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Sightseeing Helo Down In NYC

Seven Pulled From East River

A sightseeing helicopter went down in New York City Tuesday, plunging into the East River -- but remarkably close to a squadron of police boats conducting drills. All seven people aboard were rescued, according to authorities.

Paris Air Show 2005: GROB Debuts New Private Jet

GROB Aerospace has announced the launch of the GROB SPn Utility Jet at the Paris Air Show. Combining the performance and passenger comfort of a light business jet with the operational versatility of a turboprop, GROB claims to have created a new class of "Utility Jet" aircraft.

Three Survive Fort Lauderdale DC-3 Mishap

Plane Down On City Street

Three men aboard a DC-3 were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries Monday after their cargo flight made a forced landing on a city street near Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Paris Air Show 2005: Rockwell Collins New SATCOM System Debuts On Global 5000

Rockwell Collins new SAT-6100 satellite communication system is making its debut aboard the high-speed Bombardier Global 5000 corporate jet this week.

Urgent CASA AD: BELL 206/158 Fuel Distribution System

AD/BELL 206/158 Fuel Distribution System 8/2005DM Applicability: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC), Model 206 series helicopters as follows:

Urgent CASA AD: CL-600/65 - Control Column Microphone Jack Modification

AD/CL-600/65 Control Column Microphone Jack Modification - FAA STC SA4900SW 8/2005 TX Applicability: Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600), CL-600-2A12 (CL-601) and CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL- 604) aeroplanes; modified by United States federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA4900SW, excluding serial number 3025.