FAA Administrator Babbitt to Present NBAA with Aviation Hall of Fame's 'Spirit of Flight' Award

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced that Administrator J. Randolph “Randy” Babbitt, who heads the Federal Aviation Administration, will present the Association with the National Aviation Hall of Fame’s (NAHF’s) 2010 Milton Caniff “Spirit of Flight” Award.
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Cutter Aviation Announces Promotion of David Lohmeyer to Director of Aircraft Services for Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) Location

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Cutter Aviation is pleased to announce the promotion of David Lohmeyer to the position of Director of Aircraft Services for Cutter Aviation Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX). In this new role, Lohmeyer will lead both the Aircraft Maintenance & Service and Avionics departments at the location as well as sales support for the two departments.
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Used Aircraft Market Shows Signs of Better Days Ahead

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Finally, the pre-owned aircraft market moved in a positive direction in the first quarter of 2010. Late-model, large-cabin, long-range aircraft were selling at or better than values published in the Aircraft Bluebook.

External factors such as increased sales, a slight decline of available inventory and world market competition could all be considered causes for the improvement. Although this early indication of a slow recovery is in progress, it is too early to celebrate. Any positive sign going forward is far better than where the used aircraft market has been.

With the exception of the late-model, large-cabin class, most of the other business aircraft are not yet recovering in value. The good news is that values are showing more stability. Market activity is on the rise leaving a more optimistic perception that values are not exposed to the risks experienced in the last twenty months.

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Deatra Symonette presented Certificate of Appreciation Award

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Odyssey Aviation Bahamas, an operation offering fuel and VIP handling services to private jet travelers, is pleased to announce that Deatra Symonette, Location Manager of the new Odyssey Aviation ‘satellite’ location in Exuma, received The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism ‘Certificate of Appreciation Award’ presented by Vernice Walkine, Director General Ministry of Tourism and Aviation. The award recognizes the ‘Unselfish acts of kindness toward visitors of the Bahamas.’
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Congress Honors Business Aviation’s Role in Haiti Earthquake Relief

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, recognizing the entire general aviation community, including business aviation, in efforts to provide relief for the people of Haiti, following the devastating January 12, 2010, earthquake that struck the island nation. The Senate passed its version of the bill last week.
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