Duncan Aviation announced the naming of Tim Lockerby as the company’s new Regional Manager for the Great Lakes region of the United States. Lockerby joined Duncan Aviation in February 2014. “I’m a strong believer that customer relationships are built face-to-face over time, and that nothing replaces sitting down with a customer and listening. I love […]
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Bell Helicopter Unveils Bell 505 Jet Ranger XTM
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, revealed last week at HELI-Expo 2014 the Bell 505 Jet Ranger XTM – designed to redefine the short light single(SLS) class. Hundreds of attendees gathered at booth 4536 to witness the unveiling of the newest generation of Bell helicopters. “Bell Helicopter changed the face of the industry […]
New Robinson Helicopter Dealership Launched in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Guidance Louisiana, LLC of Baton Rouge, Louisiana has just launched a new Robinson Helicopter Dealership. On Friday, February 21, 2014, the dealership became official when Chief Pilot, Matt Cavenagh, received delivery of a new 2014 Robinson R66 Helicopter from the Robinson manufacturing facility in Torrance, California. “Guidance Louisiana will be providing sales and service of […]
Sized Panels Protect Lear Delta Fins, Workers
Trisoft Covers Inc. has announced that it is “the only company in the world to offer a lightweight foam cover that protects the Lear 31, 45, and 60 delta fins from falling tools during maintenance.” These sized foam panels are made of lightweight foam, and protect those lower horizontal surfaces from dropped tools, flashlights, spray […]
2014 STATE TAX GUIDE FOR GENERAL AVIATION ANNOUNCED BY CONKLIN & DE DECKER
Conklin & de Decker has announced the release of their 2014 State Tax Guide for General Aviation (“State Tax Guide”). Packed with critical tax information, the State Tax Guide is a reference tool for helicopter and fixed-wing operators, accountants, dealers, brokers, aviation law professionals, and others. The State Tax Guide contains the latest taxes and […]
Cirrus Aircraft Announces 2014 Red Bull Air Race World Championship Sponsorship
Cirrus Aircraft announced it has become a Team Supporter of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship for the 2014 season. Cirrus will support Team Goulian, the Red Bull Air Race Championship team led by acclaimed air racer and aerobatic pilot, Michael Goulian. This sponsorship builds on the existing partnership between Cirrus Aircraft and Goulian. […]
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CHAIMSON NAMED VICE PRESIDENT OF EAA BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Dave Chaimson, an aviator who has more than 25 years of marketing, sales and senior management experience, has joined the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) as Vice President of Business Development. In this role, Chaimson will be responsible for diverse areas such as sponsorship development and fulfillment for EAA programs and activities, including EAA’s AirVenture fly-in; […]
Skydiving Continues to Soar, Says USPA – Reports Record Growth, Dedication to Safety
For the second year in a row, the U.S. Parachute Association is reporting record-high membership, indicating that the sport of skydiving is continuing to grow. With roughly 3.2 million skydives made last year in the U.S., more and more people are taking that first leap and then continuing to pursue skydiving as a hobby and […]
Piper Records Double-Digit Increases in 2013 Revenue and Deliveries
Piper Aircraft Inc. achieved double-digit growth in new aircraft revenue and new airplane deliveries for 2013 in a challenging global market for aircraft sales. The growth was led by increases in the sales of piston-powered training aircraft. Piper ended 2013 with a 13 percent increase in revenue from new aircraft sales of $168,776,759, compared to […]
Cirrus 2013 Deliveries Drive Strongest Performance in Five Years
Cirrus Aircraft today announced that in 2013 it delivered 276 new aircraft, nearly a 10 percent increase over 2012, marking its best aircraft shipment performance since 2008. With these results, Cirrus Aircraft’s annual market share has grown to an all-time high of 37 percent and the SR22/22T model remains the best-selling four- or five-seat airplane […]
