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CA VFR Flyers Rejoice! 'Mini Route' Over LAX Now Available 24/7

The FAA has reportedly solved "internal logistical problems" at the Los Angeles International (LAX) tower and, beginning at 1600 local on December 2 (0000Z, December 3), will make the VFR transition "mini route" across the east end of LAX available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Civil Air Patrol Upgrades Fleet With New Skylanes

Cessna Aircraft Company presented the keys of five new 182T Skylanes to the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) during a ceremony conducted in Independence, Kansas, on November 18, 2003. The CAP placed their order earlier in 2003 for a total of 21 Skylanes and will take delivery of 15 of their new Cessnas in 2003, and the remaining six in early 2004.

GAMA: 'Aerospace Commission Recommendations Generate Change'

"The Final Report of the Commission on the Future of the U.S. Aerospace Industry, issued one year ago, is fundamentally changing the way the federal government develops solutions for aerospace," said Commissioner Ed Bolen (right), President and CEO of GAMA.

NBAA: Expect A Busy Week For TFRs

The folks at NBAA tell ANN that aircraft operators should anticipate temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) for upcoming VIP travel on: December 2 in Pittsburgh, PA; December 3 and 4 in Stuttgart, Arkansas; and December 5 in Tulsa, OK; Abilene, TX; and Baltimore, MD.