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December 19, 2008

LaHood Nominated To Be US Secretary Of Transportation

Oberstar Praises LaHood's "Legacy Of Civility;" AOPA, NATA Enthused About Choice

It's official. Illinois Congressman Ray LaHood is President-elect Barack Obama's nominee to replace Mary E. Peters as head of the US Department of Transportation... and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, among others, says he appears to be the right man for the job.

ANN Special Feature: AOPA's Phil Boyer, Craig Fuller - 12.19.08

Today, we'll hear the passing of the baton by 18-year AOPA President Phil Boyer to incoming President Craig Fuller at AOPA Expo, and Phil's official introduction of the AOPA Foundation.

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'Tis The Season: HBC Donates $50,000 To Wichita Children's Home

Planemaker Has Given Facility Close To $500K Over Last Five Years

Hawker Beechcraft donated $50,000 to the Wichita Children's Home during a special ceremony Wednesday. HBC Chairman and CEO Jim Schuster presented the check to Sarah Robinson, Executive Director of the Wichita Children's Home.

Unrestricted Approval Also Covers Williams Install On S550

Clifford Development announced Thursday the FAA issued the final STC certificate ST02661CH which covers modification of the 550 and S550 Cessna Citation Series aircraft using Williams International FJ44-3A engines. Clifford notes this is the first STC issued to cover both Cessna Citation aircraft, and it was issued with no operational limitations or restrictions.