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Wheels Up Experience Inc. today announced that Tom Klein, Senior Managing Director of Certares Management LLC, joined its Board of Directors, effective March 1. Mr. Klein fills the unexpired term of former Certares executive Jeffrey Nedelman, who is stepping down to focus on other commitments. ...

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Desert Jet expands its aircraft management division and welcomes new director

Desert Jet, jet charter and aircraft management company, expands its presence as a leading full-service business aviation provider with the addition of Stephen Tong to its aircraft management team. As the Director of Aircraft Management Sales, Stephen brings with him an extensive background in ai...

Duncan Aviation appoints Mitch Robson as Southwest regional manager

Duncan Aviation has announced the appointment of Mitch Robson as the company’s Southwest Regional Manager. In his new role, Robson will support aircraft operators in Utah, Southern Nevada, Arizona, and Southern California to help them become more familiar with Duncan Aviation’s comprehensive ...

Duncan Aviation appoints designer Colin Kay to aircraft design team

Duncan Aviation has announced the addition of Colin Kay to its Design team at the company’s full-service facility in Battle Creek, Michigan. Kay is originally from Rockville, Maryland, and graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design. Kay has...

West Star Aviation announces Michael Smith as new Embraer program manager

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