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People August 2023

By AIN Staff • AIN Staff

August 1, 2023

Elliott Aviation and its subsidiaries Elliott Jets and Prizm Aircraft Products appointed Dan Edwards as president and CEO. Edwards’ aviation career spans more than 25 years and includes executive leadership roles at MAG Aerospace, Aviation Technical Services, and Zodiac Aerospace. He most recently served as CEO of Triman Industries.

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) expanded the role of president Bryan Burns to include the position of CEO and hired Debi Carpenter in a newly created leadership role as executive director. Prior to joining the ACSF, Carpenter served as the head of marketing and communications at unmanned aerial vehicle cargo manufacturer Natilus. She has also held senior positions with organizations including the Southern California Aviation Association and Eco Aviation International, as well as served as a board member of Women in Corporate Aviation and as a member of the NBAA local and regional leadership committee.

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