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March 26, 2009

AD: Bombardier

AD NUMBER: 2009-06-04 MANUFACTURER: Bombardier SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2009-06-04 SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product.

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AD: General Electric

AD NUMBER: 2009-07-03 MANUFACTURER: General Electric SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2009-07-03 SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for General Electric Company (GE) CF6-80C2 and CF6-80E1 series turbofan engines with high-pressure compressor rotor (HPCR) spool shaft stage 14 disks, part number (P/N) 1703M49G02, 1703M49G03, or 1509M71G10 installed.

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AD: Embraer

AD NUMBER: 2009-06-16 MANUFACTURER: Empresa SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2009-06-16 SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product.

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Arrow Cargo DC-10 Sheds Engine Parts Over Brazil

Pieces Strike Homes, One Car

No one was injured when a DC-10's engine began shedding parts as the Arrow Cargo frieghter flew over Manaus, Brazil early Thursday. At least 12 homes suffered roof damage, however, and one car was also hit by the falling debris.

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DOT's LaHood Announces Over $28 Million For Arizona Airports

Economic Recovery Act Continues To Speed Funding For Improvements

US Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood announced Thursday more than $28 million for Arizona airports under the recently enacted American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), including a $10.5 million grant for runway rehabilitation at the heavily traveled Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

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Report: Boeing Expects Few 'White Tails' Will Stack Up On Ramp

But Company's Public Statements Differ From Analyst Expectations

It's not difficult to understand how the longer a person is subjected to bad news, the worse they'll feel about themselves. If that's true, the reverse should be as well: if people hear positive news on a regular basis, their overall attitude will trend upward. Perhaps no other company right now is adhering to the latter philosophy as much as planemaker Boeing.

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Aero-News Featured Aero-Casts For Thursday 03.26.09

Lessons Of Flight 1549: Is Airline Crew Training Adequate?

ANN Daily Touch N Go: 03.26.09 (ANN's Short-Form Daily News Program) ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 03.26.09 (ANN's Long-Form Daily News Program) ANN Special Feature -- Lessons Of Flight 1549: 03.26.09 (ANN Special Report, with testimony from Captain John Carey, Chairman of the Accident Investigation Commi

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Virgin America Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

Follows Time At XOJET As SVP Finance And Controller

California-based low-cost airline Virgin America announced this week the appointment of Holly Nelson as the company's Chief Financial Officer.

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Sutterer Named New NATA Chairman

Vice-Chair, Three BoD Members Also Selected

National Air Transportation Association (NATA) President James K. Coyne announced Wednesday that Kurt Sutterer, president of Midcoast Aviation, Inc., recently assumed the chairmanship of the association.

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ILFC Seeks To Refinance Massive Debt

Says Failure To Find Money Could Endanger Survival

As they say, you're judged by the company you keep... and aircraft lessor International Lease Finance Corp. has taken it on the chin lately due to its affiliation with infamous bailout queen AIG.

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Praying Pilot Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For 2005 Accident

Crew Failed To Follow Emergency Procedures; Crash Killed 16

A pilot who prosecutors say opted to pray when confronted with an inflight emergency, instead of attempting to remedy the problem, was sentenced to 10 years in prison this week for his role in a 2005 crash that claimed the lives of 16 people.

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AD: 328 Support Services (Dornier)

AD NUMBER: 2009-06-09 MANUFACTURER: 328 Support Services GmbH SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2009-06-09 SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product.

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AD: Boeing

AD NUMBER: 2009-06-10 MANUFACTURER: Boeing SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2009-06-10 SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 727-100 and 727-200 series airplanes.

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AD: Airbus

AD NUMBER: 2009-06-06 MANUFACTURER: Airbus SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2009-06-06 SUMMARY: This airworthiness directive (AD) supersedes two existing ADs. One AD applies to certain Airbus Model A310-200 and -300 series airplanes.

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AD: Bombardier

AD NUMBER: 2009-06-05 MANUFACTURER: Bombardier SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2009-06-05 SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product.

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