, and increased safety margins for numerous business and commercial aircraft.
Master of the Round flies west
Roger Currier, known as “Master of the Round” for his expertise and love of old radial aircraft engines, passed away in April 2021.
Piper CEO retires
Piper President and CEO Simon Caldecott will retire after 10 years with the company. His successor has not yet been named.
COVID claims long-time aviation journalist
From helping to start The Southern Aviator to his decades of work at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Mike Collins was a true professional who went above and beyond to help the aviation industry flourish.
First female airline pilot flies west
“She made aviation history almost every time she climbed aboard an airliner.”
Antique Airplane Association’s Bob Taylor flies west
The name Blakesburg will long be associated with Bob’s vision to “Keep The Antiques Flying.”