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Agnew Joins Mead & Hunt As IROPS Leader
MADISON, WIS. – Rose Agnew has joined Mead & Hunt Inc. as a national practice leader in “aviation operations planning.” She brings more than 25 years of experience in the aviation industry where she has focused on new business growth … Continue reading
Posted in April/May 2012, People, Sections
Tagged Andy Platz, Mead & Hunt Inc., Rose Agnew
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Former Minnesota Aeronautics Director Ray Rought Retires From MNDOT
ST. PAUL, MINN. – Raymond J. Rought, who led the Minnesota Office of Aeronautics for more than two decades, retired from the Minnesota Department of Transportation on January 6, 2012. Rought began his career in state government in Michigan in … Continue reading
Posted in April/May 2012, People, Sections
Tagged Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame, MnDOT, NASAO, Raymond Rought
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Nofsinger Receives Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award
WATERTOWN, WIS. – Avery Nofsinger, a former employee of Wisconsin Aviation, Watertown, Wisconsin (1998-2009), has received the prestigious Charles Taylor “Master Mechanic” award. This award, presented by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), recognizes individuals who have spent 50 years in … Continue reading
Posted in April/May 2012, People, Sections
Tagged Avery Nofsinger, Charles Taylor, FAA, Thomas Lind, Wisconsin Aviation
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Fargo Jet Center President Named Chairman of NATA
ALEXANDRIA, VA. – James Sweeney, President of Fargo Jet Center in Fargo, N.D., is the incoming chairman of the National Air Transportation Association (NATA), replacing Todd Duncan of Duncan Aviation in Lincoln, Neb. NATA represents the interests of general aviation … Continue reading
Posted in April/May 2012, People, Sections
Tagged Fargo Jet Center, James Sweeney, Jim Coyne, NATA, Todd Duncan
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National Aviation Trades Group Honors Industry Excellence!
ALEXANDRIA, VA. – The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) annually recognizes individuals, offices, and organizations demonstrating excellence in their field and for customer service. This year’s recipients were honored during the NATA Industry Excellence Awards Dinner on March 28, 2012 … Continue reading
DiMatteo Named VP of EAA AirVenture Features & Attractions
OSHKOSH, WIS. – Jim DiMatteo, a decorated U.S. Naval Aviator who has served in several aviation leadership positions, has joined EAA as Vice President of AirVenture Features and Attractions. DiMatteo recently retired from the U.S. Navy as a Captain, a … Continue reading
Posted in April/May 2012, EAA & AirVenture, People, Sections
Tagged AirVenture, EAA, Jim DiMatteo, Red Bull Air Race
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