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AD: Bombardier

AD NUMBER: AD 2008-25-03 MANUFACTURER: Bombardier SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2008-25-03 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.

AD: Dassault

AD NUMBER: AD 200825-04 MANUFACTURER: Dassault SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2008-25-04 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.

NATA's Coyne Encourages Senate To Vote Against Auto Bailout

Says Language Against Private Aviation 'Sets Bad Precedent'

National Air Transportation Association (NATA) President James K. Coyne sent a letter Thursday to leaders in the US Senate, encouraging their opposition to HR 7321, a bill to authorize financial assistance to eligible automobile manufacturers. The Senate is due to consider the bill later in the day, or Friday.

Helicopter Down Off Texas Coast -- Three Lost, Two Missing

Survivor Later Dies At USCG Station

Sadly, the lone person recovered alive following the Thursday morning downing of a helicopter in the Gulf of Mexico has succumbed to his injuries.

HAI Announces 2009 Outstanding CFI Award Recipient

Kevin Brandt Is Senior Instructor At Bell Flight Training Academy

It's awards season for Helicopter Association International... and on Wednesday, HAI announced its 2009 Outstanding Certified Flight Instructor Award recipient. Kevin C. Brandt is Senior Flight Instructor at Bell Helicopter, Fort Worth, TX.

Fly Like A King! No, Not John And Martha...

Elvis Presley's Jetstar Could Be Yours!

January's scheduled auction of a rare Ford Tri-Motor by Barrett-Jackson isn't the only near-term opportunity to own a piece of aviation history. Kruse International's annual collector car auction is coming up next week, and standing out amidst Wayne Newton's 1982 Mercedes and Pamela Anderson's custom "LoveStream" Trailer Lounge will be a jet airplane once owned by The King of Rock 'n' Roll.