This next story reminds us of flying our GA aircraft into very
remote airfields here in the US -- those strips where you have to
buzz the field once before you land to ensure the wildlife knows
you're coming.
Prince William Ended Up Diverted Back To Christchurch
Britain's Prince William, making his first unaccompanied trip
overseas, didn't quite make it to his destination Tuesday... after
his royal aircraft tried twice to land in the New Zealand town of
Invercargill. The prince was reportedly quite calm -- perhaps the
most calm of anyone connected to the story.
Eaton Corporation's aerospace business has been awarded a
five-year extension by Continental Airlines to a 10-year cost per
flight hour (CPH) retrofit and maintenance program.
AD NUMBER: 2005-13-39
MANUFACTURER: Airbus
SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2005-13-39
SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an existing
airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to Airbus Model A321
series airplanes.
AD NUMBER: 2005-13-38
MANUFACTURER: Bombardier
SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2005-13-38
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness
directive (AD) for certain Bombardier Model DHC-8-100, DHC-8-200,
and DHC-8-300 series airplanes.
AD NUMBER: 2005-13-37
MANUFACTURER: Fokker
SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2005-13-37
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness
directive (AD) for all Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100
airplanes.
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