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UPDATES
The Citation Jet Pilots Owner Pilot Association (CJP) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Broom as the organization’s Executive Director. Broom’s appointment was approved during a board meeting on July 27th at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
“A methodical search process and two months of interviews concluded in Oshkosh with a unanimous vote by the CJP Board of Directors to offer the position of Executive Director to Andrew Broom,” said CJP’s Chairman of the Board David Miller. “Andrew is an accomplished aviation leader with executive experience at both aircraft manufacturers and associations, and we are thrilled that he will be helping us strengthen the world’s premier Citation owner-pilot organization.”
He joins CJP after most recently launching the HondaJet for Honda Aircraft Company, where he led all marketing and communications efforts globally since 2012. Prior to Honda, he was Vice President of Communications and Outreach at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and had responsibilities
that included advocacy programs, efforts to grow the pilot population, and the annual AOPA Aviation Summit. Broom has also worked at Hawker Beechcraft, Eclipse Aviation, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He earned both a BS in Aeronautical Science and an MBA from Embry-Riddle, and completed his Certified Flight Instructor and Instrument Instructor ratings.
“I am excited to apply my aviation experience and passion to help CJP continue to deliver the best value proposition for our members,” said Broom. “This is an amazing group of Citation owner pilots and I am committed to building personal relationships with our board, each member, and our partners to successfully deliver CJP’s mission and goals.”
“CJP continues forward in our mission to provide advocacy for our membership while enhancing the safety and value of Citation ownership,” said CJP’s President Dr. Russell Boyd. “Andrew brings industry experience, business insight, and an incredible amount of energy and enthusiasm to the position of Executive Director,” concluded Boyd. For more information visit www. citationjetpilots.com.
CJP Appoints Andrew Broom as Executive Director
Send Solutions, LLC Receives FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)
AirtextTM solves the problem of staying connected electronically without the high cost of a traditional internet option.
Send Solutions, LLC announced on June 24, 2016 the receipt of STC approval for the installation of the “Airtext” passenger Iridium Texting Systems on Textron Aviation Inc.’sCessna 750 (Citation X).
Airtext allows up to 16 passengers the ability to send and receive SMS messages, as well as emoji’s, whether in flight or on the ground, anywhere in the world for essentially five cents a message. Using the iridium
satellite network, Airtext has designed a product that allows connectivity through your cell phone while on the airplane. Messages are quick and delivered to the appropriate device. Using new technology BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) found in modern phones, the passengers open a free application loaded on their phone giving them access to Airtext.
The hardware consists of a small “paperback” sized box weighing 1.1 pounds that is installed on the airplane and connects to the existing iridium phone antenna found on most airplanes. Then, utilizing a simple switch, the operator can change from voice mode to data mode for messaging. Hardware cost is $9,750 plus install, data costs vary depending upon usage and three packages (small, medium or large) are available, based on five cents per message.
Airtext is available for immediate shipment through authorized Avionics Dealers. The free Airtext app is available for iOS and Android devices and can be downloaded from the respective app stores. Visit www. airtext.aero for additional Information.
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