lynn tilton to be honored as "living legend of aviation"

this friday, january 21st, ms. lynn tilton, ceo of patriarch partners and owner of stila, will be honored as the “aviation entrepreneur of the year” at the 8th annual living legends of aviation awards at the beverly hilton in beverly hills, ca.on friday night, hollywood notables and famous aviators will mingle at the 8th annual living legends of aviation awards event, in beverly hills, california. actors john travolta, harrison ford, morgan freeman, tom hanks and kurt russell are scheduled to participate, as well as aviation legends including sean d. tucker, capt. "sully" sullenberger and bob hoover. among those receiving awards for their contributions to aviation are lynn tilton, cep of md helicopters, capt. james lovell, commander of the apollo 13 mission; u.s. rep. sam johnson, r-texas, a former u.s. air force pilot; and clay jones, ceo of rockwell collins. the event is produced by the kiddie hawk air academy, a nonprofit group that works to inspire young children, ages 5 to 11, to take an interest in aviation and excel academically.

the "living legends of aviation" is a group of 70 aviation entrepreneurs, innovators, industry leaders, record breakers and astronauts, as well as celebrities who fly. the group meets once a year to recognize those who have advanced aviation and to induct new members. other celebrities and well-known aviators attending the event include cliff robertson, clint eastwood, clay lacy, kermit weeks and tom selleck. 

we are so proud of lynn and honored to work with her.  she is truly a remarkable woman.