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Aero-News Alert: Symphony Aircraft Out Of Business

Second Announced Bankruptcy In 48 Hours Closes Down Production

ANN REALTIME REPORTING 01.24.07 1330 EST: Aero-News has learned Symphony Aircraft Industries (SAI), entered bankruptcy on January 22... closing the chapter indefinitely on production of the high-wing, two-seat aircraft.

Aero-News Featured Aero-Casts For Wednesday 01.24.07

Cirrus Design's Bill Stone

ANN Daily Touch N Go: 01.24.07 (ANN's Short-Form Daily News Program) ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 01.24.07 (ANN's Long-Form Daily News Program) ANN Special Feature -- Cirrus Design's Bill Stone: 01.24.07 (ANN Special Feature, with Bill Stone of Cirrus Design.)

Tiger Files For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

The Martinsburg, WV Airplane Builder Finally Folds

Tiger Aircraft filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on January 16 in a US bankruptcy court.

Civilian Helicopter Down In Baghdad

Security Company Aircraft Possibly Flying Convoy Escort

US Military forces are investigating the crash of a helicopter, described by the Associated Press as a small surveillance helicopter, believed to be a version of the Hughes Defender, in a dangerous Sunni neighborhood of Baghdad Tuesday.

Kazakhstan Buys R44 Police Helicopter

Will Support Astana Police

Marking the first time the Republic of Kazakhstan acquired a foreign-manufactured helicopter for law enforcement use, the Internal Affairs Ministry deployed on December 14, 2006 a new Robinson R44 Raven II helicopter to support its police force in the capital city of Astana.

The Aero-Dozen: Best Gadgets And Programs Of 2006, Part Three

ANN's Top 10 (OK, 12) Products/Programs Of 2006

When it comes to the people, planes and products of the aviation business, ANN firmly believes there is no such thing as an embarrassment of riches. 2006 saw a spate of new programs and 'gadgets' designed to separate a pilot from his flying dollar... fortunately, the vast majority of them are quite worthy of foregoing the occasional $200 hamburger or two.

Aero-Legend Bob Hoover Turns 85!

ANN is pleased to celebrate the 85th birthday of Robert A. "Bob" Hoover... a dear friend to all of aviation and a true legend to all those who love to fly. Born January 24th, 1922, Hoover remains an extremely active and passionate believer in aviation and is currently involved in a number of exciting aviation enterprises that utilize his extensive experience in the aviation and aerospace world.

DOT Secretary Peters Links User Fees To ATC Modernization In Aero-Club Speech

Says Upcoming FAA Reauthorization "One Chance To Get It Right"

Below is the unedited text of a speech given by Transportation Secretary Mary Peters Tuesday, before the Aero-Club of Washington.

GAMA Disputes Peters' Link Between User Fees, Modernization

Responds To Aero-Club Speech

Representatives at the General Aviation Manufacturer's Association (GAMA) tell ANN that in a speech Tuesday given before the Aero Club of Washington, Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters stressed how vital aviation is to our economy... and how all Americans benefit from a healthy air transportation system.