Date: 01 Jan 2004
Time: 22:41
Keystone Helicopter has promoted Peter Wright Jr. to the position of vice chairman. Mr. Wright began his career at Keystone Helicopter Corporation in 1968, shortly after graduating from Hobart College. He was appointed secretary/treasurer in 1970, vice president in 1973 and president in 1985.
Steve Townes, CEO of Keystone Helicopter and founder of Ranger Aerospace, presented the new vice chairman with the Keystone Helicopter Leadership Award at the company's gala holiday party on 13 December 2003.
Keystone Helicopter is one of the largest and oldest helicopter services companies in the United States. Founded in 1953, Keystone operates a large fleet of turbine helicopters in numerous locations across several eastern states, primarily for aeromedical missions. The firm also operates a large technical services depot and completion centre near Philadelphia.