Gulfstream Aerospace, Savannah, Georgia, named Thomas Anderson director of product support for the facility at Long Beach Airport in California. Responsible for overseeing operations at the service center. He has served with Gulfstream since 2002, most recently as director, final phase operations, for the G550 and G450 in Savannah. Anderson has also served as a senior manager, final phase operations for the G550 and G450; senior manager, final phase; manager, premium furniture woodshop; and manager final phase.
L-3, New York, New York, announced that Kevin Weiss has become vice president-human resources He was senior vice president-human resources for L-3 Aerospace Systems. B&CA
One notable application of Continental’s CD-155 diesel will be in the Cessna 172. Cessna Aircraft unveiled the Skyhawk JT-A at AirVenture 2014. It will join the Turbo Skylane JT-A, which is undergoing certification testing now.
Beechcraft and Cessna Aircraft combined to post a $28 million profit in the second quarter of 2014, marking a turnaround from the $50 million loss that Cessna had reported independently in the second quarter of 2013. The Beechcraft acquisition and a more than 75% increase in jet deliveries helped
The long-standing requirement for non-professional pilots to hold at least a third class medical could be coming to an end. Two years ago the Experimental Aircraft Association together with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association petitioned the FAA to exempt recreational pilots from the requirement, and the agency responded this past April that it would consider rulemaking to substitute a driver’s license in place of a medical certificate. That process is advancing.
Edited by Jessica A. Salerno jessica.salerno@aviationweek.com
FAA certification was awarded to the Wren 460 on June 30, in Fort Worth, Texas. The airplane is a modified Cessna 182 and is already flying overseas. It will be offered here to bush operators, oil companies, ranchers and other operators of slow-flying STOL aircraft.
Meridian, Teterboro, New Jersey, announced that Anthony Banome has been promoted to director of Fuel Sales. In 2013, Anthony was a recipient of Airport Business magazine’s “40 Under Forty,” an annual award honoring the best and brightest individuals in the aviation industry.
Rockwell Collins, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, announced that Clay Jones is retiring from his position as director and non-executive chairman of the board of Rockwell Collins, effective July 31. Anthony Carborne, a longtime member of the board, will succeed Jones as non-executive chairman. Jones is fully retiring after 35 years with the company. He joined Rockwell International in 1979 after serving in the U.S. Air Force.
Tampa Jet, Tampa, Florida, promoted Clayton Lackey to assistant general manager. He has been with TIJC since 2008. Lackey will oversee most of the day-to-day functions of the FBO. Corey Cline has been promoted to line service supervisor.
West Star Aviation, East Alton, Illinois, announced that Terry Lutrick has joined West Star Aviation as regional sales manager. He has decades of industry experience, winning the National Business Aviation Association’s “Maintenance Safety Award” for completing 43 years of safe maintenance practices.
FlightSafety International, LaGuardia Airport, New York, announced that Todd Bitgood has been promoted to manager of its Learning Center in Long Beach, California. He succeeds Pete Nily who has become a regional director of Training Operations. Mark Salzano has been promoted to executive director, Government Contract Training. Mark will succeed Bill Nugent, vice president, Government Contract Training, who has retired from the company. Paul Kuchta was named director, Training Operations.
Jet Support Services, Inc., (JSSI), Chicago, appointed Raymond Weiser helicopter program specialist. Weiser will help grow JSSI’s presence in the helicopter market worldwide. He formerly was vice president of sales and business development for EuroTec, a repair station and parts distributor.
Landmark Aviation, Houston, announced that Charles (Chuck) Buckland was appointed general manager of Landmark the facility at Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), North Carolina. Buckland brings 19 years of general aviation experience to his new position.
