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September 14, 2012

ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 09.14.12

Politics at the FAA are Under Investigation…

Two Contracts Down, One to Go at American Airlines…

There’s a new Eagle Flying for

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Aero-Scam: 'Air Combat' Industry Fighting Fraud (Part 1)

Yet Another 'Crook' Makes Aviation Look Bad....

ANN has been poring through some troubling info gathered over a number of days.... info that has taken on voluminous and dangerous proportions. Based on a tip from "Aviation Criminal's" Kristy Graham, ANN has uncovered dozens of online offers on various "Daily Deal" websites purporting to offer exciting simulated 'Air Combat' experiences of the kind pioneered by a number of highly regarded companies that have been doing so safely and responsibly for quite a few years. But... while the offers made through "Daily Deal" marketing sites like Groupon, Living Social, MemberDealsUSA, Amazon

Pilot Matt Jackson Had Just Finished A Qualifying Run, Was Not Injured

An Unlimited Class airplane that had just finished a qualifying run at Reno made what was described as a "hard landing" when its landing gear apparently collapsed Tuesday afternoon. Fortunately, pilot Matt Jackson of Van Nuys, CA, was not injured in the incident.