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Haverfield
CFO Awarded MBA Degree |
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Christine Cassell, Chief
Financial Officer of Haverfield Aviation, recently completed her
Master’s of Business Administration, with Distinction, at
Mount St. Mary’s University. This is her second degree from
the Mount. In 2004, she completed her Bachelor’s degree in
Business Administration, with Honors.
Christine has been employed by Haverfield since October, 1998 and
was a key player in the reorganization of Haverfield. In 2006, Christine
was promoted to Chief Financial Officer. Christine’s guidance
in developing and overseeing Haverfield’s Finance, Human Resources,
and Administrative Departments have been instrumental in shepherding
us through the exciting growth we have experienced in the last year.
Christine lives in Gettysburg, PA with her husband Dave and they
are celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary this year. They have
three daughters; Nicole, a Junior in college attending the College
of Notre Dame in Baltimore, MD and Stephanie and Jennifer who both
attend Littlestown High School.
Please join us in congratulating Christine on her achievements.
We look forward to her continued contributions as she develops and
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MR.
THOMAS BAILEY - DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION |
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The
newest addition to Haverfield management is our Director of Construction,
Mr. Thomas Bailey. Tom brings an extensive background in the power
line construction business, dating from 1977.
Tom began his career by completing an accredited
Lineman apprenticeship training program to become a Journeyman Lineman
in 1985.
As a Lineman, Mr. Bailey performed construction and maintenance
work on substations, distribution and transmission lines. Projects
of significance include:
- 500kV transmission Line build from Yuma, Arizona
to San Diego, California for SDG&E;
- 500kV transmission line, Mississippi River crossing
project in Baton Rouge, Louisiana for Gulf States Utilities;
- 230kV transmission line crossing the mountainous
continental divide, from Georgetown to Dillon in the Colorado
Rocky Mountains.
Tom spent nine years employed at Missouri Public Service
in the Kansas City area performing distribution line work in the
progressive capacities of Lineman, Serviceman and Foreman.
Since 1995, Mr. Bailey has progressed through management
positions including Safety Director, Project Manager, Division Manager,
Regional Director, Operations Manager and Regional Vice President
of Operations. Additionally, during this period he has owned successful
businesses in the Real Estate Appraisal Industry. Mr. Bailey brings
practical training, extensive field experience and many years of
successful project and business management expertise to Haverfield’s
team.
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Wright
Brothers Master Pilot Awarded to Owen Jones |
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Owen Jones, one of Haverfield's most senior pilots was recently
awarded the prestigious " Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award".
This award is presented by the Federal Aviation Administration
to those pilots who have achieved over fifty years of continious
flight status, while contributing to further the cause of aviation
safety. Mr Jones originaly soloed a Piper J-3 Cub at Blairstown,
N.J. in 1952!
A reception was held to honor Mr. Jones at Haverfield's headquarters
in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Haverfield Aviation President Darryl K.
Ed presenting Owen Jones the Award

Owen and Sharon Jones
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230
kV ReConductor Project to increase capacity for First Energy |
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Haverfield's
responsibilities include providing manpower and equipment for Re-conductoring
an existing 230kV line in northern New Jersey. The Project is 35
miles long and Haverfield's tasks include:

- Unclip existing Conductors
- Unclip Dead-End structures
- Replace 1590ACSR with 1590ACSS
- Clip in Dead-End structures including compression
dead-ends and jumper assemblies
- Clip-in new AGS units on tangent structures
- Remove existing mid-span splices and install back
to back Kellum grips for pulling operations
- Install new mid-span full tension compression splices

Scheduled January 2, 2008 thru April 30, 2008
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Chuck Martin: Director
of Safety and Regulatory Compliance |
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The
newest addition to Haverfield management is our Director of Safety
and Regulatory Compliance, Chuck Martin. Chuck recently retired
from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), where he held various
Principal Operations Inspector (POI) positions, for 14 CFR Part
121,133,135,and 137 operators. Prior to that he served over thirty
two years in the Military, retiring as a Brigadier General. In addition
to his duties at Haverfield, Chuck was reappointed upon his retirement
from the FAA, as a Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE), a position he
previously held for twelve years. Chuck is a graduate of Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University and the U.S. Army War College.
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Acquisition
enhances Haverfield's ability to serve utility industry
Haverfield Heavy Lift can cost effectively erect, remove and replace
all types of utility structures or towers in locations that are inaccessible
by heavy equipment from the ground. 
Soft or swamp ground, steep and rocky mountain terrains and offshore
islands are easily accessed by our air cranes for tower and component
installations.
Our experienced pilots flying our custom Sikorsky S-61 helicopters
can work with tower sections up to 2,000 feet in height. Typical installations
require a fraction of the time required using ground transportation
and mobile cranes. GETTYSBURG,
PA., March 2007 /PRNewswire/ --
Haverfield Aviation, Inc., the leading provider of aerial
power line inspection and maintenance services to the electric power
industry, has announced Friday they have completed the purchase
of the AgRotors power line assets. With the asset purchase, Haverfield
has increased its helicopter fleet from 8 to 13 and added to its
staff of highly trained, expert pilots and linemen. This acquisition
clearly establishes Haverfield as the premier provider of helicopter
power line services.
"We are bringing aboard some of the of the most experienced
linemen and pilots in the business," said Haverfield President Darryl
Ed. "We are very excited about being able to further serve the electric
power industry through this purchase. Our mission statement, 'Haverfield
is growth with strength and honor,' will be evident as we work very
hard to ensure the seamless transition of AgRotors customers' needs."
"As a result of this transaction, we will be able to deliver additional
capacity to both existing and new customers with the same attention
and quality of service that they have come to expect from Haverfield,"
Ed said.
About Haverfield Aviation, Inc.
Haverfield Aviation, Inc. is the leading provider of aerial power
line inspection and maintenance services to electric power industry
both in the United States and abroad, including Canada, Panama,
Australia and Africa. Haverfield has performed services for virtually
every major utility in the United States. Since its incorporation
in 1981, Haverfield has been an innovative influence in the expanding
field of helicopter applications to the electric power industry.
Haverfield's experienced pilots and linemen, using its patented
helicopter work platform, enable the company to provide detailed
inspection, live line maintenance and construction support for transmission
lines and structures at production rates that far surpass conventional
methods. Haverfield averages 7,000 flight hours per year in support
of transmission line services and has received the coveted Helicopter
Association International (HAI) Safety Award numerous times.
Haverfield sends two ships and crews to support
Oklahoma gas & electric during their recent ice storm restoration
project
Oklahoma
City, OK After
sustaining heavy damage to the bulk of their 345kV transmission
system due to the recent ice storm, Oklahoma Gas & Electric
called Haverfield Aviation, Inc. to support their restoration efforts.
Haverfield quickly responded by sending two MD500 ships and their
crews to the area. This joint effort allowed for an immediate aerial
assessment to survey the damage and to formulate a plan of action.
Because of the speed and efficiency of this joint task force the
grid was quickly restored with a minimal amount of down time.

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Haverfield Awarded the Prestigious
Helicopter Association International's Platinum Safety Award.
The Platinum Program of Safety focuses on four pillars that support
safety:
Management - the direct and/or
indirect actions and policies of those in supervisory capacities
that affect flight operations.
Operations - the actual conduct
of flight operations, from planning for flight through conclusion
of the flight operation.
Systems - all elements of a
program that support flight operations, including aircraft, dispatch,
maintenance, equipage, training, and operating procedures.
Aviation Safety Program - a
formal program sponsored by management that is proactive and interactive
in heightening safety awareness amongst all individuals that affect
flight operations.
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Haverfield
Awarded their Air Carrier Certificate from the FAA. (FAA Part 135)
Darryl Ed, President of Haverfield Aviation, Inc.,
accepts the Air Carrier Certificate from Mr. Charles Martin, the
Principle Operations Inspector for the eastern region of the FAA.
Mr. Ed stated, "We look forward to the specific business opportunities
that will arise from the addition of this certification." With
the addition of this certificate Haverfield Aviation Inc. will be
offering a broader scope of operational services to their existing
market.
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