The Cutter family recently shared the news with the aviation community that William “Bill” R. Cutter passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. The family stated in a release that this is a profound loss for all that knew and loved Bill as the patriarch of his family and the aviation community. A life-long […]
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Former NH Aviation Director Flying High in Florida
Working with the New Hampshire Division of Aeronautics for 16 ½ years was an education and an eye-opener for Jack Ferns. One of his duties included the opportunity to represent the NHDOT with the NH House and Senate. “Just when you think you have one or two supervisors, take another guess,” said Ferns. “I answered […]
Continental Motors Group announces partnership with Liaoning Cub Aircraft Corp. to power the experimental Top Cub
Continental Motors Group Ltd. (CMG) announced that they have entered a strategic partnership with Liaoning Cub Aircraft Corp to be the engine provider for the Top Cub, the first kit aircraft built in China, for the Chinese market. The experimental Top Cub is based on the Part 23 certified Top Cub CC18-180, originally designed by […]
AAAE Calls on Airlines to End Opposition to Adjusting Local User Fee to Improve Facilities
With airlines collecting nearly $1.3 billion in baggage fees in the third quarter of 2018 – another new record and the 10th consecutive quarter in excess of $1 billion – the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) again called on U.S. carriers to drop their short-sighted opposition to adjusting the federal cap on a local […]
Secretary of the Army visits Yuma Proving Grounds
By Mark Schauer Escorted by YPG Commander Col. Ross Poppenberger, Secretary of the Army Dr. Mark Esper visited the proving ground on November 29, seeing a variety of YPG assets that support six of the Army Futures Command’s Cross Functional Teams building the Army’s future force. His visit was particularly focused on observing a test […]
San Antonio Aviation & Aerospace Hall of Fame Announces 2019 Honorees
The Dee Howard Foundation Chairman and President, Wayne I. Fagan, announced the 2019 San Antonio Aviation and Aerospace Hall of Fame honorees. The Class of 2019 consists of brothers Earl and Tom Slick, Lt. Col. Francis R. (Dick) Scobee, and Gen. (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III. “The mission of The Dee Howard Foundation is to […]
Mesa Air Group Announces New Vice President of Maintenance
Mesa Air Group, Inc. recently announced Douglas “Doug” Shockey as its Vice President of Maintenance. An A&P mechanic himself, Shockey brings over 30 years of airline experience to Mesa, with more than 25 years in senior airline management roles. Doug has been an important figure in the airline industry for many years, and has held […]
Mente Group Promotes Dan Dunn to EVP, Transactions
Mente Group, a leading global business aircraft brokerage and consulting company, has promoted 23-year business aviation executive Dan Dunn to Executive Vice President, Transactions. He was previously Vice President, Transactions. Specializing in aircraft transactions including sales, acquisitions and leasing, Dunn also has a strong discipline in transaction structure, finance, leasing and management. He leads the […]
Deborah McElroy to Retire from ACI-NA
Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) announced that longtime Executive Vice President Deborah C. McElroy will retire from the organization, effective December 31, 2018. Following her retirement, McElroy will continue to serve ACI-NA in an advisory capacity for special projects. “Everyone at ACI-NA – including me – has greatly benefited from Debby’s guidance on […]
Minnesota Looks to Decommission Winona VOR
The Minnesota Department of Transportation, Office of Aeronautics intends to decommission the Winona VOR. This action is being taken at the request of the airport sponsor to allow for further development on the airport. The Winona VOR is a terminal VOR owned and operated by the State of Minnesota and is not used for any […]
