PHILADELPHIA, October 1, 2025— Burns Engineering, a nationally-respected provider of specialized engineering services, announces the addition of aviation industry experts – Christopher Gubeno, PE; Dale Russell, PE; Eric DeDominicis, PE; and CJ Rufo, PE and Kelly Hewton, PE, to the firm. Burns provides highly specialized services that help airport agencies throughout the US prepare for the future and overcome industry challenges – by improving passenger experience, sustainability and resilience, and maximizing capital budgets. The addition of these industry leaders expands talent capacity to overcome the most complex project hurdles to keep people, vehicles, and aircraft moving.

“This is an exciting time in the aviation industry. Clients are looking to Burns for solutions on how to expand their capacity, resiliency, and sustainability. Adding depth to our civil engineering team brings value to those projects,” said Burns’ President and CEO, Matthew Burns, PE.

Senior Vice President of Aviation Brian Phillips, PE, LEED AP feels clients are looking for innovations in solving complex challenges. “This team of engineers has decades of experience, superior technical skills, and are trusted advisors. These experts in both civil engineering and the aviation industry enhance our firm to meet the evolving needs of our clients for years to come,” he said.

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Burns is a nationally respected provider of specialized services, bringing highly technical, sought-after engineering expertise to complex transportation and critical infrastructure projects.  Since 1960, Burns’ collaborative work environment and client-focused approach remain central components to our national reputation of delivering unmatched project excellence.

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