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Skydiver from Iran Earns Pair of Prestigious Awards at DZONE Skydiving
Ray Armani, a skydiving instructor at DZONE Skydiving in Boise, was recognized for his 11,000th jump and safety achievements.
Apr. 19, 2026 at 10:18pm
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A skydiving instructor's prestigious awards celebrate his dedication to the sport and commitment to safety.Parma TodayRay Armani, a skydiving instructor at DZONE Skydiving in Boise, Idaho, was recently honored with two prestigious awards from the skydiving company. Armani, who was born in Iran and grew up in Dubai before moving to the United States, received a certificate for his 11,000th jump as well as the Chesley H. Judy Safety award for going above and beyond to maintain his AFF instructor rating.
Why it matters
Armani's accomplishments and recognition highlight the diverse backgrounds of skydiving enthusiasts in the United States, as well as DZONE Skydiving's commitment to safety and celebrating its instructors' achievements.
The details
At a ceremony, DZONE Skydiving presented Armani with the certificate for his 11,000th jump as well as the Chesley H. Judy Safety award, which is given to instructors who demonstrate exceptional safety practices. Armani said receiving the awards from the company that has been his 'family' for the past couple of years was especially meaningful.
- Armani received the awards at a DZONE Skydiving ceremony in Parma, Idaho on April 19, 2026.
The players
Ray Armani
A skydiving instructor at DZONE Skydiving in Boise, Idaho who was born in Iran, grew up in Dubai, and later moved to the United States.
DZONE Skydiving
A skydiving company based in Boise, Idaho that has been in operation since 1969 and recently moved its operations to a new 6,000 square foot hangar in Parma, Idaho.
Abbie Mashaal
The current owner of DZONE Skydiving, who took over the business in 2010 and recently moved its operations to a new location.
What they’re saying
“The special thing about this is who is presenting the award for me. Having it come from DZONE, which has been my family for the past couple of years, it is just really great.”
— Ray Armani, Skydiving Instructor
“We like to sky dive, but we would like to make sure we can sky dive again. Every year we get together and talk about injuries and accidents from around the country and learn from them.”
— Abbie Mashaal, Owner, DZONE Skydiving
What’s next
DZONE Skydiving plans to continue its annual safety training day where instructors and staff review incidents from around the country to learn and improve their safety practices.
The takeaway
Ray Armani's achievements and recognition at DZONE Skydiving showcase the diverse backgrounds of skydiving enthusiasts in the United States and the company's commitment to celebrating its instructors' accomplishments and prioritizing safety.