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Chelton Earns EASA Approval For EFIS 6.0B Software

Upgrade May Now Be Deployed Throughout EU

Chelton Flight Systems, part of Cobham’s Avionics and Surveillance Division, is pleased to announce that the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved software version 6.0B for use on the company’s Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS).

Aero-News Featured Aero-Casts For Tuesday 04.29.08

The New Pilatus PC-12 NG, With Mike Haenggi Of Pilatus Business Aircraft

ANN Daily Touch N Go: 04.29.08 (ANN's Short-Form Daily News Program) ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 04.29.08 (ANN's Long-Form Daily News Program) ANN Special Feature -- The New Pilatus PC-12 NG: 04.29.08 (ANN Special Report, with Mike Haenggi, VP/Marketing for Pilatus Business Aircraft, Ltd.)

MT Firefighting TFR: UFN

NOTAM Number: FDC 8/5433 Issue Date: April 29, 2008 at 2158 UTC Location: 9 FROM PARK CITY , Montana near BILLINGS VORTAC (BIL) Beginning Date and Time: Effective Immediately Ending Date and Time: Until further notice Reason for NOTAM: TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: SALT LAKE (ZLC) Automated Flight Service Station, 801-320-2560

MN TFR: 04.30.08

NOTAM Number: FDC 8/5428 Issue Date: April 29, 2008 at 1939 UTC Location: HIBBING , Minnesota near HIBBING VOR/DME (HIB) Beginning Date and Time: April 30, 2008 at 1630 UTC Ending Date and Time: April 30, 2008 at 1730 UTC Reason for NOTAM: Temporary flight restrictions Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP) Automated Flight Service Station, 651-463-5536

AK TFR: UFN

NOTAM Number: FDC 8/5315 Issue Date: April 28, 2008 at 2137 UTC Location: DONNELLY DOME NEAR DELTA JUNCTION , Alaska Beginning Date and Time: Effective Immediately Ending Date and Time: Until further notice Reason for NOTAM: DUE TO BLASTING WITHIN A 5 NM RADIUS OF 635200N Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: FAIRBANKS (FAI) Automated Flight Service Station

AD: Air Tractor

AD NUMBER: 2008-09-10 MANUFACTURER: Air Tractor SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2008-09-10 SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to supersede AD 2003-06-01, which applies to all Air Tractor, Inc. (Air Tractor) Models AT-300, AT-301, AT-302, and AT-400A airplanes that have aluminum spar caps; certain Air Tractor Models AT-400 airplanes that have aluminum spar caps; and all Models AT-300 and AT-301 airplanes that have aluminum spar caps and are or have been converted to turbine power.

AD: Dornier

AD NUMBER: 2008-09-09 MANUFACTURER: Dornier SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2008-09-09 SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above.

Supporters Say They'll Continue Fight To Save Tempelhof

Referendum Fails To Attract Enough Voters

Supporters of Berlin's Tempelhof Airport say they won't give up fighting to preserve the historic field, even after a weekend referendum fell short of requiring the government to reconsider its decision to close the airport.

EAA Announces Free Wi-Fi For AirVenture 2008 Campers

By Plane Or RV, You'll Be Able To Access ANN And Aero-TV

The Experimental Aircraft Association will supply one of most-requested items for campers at AirVenture 2008, with an expansion of free wireless Internet access this summer.

Mid-Continent Updates HIRF, Lightning Protection

Three Instruments Comply With New FAA Requirements

With new FAA requirements for flight critical electronic instruments in place, Mid-Continent Instruments responded with updated certifications on three popular products. The 4200 series 2-inch attitude indicator, the 4300 series Lifesaver 3-inch attitude indicator and the MD420 Emergency Power Supply all received FAA approval for higher levels of HIRF and lightning protection per the RTCA DO-160E environmental specification.

EC135 Tri-Bag Emergency Floats Earn EASA Approval

May Be Mounted With Or Without Liferafts

Dart Helicopter Services announced Monday its subsidiary Apical Industries Inc., has received EASA approval of their Tri-Bag Emergency Floatation System for Eurocopter EC135 helicopters. The approval provides for two different installations, either with liferafts or without. FAA and Transport Canada approval has been previously received.