Aviation News

Michael Kenaga Michael Kenaga brings his 20 years of experience to Patzik, Frank & Samotny Ltd. in Chicago. A private pilot and former electrical engineering, Mike’s patent practice includes all mechanical and electrical related matters. Mike owns a Cessna 195 and is the AOPA ASN volunteer at C09.

Robert Clare Robert Clare is the new Director of OEM Marketing for Universal Avionics. He’s been with Universal for 15 years.

All 88 people on board an Aeroflot Boeing 737 were killed when the aircraft crashed in central Russia on Sunday. Investigators were looking into the possibility that an engine failure that triggered an in-flight explosion brought the aircraft down … The pews had fold-down trays and the wedding party had to go single file up […]

Lt. Col. Jack Faas has been selected as the new executive director of the Civil Air Patrol Historical Foundation; CAPHF founder Drew Steketee will remain on the board and serve as an advisor… Three pilots are flying across the U.S. this week in vintage aircraft to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the U.S. Air Mail […]

Andy Seaton Andy Seaton has been promoted to Director of Product Support at Universal Avionics System Corporation. Seaton joined the company in 2004 as a field service engineer.

Ben Lamzed Ben Lamzed is the new Director of Asset Management and Technical Group at the International Bureau of Aviation (IBA). Lamzed was formerly asset manager at Close Aviation Finance.

Chris Crum Chris Crum is a Business Developer and Strategist for ServiceElements. He was most recently President and CEO of Royal Jet Group.

Max Allen Max Allen has been named to the newly-created post of Director, Continuous Improvement and Component Repair, at BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul (ERO). Allen Joined the company in 2004 as Director of Operations at the company’s Forest Park facility.

Ross Aimer Retired United Airlines Capt. Ross “Rusty” Aimer has been named CEO of Aviation Experts LLC. He’s also a flight training captain for Boeing on the 787 and 777.

Cirrus Design laid off 100 workers last week in response to a sales slump. COO Brent Wouters told Associated Press the reduction was due to “not selling as many airplanes as we’d hoped to this year.” There were 79 layoffs at the main plant in Duluth and 29 at the composite facility in Grand Fork, […]