NATA’s Highest Honor Awarded to Renowned Aviation Business Leader and Past Association President Martin H. Hiller

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is pleased to announce the recipient of its highest annual honor. The William A. “Bill” Ong Memorial Award will be presented to NATA Director Emeritus and former President Martin (Marty) H. Hiller.
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Aoife O’Sullivan and Alex Durand Elected Chair and Vice Chair at BBGA

The British Business General Aviation Association has elected Aoife O’Sullivan, Partner and co-founder of The Air Law Firm, as its new Chair and Alex Durand, CEO of aircraft charter and management company SaxonAir as Vice Chair, a new role, effective immediately.
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Dave Paddock Appointed New President of Jet Aviation

Jet Aviation announces that Dave Paddock has been appointed as the new President of the Jet Aviation Group, effective July 1, 2019. Paddock succeeds Rob Smith, who has served the company in this role since 2014. Smith is leaving Jet Aviation to join General Dynamics’ Marine Systems business unit.
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Greg Winchell Becomes Commercial Business Director of Aircraft Lighting Intl

With over 30 years of lighting industry experience, Mr. Winchell has worked in a handful of companies and has a wealth of hands-on experience in the business. Mr. Winchell's experience ranges from manufacturing LED chips and fixtures, to dealing with NVIS (Night-Vision Imaging Systems) and military aviation, he has seen it all.
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BBGA Honors Penny Stephens, CEO of Inflite The Jet Centre

Penny Stephens, CEO of Inflite The Jet Centre and vocal proponent of business aviation, was heralded yesterday by the British Business Aviation Association (BBGA) as the recipient of its prestigious Michael Wheatley Award for Outstanding Services to the general aviation industry.
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NATA Names New Board of Directors Members

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announces the election of three new members to its Board of Directors: Marc Drobny, President, StandardAero in Scottsdale, AZ; Geoffrey Heck, SVP of Operations, Signature Flight Support in Minneapolis, MN; and Mike Magni, President, Monaco Air Duluth in Duluth, MN.
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NBAA Welcomes Annemarie McDonald Oxman as Chief People Officer

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced the appointment of Annemarie McDonald Oxman, SHRM-SCP, as chief people officer (CPO). Oxman’s responsibilities were formerly held by Holly Clark, who is retiring from the organization on Jan. 18, 2019, after more than 12 years of service.
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Van Nuys Airport Honors the Late Alan Purwin of Helinet Aviation by Dedicating Helicopter Play Structure

(Van Nuys, CA) Van Nuys Airport (VNY) honored the late Alan Purwin of Helinet Aviation with the dedication of a helicopter themed play structure at the airport’s observation area. The dedication came the same day as Van Nuys Airport celebrated its 90th anniversary.
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