NATA Appoints Three New Board of Directors Members

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The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) elected three new members to its board of directors at its annual membership meeting. The new members are Bob Marinace President and Chief Executive Officer, Key Air, Alfred G. Peterson, Airport Manager, Nantucket Memorial Airport, and Jim Sweeney, President, Fargo Jet Center.
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AOPA Foundation President to Address Atlanta Aero Club

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Karen Gebhart, president of the AOPA Foundation, is the featured guest speaker at the March 2 Atlanta Aero Club meeting. Gebhart’s presentation will address the challenges and opportunities facing general aviation and how individual engagement can help promote and protect freedom to fly. The meeting is scheduled for noon on March 2 in the Grand Ballroom of the Capital City Club, 7 Harris St., in downtown Atlanta. The cost is $30 for members and $40 for non-members. The admission price includes lunch.
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Enterprise Jet Center (HOU) Names Bobby Courtney as New President and CEO

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Enterprise Jet Center has named Bobby D. Courtney president and CEO of the Houston Hobby (HOU) Airport-based FBO. “It is a privilege to join Enterprise Jet Center, one of the top FBOs in Texas,” Courtney said. “EJC has a 30-year tradition, growing from a modest hangar facility to Hobby’s premier FBO. Our management team is committed to building long-term relationships with our tenants, transient customers, vendors and suppliers.”
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Jeff Hammonds Named GM of All Divisions of The Hammonds Companies

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Jeff Hammonds has been appointed general manager for The Hammonds Companies, a Houston-based manufacturer involved in the ground support industry. FabCorp, a global fabrication and machining company also headquartered in Houston, now owns The Hammonds Companies. FabCorp CEO Allan Hohman made the staffing announcement this week. "In the short time I’ve worked with Jeff, I've come to trust and rely on his professional judgment," Hohman said.
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Christopher Wray Leads Banyan into Falcon Maintenance

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Banyan Air Service at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport has hired Christopher Wray as its new Falcon crew leader. "Banyan is extremely pleased to welcome Chris Wray to our team as our new Falcon crew leader," director of maintenance Dave Valenta said. "With his more than 35 years experience in the service, inspection, maintenance and operations of corporate aircraft, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience."
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