Art Manni Joins Aviation Consulting Group

Downing Aviation Associates (DAA ) announced Monday at NBAA 2006 that Art Manni, a veteran  aerospace executive with an extensive background in business development and leadership roles at both Honeywell and Pratt & Whitney of Canada, has joined the Phoenix, AZ-based consulting firm as a Senior Associate. 

"Over the course of his career, Art Manni has demonstrated effective and  creative leadership in a variety of roles, including application engineering, product line management, joint venture, merger and acquisition support," noted Darrel Downing, DAA's CEO. "Art's broad knowledge of the industry and well-established working relationships will add significantly to the value of service and support we offer our clients."

Representatives with DAA tell Aero-News Manni brings a solid record of strategic leadership in both the domestic and global markets to his new role. Following a long tenure at Honeywell and its predecessor, AlliedSignal, he was named vice president of sales and business development at Eagle Picher Technologies in Phoneix.

Immediately prior to joining DAA, he served as Vice President and General Manager of the Defense division of AmSafe, Inc.

Established in 2001, DAA specializes in providing focused consulting and contract services for business and Rregional Aviation clients. It offers experienced technical, marketing, business and contract management resources to both startup and established aviation firms.

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