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August 13, 2009

DOT OIG Critical Of FAA Stimulus Money Awards

FAA Responds That Approved Projects All Have Merit

The DOT Office Of Inspector General has issues a report which indicates the FAA has not followed all Federal guidelines when awarding ARRA stimulus grants to airports. Some of the projects that had received grants ranked lower on a priority list than others which had not been funded, the OIG charged.

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Robert E. Brown Will Retire As President And CEO Of CAE

EVP Marc Parent Promoted To Head The Company

CAE announced Wednesday that Robert E. Brown, CAE's President and CEO, will retire on September 30, 2009 and Marc Parent, CAE's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer will succeed Mr. Brown as President and CEO at that time.

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Centurion Develops Near East Partnerships

Recruits Near East Aviation As Distribution Partner

Near East Aviation has become the thirtieth distributor in Centurion's worldwide network of dealers. "We are pleased to have enlisted such an influential and experienced partner for distribution of our engines in this important region," commented Centurion chairman of the board Jasper M. Wolffson.

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Aero-TV: Aero-Tip Of The Week -- Kings' FADD Memory Aid

John and Martha King Explain What to Do When Things Go Wrong

On the last weekend of June, 2009, COPA and Cirrus Aircraft held their seventh annual "Migration," a yearly invitation to all Cirrus owners and associates to travel to the company headquarters in Duluth, Minnesota. This year's featured speakers were the internationally renowned duo, John and Martha King.

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Aero-TV: EAA Seaplane Base -- Lake Side at Oshkosh 2009

Chairman Paul Seehafer Introduces the “Forgotten Paradise” of EAA AirVenture

Hidden between Reinke and McClarin Creeks, in an inviting cove off the shores of Lake Winnebago, exists EAA AirVenture’s own oasis, the EAA AirVenture Seaplane Base. Established as the center for all water-based aviation attendees in 1973, the base continues to be one of the most popular havens from the bustle of Wittman Field.

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Senators Pryor And Lincoln, Governor Beebe Support GA Jobs In Arkansas

Trio Spoke At GAMA Forum In Little Rock

Continuing to stress the importance of General Aviation on the nation's economy, Senator Mark Pryor, Senator Blanche Lincoln, and Governor Mike Beebe spoke at The General Aviation Jobs for Arkansas Forum Wednesday. The forum was organized by GAMA.

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Christopher A. Hart Sworn In As Newest Member Of NTSB

Licensed Pilot, Former FAA Air Traffic Safety Oversight DD

Christopher A. Hart was sworn in Wednesday as a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board. Member Hart joins the Board after a long career in transportation safety, including a previous term as a Member of the NTSB.

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Date For Eclipse Sale Set

A Federal Bankruptcy Judge Sets August 20th For The Sale

A Federal Bankruptcy Judge says the assets of Eclipse Aviation will be auctioned on August 20th, with the sale likely to go to Eclipse Aerospace for $40 million. A Friday deadline has been set for competitive bids to be submitted for the company.

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Wyle Plays Significant Role In Study For NextGen Aircraft And ATC Concepts

Study Due Next Year Looking At Supersonic Aircraft In The System

Wyle is taking a significant role in a NASA study due out early next year that will provide valuable insights into how the U.S. National Airspace System will be transformed by new types of aircraft and new air traffic control operational concepts by the end of the next decade.

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