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June 11, 2009

Safety Alert Stresses Non-Precision Approachs

SAFO Calls For A Constant Angle Of Descent For Night IFR

The FAA has issued a Safety Alert For Operators (SAFO) for Parts 121 and 135 Operators using Constant Angle of Descents techniques for nonprecision approaches.

Arlynn McMahon Takes Flight Instruction To New Heights

We've still got a big smile on our face over the few days we spent at this year's Women In Aviation Conference... and not just because ANN's Jim Campbell got to play token male among the thousands of aero-minded women in attendance -- but simply for the positive vibe and the many great people we met, got to know and interviewed.

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Wanna Twitter at FL 410? Cessna Offers Aircell High-Speed Net for Citations

New Technology Makes Affordable, Internet Available To New Categories Of Business Aircraft

Cessna is ready to offer Aircell's new High Speed Internet system as a factory option aboard its Citation XLS+, Citation Sovereign and Citation X business jets (that's what you call high-flying company...).

Says Hersman Understands Business Aviation

National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen today commended the Obama Administration for nominating Deborah A. P. Hersman as chair of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

Says Ground-Based Service Wants To Limit Competition

United Parcel Service – the 100-year-old company parcel-delivery company, is seeking a Congressional bailout that critics say is designed to limit competition for overnight deliveries.

Won't Approve Lower IFR Minimums At Hailey, Idaho

Sun Valley, Idaho, has long been one of the country's most popular ski destinations, and features beautiful scenery year round. But one thing Sun Vally doesn't have is an IFR approach to Friedman Memorial Airport in Hailey, and it's unlikely to get one.