Honolulu, HI (October 17, 2019) VisionSafe Corporation has announced changes to the company to bring further awareness in promoting safety practices within the aerospace industry.
VisionSafe proudly announces the promotion of Kurt Poruks to Vice President of Global Sales. He will oversee all aspects of sales, marketing, and training. He will continue to further develop his working relationships with global commercial passenger and cargo operations. Since joining the company in 2001, Mr. Poruks has held several pivotal roles.
“Kurt has been a key member of our sales team over the years and has established long-term relationships with our existing customers. He has successfully delivered safety solutions to government agencies and to the leading global express transportation company, FedEx.” said Walter Horsting, Senior Executive Vice President, VisionSafe. “He holds a deep knowledge of our product and will be a great mentor to our new sales team.”
With his vast experience and insight, Michael Hines looks to increase the industry’s focus on setting the bar high in improving the safety standards within aviation.
A seasoned professional with more than 20 years of Part 121 management experience, Michael has held several high-profile positions during his career, most recently, President for Evergreen International Aviation. He has been a member of International Airline Technical Pool, Helicopter Association International, International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading and Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.
Chris Skurat is taking on the role of Director of Sales for Business Aviation. He will be the liaison for all business aviation, including OEMs, charter/management fleets, maintenance providers and aircraft sales professionals to help support their customer aircraft safety recommendations.
Chris is an accomplished industry professional with more than 24 years of sales and customer service. During his tenure at AMSTAT, he was the industry’s most recognized executive in providing business aviation market intelligence. He is an active member in the business aviation community and has served on various committees within the National Aircraft Finance Association, International Aircraft Dealers Association, and HAI Finance and Leasing Committee.
“I’m delighted to announce the new lineup within our sales team. Kurt, Michael and Chris are accomplished and seasoned professionals with proven results,” said Walter Horsting, Senior Executive Vice President, VisionSafe. “With their experience and reputation in the industry, they will help facilitate our customers in obtaining the only solution available when it comes to dense smoke in the cockpit.”
The company is driven to take the necessary steps in securing the safety of the flying public, pilots and crew members within the global aviation market. This change will strengthen customer relations and emphasize the importance of safety.
About VisionSafe
VisionSafe Corporation is the inventor, manufacturer, and distributor of EVAS, the Emergency Vision Assurance System. EVAS is the only FAA-certified cockpit smoke displacement system available. It provides a clear space of air through which a pilot can see flight instruments and out of the windshield in order to safely land the aircraft in a cockpit smoke emergency. VisionSafe Corporation has delivered over 7000 EVAS systems. We are the leader in providing pilots with a clear solution when confronted with dense blinding smoke in a continuous smoke emergency. In order to meet our customers’ training requirements, VisionSafe offers simulator training with FlightSafety International and CAE. VisionSafe Corporation has been honored with several awards including, Paris Air Show Product of the Year, Suppliers of the Year Award given by Gulfstream demonstrating superior performance in engineering, quality, reliability, delivery and product support and Aerospace Industry Award for Safety.
For details about EVAS Systems, visit www.visionsafe.com
EVAS – The Clear Solution to Smoke in the Cockpit