Mecaer Aviation Group, Inc. (MAG) announced they have hired Gary Brown as their Director of Maintenance. Â Brown will manage the team of technicians for the FAA Part 145 maintenance facility at Northeast Philadelphia airport – PNE. As Director of Maintenance, Brown brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership and customer focus to MAG, Inc. with more […]
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Los Angeles Police Department begins helicopter fleet replacement with orders for Airbus H125 AStars
The Los Angeles Police Department will strengthen its Air Support Division this year with the addition of four new Airbus H125 AStars as part of a long-term plan to upgrade its entire patrol helicopter fleet. LAPD Capt. Sean Parker said the H125 proved to be the most suitable replacement for the division’s fleet of AS350 […]
BAKER AVIATION RECEIVES WORLDWIDE OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS AND “10 OR MORE” PASSENGER APPROVAL
Baker Aviation, a full-service charter, aircraft management, and maintenance company, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, has announced it has received its worldwide operations specifications and “10 or more” passenger approval from the FAA for their Part 135 Air Carrier Operation (FAA 135 # 7BAA817M). As part of receiving their worldwide operations specifications, Baker Aviation participated […]
Fort Worth Holds Ribbon Cutting for Meacham Terminal Building
Fort Worth, Texas has invested in the future of Meacham Airport by building one of the finest general aviation facilities in the Southwest. City officials recently cut the ribbon on the new Meacham Airport Administration Building. “The completion of this building marks a significant moment in the history of Meacham Airport and for aviation in […]
JBA Aviation Names Jon Taylor as New President
JB&A Aviation (JBA), a leading full-service aircraft brokerage firm, has announced the appointment of Jon Taylor to President of JBA Aviation, Inc. Formerly the Vice President at JBA, Mr. Taylor will begin his new role as Jerry Smith becomes Chairman Emeritus after leading the company as President since 1997. A graduate of Texas A&M University, […]
DFW Airport Receives $40 Million in Federal Grant Funds for Airport Infrastructure Improvements
Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport has received four grants for infrastructure improvement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) totaling $40 million dollars. The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants will be used for the rehabilitation of an aircraft apron, for ongoing work on the airfield, and for the purchase of new energy-saving equipment for DFW’s […]
American Airlines Names Danielle Kirgan Senior Vice President – People
American Airlines today announced that Danielle Kirgan has been named Senior Vice President – People. In this new role, Kirgan will lead all global human resource functions for the airline, including talent acquisition, training and talent development, compensation, benefits, and diversity. She will join American on Oct. 24 and will report to Elise Eberwein, American’s […]
Airbus Helicopters Inc. to Feature California Highway Patrol H125 AStar Helicopter
Airbus Helicopters Inc. will exhibit a California Highway Patrol H125 AStar at the 2016 International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference in San Diego, Calif. on Oct. 16-18, Booth #4927. The California Highway Patrol operates 11 H125/AS350-series AStar aircraft to conduct a wide variety of law enforcement missions, including patrol, search and rescue […]
Envoy Air Now Offers Industry-Leading Pay for Pilots
Envoy Air Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group announced today that it will nearly double the starting rate of pay for new hires, to nearly $38 per hour – effectively starting new hire pilots on Step 3 of the Envoy pilot pay scale. This means that Envoy First Officers can earn $58,000 […]
American Airlines Group Names Robert Isom as President
American Airlines Group Inc. today announced that Chief Operating Officer Robert Isom will become president, effective immediately. In his new role, Isom, 52, will report to Chairman and CEO Doug Parker, 54. “Robert is a world-class executive, and extremely well-qualified to assume the role of president,” said Chairman and CEO Doug Parker. “He has played […]
