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 […]

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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: […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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