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Dog-Gone: Continental Flies Pets-Only Charter From MSY

Do They Serve Doggie Biscuits Instead Of Pretzels On That Flight?

On Sunday, Continental Airlines operated a Louisiana evacuation flight carrying up to 100 passengers -- who are all dogs. The dogs are all homeless as a result of Hurricane Katrina.

Delta Could Go Bankrupt This Week

Board Meets In Special Session, Heightening Speculation

Delta Airlines will file for bankruptcy in New York as early as Wednesday, according to an aviation industry source quoted by the Associated Press. The airline's long struggle to remain solvent is apparently lost and Delta is now working with debtors like GE Financial to arrange debtor-in-possession financing.

Remembering That Terrible Day

Two Pilots Recall The Confusion, Tragedy Of 9/11

"It was like being in the middle of a bad movie. You're up there, you're flying over the city, the towers are on fire. It was just wrong, the whole thing."

AD: Rolls Royce

AD NUMBER: 2005-01-15R1 MANUFACTURER: Rolls Royce SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2005-01-15 R1 SUMMARY: The FAA is revising an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211 Trent 875, 877, 884, 884B, 892, 892B, and 895 series turbofan engines with certain part number (P/N) low pressure compressor (LPC) fan blades installed.

Montana TFR: Until Further Notice

NOTAM: 5/8215 Issued: 09/11/2005 21:10 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: MT Facility: ZLC - SALT LAKE CITY (ARTCC),UT. Type: HAZARDS Description: 52 SW GLASGOW MT.

Utah TFR: Until Further Notice

NOTAM: 5/8252 Issued: 09/12/2005 17:20 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: UT Facility: ZLC - SALT LAKE CITY (ARTCC),UT. Type: HAZARDS Description: 6 S OF EAGLE MOUNTAIN UT.

Montana TFR: Until Further Notice

NOTAM: 5/8212 Issued: 09/11/2005 18:30 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: MT Facility: ZLC - SALT LAKE CITY (ARTCC),UT. Type: HAZARDS Description: 32 MILES NW OF JORDAN MT.

POP-UP Mississippi TFR: 09.12.05

NOTAM: 5/8233 Issued: 09/12/2005 13:50 Effective: 09/12/2005 16:45 - 09/12/2005 19:20 State: MS Facility: ZHU - HOUSTON (ARTCC),TX. Type: VIP Description: GULF PORT, MISSISSIPPI, SEPTEMBER 12, 2005 LOCAL. PURSUANT TO TITLE 14, SECTION 91.141 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS AIRCR

Lockheed May Dump Embraer As Spy Plane Partner

Army Still Skeptical Of Brazilian Manufacturer

It looks for all the world like Lockheed-Martin may reluctantly bounce Brazilian plane-maker Embraer from its list of partners on the Army's Aerial Common Sensor program. The reason: The US Army says the ERJ-145 is just too small and the Army is reluctant to go with a bigger Embraer aircraft without rebidding the project.

Sold: New Zealand's Entire Combat Wing

US Training Firm Buys All 34 Aircraft

New Zealand's Minister of Defense, Mark Burton, says his country's air force has sold its entire combat wing -- comprised of 34 Skyhawk and Aermacchi aircraft -- to a private American company, Tactical Air Services, Inc. for around $155 million (US$110 million ).

Angel Flight America Katrina HQ Relocates

For Assistance: 1-866-897-0687 or katrina@angelflightamerica.org

Angel Flight America's (AFA) disaster response mission coordination operation relocated to the airport in Addison, TX.

NWA Strike Talks Break Off As Bankruptcy Rumors Circulate

Winning Labor Battle, But Losing The War?

After three days of talks, negotiations between Northwest Airlines officials and members of the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) broke off Saturday, further adding to evidence the three-week old mechanics strike has legs.

Panel: Saddam's Henchmen Have Speicher Answers

Many people wonder what happened to navy pilot Michael Scott Speicher, but some people know. Those people are probably either in Coalition custody, or at large among the Iraqi insurgents, according to a Naval board that has reviewed Speicher's status.

WA Authorities To Identify Remains From 1983 Crash

Bellanca Went Down In Icing Conditions, Turbulence

The identities of two men onboard a 1959 Bellanca Cruisemaster (file photo of type, below) that went down over 22 years ago outside Yakima, WA are one step closer to being confirmed, now that the accident site has been found.

Passenger Sues Pilot Who Allegedly Promised 'Just A Taxi Ride'

Very Short Flight Ends With Forced Landing, Animosity

As pilots, we all know how strong the urge can be to "show off" for our friends and passengers who aren't necessarily familiar, or similarly enthralled, with flying. The following should serve as a cautionary tale for anyone ever tempted to do just that.

German Relief Plane Turned Away From Katrina Effort

Miscommunication, Or Mad Cow Fears?

As relief efforts continue for those devastated by Hurricane Katrina, it's surprising to hear that any aid offered to the victims and survivors would be turned away -- but exactly that happened last Thursday when a German military plane was refused entry into US air space.

Klyde Morris 09.12.05

Klyde Weighs In ON The NWA Mech Strike

Hurricanes Provided Military Test Environment For New Propeller

Edwards AFB Crew Gained Real-Time Data

For all the damage and turmoil wrought by Hurricane Katrina, the storm did present a "target of opportunity" for researchers with the 418th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards AFB in California.