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September 10, 2004

EAA: Shout Out On HR 5035

Urges Members To Oppose "Outrageous" House Bill

The EAA wants all aviation enthusiasts to contact their Congressional representatives and strongly oppose a newly introduced bill by Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY).

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Cessna's Machinists To Vote On Contract Offer

Union Leadership Recommends Acceptance

They burned the proverbial midnight oil in Wichita (KS) Wednesday night, but it appeared to be worth the effort. Thursday, Machinists union leaders said they would recommend the rank and file accept the newest contract offer from Cessna.

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Cirrus On Pace to Sell 630 Aircraft This Year

It's Only September And Cirrus Sales Already Surpassed 2003 Total

Cirrus announced this week that 2004 year to date sales orders have already surpassed the total number of aircraft deliveries in 2003. Last year Cirrus reported 469 aircraft deliveries to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association with each delivery going directly to a customer. Last week Cirrus reported selling their 475th aircraft for 2004.  

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Aero-Views: Remembering 9/11

EAA: Three Years Removed From 9/11 - Where Does GA Stand?

While much time and space will be dedicated in the next few days regarding all that has occurred since the events of Sept. 11, 2001, an under-reported change -- at least by the general media -- is how these events affected the general aviation community. EAA, along with other general aviation organizations, pilot groups and individuals, was thrust into a brand new world where the individual's freedom to fly in the US was scrutinized as never before. There has been no other issue that has dominated the time and efforts of all aviation organizations as this has over the past three years.

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Cessna Turbo Stationair Certified With Garmin G1000

Cessna's Third G1000 Certification

Cessna Aircraft Company achieved full FAA type certification for the Garmin G1000-equipped T206H Turbo Stationair. The G1000 system provides integration of all primary flight, navigation, communication, terrain, traffic, weather, and engine sensor data on two large 10.4-inch glass, XGA resolution (1,024x768-pixel count) displays. The type certification was presented to Cessna officials Tuesday evening in Wichita (KS).

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Wild Thing, I Think I Love You

Wild Thing Wins 2004 National Air Races

The 2004 National Air Races are now "one for the history books." All pilots crossed the finish line and the perfect safety record for US Air Race events stands.

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Czech, Please

First TBM 700 delivered in Czech Republic

EADS Socata announces today the delivery of its first TBM 700 to M. Jindrich Zivotsky CEO of OKAY s.r.o. based in Brno, Czech Republic, for its corporate transportation needs. OKAY is a leading consumer electronics specialty retailer with 47 shops in the Czech and Slovak Republic and has plans to develop its business in neighboring countries such as Poland.

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