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
Maintenance and Modifications
Hot section: Savannah Air Center renamed Midcoast Aviation
Savannah Air Center will change its name to Midcoast Aviation effective January 1.
Accidents
Final reports: Soveriegn struck by ground equipment at LAX
Cessna Citation 680 Sovereign, Los Angeles, Nov.
Accidents
Preliminary report: Pilot lands after bird shatters windshield
Hawker Beechcraft C99, Show Low, Ariz., Nov.
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
Passengers rave about Aircell’s 3G Internet
By anybody’s measure, the last year has been a big one for Aircell.
Rotorcraft
Rotorcraft Update: Robinson Sees Rebound
Robinson Helicopter vice president Kurt Robinson last month said the market for his company’s piston-engine helicopters has improved substantially from ear
FBOs
EVO Jet expands across the far east
Evo Jet Services is expanding its operations eastward with new ground handling and flight support operations in India, Nepal and China, as well as across t
