Content Archive: December 2006

All survive midair between a glider and Hawker 800XP

Remarkably, the two pilots and three passengers on a NetJets Hawker 800XP and the pilot of a Schleicher sailplane escaped with their lives when the two air

Marion Blakey takes on controllers union, stays mum on user fees

FAA Administrator Marion Blakey stonewalled the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (Natca) in new contract talks, declaring an impasse on April 5

DOT: Norm Mineta to Mary Peters

After becoming the longest-serving Transportation Secretary in the department’s history, Norman Mineta tendered his resignation to President Bush in June.

NetJets president Bill Boisture departs to serve as a consultant at powerhouse firm The Carlyle Group

A little over two years after joining NetJets as president, Bill Boisture Jr.

Newsmakers: Final flights

Glenn Maben & Nathan ForrestOn July 25 Glenn Maben, 53, director of flight operations for Spectrum Aeronautical, and vice director Nathan Forr

Cessna’s Citation Mustang team certifies and delivers VLJ on schedule

Announced at the 2002 NBAA Convention, the recently certified Citation Mustang is cementing Cessna’s reputation as an on-time, as-promised manufacturer.

NTSB: Mark Rosenker

Mark Rosenker became the 11th chairman of the NTSB in August after serving as acting chairman since March 2005.

Pilatus Aircraft: Thomas Bosshard to Thomas Hunziker

Swiss manufacturer Pilatus elevated Thomas Bosshard from COO to president and CEO of its U.S.

People in Aviaton: January 2007

Sabreliner has announced the following personnel appointments: Ronnie Herman, senior v-p of operations; Gene Harbula, senior v-p of business development; G
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AOPA files suit to change state law requiring background checks

AOPA and seven flight schools have challenged in federal court a New York state law that requires criminal background checks for all flight school students