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Archive for July 2005

July 29th, 2005

Patty Wagstaff Now Flying Cirrus

For many years the name Patty Wagstaff has been synonymous with precision aerobatics. Today CIRRUS announced that the innovative airplane manufacturer of the world’s best-selling airplane - the SR22 - will be the new sponsor for airshow superstar Patty Wagstaff.
“We’re beyond thrilled to now have Patty as part of the […]

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July 29th, 2005

Socata Strengthens Mareting Following Successful TBM 700

Socata announced the appointment of three new members of its senior management team: Andrew Knott who joins them as VP of Marketing, Alan Griffin who joins them as Chief Pilot, and Bruno Mandon who joins them as VP of Customer Support. All three will be based at Socata Aircraft’s facilities in Pembroke Pines, FL.
“The […]

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July 29th, 2005

Socata Strengthens Mareting Following Successful TBM 700

Socata announced the appointment of three new members of its senior management team: Andrew Knott who joins them as VP of Marketing, Alan Griffin who joins them as Chief Pilot, and Bruno Mandon who joins them as VP of Customer Support. All three will be based at Socata Aircraft’s facilities in Pembroke Pines, FL.
“The […]

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July 28th, 2005

Ballistic Recovery Systems Introduces BRS-6 for Light Sport Aircraft

Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc, a whole-airplane parachute company, whose on-board emergency parachute systems have been credited with saving 179 lives, today introduced a new innovative product line, The BRS - 6. This extraordinary system enhancement designed for Light-Sport Aircraft represents the culmination of nearly a decade of ongoing research and development by BRS preceding today’s […]

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July 28th, 2005

AmSafe Aviation and Cirrus Set Safety Standard for General Aviation Industry

AmSafe Aviation, the world’s leading provider of seatbelts and inflatable restraints, or airbags, for commercial and general aviation aircraft, today announced its joint venture with Cirrus to outfit all SR20 and SR22 aircraft with the AmSafe Aviation Inflatable Restraint (AAIR®) as standard equipment for all pilot and co-pilot seats. This collaboration is being officially announced […]

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July 27th, 2005

Cirrus Names Mark Darling Vice President of Marketing

Cirrus Design has named Mark Darling to the CIRRUS team as Vice President of Marketing.
Formerly a Vice President of Marketing with premium import auto manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc., Darling has also held a number of executive positions with American Isuzu Motors, Inc. and top automotive leaders Honda and Volkswagen.
“A number […]

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July 27th, 2005

Ikarus C24 and Breezer Certified as Light Sport Aircraft

The Ikarus C42 and Breezer have become two of the newest certified entries in the rapidly expanding field of Sport Aircraft. Both aircraft, which were imported from Germany by Sportsplanes.com, were certified today by the FAA and will debuted in the United States at the EAA AirVenture which started this week.
Sportsplanes.com will be the […]

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July 27th, 2005

Ballistic Recovery Systems Announces Donald Hedquist New CFO

Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc. announced that Donald Hedquist has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Hedquist has served in the capacity of BRS Company Controller since May of 2005.
“Donald is a key contributor to BRS success and a terrific addition to our executive team,” said Larry E. Williams, CEO of BRS. “I’m very […]

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July 26th, 2005

Professional Instrument Courses Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Professional Instrument Courses, Inc. of Essex, CT, is celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary in the year 2005. Founded in 1980, P.I.C. is best known for its personalized 10-day instrument rating course presented at the student’s location anywhere in the United States.
P.I.C. sends a professional instructor with a portable flight simulator to the pilot. The instructor […]

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July 26th, 2005

Belford Instrument Company Receives FAA Approval for DigiWx AWOS

Belfort Instrument Company is pleased to announce that the FAA has recently approved a new configuration of DigiWx AWOS which now includes the Model 6000 visibility sensor. When combined with the approved altimeter setting source and other advisory sensors, our Model AV100 DigiWx AWOS is now capable of providing automated weather observation support for commercial […]

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