Zean Nielsen, a former high-level executive at James Hardie and Tesla Motors, has replaced Cirrus Aircraft's co-founder, Dale Klapmeier, as CEO of the Duluth-and Knoxville-based manufacturer. Klapmeier, who founded Cirrus with his brother Alan in the 1980s, will move into an advisory role at the company. Daher is broadening its footprint in the GA world with the acquisition of Idaho-based Quest Aircraft, maker of the Kodiak 100 turboprop. The French company, known for its single-engine TBM turboprop line, says the move will give it a stronghold on the turboprop market and enhance its operations in North America.
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