Piper Aircraft Inc. is one of the first manufacturers to adopt the most recent G1000 software supporting a three display avionics suite as standard equipment in new Twin-Class Piper Seneca V aircraft models available in 2013. The announcement was made at Airshow 2013, the Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition held Feb. 24-26. […]
HAI President Lambastes White House for Anti-GA Stance on Tax Law
Helicopter Association International (HAI) President Matt Zuccaro (shown at right), called out the White House for its position on a tax law that makes it more affordable to invest in aircraft for business uses. The White House wants to extend the period over which a general aviation aircraft buyer can depreciate the purchase, thus reducing […]
Flight Crews Unlimited Appoints Marla McGatlin Director, Business Development
Flight Crews Unlimited, a leading business aviation staffing agency, has announced the appointment of Marla McGatlin, Director, Business Development. In her new role, Ms. McGatlin (shown at right) is responsible for client service management and new global business development. "We are pleased to have Marla join our team," said Kelly Tolomeo, Vice President of Flight […]
North Carolina Aviation Director Promoted to Deputy Secretary for Transit
By Kim J. Stevens As an organization focused on continuous improvement, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has made some adjustments to the organization in an effort to support and achieve the Governor’s vision of a Transportation Department that is efficient, focused on customer service and able to leverage infrastructure to create jobs. […]
HAI Reorganizes Flight Operations & Safety Department to Enhance Member Service Offerings
Helicopter Association International (HAI) President Matt Zuccaro today announced a significant change in the organization’s staffing, designed to keep up with members’ changing needs. Paul Schaaf (shown at right), currently the Chief Pilot for the Fairfax County Police Department, will join HAI in mid-March to assume the duties and responsibilities of Vice President of Operations, […]
AOPA Names Sean Collins as Eastern Regional Manager
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has named Sean Collins (shown at right), as its new eastern regional manager. Collins will focus on building government relations and local aviation communities in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia. He is one of seven […]
Piper Names Jack Mill as V.P., Engineering
Piper Aircraft Inc. has named Jack Mill (shown at right), as Vice President of Engineering, reporting to President and CEO Simon Caldecott. Mill most recently had been leading the Piper Engineering team as VP in an interim role for several months. "Jack brings more than 30 years of aircraft design and engineering experience at Piper […]
Second Phase of General Aviation Airports Study Launched by FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), is beginning the second phase of its general aviation (GA) study issued last spring, General Aviation Airports: A National Asset, to further define the role of GA airports. In the original study, the FAA captured the critical and diverse roles of the nation’s 2,952 general aviation airports, which resulted […]
Pennsylvania Governor Announces State Investment for Safety Enhancements, Improvements at 10 Airports
A $10 million state investment will fund important projects at 10 airports across Pennsylvania, Governor Tom Corbett announced last week. "As I outlined in my transportation proposal, a multi-modal transportation system is essential to sustaining and growing our economy," Corbett said. "These investments will enhance safety and improve facilities to ensure that regional needs […]
Colorado Governor Announces New Aeronautical Board Appointments
Three new members of the Colorado Aeronautical Board (CAB) were recently appointed by Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper beginning their terms on February 1, 2013. The terms of John William Reams, William L. Thompson and Dr. Jeffrey Scott Forrest will expire on December 19th, 2015. John William Reams of Naturita, CO was appointed to the CAB […]
















