Pilot Lost; Plane Carrying Vials Of Disease

The 49-year old pilot of a Cessna 208 radioed controllers in Winnipeg Thursday that her "wings were icing up" -- just moments before the aircraft crashed in a freight yard, killing her.

NOTAM:  5/9338  Issued:  10/07/2005 18:30  Effective:  Immediately - Until Further Notice  State:  CA  Facility:  ZLA - LOS ANGELES (ARTCC)PALMDALE, CA.  Type:  HAZARDS  Description:  CAMPO CA. 

NOTAM:  5/9325  Issued:  10/07/2005 14:30  Effective:  10/08/2005 19:00 - 10/08/2005 20:30  State:  GA  Facility:  ZTL - ATLANTA (ARTCC),HAMPTON,GA.  Type:  AIR SHOWS/SPORTS  Description:  PEACHTREE CITY-FALCON FIELD, PEACHTREE CITY GA. 

NOTAM:  5/9354  Issued:  10/07/2005 22:00  Effective:  10/10/2005 23:00 - 10/11/2005 10:40  State:  LA  Facility:  ZHU - HOUSTON (ARTCC),TX.  Type:  VIP  Description:  NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, OCTOBER 10-11, 2005 LOCAL. PURSUANT TO TITLE 14, SECTION 91.141 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS

NOTAM:  5/9358  Issued:  10/07/2005 22:30  Effective:  10/11/2005 10:00 - 10/11/2005 15:15  State:  LA  Facility:  ZHU - HOUSTON (ARTCC),TX.  Type:  VIP  Description:  COVINGTON, LOUISIANA TO PASS CHRISTIAN, MISSISSIPPI, OCTOBER 11 2005 LOCAL.

NOTAM Number:  FDC 5/9326   Issue Date: October 07, 2005 at 13:09 UTC Location: Brandywine Airport West Chester, Pennsylvania near MODENA VORTAC (MXE) Beginning Date and Time: October 15, 2005 at 16:00 UTC Ending Date and Time: October 16, 2005 at 19:45 UTC Reason for NOTAM: The Rotorfest 2005 airshow parachute jumps by the U.S. Army Black Daggers team Type: Airshow

NOTAM:  5/9356  Issued:  10/07/2005 22:20  Effective:  10/11/2005 14:45 - 10/11/2005 17:00  State:  LA  Facility:  ZHU - HOUSTON (ARTCC),TX.  Type:  VIP  Description:  NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, OCTOBER 11, 2005 LOCAL. PURSUANT TO TITLE 14, SECTION 91.141 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS

The A380 Is Just That Big

It's just what the world needed -- another dispute between the European Union and the US regarding airplane manufacturers. This time, however, the dispute doesn't center on government subsidies to manufacturers. It's all about the airplane -- the Airbus A380 -- itself and the wake it could generate while in flight, as well as the jet blast it could generate while on the ground.

New Mexico Has A Long Rocket History

Rockets and deserts go together, and Bill Richardson, the governor of New Mexico would like it very much if it were his particular stretch of the desert that emerged as the epicenter of the new space industry.

The citizens of San Francisco got a treat, shortly after noon Thursday, as the Blue Angels began their survey flights in preparation for Fleet Week this weekend Saturday October 8th and Sunday October 9th.

Three Delivered, 16 More To Follow

Diamond Aircraft delivered the first three DA42 turbo diesel powered Twin Star aircraft of a 19 aircraft order to Beijing PanAm International Aviation Academy (BPA). The new twin engine aircraft join BPA�s existing fleet of 18 single-engine Diamond DA40�s used in BPA�s Airline cadet training program.

he BE A PILOT Board has elected new officers for 2006 at its September 30 fall meeting. Cessna Vice President, Marketing, Phil Michel will be 2006 chairman.

Measures Include Matching Contributions, Charity Golf Tournament

The NBAA Thursday announced plans for several fund-raising initiatives at its 58th Annual Convention -- all aimed at helping New Orleans recover from Hurricane Katrina.

Says She Was Kicked Off Flight Because Her Shirt Wasn't PC

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then Lorrie Heasley's was worth 1003. But it was those last three words that got her booted from a Southwest Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Portland Tuesday and now, she's suing the airline.

Philippe Patricio Says He Didn't Steal Plane And Fly Drunk

The 20-year-old man who made headlines last June by allegedly stealing a C172 and taking two friends on a wayward three-hour nighttime flight -- while drunk -- pleaded not guilty to the charges against him Wednesday in a New York courtroom.

American Legend Aircraft Company Delivers Legend Cub Light-Sport Aircraft Equipped With Advanced Avionics Suite

American Legend Aircraft Company announced Thursday the delivery of a Legend Cub light-sport aircraft to Roy Stephens of La Quinta, CA. The delivery marks the third production aircraft completed to a customer’s specification since Legend received its S-LSA certification on the type last July.

Airline Wants $325 Million In Pilot Pay Concessions

On the same day it secured a total of $1.9 billion in debtor-in-possession financial backing, Delta Air Lines announced it will take the issue of pilot pay concessions to the bankruptcy courts, if necessary, in the beleaguered airline's quest to emerge from Chapter 11.

Will Replaced Downed "Stars & Stripes"

Goodyear says it plans to launch a new airship in the spring of 2006 to be deployed to its Pompano Beach, FL, operation.

"In the time since Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, the business aviation community has been generous in providing assistance for the people of the region. We are pleased that the Convention will help our industry build upon relief efforts to date with fund-raising initiatives targeted specifically to New Orleans citizens." Source: NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen, announcing major new initiatives to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The NBAA had scheduled its convention to take place in New Orleans this year. However, the devastation wrought by Katrina made that impossible. The NBAA will convene in Orlando next month, but its heart is still in the Big Easy.