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Hundreds of Skiplane Lovers Gather in Oshkosh – Snow was a No-show
The Experimental Aircraft Association reported last week that hundreds of skiplane enthusiasts gathered at Pioneer Airport in Oshkosh for the annual Skiplane Fly-In, even though there wasn’t any snow. (Photo of Paul Poberezny courtesy of EAA) EAA founder Paul Poberezny is fond of saying that EAA is more about people than airplanes. That was certainly […]
Duncan Aviation Parts Consignment Program Expands
Duncan Aviation’s parts consignment program expanded drastically in 2012. The sales team sold nearly $1.07 million in consignment parts and rotables to Fixed-Base Operators (FBO) as well as flight departments and increased the total number of consigners by nearly 30 percent. The consignment program offers unique solutions for operators looking to sell excess new parts […]
Duncan Aviation and Universal Avionics Partner on Falcon 900B Retrofit
Duncan Aviation has partnered with Universal Avionics to install and certify a technologically advanced cockpit for the Dassault Falcon 900B. This cockpit upgrade replaces 25 older instruments and will significantly improve reliability and situational awareness. The avionics suite will have five high-resolution Universal EFI-890R LED backlit LCD displays, including EI (Engine Indication) that will replace […]
JetBrokers Opens Office in Denver, Appoints Spangler as VP-Sales
JetBrokers, Inc. announces the appointment of Kandi Spangler as VP-Sales, based at the company’s 9th and newest location in Denver, Colorado. Ms. Spangler joins JetBrokers with over 20 years of experience in aviation operations, maintenance, sales and marketing, having worked for companies like Netjets, Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), and The Air Group, Inc. – […]
K-State names UAS program manager
Kansas State University has named Mark Blanks as the new program manager of the unmanned aircraft systems program. Blanks is charged with coordinating the nonacademic aspects of the unmanned aircraft systems integration program. He will help establish the strategic program direction, administer the program and develop new business opportunities. "We’re happy to have Mark […]
Piper Strengthens Global Sales Force
Piper Aircraft Inc. is strengthening its worldwide sales organization with an increased focus on direct fleet sales of the company’s Trainer-Class aircraft while continuing to emphasize and expand its global dealer network for the company’s M-Class and Twin-Class lines. "We will have three regional senior sales executives supported by three regional sales managers that will […]
Piper Names James Funk VP of Operations
Piper Aircraft Inc. has appointed James W. Funk as Vice President of Operations, reporting to President and CEO Simon Caldecott. In his new role, Funk is responsible for aircraft manufacturing operations, production engineering, logistics and quality. "Jim brings nearly 30 years of operations management, manufacturing engineering and program leadership experience to Piper’s senior leadership team," […]
Durango Colorado Airport Manager Retires After 27 Years
Ron Dent, Colorado’s longest tenure airport manager, has retired after 27 years of service at the Durango-La Plata County Airport. Dent celebrated his retirement and years of service to the Colorado aviation community with family and friends earlier this month. La Plata County is currently on the hunt for a manager to fill the position. […]
Colorado Aviation Division’s Senior Planner Accepts FAA Job
The Colorado Aeronautics Division and its staff wished Scott Brownlee a warm farewell following his acceptance of a position with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Brownlee began working for the Colorado Division of Aeronautics as an Aviation Planner in 1990. "Scott was an asset to the Colorado Division of Aviation and will be greatly missed," […]
