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  Haverfield CFO Awarded MBA Degree
 

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 shares her considerable knowledge and talents.

 
  MR. THOMAS BAILEY - DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION
 

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.


  Wright Brothers Master Pilot Awarded to Owen Jones
 

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

 

 
  230 kV ReConductor Project to increase capacity for First Energy
 

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

 
  Chuck Martin: Director of Safety and Regulatory Compliance
 

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.

 

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.






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.


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.