Content Archive: December 2009
Handoff - FAA: Robert Sturgell to Lynn Osmus to Randy Babbitt
Former Air Line Pilots Association president Randy Babbitt was confirmed for a five-year term as FAA Administrator on May 21, taking the reins from acting
Avionics
Passengers rave about Aircell’s 3G Internet
By anybody’s measure, the last year has been a big one for Aircell.
Handoff - Signature: Bruce Van Allen to Michael Scheeringa
Under new president Michael Scheeringa, who took over from Bruce Van Allen early this year, Signature Flight Support has
Maintenance and Modifications
Hot section: CRS Jet spares increases inventory
CRS Jet Spares has increased its overall line item inventory level by 33 percent this year, despite the economy, according to founder and CEO Armando Leigh
Handoff - DOT: Mary Peters to Ray LaHood
Despite his role in the impeachment of President Clinton and support for Sen.
Avionics
Garmin adds TCAS, TAS to its portfolio
It’s official: Garmin can now add to its list of avionics specialties the coveted title of TCAS maker.
Handoff - NTSB: Mark Rosenker to Deborah Hersman
NTSB sitting member Deborah Hersman was sworn in as the 12th chairman of the NTSB at the end of July, taking over from acting chairman Mark Rosenker, who h
Regulations and Government
FAA falls short on promise to expedite duty-time rules
New rules governing flight- and duty-time limitations and rest requirements for Part 121 pilots are still a work in progress, according to FAA associate ad
Avionics
Collins HGS Approved for Lower Cat I Minimums
Certain head-up guidance systems produced by Rockwell Collins can now be used to fly to lower Category I ILS approach minimums after the company last month
