Tag Archives: Michael Huerta

UAS Task Force Formed By U.S. Department of Transportation/FAA

Posted on December 4, 2015 by mwflyer

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Anthony Foxx and FAA Administrator Michael Huerta announced October 29, 2015, the formation of an Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Registration Task Force (RTF) for the purpose of developing recommendations for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Dec2015/Jan2016, Sections, Technology, WATA Difference | Tagged Anthony Foxx, Michael Huerta, UAS, Unmanned Aircraft Systems | Leave a comment

GA Industry Urges Transportation Secretary To Take Swift Action On Medical Reform

Posted on October 2, 2014 by mwflyer

WASHINGTON , D.C. – In a letter written August 15, 2014, seven influential general aviation organizations urged U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx to complete his department’s review of the FAA notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on third-class medical … Continue reading →

Posted in Government/Legislation, October/November 2014, Sections | Tagged Anthony Foxx, EAA, FAA, GAMA, HAI, Michael Huerta, NAAA, NATA, NBAA, Rep. Sam Graves, Rep. Todd Rokita, third-class medical reform | Leave a comment

AOPA Insists FAA Withdraw Sleep Disorder Policy or Initiate Rulemaking

Posted on January 26, 2014 by mwflyer

FREDERICK, MD – In a letter to FAA Administrator Michael Huerta, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is insisting that the FAA withdraw its new policy on obstructive sleep apnea or go through the rulemaking process. “We believe this … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, AOPA, February/March 2014, Headlines, Uncategorized | Tagged AOPA, Fred Tilton, Mark Baker, Michael Huerta, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Disorder | Leave a comment

North Dakota Aeronautics Director Meets With FAA Administrator To Secure Airport Funding

Posted on July 23, 2013 by mwflyer

WASHINGTON, D.C. – North Dakota Aeronautics Director Larry Taborsky, State Airport Planner Kyle Wanner, and Henry Ogrodzinski, president of the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), met with FAA Administrator Michael Huerta, June 19, 2013, to try and secure … Continue reading →

Posted in Airports, Aug/Sept 2013, Sections | Tagged Henry Ogrodzinski, Kyle Wanner, Larry Taborsky, Michael Huerta, NASAO, North Dakota Aeronautics | Leave a comment

Huerta Confirmed As FAA Administrator

Posted on January 3, 2013 by mwflyer

WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 2, 2013) – The U.S. Senate has confirmed Michael P. Huerta the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a five-year term. He succeeds Randy Babbitt, who resigned in December 2011, following an alleged DUI incident, … Continue reading →

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Stars Do Shine At AOPA Aviation Summit

Posted on November 15, 2012 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman PALM SPRINGS, CALIF. – The AOPA Aviation Summit, October 11-13, 2012, showed signs of stardom from both Hollywood and the GA community. Regardless of wealth, fame or the lack thereof, pilots came together to network, learn, socialize … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, AOPA, Dec 2012/Jan 2013, Events, Features | Tagged Adam Kisielewski, Aircraft technology, Airplanes, Alan Klapmeier, AOPA, AOPA Aviation Summit, AOPA Foundation, Bob Hoover, Brian Landsburg, Bryan Budds, Cirrus Aircraft, Craig Fuller, Dale Klapmeier, Dave Coulier, Dave Weiman, Endeavour, FAA, Forever Flying, Harrison Ford, Kestrel, Matthew Olafsen, Michael Huerta, Midwest Flyer Magazine, NextGen, Randy Babbitt, Yasmina Platt | Leave a comment

Flying Side-By-Side With An Unmanned Aircraft

Posted on February 19, 2012 by mwflyer

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – A recently passed bill could help the Grand Forks region secure the “holy grail” for the future of unmanned aircraft, according to the University of North Dakota (UND) Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Center of Excellence. Center … Continue reading →

Posted in February/March 2012, Sections | Tagged FAA, Grand Forks Air Force Base, Michael Huerta, University of North Dakota, Unmanned Aircraft | Leave a comment