BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — The 11th Annual “Living Legends of Aviation” Awards, presented by Bell Helicopter and Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, will be held Jan. 17, at the Beverly Hilton. Frederick W. Smith, founder and CEO of FedEx, will be presented the “Lifetime Aviation Entrepreneur Award.” Bruce Whitman, Chairman and CEO of FlightSafety International, will […]
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Forbes names Ascension Air CEO ‘game changer’
Forbes magazine has named Ascension Air President and CEO Jamail Larkins, 29, as one of the brightest under 30 stars. In the magazine article, Forbes called out Larkins with a photo feature as representative of the young leaders in the Energy & Industry sector. Forbes identified 450 up and comers in 15 categories that could […]
TGH Aviation raises funds for Bud Anderson Memorial Monument
AUBURN, Calif. — Bud Anderson, a World War II pilot and American hero (pictured above), served two combat tours, escorting heavy bombers over Europe. The City of Auburn, along with other community volunteers, is working to honor his service. “Thanks to the work of Douglas Van Howd, a local artist, a life-size statue has been […]
AOPA names Coon to lead government affairs division
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has named Jim Coon as senior vice president of Government Affairs and Advocacy. Coon, who has years of experience working with Congress and the aviation industry, will oversee both the regulatory and legislative aspects of AOPA’s advocacy operations. Coon has spent much of his career working as a […]
Campbell joins FreeFlight Systems
WACO, Texas — FreeFlight Systems, a developer of avionics for NextGen, has named Doug Campbell West Coast Regional Sales Manager. Campbell brings more than 10 years of industry experience into this position, after serving as a regional sales manager at the Avidyne Corp. Campbell is a member of the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) and a […]
Challenge Air: Putting special kids in the air
There are few aviation activities more rewarding than taking a child for an airplane ride. Their eyes light up as they break the surly bonds of Earth and their smiles grow exponentially as the flight continues. The flight is even more poignant when the child has special needs. Those children are the focus of Challenge […]
Doman joins Hillsboro Aviation
Hillsboro Aviation has tapped John Doman, former vice president of worldwide propeller aircraft sales for Cessna, to join its management team. Doman’s new position is director of business development for Hillsboro Aviation’s sales and service division. This division includes new and used aircraft sales, maintenance and avionics services, aircraft parts sales and fuel sales. Hillsboro […]
Hayes joins Superior Air Parts
COPPELL, Texas — L. Scott Hayes has joined Superior Air Parts as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “In today’s highly competitive market, it’s not enough just to have the best products and pricing, you need to have a truly professional and dedicated sales effort to ensure you are meeting all of your present and […]
New chairman for Aspen Avionics
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Aspen Avionics reports that Dr. John B. “Jack” Mowell has been elected as chairman of the board. Mowell, a Tallahassee, Florida resident, is a business executive in the fields of aviation, life sciences and oil and gas. He became an investor in the company and joined the Aspen board of directors Oct. […]