Content Archive: December 2009
Handoff - DHS: Michael Chertoff to Janet Napolitano
Two-term Arizona governor Janet Napolitano became the third secretary of Homeland Security last January 21, replacing Michael Chertoff as head of the massi
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
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.
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
Aircraft
In the works: Looking to the future, OEMs continue aircraft development
As expected, the recession has taken a toll on aircraft manufacturers and would-be manufacturers.
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
Maintenance and Modifications
Hot section: Savannah Air Center renamed Midcoast Aviation
Savannah Air Center will change its name to Midcoast Aviation effective January 1.
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
Avionics
The Future of Global Navigation
For years the world’s aviation authorities have been preparing for the transition to a re-imagined operating environment where an array of new technologies
