NBAA Applauds Nomination of Robert Sumwalt to Lead NTSB

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Sumwalt, a former member of NBAA’s Safety Committee, managed a small flight department for a utility company in South Carolina before being appointed to the NTSB in August 2006, when he was also designated vice chair of the board for a two-year term. In November 2011, President Barack Obama appointed Sumwalt to another five-year term as a board member, and Sumwalt was again designated vice chair on March 31, 2017.
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People on the Go/July 12

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Andy Hudson, CEO of the expenses management and hotel booking platform, Down-Route, and owner and founder of PJC Aviation, has been appointed to the AsBAA's Board of Governors in Southeast Asia.  AsBaa is Asia's non-profit representative trade body for business and general aviation.

Christopher H. Paul is Senior Managing Director and General Counsel for for Global Jet Capital, the provider of financing solutions for corporate aircraft.

Brian Walker is now Regional Sales Manager for Cutter Aviation's eastern US terriroty.  Founded in 1928, Cutter Aviation is the oldest continually family-owned and family-operated FBO & Aviation Services company in the United States.

Wynton Faure has been named Elit' Avia's Sales Director for the UK, Europe and Africa.  Elit' Avia is a charter operator headquarter in Slovenia.

Joel Fenn Promoted to Business Development Director for ACS’s North American Offices

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Group CEO of ACS, Justin Bowman, commented: “With one of our main growth areas being the North American passenger market, Joel brings a great deal of experience and is key to helping us increase the number of large corporate accounts we hold in the region. He joins our growing and exciting Business Development team across the world, headed up by our Commercial Director, Justin Lancaster, based in the UK.
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People on the Go/June 7

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Nicole Taber joins KCAC Aviation as Charter Assistant.  KCAC Aviation is a charter company headquartered in Olathe, Kansas.

Pam Chambers has been appointed Consultant for the Air Law Firm LLP, the London-based boutique aviation law practice providing international legal services to the aviation indutry.

Tim Hiscock joins Hunt and Palmer Cargo Charters as Charter Broker.  Headquartered in the UK, the Hunt and Palmer group of companies has officers and partners providing aircraft charter and travels solutions worldwide. 

James Smith is Chief Pilot for Penn Yan, New York-based charter operator, Seneca Flight Operations. 

 

Doug Levangie of Pentastar Aviation Achieves National Aircraft Appraisers Association Senior Certified Aircraft Appraiser

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Pentastar Aviation announced that Doug Levangie, Vice President of Maintenance Operations & Advisory Services, has achieved the highest level of appraisal excellence by the National Aircraft Appraisers Association (NAAA), and has been credentialed as a Senior Certified Aircraft Appraiser. With more than 35 years of aviation industry experience, Levangie has expertise on a wide range of aircraft to provide aircraft owners and buyers valuable insight on technical evaluations, aircraft pre-purchase inspections, valuation estimates and aircraft selection.
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Hiscock Joins Hunt & Palmer

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Welcoming Hiscock to the Company, director Jamie Peters commented, “We are delighted to have Tim on-board, and his arrival will enable to us to continue building our business through the controlled growth model we have already implemented. The strong relationships that Tim has established over many years with the major Heathrow and Gatwick based freight forwarders means that he has much to contribute to our operations.”
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Paula Kraft to Open Professional Flight Attendant Training Institute

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Paula Kraft, an icon in the business aviation inflight catering industry with her Tastefully Yours catering base in Atlanta, GA, has been recommended as a subject matter expert by NBAA to the board of International Standard for Business Aircraft Handlers (IS-BAH)  for a three-year term.

IS-BAH follows the long-established format and structure of the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) program and is a global industry code of best practices for business aviation ground handlers based on a core Safety Management System (SMS). 

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People on the Go/May 24

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The recipient of NATA’s Excellence in Pilot Training Award is Denis Arbeau, Manager of Training at Solairus Aviation. This award recognizes an individual or organization for outstanding contributions in safety, professionalism, leadership and excellence in the field of pilot training. Mr. Arbeau is a mentor and role model to hundreds of pilots that fly more than 22,000 annual hours. His experience, performance, leadership, and management skills reflect the highest industry standards in safety and excellence in pilot training.

James Smith is Chief Pilot for Seneca Flight Operations, the charter company headquartered in Penn Yan, New York.

Tina Ross has been named new Charter Sales Executive for charter company Acropolis Aviation.  Tina will be based at the company’s headquarters at Farnborough Airport, United Kingdom.

Rob Mellor is Senior Associate at The Air Law Firm, based in Mayfair, London.

James McCarthy is Director of Maintenance for Zenith Aviation, Ltd., the charter company with its fleet at London Biggin Hill Airport, UK.

 

 

People on the Go/April 27

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Erika Schmitz joins charter operator Aero Jet Services as Charter Manager. Aero Jet Services is located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Kellie Roby is now Charter Manager for Business Jet Access, a charter operator headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Dave Stewart has been confirmed Vice President and General Manager of Flying Colours KSUS, in its St. Louis, Missouri, US facility.  Flying Colours' US operation is an FAA-licensed Class III and OV Part 145 repair station.

Robert Brega joins C & L Aviation Group as Regional Sales Manager.  C & L Aviation is an industry leader in servicing, maintaining, and supporting operators in the corporate and regional aviation industry.  C & L is headquartered in Bangor, Maine, with offices in Australia and Europe.

Charlie Chamberlain has been promoted to managed aircraft sales director at Keystone Aviation's Salt Lake City office.  Keystone Aviation, a TAC Air Company, offers "The Complete Solution" for charter, maintenance, management and sales & brokerage aviation services. 

David W. Potter has been appointed Vice President, Aircraft Sales for Thunder Aviation.  Based at Spirit of St. Louis Airport in Chesterfield, MO, Thunder Aviation is a full service fixed base operator (FBO) offering extensive maintenance and avionics programs ranging from major inspections and heavy maintenance to interior modifications and installations.

 

 

People on the Go/April 13

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Randy Wirkkala joins charter operator Global Aviation as Director of Maintenance.   Global Aviation is located in Hillsboro, Oregon.

James Smith is Chief Pilot for Seneca Flight Operations, a charter operator headquartered in Penn Yan, New York.

ARGUS International, Inc. is pleased to welcome Jeff Nix as the new Regional Sales Manager for the Central portion of the United States.

Violet Kwek has been appointed Sales Director, Greater China and North Asia, for Global Jet Capital, a provider of financing solutions for large-cabin, long-range provate jets.  Violet will be based in the company's Hong Kong office. 

BBGA Honors Andrew Walters with Industry Award for Outstanding Services

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The British Business and General Aviation Association (BBGA) has honoured Andrew Walters, owner and chairman of London Biggin Hill Airport as this year’s recipient of its prestigious annual Michael Wheatley Award*  for Outstanding Services to the general aviation industry.  The award was presented at the Association’s 43rd annual conference and AGM at Luton Hoo by Sir Gerald Howarth MP for Aldershot, applauded by some 120 industry peers.
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People on the Go / March 23, 2017

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Andrew Walters, Owner and Chairman of London Biggin Hill Airport, is this year's recipient of The British Business and General Aviation Association's (BBGA) prestigious annual Michael Wheatley Award for Outstanding Services to the general aviation industry.

Mike Vargo returns to charter company Corporate Air in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as Vice President, Sales and Business Development.

Robert J. Rufli joins Pentastar Aviation as Vice President of Flight Operations and Director of Operations.  Pentastar Aviation, based in Waterford, Michigan, provides aircraft management, advisory services, aircraft maintenance, avionics services, interior services and FBO services.

Michael Assariotis joins the team of Cyprus-based aviation broker Zela Aviation.  Michael will focus on ACMI activity as well as aviation consulting.

 

Are you a Person on the Go?  Share your news by contacting Michele Markarian at michele.markarian@penton.com. 

People on the Go | March 9, 2017

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Rania Antoine joins Link Aero Trading Agency as Business Development Manager.  Link Aero Trading Agency is a handler headquartered in Egypt with offices throughout the Middle East.

Jacob Lux has been hired by charter broker GiveJet, LLC, as Technology Lead.  GiveJet LLC is based in orlando, Florida.

Umut Atilla is Charter Manager for Genel Havacilik A.S. the charter operator based in Instanbul, Turkey.

Gary Dalton is now Charter Manager for Helicopter Express, Inc.  Helicopter Express Inc. is located in Chamblee, Georgia.

 

Are you or anyone you know a Person on the Go?  Contact michele.markarian@penton.com with your news!

People on the Go | February 2017

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Heron Hollerbach Nobre joins TAM Taxi Aereo Marilia S/A as Air Services and FBO Director. TAM is headquartered in Sao Paolo, Brazil. 

Freddie Judge is FBO Operations Manager for Gama Aviation's Sharjah FBO.

Regan Stoutermire is Chief Pilot for charter company Lane Aviation, based in Columbus, Ohio.

Alex Berry has established a new consultancy to help companies improve their sales process, as well as train and galvanize their sales people to win more business. You can learn more at www.alexberry.com.