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April 01, 2012

Brent Wouters To Take Reins Of LightSquared

Former Cirrus CEO Reportedly In Talks With China To Back The Company

ANN April 1st Special Edition ANN has learned that Brent Wouters has been named as the new president and CEO of LighSquared, even as that company already seems headed for the history books. Wouters is reportedly in discussions with the Chinese government to acquire a major stake in the company.

First Lesson In AF1 Ends In Runway Excursion

ANN April 1st Special Edition Saying that he needed to see what all those pilots were "fussing about" when it comes to user fees, President Barack Obama has begun taking flying lessons, with AF1 as his primary trainer.

John Travolta Agrees To Host The Star-Studded Event

ANN April 1st Special Edition A group of pilot's unions announced April 1st that they are planning a "Save the Pilots" telethon to be aired on December 3rd, 2012, in conjunction with the anniversary of the first heavier-than-air flight by the Wright brothers. The move stems from the wave of airline bankruptcies and mergers which have occurred in recent years, as well as proposed new flight time requirements for First Officers flying for airlines. "These men and women need help," said ALPA president Capt. Lee Moak, who's union represents more than 53,000 pilots at 37 airlines in the United States and Canada.

Avidyne, Honeywell, Aspen Developing Game-Changing Software

ANN April 1st Special Edition A consortium of avionics companies plan to announce at AEA next week that the next generation of synthetic vision terrain avoidance will be presented in 3D. Avidyne, Aspen, and Honeywell are collaborating on what they way will be game-changing technology.