Painted to match the first Bonanza accepted by Cutter Aviation in 1946, the G36 was picked up in early February from Wichita and flown to Phoenix by William R. "Bill" Cutter and Sid Cutter. The two brothers were the second generation owners of Cutter Aviation after taking over from their father William P. Cutter who […]
FAA Names Aviation Safety Executives
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Acting Administrator Lynne A. Osmus today announced several key personnel changes in the agency’s aviation safety organization. Peggy Gilligan was named the new associate administrator for aviation safety. Gilligan has served as deputy assistant administrator for aviation safety since July 1995. Previously, she was chief of staff for […]
Panther International Introduces Voss
Panther International has introduced the newest member of the company’s leadership team. He is Steve J. Voss, a graduate of Florida State University with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in accounting and finance. Founded in 1994, Panther International provides comprehensive design and development services for government agencies, corporations, small business and non-profits. Contact Panther at: […]
Virginia Aviation Director Burdette Addresses Pilot Group
Randall P. Burdette, Director of the Virginia Department of Aviation addressed the first meeting of the Middle-Peninsula Regional Airport Pilots group on February 19th. Burdette’s presentation was on the Standard of Excellence for all pilots within the Commonwealth and included topics on the impacts of proposed changes to general aviation by the FAA, the overall […]
NASAO OPPOSES TSA’s PROPOSED GENERAL AVIATION LARGE AIRCRAFT SECURITY PROGRAM
Washington, DC – The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) filed comments in opposition to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Large Aircraft Security Program (LASP) proposed rule because it is not in the public interest. NASAO also urged the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to retract the flawed rule in its entirety. […]
NASAO Voices Strong Concern in Response to TSA NPRM
The National Association of State Aviation Officials filed this response on the Federal Register Docket TSA – 2008-0021 (October 30, 2008) – the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on the TSA Large Aircraft Security Program, Other Aircraft Operator Security Program, and Airport Operator Security Program. Due to the potential negative impact and importance of this […]
Dreams Take Flight for 86 Arizona Kids at Challenge Air Event
Eighty six children with special needs from around the Valley of the Sun took to the sky above Phoenix, Arizona as part of a unique program to teach kids about fulfilling their dreams, no matter what the obstacle. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), Aeronautics Division was pleased to partner with the Valley’s 1st Annual […]
Belfort Demonstrating Dynamic Wind Modeling for Heliport Approaches at Heli-Expo
Baltimore, MD –February 17, 2009. Using the latest computerized fluid dynamic modeling techniques, Belfort Instruments can determine the safest approaches to landing at helipads located near tall buildings or other obstacles. What helipad wind speed and direction will produce dangerous vortices near or on approach to the helipad? How accurately do helipad wind instruments represent […]
Budget Concerns Loom Large for New Caltrans Chief
While most state employees in California are staying home every other Friday to comply with a mandated furlough you can still find Gary Cathey, newly appointed Aeronautics Chief at his desk in his Sacramento office. “This is my passion in life,” said Cathey. “That’s why I’m in my office on a day off!” The budget […]

















