FATA Hall of Fame

The Florida Aviation Trades Association
Entrepreneurial Excellence Hall of Fame

The Hall of Fame was established in 2006 to honor those who have made or continue to make significant contributions to the business aviation industry in Florida. These visionaries have acted not only on their dreams but also drawn on their professionalism and integrity to ensure our industry will flourish and inspire others to make aviation their career and commitment.

2006 Inductees into the FATA Entrepreneurial Excellence Hall of Fame
Bob Showalter - Showalter Flying Service
H.R. "Bump" Holman - Sun Aviation
W.R. "Bill" Sowell - Sowell Aviation 
2007 Inductee to the FATA Entrepreneurial Excellence Hall of Fame
Gary W. Jones, Jones Aviation, Sarasota
2008 Inductees to the FATA Entrpreneurial Excellence Hall of Fame
J. Richard "Dick" Bennett, Pensacola Aviation Center
Jack R. Hunt, founding President of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University,
2009 Inductee to the FATA Entrepreneurial Excellence Hall of Fame
Don Campion, Banyan Air Service