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2004 Year In Review: The Weird and the Wonderful

Ten Of The "Different" Happenings We Found In 2004

By ANN Correspondent Aleta Vinas Here's a list of the most unusual stories we spotted in aviation this year

2004 Year In Review: Alphabet Groups Review 2004

How Was The Year For Your Organization?

By ANN Correspondent Aleta Vinas An aviation organization's work is never done. ANN asked about what was accomplished (or not) during 2004 plus a look ahead at what's up in 2005.

2004 Year In Review: FAA Scores in 2004

Sport Pilot/Light Sport Aircraft Comes To Life (Sort Of)

By ANN Correspondent John Ballantyne Well, here it is again. Another year's end. Those who were turning blue from holding their breath for FAA to release sport pilot and light sport aircraft are now breathing: shallowly, maybe, but breathing.

2004 Year In Review: Top Ten Quotes of the Day

They Said It, We Quoted It

By ANN Correspondent Rose Dorcey Aviation in all its forms saw many changes, achievements, and let's admit it, frustrations throughout the year. While we glimpsed the fascinating future of aviation and space travel in the beginning of our second century of flight, we saw many challenges and disappointments as well. Airlines are struggling, Mother Nature turned on Florida residents, and our friends at the TSA provided trials to travelers.

2004 Year In Review: Engine Technology Advances In 2004

Something New... Finally

By ANN Contributor Christopher J. Armstrong New engines are finally becoming available for experimental and certified aircraft that use modern materials and production techniques for greater strength with lighter weight. Most feature digital engine management systems for fuel injection and ignition timing providing better performance and economy. Several of the new engines are compression ignition diesels, which allow the use of the much less expensive diesel or jet A fuels.

2004 Year In Review: Gone West

A Look Back At Those We Lost In 2004

With the passing of another year, we have seen some members of our aviation community also pass. The aviation brotherhood/sisterhood is small enough that we all feel the loss of one of our membership when it happens. Whether we knew them personally, or just watched or read about their aviation deeds, we feel the emptiness left by their passing. To those they left behind, our heartfelt wishes are with you.