Air Deccan's Capt. Gopinath receives Aviation Week award

22 March 2007

Washington: Aviation Week has named Dr. Edward C. Stone, David Morrisroe professor of physics and vice provost for special projects, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), the winner of the Philip J. Klass award for Lifetime Achievement at the 50th annual Laureate Awards.

It has also recognized Indian LCC, Air Deccan's managing director, Capt GR Gopinath, for his achievements in the commercial air transport category.

Other winners of the Laureate Awards, which recognize outstanding achievements in aviation, aerospace and defence, include:

Aeronautics/Propulsion: Mark Lewis, chief scientist, US Air force

Business/General Aviation: Robert Agostino, director of flight operations, Bombardier Business Aircraft

Commercial Air Transport: Capt. G.R. Gopinath, (Ret.), managing director, Air Deccan