Content Archive: October 2007

Regulations and Government

NTSB overturns FAA certificate revocation

In an unusual move, the NTSB reversed an FAA emergency certificate revocation against Michael Tarascio, owner and former chief pilot of Air East Management
Regulations and Government

Special-issue medical renewals streamlined

Twenty medical conditions that are serious enough to require special issuance (SI) first- and second-class medicals can now be cleared by an aviation medic
Regulations and Government

ALPA surveying members on age 60 rule

Members of the Air Line Pilots Association will be asked their views on the Age 60 mandatory retirement rule for airline pilots.

Bolen prepares NBAA to meet future challenges

Ed Bolen is having little trouble settling in at NBAA headquarters in Washington, D.C. An old hand at carrying general aviation’s banner–beginning w

NBAA experiences more changes in leadership

Leadership changes are under way at NBAA, as two long-time senior staffers leave the organization. Senior vice president of operations Bob Blouin re