FAA Names New Government Affairs Advisor

WASHINGTON – Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Randy Babbitt has announced the appointment of Roderick D. Hall as the new FAA assistant administrator for government affairs. “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Roderick D. Hall, as the new Assistant Administrator for Government and Industry Affairs,” said Babbitt.  “We’re very fortunate to get someone […]

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SAJ Contributing Writer Shares Airport Briefs from Ireland

Andrea Brennan, contributing writer for the State Aviation Journal shared the following airport briefs after her recent trip to Ireland.    Looking out from the new terminal.                                                                                                          The old Dublin Terminal.       Dublin Airport is expanding and modernizing its operations—construction is ongoing in many areas. Walking from a gate in the older […]

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EAA’S GATHERING OF EAGLES STRENGTHENS ‘ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING’

Actors Harrison Ford and Cliff Robertson were among aviation enthusiasts and industry leaders who helped make the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Gathering of Eagles fundraiser July 30 a great success.  The event’s proceeds of $1.9 million will benefit EAA’s inspirational and educational programs that introduce young people to aviation, emphasize math and science, and strengthen the […]

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FAA and NATCA Reach Landmark Labor Agreement

WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and its largest union, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), have concluded a challenging mediation process that has produced a landmark labor agreement. After years of strained relations, the joint decision to engage in mediation was an important first step, and today’s proposed agreement represents a milestone […]

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