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Australia's CASA to Host Briefings on Alcohol and Drug Testing

The Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has announced that it will host a series of briefings on alcohol and drug testing for safety-sensitive personnel. The briefings will be held from August 31 through October 11, 2006, in cities throughout Australia.

Mark V. Rosenker Sworn In As 11th Chairman Of NTSB

Mark V. Rosenker took the oath of office today (Friday) as the 11th Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board. Chairman Rosenker became a Member of the Board in March 2003 and was designated by President Bush as Vice Chairman of the Board that April. In March of 2005, Rosenker became Acting Chairman, a position he has held until today.

Updated UK TFR: UFN

NOTAM Number : FDC 6/6027 Issue Date : August 11, 2006 at 17:26 UTC Type : Security

Military Students from 76 Countries Visit Cessna to Learn Business Practices

Ninety-five international military students from 76 countries visited Cessna as part of the United States Army Command and General Staff Officer Course (CGSOC) at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., Wednesday.

IL TFR: 08.17.06 -- 08.20.06

NOTAM Number : FDC 6/5862 Issue Date : August 10, 2006 at 9:51 UTC Location : Chicago, Illinois near CHICAGO O'HARE VOR/DME (ORD) Beginning Date and Time : August 17, 2006 at 15:00 UTC Ending Date and Time : August 20, 2006 at 22:00 UTC Reason for NOTAM : The Chicago Air and Water Lake Front Air Show Type : Airshow

OR TFR: 08.19.06 -- 08.20.06

NOTAM Number : FDC 6/5863 Issue Date : August 10, 2006 at 9:54 UTC Location : Mcminnville, Oregon near NEWBERG VOR/DME (UBG) Beginning Date and Time : August 19, 2006 at 21:00 UTC Ending Date and Time : August 20, 2006 at 21:00 UTC Reason for NOTAM : Due to a High performance aerial demonstration Type : Airshow

Increased Security Implemented At FAA Facilities

The FAA is expressing concern over the security of their offices by adding new security protocols that will make it more difficult for aviators to interact with the FAA. The FAA has increased security levels at all of its FAA facilities. If you are a visitor, this change may impact any meeting or visit you may have scheduled.