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February 17, 2004

SC Aviation Assoc. Supports State Push To Move Aviation Agency

Says Legislation To Move Division Makes Sense

The South Carolina Aviation Association said it supports the state's general assembly bill SB 822, which will benefit general aviation by moving the Division of Aeronautics from the Department of Commerce to the Department of Transportation as in most other states. The bill also would allow taxes from jet fuel to be deposited in the state's Aviation Trust Fund and not in the General Fund. Currently only taxes from Avgas go to the Aviation Trust Fund, which is the source of funds for general aviation airport improvements.

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WAI Conference Goes Virtual

Online Career Center Offered During Event

Planning to attend the upcoming WAI Conference? If so, you may want to wear your Sunday best. The 15th Annual WAI Conference will include a Virtual Career Center hosted by Aeroindustryjobs. The event will be held on-line, on the Aeroindustryjobs web site from March 8-14, and will include a WAI Resume Board and WAI Job Board. WAI Conference exhibitors are welcome to post open job positions on the WAI Job Board and view or download resumes from the WAI Resume Board. Resumes will be available for viewing during the event, from March 8th-14th.

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Motley Fool: Garmin Faintly Praised

Investors woke up in a bad mood last week, quickly dumping shares of Garmin for not living up to lofty expectations. Shares in the maker of global positioning (GPS) equipment were smacked down over 10% to $46.82. While Garmin's fourth-quarter performance outpaced expectations, its forward guidance didn't sit well with analysts.

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Phillip Woddruff Winds NAA Award

FAA Advisor Wins Brewer Trophy For Education

The National Aeronautic Association awarded the 2003 Frank G. Brewer Trophy for aerospace education to Phillip Woodruff, for nearly 40 years of work in promotion of aviation programs. Woodruff, 59, a senior manager with the Federal Aviation Administration headquarters in Washington, D.C. — has also held aviation education-related posts with the U.S. Air Force and Cessna Aircraft Company. Woodruff’s greatest contributions have come as an aviation and space education advisor and program director, and in his work fostering lasting partnerships among government, industry and education.

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Upgraded: Walter Desrosier

New VP, Engineering And Maintenance

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced the recent promotion of Walter L. Desrosier to the position of Vice President, Engineering & Maintenance. Desrosier was previously GAMA’s Director, Engineering & Maintenance. In his new capacity, Desrosier will continue to work with Bill Schultz, GAMA’s Special Technical Advisor and a recognized certification expert.

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Upgraded: Ronald Swanda

New Sr. Vice President, Operations

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced the promotion of Ronald L. Swanda to the position of Sr. Vice President, Operations. Swanda previously served as GAMA’s Vice President, Operations. Swanda is the only representative of the U. S. aviation industry granted approval to participate in the European Joint Aviation Authorities' deliberations on operational rules and regulations. He was also designated as a member of the U.S. delegation to the International Civil Aviation Organization’s 12th Air Navigation Conference on implementation of the Global Navigation System.

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