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May 29, 2006

ANN Special Feature: Jim Campbell Talks About Aero-Fest 05.30.06

It's been the talk of the office here at Aero-News for the past several months -- It's called Aero-Fest... and it's ANN publisher Jim Campbell's approach to redefine what an airshow means for the p

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ANN Daily Touch-And-Go: 05.30.06

Raytheon wants a little more time to certify the Hawker 4000...

Five people hurt... and more could be trapped in an explosion at the Airbus plant in Toulouse...

And NASA changes its

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ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 05.30.06

Raytheon wants a little more time to certify the Hawker 4000...

Five people hurt... and more could be trapped in an explosion at the Airbus plant in Toulouse...

And NASA changes its

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Explosion At Airbus Plant Injures Five

Plant Manufactures Engine Pylons

ANN REALTIME REPORTING 05.29.06 1330 EDT: An explosion at Airbus Industries' production facility in Saint Eloi, France Monday morning injured five employees, two critically.

NOTAM Number: FDC 6/8467 Issue Date: May 29, 2006 at 1:34 UTC Location: 40 MILES NORTH OF MOAB, Utah Beginning Date and Time: Effective Immediately Ending Date and Time: Until further notice Reason for NOTAM: TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: DENVER (ZDV) Automated Flight Service Station, 720-873-2740

Eight Weeks To Oshkosh! Is Wittman Field Ready?

ANN Daily Touch N Go: 05.29.06 (ANN's Short-Form Daily News Program) ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 05.29.06 (ANN's Long-Form Daily News Program) ANN Special Feature -- EAA's Tom Poberezny on eight weeks to Oshkosh: 05.29.06 (ANN Special Feature, with EAA President Tom Poberezny on the latest preparations for AirVenture 2006.)

Goulian To Fly Extra-Special Extra

Extra Aircraft Designs Specialty Aircraft For Goulian

Extra Aircraft recently unveiled its newest design, the Extra 300SHP, an evolutionary performance upgrade based on the world-class single-seat model 300S which debuted in 1992.

Somerset Story Brings Other Airport Threats To Light

E-I-C Note: Our recent story about the plight of Somerset Airport not only received a lot of attention, but brought to light other stories of airport difficulties, such as the one about Medford, OK, published below...

While there were a few minutes of concern from unwary New Yorkers due to the many former and current military aircraft in their skies for the Memorial Day weekend, the displays provided an amazing view of the extraordinary aerial power this nation may muster when freedom is threatened.

On Saturday, June 3, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association will once again open the doors of its headquarters building at Frederick Municipal Airport to members and aviation enthusiasts for the annual AOPA Fly-In and Open House. This year marks the sixteenth time AOPA has hosted the event, which is free and open to everyone.

Encore Will Serve The Nation As The UC-35D

The United States Marine Corps and Naval Air Systems Command has taken delivery of the thirteenth and last military version of the Cessna Citation Encore, the UC-35D, at the Cessna Aircraft Company production plant in Wichita, Kansas.

It Scares The Heck Out Of Us That Klyde May Be Right About This...

Sporty's: Pass FAA Tests -— Guaranteed

Sporty’s tells ANN that it is so certain that its Complete Flight Training Courses will prepare you for your pilot’s license that it’s offering an industry-leading Triple Guarantee. You are guaranteed to pass your written test, oral exam and checkride if you use a Sporty’s interactive DVD course for your pilot training or your money back.

Lockheed Martin and EADS Astrium have signed a teaming agreement to ensure interoperability of the Global Positioning System (GPS) III and the European Galileo Satellite Navigation programs.

NetJets Aviation announced has appointed Mark Bianchi to Senior Vice President of Aircraft Maintenance. Bianchi will assume responsibility for the day-to-day aircraft maintenance operation and administrative functions for the 378 aircraft in the NetJets Aviation fleet.

Aero-Tips!

Another reader question: How about explaining the difference between ASOS and AWOS? There are some small differences that are important to pilots.

Aero-Linx!

Here’s a listing of the toll free numbers so you can access no matter where you are.

Aero-Terms!

Not susceptible to combustion to the point of propagating a flame, beyond safe limits, after the ignition source is removed.

Aero-News Quote Of The Day (05.29.06)

“I am looking forward to seeing just what this baby can do.”

Source: Aerobatic Pilot Mike Goulian, commenting on his receipt of the first Extra 300SHP. The 300SHP is the brainchild of Walter Extra and his design team based in Dinslaken, Germany. Extra Aircraft collaborated with U.S. Aerobatic Champion and top airshow performer Michael Goulian late last year to create a “next generation” aircraft. The goal was to showcase the capabilities of the leading-edge manufacturer and to push the performance envelope to new heights.