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Louisiana TFR: Until Further Notice

NOTAM: 5/7887 Issued: 09/02/2005 23:00 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: LA Facility: ZHU - HOUSTON (ARTCC),TX. Type: HAZARDS Description: BATON ROUGE.

Louisiana TFR: 09.05.05

NOTAM: 5/7880 Issued: 09/02/2005 22:10 Effective: 09/05/2005 15:00 - 09/05/2005 17:30 State: USA Facility: ZHU - HOUSTON (ARTCC),TX. Type: VIP Description: BATON ROUGE, LA, SEPTEMBER 5, 2005. PURSUANT TO TITLE 14, SECTION 91.141 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS AIRCRAFT FLIGHT OPERATIONS

New York TFR: Undetermined

NOTAM: 5/7854 Issued: 09/02/2005 16:40 Effective: Undetermined - Undetermined State: NY Facility: ZNY - NEW YORK (ARTCC),NY. Type: SECURITY Description: NEW YORK METRO AREA, NY

New York TFR: Undetermined

NOTAM: 5/7853 Issued: 09/02/2005 16:30 Effective: Undetermined - Undetermined State: NY Facility: ZNY - NEW YORK (ARTCC),NY. Type: SECURITY Description: NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK

Oregon TFR: 09.09.05 - 09.11.05

NOTAM Number : FDC 5/7845 Location : Hillsboro, Oregon near NEWBERG VOR/DME (UBG) Beginning Date : September 09, 2005 at 20:45 UTC Ending Date : September 11, 2005 at 23:59 UTC Reason for NOTAM : High Performance aerial demonstrations Type : Airshow

Nevada TFR: 09.11.05 - 09.18.05

NOTAM Number: FDC 5/7844 Location: Reno, Nevada near MUSTANG VORTAC (FMG) Beginning Date: September 11, 2005 at 13:00 UTC Ending Date: September 18, 2005 at 23:00 UTC Reason for NOTAM: The Reno National Air Races Type: Airshow

Aero-News Alert: NBAA Picks Orlando For 2005 Convention

Convention Now Scheduled For November 9 - 11

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced it has selected the Orlando Orange County Convention Center and nearby Orlando Executive Airport in Orlando, FL, as the new venue for its 58th Annual Meeting & Convention in November. The Convention will take place from Wednesday, November 9 - Friday, November 11, a week earlier than originally planned. The announcement comes after NBAA was forced to move the event from New Orleans, LA, because of the devastating impact of Hurricane Katrina.

Ultralight Flyers Finding Ways To Help Katrina Victims

From USUA: A Plan Emerges Allowing Ultralight Pilots to Help

The plight of the victims of Hurricane Katrina has inspired ultralighters nationwide to call USUA for guidance and information concerning ways to help.

Phoenix Sky Harbor Sends Help To New Orleans

Sends Technicians, Equipment To NOL

Officials at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, working with the Red Cross, said Friday they were sending an emergency assistance team to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to help rebuild after the Crescent City was pounded by Hurricane Katrina earlier this week.

North American Airlines Flight Attendants Approve Union Representation

North American Airlines has been notified that its flight attendants have voted to be represented by Local 210 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. The vote among its 229 eligible flight attendants was conducted in August.

New Orleans International Airport Hosts Massive Airlift Operation

Through the around-the-clock work of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), a massive airlift operation was launched, Friday, at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to provide supplies and evacuate people from the hurricane stricken region.

Machinists Strike Boeing

Commercial Aircraft Production Will Be Halted

Boeing's biggest union went on strike at midnight Friday, the first mass job action the Chicago-based aerospace giant has seen in a decade. Production was shutting down on the company's commercial lines even as new jet orders hit a four-year high.

Boeing's Statement On Machinists Strike

"We Are Disappointed"

Shortly after the IAM went on strike against Boeing Friday morning, the company issued the following statement to Aero-News:

ISS Status Report #42: 20 Weeks In Space

The International Space Station’s Expedition 11 crewmembers completed 20 weeks in space this week and focused on an upcoming cargo ship exchange and computer software transition.

AD: Bombardier

AD NUMBER: 2005-18-06 MANUFACTURER: Bombardier SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2005-18-06 SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to all Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 series airplanes. That AD currently requires revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) to provide the flightcrew with operating limitations and procedures to enable them to maintain controllability of the airplane in the event that aileron control stiffness is encountered during flight.

AD: Bombardier

AD NUMBER: 2005-18-05 MANUFACTURER: Bombardier SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2005-18-05 SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to certain Bombardier Model CL-215-1A10 and CL-215-6B11 series airplanes.

AD: Pratt & Whitney

AD NUMBER: 2005-18-02 MANUFACTURER: Pratt & Whitney SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2005-18-02 SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Pratt & Whitney (PW) JT8D-209, -217, -217A, -217C, and -219 turbofan engines. That AD currently requires revisions to the engine manufacturer's time limits section (TLS) to include enhanced inspection of selected critical life-limited parts at each piece-part opportunity.

AD: Pratt & Whitney

AD NUMBER: 2005-18-03 MANUFACTURER: Pratt & Whitney SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2005-18-03 SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Pratt & Whitney (PW) PW2000 series turbofan engines. That AD currently requires revisions to the engine manufacturer's time limits section (TLS) to include enhanced inspection of selected critical life-limited parts at each piece-part opportunity.

AD: Cirrus

AD NUMBER: 2005-17-19 MANUFACTURER: Cirrus SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2005-17-19 SUMMARY: The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Cirrus Design Corporation (CDC) Models SR20 and SR22 airplanes. This AD requires you to measure and adjust the crew seat break-over bolts and to replace the crew seat recline locks on both crew seats.

France Issues Emergency AD After CAP232 In-Flight Breakup

CAP 232s Grounded

ANN has learned that an Emergency AD issued by Generale De L’Aviation Civile (France) was prompted by the tragic loss of French aerobatic pilot Jean-Michel Delorme, who passed away August 30th when his CAP 232 lost a wing during the French aerobatic championship.

Tennessee Gives Up Efforts To Keep Memphis Belle

Historic B-17 Will Go To Wright-Patterson AFB

Supporters of keeping the historic Memphis Belle in Tennessee have faltered and finally failed. The B-17 Flying Fortress will be kept at the Museum of the Air Force, Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH.

FAA Looking Into Fuel Distribution Problems

So Far... There's Plenty To Go Around

Officials with the Federal Aviation Administration are continuously canvassing airports, airlines, and jet fuel providers to ensure sufficient supplies are on hand to support normal commercial operations.

FAA Offers GNS-530/430 Training Video Seminar

The latest generation of high-tech avionics requires a little study in order to get the hang of the many capabilities that they present. The FAA, of course, is well aware of this and has recently made available an online tutorial program for Garmin 530/430 users - for FREE.

NATA Publishes Online Hurricane Information Resource

NATA has published a resource page of important information about Hurricane Katrina. The page includes links to information about Hurricane relief, contributions to the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army, as well as the ability to contribute directly to NATA member companies through the NATA Foundation.

Klyde Morris 09.02.05

Klyde Searches For Meaning... and A Book Contract

Marine Hornets Strike At Iraqi Insurgents

"Known" Al Qaeda Safe House Hit In Husaybah

Coalition forces conducted an air strike against an identified terrorist safe haven in Husaybah, Iraq, near the country's Syrian border, military officials reported.

A Tribute To John Riffey

"I Will Miss Him Greatly"

By ANN Contributor Jon Thornburgh Last June I attended a Sport Pilot Examiner seminar at the FAA headquarters in Oklahoma City. I traveled to the seminar in a truck, towing two Quicksilver ultralight aircraft in a trailer. After reaching Oklahoma the Quicksilvers were reassembled, placed into the experimental light-sport aircraft category and used for training and testing the Sport Pilot Examiner candidates.

CAE Signs 10-Year Training Services Contract With Virgin Atlantic

Ground School And Sim Training

CAE has signed a 10-year agreement with UK-based Virgin Atlantic Airways to provide training for pilots of the carrier's entire fleet of Airbus A340-600 and Boeing 747-400 aircraft. Initially valued at $51.3 million, the contract also includes an option for Airbus A380 training. If all options were to be exercised, the total contract value could amount to $78.8 million over 10 years.

Aero-News Quote Of The Day (09.02.05)

"Notwithstanding inaccurate speculation by some individuals quoted in media reports, current information received by the FAA indicates airports and airlines have enough jet fuel to support continued full commercial operations." Source: FAA statement on reports Hurricane Katrina caused an impending shortage of aviation fuel. The FAA says, so far, it hasn't found any evidence that flights will have to be grounded or operations otherwise curtailed.

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