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AvFab Nabs STC for Hawker Beechcraft 400A Two-Place Divan
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Eichten Joins PATS Aircraft Systems PATS Aircraft Systems announced the hiring of John Eichten as its senior VP for sales and marketing. Eichten joins the Georgetown, Delaware-based provider of aircraft auxiliary fuel systems, aviation components, and VIP aircraft maintenance, modification and interior completion services, effective September 27. “John has a proven track record and an excellent reputation in our industry and he will make an immediate impact supporting PATS’ growth plans,” says John Martin, PATS President and CEO. Eichten joins PATS after more than 20 years of service with TIMCO Aviation Services in various sales, marketing and business development functions. In his new role, he will head up all PATS’ sales and marketing efforts. Matt Hill, PATS’ current VP, sales & marketing, will assume the role of developing PATS’ long term strategic growth activities as VP, business development.
Aviation Fabricators (AvFab) recently received STC approval for their Beechcraft 400A Two- Place Divan. The STC allows for installation in all Beechjet and Hawker Beechcraft 400A series aircraft in addition to the 400 series. The AvFab Two-Place Divan adds capacity and refreshing the look of the cabin, according to HBC and is available with the option of close- out panels, and comes with integral shoulder harnesses mounted to the frame. There is no airframe modification necessary. Installation only requires removing the
existing seats/furnishings and then placing the divan into the desired location by locking it into the seat tracks. AvFab offers pricing quotes on the removed seats as potential trade-ins.
Wilson Air Center Opens Fourth FBO at CHA
Wilson Air Center has brought their award- winning FBO service to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (KCHA). The facility officially opened in August and includes a newly constructed 9,000 sq. ft. executive terminal and complete, modern FBO campus featuring an office complex, hangar facilities, ramp and self-serve fuel farm. A Grand Opening event held at the
facility on August 11 brought out more than 250 Chattanooga community and business
leaders from the area. The event featured a silent auction that raised nearly $11,000 for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and the 400 Chattanooga families who have undergone treatment there. The new terminal includes a massive open-floor plan lobby complete with fireplace,
integrated coffee bar, a well-appointed executive conference room, and a fully equipped business center. The facility also features an upscale pilot’s lounge with two private snooze rooms, private shower for flight crews, and bicycles for pilot use. The entire facility has been constructed to LEED Standards from the U.S. Green Building
Council, resulting in a more eco-friendly aviation facility. “Wilson Air Center customers can expect the same quality and service at the new
Chattanooga location that they receive at all our locations—along with all the extras that come with building a facility from the ground up,” said Dave Ivey, vice president, Wilson Air Center.
Bombardier Appoints Éric Martel President, Customer Services Éric Martel has accepted the role of president, Bombardier Customer Services & Specialized and Amphibious Aircraft. Martel has experience in both business and
commercial aircraft and will drive continued performance improvements for the company’s in-service fleet. Based at Bombardier’s Montreal, Canada, headquarters, Martel will assume overall leadership of their service and support network and work to expand capabilities, global reach and responsiveness.
Amar Chouaki and Miguel Chiang Promoted at AFI KLM E&M Amar Chouaki is assigned a new mission within AFI KLM E&M. Appointed to head the sales team dedicated to the Central/South America region, he is now in charge
of developing the group’s footprint in the area by strengthening ties with existing customers and attracting new prospects in line with AFI KLM E&M’s commercial and strategic objectives. A holder of a Civil Engineer degree and a PhD in Mechanics at ENS (Ecole Nationale Supérieure) Cachan, Chouaki started his career as a computational mechanics engineer (1994) and an associate
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