Congratulations to Barry Cooper for a great FAA Career
Barry Cooper retires from the FAA after 40 years of service. His leadership recognizes the airport is there to serve the community.
Retirement
A Good Airport Manager Doggedly Promotes & Seeks Funds
David Griffin retires after 32.5 years as Stanly County Airport manager. When he took the job, Griffin’s only aviation experience was being a licensed pilot.
Margaret Gilligan retires from FAA having laid sound foundations for a proactive, consistent & dynamic safety culture
Peggy Gilligan’s legacy in moving the FAA from a reactive to a proactive safety culture organization is extraordinary. She overcame many hurdles and leaves the FAA a better place.
Bowens built an exceptional record at SAN & heads for retirement with well-deserved praise!
Thella F. Bowens ran San Diego International Airport for 21 years with a history that defines a successful airport executive. Her mark of excellence merits a place in the Aviation Hall of Fame and a rewarding retirement.
IATA Director General transition from Tony Tyler to Alexandre de Juniac
The challenges of Alexandre de Juniac’s new office will arrive soon with ICAO’s 39th triennial assembly. IATA has official observer status and will be involved in the difficult CO2 emissions proposal. His predecessor DG Tyler had to respond to a number of major economic, safety and security issues.
Thank you for your service Captain Babbitt
Capt. Randy Babbitt is retiring after 50 years in the aviation industry. His resume includes senior VP of labor relations for Southwest and head of the FAA.
ASRS + CALLBACK: a useful qualitative & quantitative AVIATION SAFETY TOOL
CALLBACK is THE monthly safety newsletter widely distributed among the US flyers. Its teaching power derives from its de-identified ASRS report excerpts.
Aviation’s most historic aircraft is being retired—YOUR MEMORIES?
The compendium of such tales will keep the B-747 alive in our memories.