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June 16, 2009

ANN Special Feature: Dee Whittington - Successful Virgina Regional - 06.16.09

ANN's Paul Plack talks with Dee Whittington, Public Relations Chairman for the Virginia Regional Festival of Flight, about what appears to have bveen a very successful event the weekend of May 30 a

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Bell Updates 429 Program

More Paris Updates Released by Bell

Bell Helicopter has provided an update on the 429 helicopter program and expected certification date. Bob Fitzpatrick, senior vice president of Business Development and Commercial Programs stated, "We continue to make great progress on the 429 program and expect it to be certified by the end of this month with customer deliveries beginning shortly after certification."

Company Nears Decision on Manufacturing Partner

Aerion Corporation is nearing a decision on an aerospace manufacturing partner to lead the development and production of its pioneering supersonic business jet design. The next step is to carry out a pre-launch phase jointly with the manufacturer to confirm the Aerion SSBJ performance, costs and market, prior to formal launch in the third quarter of 2010.

One Of The Most Gifted Women In Aviation... Ann Cooper

This year's 2009 Women In Aviation convention is the gift that keeps on giving... as the number of intriguing stories and interviews that came out of the 2009 version continue to to impress one and all. However; like our interview with Amy Laboda, we don't mind playing favorites now and then... and like Amy, Ann Cooper ranks on that list. And as with Amy, ANN Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell had a chance to give her some of her earliest writing assignments and then step back and watch her build a following. .

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Strike Vote At Bell Helicopter

Union Solidly Rejects Three-Year Contract

Local 218 of The United Auto Workers, the union representing manufacturing workers at Bell Helicopter in Hurst, Texas, rejected the company's last, best offer for a three-year contract and went on strike at midnight Sunday.