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Superior Air Parts Receives FAA Approval For ESR Crankshafts

Can Be Retrofitted To Lycoming Motors

Representatives with Superior Air Parts told Aero-News Monday the Coppell, TX-based company has received FAA approval to begin production of the its new ESR crankshafts, which utilize a new forging process known as Electro Slag Remelt.

Birthday Party Plane Ride Ends In Tragedy

One Child Dead, Five Hospitalized

ANN REALTIME UPDATE 01.16.06 1500 EST: Reports from the scene state the aircraft involved in Saturday's accident that claimed the life of an young boy in Pierre, SD was a Piper Cherokee, although the aircraft's registration has not been released by investigators.

'Hero' In 2004 Plane Accident Revealed To Be Fake

Took Credit For Rescue, As True Good Samaritan Stayed Quiet

We're not sure if Nigel Gallimore is a Dustin Hoffman fan, but this story reminds us a little too much of the plot of Hoffman's 1992 movie "Hero," in which a seemingly nice guy takes credit for rescuing victims of a plane crash -- except, as it turns out, that person had nothing to do with it, the true "hero" preferring to stay out of the spotlight.

AZ TFR: UFN

NOTAM: 6/0510 Issued: 01/15/2006 23:10 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: AZ Facility: ZAB - ALBUQUERQUE (ARTCC),NM. Type: HAZARDS Description: ROOSEVELT AZ.

TX TFR: UFN

NOTAM: 6/0508 Issued: 01/15/2006 19:10 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: TX Facility: ZFW - FORT WORTH (ARTCC),TX. Type: HAZARDS Description: POSSUM KINGDOM STATE PARK.

Milestone: Robinson Manufactures 4,000th R22 Helicopter

As the year came to a close, Robinson Helicopter Company completed another milestone in 2005; delivery of its 4,000th R22 helicopter. Thirty years after test flying the first R22, himself, Frank Robinson presented the keys of ship S/N 4000 to John Skeen of Heliflite, Australia.