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September 25, 2012

Airborne 09.25.12: More Aero-Scams, AA Maintenance Accusations, SpaceX Gets Real

Also: Aero-Orgs Seek Help From Obama, Redbird Hosts 2nd Migration, Pearl Harbor Cover-Up, Kids and Rockets, FA Steals iPad

As related in an earlier investigative report, ANN has uncovered what appears to be an enormous and ongoing scam offering aerial combat "Top Gun" type flight experiences to the public for highly discounted rates in the $300 to $400 price range. An interesting new development was the sudden appearance of a number of new, glowing reviews for the whole scheme... reviews that ANN has investigated and found to be totally bogus... You don't have to had read much about the state of air travel without having heard about the battles underwa

"Congress has spoken—U.S. airlines should not be subjected to this illegal scheme that amounts to little more than a cash grab for the European Union as none of the funds collected are required to be used for environmental purposes." Source: A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio.