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November 14, 2008

Aero-News Alert: Eclipse Employees WILL Be Paid

Sources: Last-Minute Funding Deal Comes Through

Aero-News has learned Eclipse Aviation has apparently pulled its umpteenth rabbit out of a hat... and has obtained last minute funding that, at the very least, will cover payroll for Eclipse workers in New Mexico, New York, and Florida.

Provides TV, Video And Microwave Routing On AS350, Bell 206/407 Helos

Geneva Aviation, a member of the DART Helicopter Services family of companies, recently received Transport Canada approval for its Video System for Eurocopter AS350/AS355/BO-105 and Bell 206/ 407 helicopters. FAA approval has been previously received and EASA approval is pending.

Facility Will Serve Falcon Owners Throughout Western US

Dassault Falcon recently announced plans for a new factory-owned service center at the Reno-Tahoe Airport in Nevada. The new facility will open by the end of the first quarter of 2009, and will help to support a rapidly-expanding Falcon fleet in the western United States.

Embraer CAE Training Services (ECTS) Completes Inaugural Program

The first Phenom 100 customers have successfully passed the practical test with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on the new Embraer entry level executive jet, at Alliance Airport, in Fort Worth, TX.

ANN Special Feature: Pete Bunce, GAMA - 11.14.08

ANN Editor-in-Chief Jim Campbell discusses the General Aviation Manufacturers Association's 2008 3Q industry report with Pete Bunce, GAMA's President and CEO.

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Ambassador Says No Evidence Of Foul Play In Mexico Lear 45 Downing

Wake Turbulence Among Possible Causes Being Investigated

The US ambassador to Mexico says investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board found no evidence the November 4 downing of a Learjet 45 transporting two controversial officials in the Mexican government was anything other than an unfortunate accident... but that's not likely to appease citizens who are convinced it was a drug cartel-backed conspiracy.