Carolina Aircraft, Inc: About Us

George Johnson

As president of Carolina Aircraft, Inc., George Johnson brings over 20 years of Beechcraft sales experience to the company. He was one of the top Beechcraft salesmen in the country, earning numerous achievement awards such as: Salesman of the Year - 1984 (most new Beechcraft airplanes sold), 1987-(most new Beechcraft King Airs sold) and in 1986-(most new Beechcraft Bonanzas sold). George has a "Special Love" for Beechcraft Bonanzas and Barons. He is known worldwide as "The Bonanza Man" for his expertise in this market. If you plan to buy or sell a late model Bonanza or Baron, George ia the man to call.

George holds a World and US Speed Record he set in 1985 flying a Beechcraft Baron 58. He earned his BA from Catawba College-Salisbury, NC and his MBA from the University of North Carolina - Greensboro. He is president of Carolina Aircraft Leasing, Inc. an aircraft financing and leasing company. He is on the Board of the Catawba College Alumni Association and on the Aviation Advisory Board for Guilford Technical Institute. George is married with three children and involved in various church and community activities.

Nicole Martin

Nicole has been in love with aviation every since she was a child. Coming from a family who has always been enthusiastic and employed by the aviation industry, she took interest in flying very early in life. In 2004, she began her flight training as well as attending The Aviation Center at Guilford Technical Institute in Greensboro, NC. Also, in August of 2004 she joined George Johnson at Carolina Aircraft, Inc. There, she has watched the company continue to grow as well as accumulate other Aircraft Dealerships and Sales Companies, all in which she is responsible for the Administrative and Office Managerial Duties. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Nicole now resides in Kernersville NC with her husband Geoff and works at the Greensboro-PTI Office. Nicole enjoys watching football, music, gardening, participating in various Church Activities, and most of all, spending time with her wonderful family.

Gordon Morrison

Gordon Morrison joins the team with over 25 years of sales and management experience. The majority of his sales and sales management experience has been in office furniture, systems and supplies. He is changing careers because he has a passion for flying and sales and this is the perfect opportunity to follow his dreams. Gordon’s passion for aviation started early. He was a private pilot by age 19. He earned his Airframe and Power Plant certificate in 1984. He is a Commercial Pilot and is Instrument Rated both in Single and Multi Engine Aircraft. Gordon is in the final stages of acquiring his Certified Flight Instructor certificate. He has been a pilot for over thirty years. Gordon was born and raised in Michigan and relocated to North Carolina in 1997 with his wife and two daughters. Gordon enjoys fishing, golfing, and spending time with his family at his beach home.

Kenny Huffine

Kenny started flying at age 14. He flew through high school and college and received all ratings by age 18 except ATP. Kenny began flying a Beech 18 on a mail plane six nights a week in college to build time. He then worked with George Johnson at Air Service and The Beechcraft Dealership in GSO, NC. After his time with Air Service, Kenny began flying corporate, then Piedmont Airlines. Kenny has trained at Brannif on the 727, and served 31 years for American Airlines, retiring early after flying the 777 as Captain World Wide. He was a Check Airman on the 757/767 Fleet and also owns his own D-55 Baron. Kenny now resides in Greensboro NC with his wife, Cathy who is a Flight Attendant for American Airlines. Kenny enjoys golfing, playing guitar, singing, and spending time at his beach home. He was known as the ‘Singing Captain’ during his career at American Airlines.