ZIONSVILLE, Ind. — The Hamilton County Airport Authority Board of Directors has named Brad Cozza the first full-time director of the Indianapolis Executive Airport (KTYQ). He will oversee the daily operations and maintenance, infrastructure development, and marketing initiatives for the general aviation airport. Cozza holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Aviation Technology from Purdue University. He […]
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Wipaire names new senior director of aircraft services
SOUTH SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Wipaire has named Steve Fuchs senior director of aircraft services. He will oversee Wipaire’s maintenance, interiors, paint refinishing, and avionics departments, including the Leesburg, Florida, service center. With experience in aviation maintenance management, operations, training, and risk-management, he brings a broad range of skills from a background in Naval Aviation and corporate finance, according to […]
Double Ace Steve ‘Spiro’ Pisanos passes away
A celebration of the life of legendary American hero Steve “Spiro” Pisanos, who recently passed away at the age of 96, will be held June 30 at 2 p.m. at the San Diego Air & Space Museum. Pisanos was a World War II fighter double ace who served with the United States Army Air Corps, […]
NAA begins search for new president
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Jonathan Gaffney, president and CEO of the National Aeronautic Association, will leave his post effective Sept. 30. “The entire aviation and aerospace industry are extremely grateful for the tremendous amount of skill, work, and time that Jonathan put into NAA over the last nine years,” said Jim Albaugh, Chairman of NAA. “He […]
Rodger Renaud named West Star Aviation president
West Star Aviation has named its current Chief Operating Officer (COO) Rodger Renaud president. Renaud’s career has included roles at Rockwell International and Midcoast Aviation before joining West Star Aviation in 2012. “We have been lucky to have Rodger. He has been an effective leader in his role as COO for three years and I am confident he will excel in […]
Champness receives Hall of Fame Chairman’s Award
Steve Champness, now in his 25th year as National Accounts Director for general aviation buy/sell publication Trade-A-Plane, has received the 2016 Chairman’s Award from The Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame. The award was presented recently at the Hall of Fame’s 2016 Enshrinement Ceremony in the Delta Flight Museum at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The honor was given to […]
Hillsboro Aviation appoints new Service Center Sales Manager
HILLSBORO, Ore. – Hillsboro Aviation has appointed Tim McAlbin to its management team as it continues to expand its maintenance and avionics sector. As service center sales manager, McAlbin is responsible for the growth of the company’s maintenance customers, as well as the avionics sales division. McAlbin brings more than 20 years of industry experience, including more […]
Seaplane stories: Howard Whaley
In response to our call for readers’ seaplane stories, Howard J. Whaley sent in his: “I was born and raised next door to the Philadelphia Seaplane base in Essington, Pa. — the oldest seaplane base in United States. “When I was old enough to walk, I was at the seaplane base. Bob Mills, the owner, […]
Wings Club names McNerney Distinguished Award recipient
NEW YORK — The Wings Club Foundation will honor Boeing’s immediate past Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, W. James (Jim) McNerney, Jr., with the 2016 Distinguished Achievement Award. The Wings Club Foundation will present the award on Oct. 21, at the 74th Annual Awards Gala to be held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York […]