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March 20, 2008

Aero-News Featured Aero-Casts For Thursday 03.20.08

An Inside Look At 'Cirrus Maintenance,' With Brent Wouters

ANN Daily Touch N Go: 03.20.08 (ANN's Short-Form Daily News Program) ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 03.20.08 (ANN's Long-Form Daily News Program) ANN Special Feature -- The New 'Cirrus Maintenance' Program: 03.20.08 (ANN Special Report, with Cirrus Design's new President, Brent Wouters.)

Vicki Van Meter Flew Across Country At Age 11

Aero-News was saddened to learn this week of the passing of Vicki Van Meter, 26, who at the age of 11 flew across the United States.

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Members Say 'Two-Lock' Rule Is Unnecessary

What do members of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association think of a proposal mandating two locks for general aviation aircraft? Their responses include such terms as "intrusive," "unnecessary"... and just plain "unacceptable." And that’s the message AOPA is taking to lawmakers.

Asian Market Makes Up For Expected US Slump

Demand for Bell Helicopter and Cessna Aircraft Company products continues to be strong, with both companies reporting solid order intake so far for new aircraft in 2008.