Diamond Aircraft tells ANN that it has received a hefty $19.6
million strategic, repayable investment from the Government of
Canada for research and development (R&D) of its D-JET,
personal light jet. The company announced it will manufacture the
innovative, new all-composite, five-seat aircraft at its facility
in London, Ontario, where the D-JET R&D program is based.
And so it ends... after weeks and months of heart-felt searching
that employed the best efforts of thousands of people (on-site and
online), a Cook County Circuit Court has declared missing pilot,
Steve Fossett, dead.
Another Balloonist/Adventurer Lost To The Pacific Ocean
Sadly, ANN must report that the US Coast Guard has suspended its
search for an adventurer/hot-air balloonist who was reported
missing January 31, 2008.
Mooney is planning a three-week demonstration tour "down under"
in Australia commencing on February 29--the extra day added to the
calendar for Leap Year, 2008. The tour will include a dozen
stops.
Judge’s Order Marks Third Ruling in a Row Allowing
Construction to Move Forward
The Panama City–Bay County International Airport and
Industrial District (Airport Authority)
confirmed Saturday that U.S. District Court Judge Timothy
J. Corrigan had denied airport opponents' third attempt to halt
construction at the new Airport. Airport Authority Chairman
Joe Tannehill said construction was proceeding unrestricted, in
accordance with our permits, and on schedule.
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