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February 17, 2012

Pipistrel Circumnavigation Attempt Is Safe In Antarctica

Landed On The Southernmost Continent February 16th

The Slovene pilot Matevž Lenarcic, who is flying around the world in his modified Virus SW 914 Turbo with an Intercooler unit, made a succesfull landing in the Antarctic February 16th at 1800 CET on the antarctic base of Base Presidente Eduardo Frei Montalva. This historic moment is the first-ever landing of a Pipistrel airrcaft of the 7th continent.

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Libertarian Presidential Candidate Concerned About UAVs In U.S. Airspace

Former New Mexico Governor Warns Of 'Government Snooping At An Entirely New Level'

Former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson, who is running for President of the United States as a Libertarian, is calling congressional approval of legislation making it easier for the government to operate unmanned drones over U.S. soil an “ominous step that raises serious concerns about individual freedom and privacy.”

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Metro Aviation Orders Five EC145s

Joins Louisiana Fleet Of 17 Used In EMS Work

American Eurocopter reports that Metro Aviation has signed for five more EC145 helicopters. The agreement is for three firm orders with an additional two options. The first aircraft is expected to be delivered in March and it will be joining a fleet that currently includes 17 EC145s.

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Lockheed Martin's Fighting Falcon Evolves With New F-16V

'V' Designation Derived From Pilot Nickname 'Viper'

A new version of the F-16 was unveiled Wednesday at the Singapore Airshow. The F-16V will feature enhancements including an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, an upgraded mission computer and architecture, and improvements to the cockpit – all capabilities identified by the U.S. Air Force and several international customers for future improvements.

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Florida House Passes Aviation Tax Exemption

Measure Provides Sales Tax Exemption On Maintenance, Parts To Aircraft With MCTOW Above 2,000 Pounds

The Florida House of Representatives has voted to expand the state’s sales tax exemption on aviation maintenance parts and labor to include lighter turbine and piston aircraft.

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LightSquared CEO Blasts FCC For GPS Ruling

Says Company Is 'Committed To Finding A Solution'

Following Wednesdays decision by the FCC to not allow LightSquared to proceed to develop its 4G broadband data network on frequencies adjacent to those used by GPS receivers, LightSquared issued a statement blasting the agency, saying it had caved in to special interests by protecting GPS. In a statement, the company said that the FCC had "harmed not only LightSquared, but also the American public by making it impossible to build out a system that would meet public policy goals of successive administrations."

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Texas Commercial Airports To Collaborate On Statewide Association

Modeled After Similar Organizations In Florida And California

Passenger airports in Texas joined forces Wednesday in San Antonio, announcing the formation of the Texas Commercial Airports Association (TCAA) to collaborate on airport issues which will support new economic development and benefit travelers in the state. "By coming together as an organization, the passenger airports in Texas can speak through one clear, strong voice," said Mario Diaz, Director of the Houston Airport System and TCAA Chairman.

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