Aviation News

Doug Brantner Doug Brantner is a partner in Groom Aviation LLC as a general aviation consultant. He was formerly vice president in charge of Hawker Beechcraft Services.

Brad Thress Brad Thress has been named Vice President of Customer Service at Cessna. He joined Cessna in 1992 and was most recently VP of Component Operations.

Brett Gardner has joined Becker Avionics as its new Director of Sales and Marketing. Gardner has extensive experience in the helicopter sector and was most recently a Major on voluntary assignment as an Army Reserve Company Commander with the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command.

Patrick Waddick Patrick Waddick has been named the Executive Vice President Chief Operating Officer of Cirrus Aircraft. He was previously Exedutive Vice President of Operations.

Tracy Robinson Tracy Robinson has been promoted to vice president, Quality, at Cessna. She’s been with the company for 18 years and served most recently as the director of paint and interior operations.

Joe Grant Legendary pilot Joe Grant has become the Society of Aviation Flight Educators’ first honorary member. Grant was born in 1908 and flew everything from Curtiss JN4s to Boeing 707s in his long career.

Experienced pilot and general aviation supporter Gov. Sonny Perdue will be the guest speaker of the Atlanta Aero Club today. Perdue is an active commercially-related pilot and the lunch meeting marks the 25th anniversary of the organization. Need a place to stay in Oshkosh? Dorm rooms have opened up, cheap and close to the airport… […]

Carey Miller Carey Miller is filling the newly created position of U.S. Western Region Marketing Manager for Universal Avionics. Miller was formerly at Rockwell Collins and is a corporate pilot.

June Mason June Mason is the new quality assurance manager for the Alloy Products Group at Wall Colmonoy. She has extensive experience in the aerospace side of the industry.

Joe Russell Joe Russell is president of Jet Source in Carlsbad, Calif. He joined the company as controller last September and is now in charge of overall strategic planning, fiscal management, business development and day-to-day activities.