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Downing Aviation Associates Adds Art Manni as Senior Associate

NBAA, Orlando, FL-Downing Aviation Associates (DAA) has announced 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, Arizona-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,” he added.

Mr. 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 Phoenix. 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 Regional Aviation clients. It offers experienced technical, marketing, business and contract management resources to both startup and established aviation firms. “DAA is committed to helping our clients explore their options, define and grow their businesses and maximize their value—without incurring premature or unnecessary personnel and administrative costs,” Downing explained.

For further information, visit DAA’s website at www.DowningAviationAssociates.com or contact Darrel Downing by phone at (480) 570-1250 or Art Manni at (480) 861-7252. Darrel can also be reached via e-mail at darreldowng@downingaviationassociates.com.

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