HEICO Corp. Acquires Leading Aircraft Antenna Company - Seite 2

Si was recognized as a "Living Legend of Aviation" in 2009 at the Living Legends' annual black-tie gala. With many inventions and patents, Si joined the ranks of aviation innovators, record breakers and celebrities such as U.S. astronauts Neil Armstrong and Gene Cernan; actors John Travolta and Harrison Ford; entrepreneurs Jimmy Buffett and Sir Richard Branson; and other luminaries who have been awarded Living Legends of Aviation Awards for their historic contributions to the industry. In 2020, Harry F. Robertson, the Founder of HEICO's Robertson Fuel Systems subsidiary, was inducted as a Living Legend of Aviation, which means founders of two HEICO companies have been official industry legends.

Betty and Si have also been known for their extraordinary generosity for many decades. Among a few of their numerous philanthropic legacies are endowing the aviation hub, now known as Robin Hall, at the University of North Dakota, from whom Betty and Si each received an honorary degree in 2018; significantly contributing to the Pearl Harbor Museum commemorating the infamous December 7, 1941 attack on the United States and the many lives lost on that date; as well as the Condor Squadron, which flies World War II vintage AT-6 airplanes in formation over parades, memorial services and events commemorating veterans in California.

Si Robin commented, "Selling Sensor was a difficult decision, but we felt it was the right course of action to ensure the company's vitality. Betty, our family and I wanted to know that Sensor would have an excellent home that would continue its operations and growth in the same location and under the same name that we grew Sensor into the major industry participant it is today. We also wanted to be sure that our people would be respected and valued. Our family came to know the Mendelson family and HEICO over many years and we felt it is the only company that would operate the business as we would like."

Laurans A. Mendelson, HEICO's Chairman and CEO, along with Victor H. Mendelson, HEICO's Co-President and CEO of its Electronic Technologies Group, remarked, "Si and Betty became special and good friends, so we are committed to building on the remarkable legacy they created over more than half of a century. From the very first time we met, it was clear that we all value innovation and quality, that we love our industry, that we love our Country and that we care deeply for every person at our companies. Sensor and HEICO are an excellent match and we welcome every Sensor Team Member to the HEICO family."