Mente Group has appointed IADA-certified preowned aircraft sales broker Cole White as managing director – South, effective July 1. White earned his certified broker designation from the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) in 2019, while serving as Mente’s vice president of transactions. He will continue to be located in Dallas. “Cole White has proven himself […]
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Dee Howard Foundation Names First Executive Director; Will Chart a Course for Strategic Growth and Innovation in San Antonio’s Educational Landscape
Christina Martinez has been named the Dee Howard Foundation’s first Executive Director. Martinez, who has 20 years of executive-level experience in the nonprofit, educational, public affairs and business sectors, will lead efforts to grow and strengthen the Foundation’s work that is connecting with, inspiring and guiding students in school districts throughout the San Antonio region […]
STC Permits Texas Turbine to Offer Hartzell’s Composite or Aluminum Props for Converted 950 Shaft Horsepower Supervans
Photo above – Texas Turbine Conversions President Bobby Bishop Texas Turbine Conversions, working with Hartzell Propeller, has FAA approval to allow Supervan conversion customers to choose either structural composite props or more economical aluminum props as part of their conversion package. “Now Cessna Caravan owners and operators with the Supervan turboprop conversion can choose between […]
Baker Aviation Announces New Facility and Appoints Harry Mitchel to VP
Baker Aviation, a full-service aircraft maintenance, management and charter company is now located in a new 66,000+ square foot facility at Fort Worth, Meacham International Airport (KFTW). The Baker business moved into the spacious two-hangar facility last year as they outgrew the previous Fort Worth location. In addition, Harry Mitchel has been named Vice President […]
Astro Aerospace Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Horizon Aircraft
Astro Aerospace Ltd., a developer of eVTOL aerial vehicles and drones, and Horizon Aircraft Inc., a developer of advanced eVTOLs, have entered into an agreement under which Astro will acquire privately held Horizon for five million common shares of Astro stock, the material terms of which are disclosed in the Company’s related 8-K filing. The […]
Gamma Aerospace Appoints Donna J. (DJ) Fox as Chief Financial Officer
Gamma Aerospace has announced the appointment of Donna J. (DJ) Fox as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Headquartered in Mansfield, Texas, Gamma Aerospace is a specialized, end-to-end provider of engineered airframe and flight components for leading original equipment manufacturers and Tier I suppliers in the aerospace and defense industries. Gamma centers of operational excellence […]
B-29 Doc Adds Houston and Lone Star Flight Museum to Tour Schedule
The B-29 Superfortress known as Doc will bring its History Restored Tour to the Lone Star Flight Museum in Houston, Texas, May 4-9, 2021. Doc will arrive in Houston, Monday, May 3 and will be available for ground and cockpit tours Wednesday, May 5 and Thursday, May 6 tours are available 10 a.m. – 4 […]
Gamma Aerospace Names Steven T. Rogers as Vice President of Business Development
Gamma Aerospace announces a new addition to its business leadership team with the appointment of Steven (Steve) T. Rogers as Vice President of Business Development. Headquartered in Mansfield, Texas, Gamma Aerospace is a specialized, end-to-end provider of engineered airframe and flight components for leading original equipment manufacturers and Tier I suppliers in the aerospace and […]
Dee Howard Foundation Celebrates First Annual Aviation & Aerospace Arts Contest
The Dee Howard Foundation (DHF) and the University of Texas San Antonio (UTSA) celebrated the Virtual Awards Ceremony recently of the First Annual Aviation & Aerospace Arts Contest – Mission to Mars. Wayne Fagan, DHF Chair, thanked a wonderful team of cooperating organizations, speakers, volunteers, donors of gifts, and most of all the students, teachers […]
Airports Council Announces New Industry Leaders
Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) has announced the election of new leaders across the organization. Danette Bewley, President and CEO of the Tucson Airport Authority was elected to the ACI-NA Board of Directors. Jesus Saenz, Jr., Director of Airports for the San Antonio Airport System, was elected to the ACI-NA U.S. Policy Council. […]
