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H.R. 915 passes House vote

The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 915, which among many other things would reauthorize the FAA’s budget through FY 2012.  The final tally was 277 to 136 (to see how your Congressman or -woman voted, click here.) The floor … Continue reading

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The sad history of NAOMS

Given the momentum that various NextGen-related projects are enjoying at the moment, it’s somewhat sobering to be reminded of the sad fate of a much smaller, but nonetheless very promising initiative from the past. NAOMS, the National Aviation Operations Monitoring … Continue reading

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Costello will once again head Aviation Subcommittee

It wasn’t a surprise, but Jerry Costello was reappointed chairman of the House Aviation Subcommittee this week. From the Belleville (Ill.) News-Democrat: “We have a lot of work to do and I look forward to working with President-elect (Barack) Obama … Continue reading

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EXCLUSIVE: House aviation subcommittee chair Jerry Costello on reauthorization, controller morale, and his hopes for a ‘different attitude’ at the FAA

When Congress returns for a full session next year, all eyes will be watching Rep. Jerry Costello (D-IL), who heads the aviation subcommittee of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee. Costello and his colleagues will be taking point on the … Continue reading

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