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People in Aviation - November 2024

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg reappointed NBAA’s Doug Carr to the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ARAC). Carr, who is senior v-p of safety, security, sustainability, and international operations for NBAA, will represent aircraft owners and operators under Parts 91 and 135 on the ARAC.

MD Helicopters (MDH) made several changes to its executive leadership team. Daniel Searcy, previously senior director of aftermarket customer support, was promoted to v-p of aftermarket. Todd Heussner, formerly senior director of supply chain at MDH, has taken on the role of v-p of operations and supply chain. Fred Kaplan was appointed as the company’s CFO, bringing more than 35 years of experience including serving as CFO at O’Hare International, Midway International, and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway airports.