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January 11, 2008

First Air-Cam Inducted Into EAA Museum's Permanent Collection

Twin-Engine Light Aircraft Designed For National Geographic Society

Lockwood Aircraft president Phil Lockwood -- lead designer and motivating force behind the Air-Cam -- received an interesting call one morning in late November. It wasn’t official yet, the caller said... but Air-Cam Number One had been accepted into the permanent collection of the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh, WI.

Ground Tests Evaluated Engine Anti-Ice Systems

Adam Aircraft tells ANN that in early December, the planemaker completed a successful series of environmental tests of the A700 very light jet at the McKinley Climatic Laboratory at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.

NOTAM Number: FDC 8/0994 Issue Date: January 11, 2008 at 1323 UTC Type: Security

NOTAM Number: FDC 8/1062 Issue Date: January 11, 2008 at 1823 UTC Type: Hazards

Resolve To Be A Better Pilot In 2008, With CFII Bob Miller

ANN Daily Touch N Go: 01.11.08 (ANN's Short-Form Daily News Program) ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 01.11.08 (ANN's Long-Form Daily News Program) ANN Special Feature -- Resolve To Be A Better Pilot In 2008: 01.11.08 (ANN Special Report, with CFII Bob Miller of "Over The Airwaves".)

'First, Go Into Space... We Weigh NOTHING Up Here!'

For those who set fitness goals as part of their New Year's resolutions, NASA astronauts who have lived aboard the International Space Station have a few tips to face the challenge. Astronauts on the station are required to work out as much as two hours each day.

NASA Targets February 7 Launch Date For Atlantis

Domino Effect To Schedule Impacts Future Missions

On Friday, NASA shuttle program managers announced February 7 as the target launch date for Atlantis' STS-122 mission to the International Space Station, and mid-March for the launch of Endeavour on STS-123 -- each date two months later than originally planned.

Two Of Four Test Aircraft Now In Operation

Representatives with AgustaWestland told ANN Friday the first two VH-71 helicopters built for the President of the United States have entered the flight test phase with the US Navy and US Marine Corps at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD.

Investigation Shows Longeron Was Outside Specs

An investigation into what led to the in-flight breakup of an F-15C Eagle fighter in November 2007 uncovered structural beams in several aircraft that weren't up to spec, US Air Force officials said Thursday. Investigators also discovered one of the accident aircraft's four cockpit longerons, which support the fuselage during high-g maneuvers, was thinner that design specifications called for.

United, Northwest Likely Candidates

Executives with Delta Air Lines went before the carrier's board of directors Friday, seeking approval to enter into merger talks with United Airlines and Northwest Airlines.

Long-Term Impact On Program Unclear

Is another delay looming for Boeing's 787 Dreamliner? Several analysts predict the planemaker may need to push off its development schedule for the composite-bodied aircraft once more... and the stock market has responded, by driving down Boeing share prices.

Apparent Towbar Failure Sends Plane Partially Off Ramp

The world's largest passenger-carrying airliner has chalked up its first incident while in airline service. Singapore Airlines' first-ever Airbus A380 suffered minor damage to its landing gear Thursday, when the aircraft became disconnected from a tug during pushback and rolled partially off the tarmac at Changi Airport.

CA TFR: 01.15.08

NOTAM Number: FDC 8/0993 Issue Date: January 11, 2008 at 1321 UTC Type: Security

ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 01.11.08

Air Traffic Controllers declare a "staffing emergency!"
The Air Force green-lights a return to service of some F-15s.
But a senior Air Force official says 180 F-15s will never fly again.

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ANN Daily Touch-And-Go: 01.11.08

Air Traffic Controllers declare a "staffing emergency!"
The Air Force green-lights a return to service of some F-15s.
But a senior Air Force official says 180 F-15s will never fly again.

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ANN Special Feature: CFII Bob Miller - 01.11.08

ANN's Paul Plack talks with CFII Bob Miller of Over The Airwaves about his recently released list of the top ten things we can do to become more proficient pilots in 2008.

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Prelim Report, Witnesses Shed New Light On Air Canada A319 Incident

Passengers Say Pilot Reported Computer Issue

Was turbulence really to blame for an incident onboard an Air Canada Airbus A319 Thursday? Early reports indicated the aircraft hit a rough patch of air on its trip from Victoria, BC to Toronto... but passengers say the pilot told them of an additional problem once the aircraft came back under control.

AD NUMBER: 2008-01-03 MANUFACTURER: Learjet SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2008-01-03 SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Learjet Model 45 airplanes.

Aero-TV: Elon Musk Talks About The SpaceX Revolution

After bearing the pouring rain that "blessed" the ground-breaking of a new launch facility headquartered in the shadow of historic Space Launch Complex 40, Aero-TV's Jim Campbell got some rare one-on-one time with SpaceX honcho, Elon Musk. The new facility, which will someday launch Falcon 9 rockets for Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) was dedicated early in November, during the World Space Expo. Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) is situated on the historic Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, and will start serving as the primary launch site for SpaceX's upcoming Falcon 9 launch vehicle, beginning in late 2008.

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Commissioners Continue To Talk Of Lawsuit Against Agency

The stage has been set in Stuart, FL for a showdown between Martin County commissioners, who want to shorten runway 12-30 at Witham Field (SUA), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which is blocking the change.

Says Low Dollar Makes This "The Right Time To Strike"

One big trend noted by retail analysts in 2007 was a surge in shopping trips by Europeans to the United States. The dramatic fall of the US dollar's exchange value against the euro has made vacations, luxury purchases, and even real estate irresistible values to anyone with euros in their pockets.

Says Mediation "Is In The Best Interests Of All Concerned"

The Allied Pilots Association, collective bargaining agent for the 12,000 pilots of American Airlines, appealed Thursday to the carrier's management to join in a request for National Mediation Board (NMB) involvement in the ongoing negotiations for a new pilot contract.

CNN's Aerospace Reporter Faces The Harsh Reality Of Ratings...

Report: ANA Considers MRJ Purchase To Build Regional Fleet

Mitsubishi Needs 350 Orders To Launch Project

The Jiji News Agency, based in Tokyo, reports what may be a big boost for Mitsubishi's forthcoming regional jet.

Eight Rodents Found... Some In Pillows...

Perhaps this will slow down the jokes about contaminated Chinese products coming to the US. Reuters reports a Chinese government emergency team rushed onto a United Airlines jet in Beijing, after the crew notified air traffic control Sunday they found evidence of mice onboard the plane.

Will Debut LS Trainer At Sebring

There's another new light sport aircraft coming to the US sportplane market. X-Air announced Thursday they are nearly complete with the S-LSA status of their LS model aircraft.

Takes Flight In Navy's Newest Combat Helo, The MH-60R

The Navy's "Air Boss" experienced firsthand the future of naval helicopter technology, and led roundtable discussions with the senior rotary wing leadership stationed at Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI) in December.

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