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Airborne 12.21.16: Huerta Staying On?, WAI Hall of Fame, Another SubSonex

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When FAA Administrator Michael Huerta introduced the revised Part 23 rules during an online briefing last week, he was questioned at the end of the briefing by a Politico reporter about his continued status as the FAA Administrator based on the recent election results. Huerta said that he planned to stay on after the administration shifts from President Obama to President Trump January 20. Women in Aviation International has selected the 2017 inductees into its Int

Wings Over The Rockies Air & Space Museum Selects John Barry As Chief Executive

Former Superintendent Of Aurora Public Schools And CEO Of Boys & Girls Club Of Metro Denver To Continue Organization’s Rapid Rise To Prominence

Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum has announced the appointment of Major General John Barry, USAF (Retired) as the CEO of the organization. Mr. Barry earlier served as chairman of the board for Wings Over the Rockies – during which time he oversaw major growth in the museum’s infrastructure.

Airborne 12.20.16: G600 1st Flt, Aldrin Honors Glenn, EAA Airshow Lineup

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In one of the few, enduring success stories in business aviation, the Gulfstream program continues to develop and innovate new airframes that they seem to have comparatively little trouble selling. Indicative of this fact is the announcement received from Gulfstream Aerospace as the Gulfstream G600 has completed its first flight, officially kicking off the aircraft’s flight-test program. Two additional G600 test aircraft have been inducted into the flight-test center

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.21.16)

"We applaud these changes to streamline the certification process for GA manufacturers, bolstering industry innovation and adoption of vital new safety technologies, and ultimately leading to swifter regulatory approval for new aircraft designs and equipment." Source: NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen, reacting to the new Part 23 rules.