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Lynne Osmus to become acting FAA Administrator
Career FAA executive Lynne A. Osmus will become acting FAA Administrator when the current acting administrator leaves at the end of the Bush administration Jan. 20. Acting FAA Administrator Bobby Sturgell just named Osmus Acting Deputy Administrator on Jan. 6.
Pilots speak out against TSA proposal
If the TSA had any illusions about how strongly the aviation community feels about their proposed Large Aircraft Security Program, those illusions were dispelled on Jan. 6.
GPS routing increases airspace efficiency
Pilots flying aircraft equipped with IFR-certified GPS receivers can enjoy hassle-free routing around, or even through, many congested areas in the United States. Area navigation (RNAV) routes, also called T-routes, are based on GPS navigation.
Superior in Chapter 11
Superior Air Parts has filed for protection under Chapter 11 of federal bankruptcy law, but only to facilitate a sale of company assets to a Textron subsidiary that is already in progress. Bankruptcy documents were filed Dec. 31 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Northern District of Texas.
Piper delays incentive package
Despite a pre-Christmas announcement from Piper Aircraft that it will delay a second payment of incentive money from Florida and Indian River County, PiperJet progress is unaffected.
D.C. airspace restricted during inauguration
The Washington, D.C., Air Defense Identification Zone and Flight Restricted Zone will be closed to general aviation aircraft on Jan. 20 for the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama.
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Expedition E350 awarded certification
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