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October 23, 2007

President Bush To Nominate Bobby Sturgell As Next FAA Administrator

Letter Groups Applaud Move; NATCA Unimpressed

ANN REALTIME REPORTING 10.23.07 1400 EDT: When searching for a replacement for former FAA Administrator Marion Blakey, President George W. Bush didn't look very far. On Tuesday, the President nominated Bobby Sturgell, currently the Acting FAA Administrator and previously Blakey's deputy, to take on the job full-time.

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Plane Lost For 55 Years Found by Co-Pilot's Nephew

Engine Part Found Accidentally While Hiking In Northern CA

When Dan Brewster stumbled onto the site where his uncle's military plane crashed on California's Mt. Lassen 55 years ago, it was a dream come true for his family.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.23.07)

Aero-Linx!

Headquartered in Houston, TX, United Space Alliance is one of the world's leading space operations companies. Established in 1996, USA is equally owned by The Boeing Company and Lockheed Martin Corporation and employs people in Texas, Florida, Alabama, California, Washington, D.C. and Russia.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.23.07): Autoignition System

Aero-Terms!

A system on a turbine engine that automatically energizes the igniters to provide a relight if the engine should flame out.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.23.07)

"At this point in the count, we're on schedule, our systems are all good and we're in great shape."

Source: NASA Test Director Steve Payne. The shuttle Discovery is due to lift off Tuesday morning from Kennedy Space Center, although less-than-optimal weather conditions could bump the launch to Wednesday.

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