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Dan O’Donnell Takes the Helm at Aspen Avionics, an AIRO Group Holdings, Inc. Company as Senior Vice President and General Manager

The aviation industry veteran replaces John Uczekaj, who will be leading AIRO Group Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AIRO) as Chief Operating Officer (COO)

EAA AirVenture, Oshkosh, WI, July 22, 2025 – Aspen Avionics is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel “Dan” O’Donnell as SVP & GM. Dan, who has served on Aspen's Board of Directors since 2018, will be succeeding John Uczekaj, who continues in the role of Chief Operating Officer and President of AIRO Group Holdings, Inc. (“AIRO”), Aspen Avionics’ parent company.

Dan brings over 25 years of industry experience in avionics, operations, technology, and safety, with a focus on continuous process improvement across nearly all aviation market segments. His leadership will guide Aspen Avionics toward new growth opportunities, leveraging AIRO's broad spectrum of products and services to introduce innovative solutions for General Aviation as well as the rapidly expanding drone and eVTOL aerospace sectors.

Prior to joining Aspen Avionics, Dan has been an aviation industry consultant working with private equity, airlines, and Original Equipment Manufacturers as well as flying an Embraer Phenom 300 jet. He was previously the Director of Fleet Strategy and Aircraft Programs at JetBlue, where he developed aircraft specifications and managed fleet operations. He also served as Vice President of Business Development at L3Harris Technologies, where he directed strategic growth initiatives for commercial and military aviation platforms. Additionally, Dan spent 15 years with United Airlines and was the Director of Flight Operations Technology.

“Dan O’Donnell’s extensive industry experience and strategic vision make him the ideal leader for Aspen Avionics,” said John Uczekaj, COO of AIRO. “As a member of Aspen’s Board of Directors since 2018, Dan is already well-versed in our business operations. I am confident that under his leadership, Aspen Avionics will continue to innovate and thrive.”

“I’m honored to take the helm at Aspen Avionics during this exciting time of transformation and growth,” said Dan O’Donnell. “As a long-time board member, I’ve seen firsthand the passion and loyalty of Aspen’s incredible customer base. With the resources and support of our parent company, we are uniquely positioned to further expand our product offerings to general aviation and emerging aerospace markets. I look forward to building on Aspen’s legacy and leading the company into its next chapter of growth and innovation.”

Dan O’Donnell holds a master’s degree in business and a bachelor’s degree in aviation management. He is a Certified Quality Auditor with ISO 9001 lead auditor accreditation. Additionally, Dan is an active pilot with FAA privileges for small UAS, and holds certifications as a Certified Flight Instructor, Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine, and Jet Type Ratings.

 

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Dan O’Donnell, Aspen SVP and GM

 

About Aspen Avionics, Inc.

A new way to look at avionics.™

Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Aspen Avionics specializes in bringing the most advanced display and sensor technology from the commercial and business aviation markets into general aviation cockpits—and budgets. Together, our Evolution Flight Display System, and NexNav™ GPS sensors help enable the aviation community to affordably meet the FAA’s NextGen mandate. Aspen is also responsible for introducing the industry’s first wireless technology that enables transmission of flight plans from an iPad to certified avionics with its patented Connected™ Panel. At Aspen Avionics, we design products to be affordable, easy to install, and easy to own. The company can be found online at www.aspenavionics.com and may be reached at (505) 856-5034.

 

About AIRO

AIRO is a technologically differentiated aerospace, autonomy, and air mobility platform targeting 21st century aerospace and defense opportunities. AIRO is organized into four operating segments, each of which represents a critical growth vector in the aerospace and defense market: Drones, Avionics,
Training, and Electric Air Mobility.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

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  • 2025
    • 22 Jul 2025 - Dan O’Donnell Takes the Helm at Aspen Avionics, an AIRO Group Holdings, Inc. Company as Senior Vice President and General Manager
    • 22 Jul 2025 - Aspen Avionics Announces December Availability of Evolution Engine Instruments
    • 22 Jul 2025 - Classic Cherokee Takes Flight Again-Aspen Avionics Highlights Rebuild Rescue Raffle at AirVenture
    • 22 Jan 2025 - CUSTOMER MEMO:  HURRY!  Act now before the price increase for MAX upgrades!
  • 2024
    • 02 Dec 2024 - Aspen Avionics:  20 Years of Innovation
    • 02 Oct 2024 - Football Season is Back – Kicking off the Savings!  15 days left!
    • 23 Jul 2024 - MEDIA ALERT:  Aspen Extends Factory Warranty for Evolution MAX and E5 Displays Systems to Three Years
    • 23 Jul 2024 - MEDIA ALERT: Aspen Avionics Celebrates its 20-Year Anniversary
    • 23 Jul 2024 - MEDIA ALERT:  Aspen Avionics and Electronics International (EI) Partner to Develop Engine Monitoring on Aspen’s Evolution Multi-function displays
    • 07 May 2024 - Display and Autopilot Combo for under $11K ✈️
  • 2023
    • 19 Dec 2023 - Happy Holidays from Aspen Avionics
    • 07 Nov 2023 - DEALER MEMO:  Thanksgiving Holiday Closure 2023
    • 24 Aug 2023 - Aspen, Trio Integrate Digital Autopilot - AOPA
    • 15 Aug 2023 - MEDIA ALERT:  New, Affordable Digital Autopilot Options Now Available
    • 26 Jun 2023 - Upgrade the New-To-You Airplane - Flying Magazine
    • 04 May 2023 - Aspen Celebrates Five Years of the Evolution E5
    • 02 Feb 2023 - MEDIA ALERT:  Aspen Receives FAA Approval for New Software Release
  • 2022
    • 16 Aug 2022 - AIRO Group Files Ahead of IPO - Flying Magazine
    • 15 Aug 2022 - Airo Group Holdings, Inc. Announces Confidential Submission of Draft Registration Statement Related to Proposed Public Offering
    • 03 Aug 2022 - CUSTOMER MEMO: Time is running out! $500 off Trade In to MAX!
    • 25 May 2022 - A Conversation With Heidi Foster of Aspen Avionics - Avionics News Magazine
    • 28 Mar 2022 - Aspen Avionics Achieves AS9100 Certification
    • 04 Jan 2022 - AIRO Group Expands Avionics Circle of Innovation - Avionics News
  • 2021
    • 27 Jul 2021 - MEDIA ALERT:  UK -Based, Vehicle Redesign Company, Ltd (VRCO) Selects Aspen Avionics as Standard Equipment for its Xcraft XP4 Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Vehicle (VTOL)
    • 27 Jul 2021 - MEDIA ALERT: Aspen Avionics Launches New Online Learning Course For Its Evolution Pro MAX Series of Flight Displays
    • 22 Jul 2021 - MEDIA ALERT:  FAA Approves Removal of Attitude Indicator with Installation of a Single Aspen Avionics’ Pro MAX Primary Flight Display (PFD)
    • 12 May 2021 - CUSTOMER MEMO: TRADE IN. TRADE UP. Special Pricing for MAX Upgrades
    • 25 Mar 2021 - PAL-V Picks Aspen Evolution For Liberty - AVWEB
    • 25 Mar 2021 - Aspen Evolution 1000 PFD Included in PAL-V Liberty - AERO NEWS NETWORK
    • 24 Mar 2021 - Aspen Avionics’ Evolution 1000 Primary Flight Display Included in the PAL-V Liberty, the First Commercial Flying Car
  • 2020
    • 01 Nov 2020 - IN THE NEWS:  Engineered Growth - Avionics News
    • 15 Sep 2020 - CUSTOMER MEMO:  Aspen Avionics and the AIRO Group
    • 06 Aug 2020 - Video Interview with John Uczekaj, CEO and AOPA Editor in Chief, Tom Haines
    • 31 Jul 2020 - CUSTOMER MEMO:  AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE 2020-16-08
    • 16 Apr 2020 - Aspen Avionics Receives Prestigious Flieger Magazine Award
  • 2019
    • 20 Nov 2019 - EASA Certifies Aspen Avionics Evolution E5 Electronic Flight Instrument (EFI) - Aero News Network
    • 18 Nov 2019 - MEDIA ALERT:  Aspen Avionics Evolution E5 Electronic Flight Instrument (EFI) Receives EASA Approval
    • 06 Nov 2019 - AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE: Avionics that evolve with your aircraft - AOPA Pilot
    • 10 Apr 2019 - New Aspen MAX display dazzle with color - AOPA Pilot
    • 10 Apr 2019 - We Fly:  Aspen Evolution MAX Upgrade Displays - Flying Magazine
    • 21 Mar 2019 - CUSTOMER MEMO:  FAA approves software modification v2.9.0.1 to correct inflight display reset
    • 23 Jan 2019 - CUSTOMER/DEALER MEMO:  AD 2019-01-02 Issued January 23, 2019 Evolution Flight Displays
    • 22 Jan 2019 - CUSTOMER AND DEALER MEMO:  UPDATE!  ADS-B display recycling anomaly
  • 2018
    • 11 Dec 2018 - Aspen’s Evolution E5 Electronic Flight Instrument (EFI) Receives STC
    • 08 Aug 2018 - EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018: Aspen Introduces New Lineup of Displays - PLANE AND PILOT
    • 08 Aug 2018 - Aspen Avionics’ Ingenius Evolution E5 - FLYING MAGAZINE
    • 08 Aug 2018 - Avionics Retrofits - FLYING MAGAZINE
    • 08 Aug 2018 - Aspen Avionics Upgrades Evolution Systems - FLYING MAGAZINE
    • 08 Aug 2018 - Aspen’s New Pro MAX Upgrade - AVWEB
    • 08 Aug 2018 - Aspen’s New Pro MAX Upgrade - AVWEB
    • 08 Aug 2018 - Aspen Avionics Max-imizes Evolution Displays - AVIATION INTERNATIONAL NEWS
    • 08 Aug 2018 - Aspen Close To Approval Of E5 Electronic Flight Instrument (EFI) - AERO NEWS NETWORK
    • 08 Aug 2018 - Aspen Avionics Introduces Evolution MAX Flight Displays - AERO NEWS NETWORK
    • 11 Jul 2018 - Letter from the President and CEO, John Uczekaj
    • 25 Apr 2018 - Raising the Glass: The New Aspen E5 Dual Electronic Flight Instrument
  • 2017
    • 27 Jun 2017 - DEALER MEMO:  Introducing James Buck, Regional Sales Manager
    • 09 May 2017 - NEW VIDEO:  Aspen Avionics ADS-B Integration - Get weather, get traffic, get compliant.
    • 09 May 2017 - NEW VIDEO:  Working Together - Aspen displays and the Genesys (STEC) System 55X Autopilot
    • 09 May 2017 - NEW VIDEO:  Testimonial, Roger Whittier, President, Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association
    • 17 Apr 2017 - Aspen Avionics to Provide Display for the Last Airworthy F-4 Phantom in the United States
    • 13 Apr 2017 - Aspen Avionics Takes $1000 off VFR Primary Flight Display - Aero-News Network
    • 03 Apr 2017 - Aspen Avionics takes $1,000 off VFR Primary Flight Display
  • 2016
    • 13 Jan 2016 - SocialFlight University and Aspen Avionics Conduct AOA Webinar - Click to View
  • 2015
    • 10 Nov 2015 - Evolution Angle of Attack
    • 01 Sep 2015 - Exceeding Expectations - Avionics News September 2015
    • 23 Jul 2015 - New NextGen GA Fund Financing Program Bundles Aspen Evolution Displays and L-3 Lynx® NGT 2500
    • 21 Jul 2015 - Aspen Avionics Receives FAA Certification for Integrated Angle of Attack (AOA) Indicator
    • 21 Jul 2015 - Aspen Introduces Evolution Pro Plus Safety Package
    • 21 Jul 2015 - Aspen Avionics and L-3 Join Forces to Offer More ADS-B Options
    • 25 Jun 2015 - Aspen Avionics’ ATX100 ADS-B Transceiver Available
    • 23 May 2015 - Aspen’s AOA Software To Sell For $1,995 - AvWeb
    • 05 May 2015 - Testing the AOA Indicator for Aspen Avionics’ Evolution Displays - Aviation International News
    • 04 May 2015 - Testing the Angle of Attack Indicator for Aspen Avionics’s Evolution Displays (AINTV)
    • 24 Apr 2015 - Aspen Announces Software Price For Integrated AOA - Aero News Network
    • 23 Apr 2015 - We Fly: Aspen Avionics’ AOA Indicator - Flying Magazine
    • 20 Apr 2015 - Aspen Reduces Pricing on Single-Band ADS-B Transceivers
    • 20 Apr 2015 - Aspen Avionics Cut Prices for Genav ADS-B IN/OUT Units - AIN Online
    • 20 Apr 2015 - Aspen adds AoA Indicator to Evolution Avionics - Australian Flying
    • 20 Apr 2015 - Aspen lowers ADS-B transceiver prices - AOPA
    • 20 Apr 2015 - Aspen Announces Major ADS-B Price Cuts - AvWeb
    • 14 Apr 2015 - Aspen introduces Integrated Angle of Attack (AOA) Indicator - General Aviation News
    • 13 Apr 2015 - Aspen Avionics Offers AOA to Up GA Safety - Aviation Today
    • 16 Mar 2015 - Aspen Avionics’ Single-Band ADS-B ATX100G Transceiver Receives FAA Certification
    • 08 Mar 2015 - NextGen Connection - Avionics News, March 2014
  • 2014
    • 04 Nov 2014 - Equip 2020 Group to Address Barriers to ADS-B Mandate Compliance - Avionics Today
  • 2013
    • 30 Sep 2013 - Industry Partnership Uses One-Dollar Avgas to Fuel Research
    • 17 May 2013 - Evolution Integration Kit Available for Avidyne DFC90 Autopilot on Beechcraft Bonanzas
    • 26 Mar 2013 - Customer Memo: Aspen Announces ADS-B Solutions
    • 24 Jan 2013 - Customer Memo: John Uczekaj Honored by Living Legends of Aviation
    • 07 Jan 2013 - Customer Memo: Known Issue Receiving XM Weather
  • 2012
    • 25 Oct 2012 - Customer Memo: Connected Panel, Garmin GNS Software Update, GDL-88
    • 02 Oct 2012 - Aspen Announces Availability of Evolution Integration Kit for Avidyne DFC90 Digital Autopilot
    • 23 Aug 2012 - UPDATE: Resolution for Issue with 500/1000 MFD and EWR50 Installations
    • 14 Aug 2012 - Customer Alert: Update for Customers with 500/1000 MFD and EWR50 Installations
    • 05 Jul 2012 - Customer Alert: Customers with 500/1000 MFD and EWR50 Installations
    • 02 Jul 2012 - Customer Memo: Customer Appreciation Event at AirVenture 2012
    • 01 Jun 2012 - Aspen Avionics Announces Two-Year Extended Product Warranty Program
    • 21 Jan 2012 - Customer Memo: Follow-up message regarding new terrain database for Evolution Flight Displays
    • 17 Jan 2012 - Customer Memo: New Jeppesen Terrain Database
  • 2011
    • 29 Nov 2011 - AOPA Live: Aspen Product Demonstration at Summit 2011
    • 02 May 2011 - Twin Cessna Flyer Magazine Customer Articles (March/May 2011)
    • 28 Feb 2011 - Come Park With Us at Sun ‘n Fun 2011!
  • 2010
    • 11 Oct 2010 - Aero-TV: Aspen Avionics at Oshkosh—What’s New from the Ever-Evolving Aspen
    • 07 Oct 2010 - Aspen Avionics’ EA100 Adapter Available as Evolution System Upgrade
    • 07 Sep 2010 - Flying Lessons: Past, Present and Way Ahead by Lane Wallace (Link)
    • 02 Sep 2010 - Aero-TV: Having It Your Way—Ron Tarrson’s Aspen-Equipped Navion (Link)
    • 05 Aug 2010 - Something Old, Something New: A Classic Approach to Glass by Lane Wallace
    • 15 Jul 2010 - Aspen Avionics Hosts Welcome Center for EAA AirVenture Campers
    • 07 Jul 2010 - Aspen Avionics Achieves Certification for Class III Primary Flight Display
    • 15 Jun 2010 - Aero-TV Avionics Tip Of The Week: A Preview of Aspen’s New Synthetic Vision (Link)
    • 28 May 2010 - You’re Invited! Aspen Customer Get Together at EAA AirVenture
    • 28 Apr 2010 - Aspen Avionics Version 2.2 Evolution Software for Flight Displays Now Available
    • 13 Apr 2010 - Aspen Avionics To Add Synthetic Vision To Evolution Flight Displays
    • 13 Apr 2010 - Aspen Avionics Announces Version 2.2 Evolution Software for Flight Displays
    • 31 Mar 2010 - Aspen Avionics and Seattle Avionics Software Partner on Charts
    • 30 Mar 2010 - Benefits of an Aspen 1000 Pro in a Vintage Beechcraft [pdf]
    • 05 Jan 2010 - ANN Recognizes Aspen Avionics As An ‘09 “Aero-Hero”
  • 2009
    • 29 Dec 2009 - AOPA Online: Aspen’s Flexible MFDs
    • 06 Nov 2009 - AVweb’s Paul Bertorelli Flies the Evolution System [video]
    • 30 Sep 2009 - Aspen Avionics Receives Approved Model List for Multi-Function Displays and Weather Receiver
    • 30 Jul 2009 - Aspen Branches Out Product Line to Include Displays for Helicopters [web page]
    • 30 Jul 2009 - Engineer and Team Bring Glass Cockpit Technology to Small Airplanes [web page]
    • 29 Jul 2009 - Aspen Avionics & Jeppesen Partner on Data Solution for New EFD System [web page]
    • 29 Jul 2009 - Aspen Avionics To Enter New Markets [web page]
    • 27 Jul 2009 - Certified: Diamond’s DA20 With Aspen Avionics [web page]
    • 26 Jul 2009 - Aspen Avionics Announces “Custom Glass Rebate”
    • 19 Jul 2009 - Join the Aspen Customer Gallery!
    • 13 Jul 2009 - Max Trescott Reviews the Aspen Avionics EFD1000 Pro [web page]
    • 18 May 2009 - European Aviation Safety Agency Issues First STC for EFD1000 Primary Flight Display
    • 04 May 2009 - Aero-TV Video: Multi-Function Displays—Aspen’s Continuing Evolution [video]
    • 04 May 2009 - AVweb’s 2009 Sun ‘n Fun Video Update of Aspen Product Enhancements [video]
    • 28 Apr 2009 - Flying Magazine Reviews the EFD1000 Primary Flight Display [pdf]
    • 21 Apr 2009 - Aspen Avionics Announces Upgrade Options for the Evolution Flight Display System
    • 06 Apr 2009 - Aspen Avionics Named 2009 AEA Associate Member of the Year [pdf]
    • 12 Feb 2009 - Aspen Evolution PFD Wins FLYING Magazine’s Editors’ Choice Award [pdf]
    • 22 Jan 2009 - Aspen Avionics Receives European Certification of Evolution Flight Display
  • 2008
    • 29 Jul 2008 - Aspen Avionics Announces the Evolution Weather Receiver
    • 29 Jul 2008 - Aspen Avionics Expands Approved Model List STC for Evolution Flight Display
    • 29 Jul 2008 - Aspen Avionics Hosts North 40 Welcome Center At EAA AirVenture
    • 29 Jul 2008 - Bill Brodegard Joins Aspen Avionics as Senior Principal Systems Engineer
    • 01 May 2008 - FAA Approved EFD1000 PFD Airplane Flight Manual Supplement (AFMS)
    • 09 Apr 2008 - Aspen Avionics Previews Evolution Multi-Function Displays
    • 28 Mar 2008 - Aspen Avionics Receives Approved Model List

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