FROM DRAWING BOARD TO RUNWAY, THE PIPERJET GETS REAL
Airplane factories are noisy places, but there's a sound that's never been heard at any Piper factory, and that's the sound of a Piper pure jet engine spooling up. That's all about to change as the company puts the final touches to its proof-of-concept PiperJet at the Vero Beach facility. AVweb's Russ Niles talked to Piper's Bob Kromer about the excitement that's building there.

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DICK KNAPINSKI PROMISES BIG THINGS FOR AIRVENTURE '08
The folks at EAA are always coming up with ways to keep AirVenture fresh, and this year is no exception. From rock concerts to rocket planes, this year's event promises plenty of entertainment value, and there will be lots of product and technology announcements, too. AVweb's Russ Niles spoke with EAA's Media and Public Affairs Director Dick Knapinski about the summer's most exciting event.

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