Mark Madler
Staff Reporter (Technology, Entertainment)
Mark R. Madler covers aviation & aerospace, manufacturing, technology, automotive & transportation, media & entertainment, banking & finance and the Antelope Valley. He joined the company in February 2006.
Madler previously worked as a reporter for the Burbank Leader. Before that, he was a reporter for the City News Bureau of Chicago and several daily newspapers in the suburban Chicago area.
He has a bachelor’s of science degree in journalism from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
He can be reached at (818) 316-3126, or by email: mmadler@sfvbj.com.
Phone: 818-316-3126 Extension: 117
Recent Stories
Engines for World's Biggest Plane Pass Test
Stratolaunch Systems has completed the first phase of engine testing on its Roc aircraft at the Mojave Air & Space Port in the Antelope Valley, according to the company.
Zetta Jet Files for Bankruptcy After Funds Misappropriation
Private aviation firm Zetta Jet Pte. Ltd. and its U.S. subsidiary have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to restructure its debt after discovering a former executive had allegedly misappropriated funds.
Online Rights Firm Haawk Receives $2.5 Million
Rights management startup Haawk has raised $2.5 million in a seed financing round from four private equity firms.
New Lease Facilitates Improvements at Van Nuys Airport
The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners recommended on Wednesday amending a lease agreement with Signature Flight Support to allow the aviation company to do required improvements to property at Van Nuys Airport.
Spielberg Takes CEO Role at Amblin Partners
Steven Spielberg has taken over the role of chief executive at his production company Amblin Partners following the resignation of Michael Wright.
Northrop Acquisition Expands Valley Footprint
Northrop Grumman Corp. will acquire Orbital ATK Inc. in a deal valued at $9.2 billion. With the transaction the Falls Church, Va. aerospace and defense contractor will add an additional San Fernando Valley region location to its portfolio.
VICA Reports 74 Percent Legislative Success Rate
The Valley Industry & Commerce Association had a success rate of 74 percent on the bills it advocated for and against during the state legislature’s 2017 session, which ended last week.
Wesco Hires New CFO
Wesco Aircraft Holdings Inc. has named Kerry Shiba as its new chief financial officer effective Monday, the company announced.
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