 |  | | Phil Aune stands by the large white board that was covered with sentiments and signatures from the many guests who have “flown” with him during his 47 years as an air traffic controller at Van Nuys Airport. | |
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| Before he officially retired on July 1, at age 70, Phil Aune had been an air traffic controller at Van Nuys Airport for an unprecedented 47 years. Aune was the honored guest at a retirement party and flyover held at the Airtel Plaza Hotel and Conference Center on July 29. More than 300 guests attended the party, which began early in the afternoon and continued until 7 p.m. |
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 | | | L to R: RunJet Aviation Manager Matt Harlin, Aerospace Technology Group President John Kalogeris and RunJet Aviation President Jeff Runyon are excited about a rocket-powered jet they predict will revolutionize jet travel. | |
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| Take one young, ambitious pilot who's also the president of an aircraft charter company and an entrepreneur. Add a few aerospace engineering geniuses with a high-flying vision. Mix them together and fasten your seatbelt. Rocket-powered airplanes are preparing for takeoff. |
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