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QUEST
DELIVERS FIRST KODIAK FOR JUMP OPERATIONS
Quest Aircraft Co.,
of Sandpoint, Idaho, said on Tuesday that their Kodiak model -- a
fixed-gear, STOL, single-engine turboprop -- has received FAA type
certification for parachute jump operations. Quest said this
is the first aircraft that has been certified for skydiving use straight
from the factory, without the need for any modifications. Quest designed
and installed a roll-down door which allows for easy exits, which can be
closed by the pilot without having to leave his or her seat. Other
jump-specific equipment includes a wing-mounted camera, a 14-inch
photographer step, wind deflector, jump lights, and internal and
external grab rails that run the full length of the door. The first
Kodiak skydiving aircraft has been delivered to a parachute club in
Germany, and flew in a jump competition last week. Paul Schaller, Quest
president, said he decided that Quest would develop its own jump package
after talking with potential customers about what features they would
like. More...
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FAA
DEPLOYS NEW TECHNOLOGIES FOR RUNWAY SAFETY, THUNDERSTORM
AVOIDANCE
A system to better predict the future positions of
thunderstorms, which has been tested in the Northeast since 2001, will
now be deployed nationwide, the FAA
said on Monday. The Corridor Integrated Weather System (CIWS) was
upgraded significantly last month, and will enable air traffic
controllers to keep air routes open longer and reopen them sooner during
thunderstorm events, the FAA said. Also, runway status lights, which
have been tested at several sites, will be installed at 20 major
airports across the country over the next three years, Acting FAA
Administrator Bobby Sturgell said on Monday. The lights warn pilots when it is
unsafe to cross or enter a runway, and have been tested at airports in
Dallas and San Diego. The FAA also said this week it will re-evaluate
its takeoff and landing procedures at New York's JFK International
Airport, after two near-midairs in less than a week. More...
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EADS
SHOPPING FOR U.S. ACQUISITION?
EADS is spreading its wings,
although will not be moving out of Europe. Addressing delegates at the
Farnborough International Airshow Monday, CEO Louis Gallois said the
company is shopping for acquisitions and the low U.S. dollar is making
that side of the pond attractive. He said the acquisition drive is an
attempt "to balance risk and cost." Gallois said the company is looking
to reduce its share of commercial aircraft platforms to 50 percent from
60 to 65 percent via acquisitions. More...
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Cessna Aircraft Company, the
World's Largest General Aviation Manufacturer
Based on unit sales, Cessna Aircraft Company is the world's
largest manufacturer of general aviation airplanes. In 2007,
Cessna delivered 1,272 aircraft, including 387 Citation
business jets, and reported revenues of about $5 billion. Cessna
has a current backlog of $12.6 billion. The global fleet of more than
5,100 Citations is the largest fleet of business jets in the
world.
More information about Cessna Aircraft
Company is available at Cessna.com. 
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F-1
BEATS LEAR 60?
Britain's Formula One hero and brand
ambassador for Bombardier Lewis Hamilton took on the Canadian
airframer's iconic Learjet 60 in a special one off head-to-head
challenge at the Farnborough International Airshow Monday. Hamilton tore
his McLaren Mercedes around the runway at 175mph, competing against the
Learjet some 200ft above him and "winning" the race. More...
LEAP-X
OF FAITH FOR CFM PARTNERS
General Electric and Snecma have
extended their successful 34-year relationship on CFM International
until 2040. The two companies unveiled plans to develop an all-new
engine, provisionally called the Leap-X. The engine will be 16% more
fuel efficiency than the CFM56. It will not be available as a as
retrofit option on aircraft already in service. More...
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DEDICATED
SALES FOR EXECUJET
Swiss company ExecuJet has created a
dedicated division for pre-owned aircraft with sales reps in Europe,
South Africa, the Middle East and soon the USA. According to the company
pre-owned demand comes largely from the Middle East, which is growing by
20% each year, as well as high growth in Asia. Last year almost 50% of
the company's total transactions came from the pre-owned market.
More...
BOEING
INTRODUCES FUEL CELL DEMONSTRATOR AT FARNBOROUGH
Farnborough
attendees can see the Boeing Phantom Works Fuel Cell Demonstrator on
display at the show for the first time. Based on a Dimona motor glider,
the two-seater aircraft has become a single seater. The aircraft
contains compressors to feed air to the fuel cell, plus pumps to cool
down the 75hp. There are lithium-ion batteries on board, as well as a
hydrogen tank. The aircraft can fly for up to sixty minutes at 100kmh.
More...
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Join NAA and Help Shape the Next Century of
Flight
It's a great time to join the National Aeronautic Association
( NAA), the nation's oldest aviation organization. At $39 a year,
NAA membership is a terrific value for any aviation enthusiast!
Members receive the Smithsonian's Air & Space magazine, plus
access to aviation records and much more. To become an NAA member,
sign up online
or call (703) 416-4888 and press 4.
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FARNBOROUGH
2008 PHOTO GALLERY
 AVweb's Liz Moscrop is enjoying the
sights and sounds of Farnborough this week, and she's been kind enough
to share a few photos from her trip. (Click through to view.)
More...
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Diamond DA40 XL Demonstrator
Sale
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last, Diamond DA40 XL Demonstrator models are
available at a special price of $299,950. The aircraft also qualify for
special 2008 tax incentives. You can enjoy owning a Diamond DA40
and write off up to 93% of the purchase price.
Visit Diamond Aircraft now for
more information. 
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PAUL
FELDMAN JOINS GAMA
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Feldman |
Paul Feldman has been hired by the
General Aviation Manufacturers Association as its vice president of
government affairs. Feldman was previously at Washington consulting firm
APCO Worldwide where he advised GAMA on government relations, policy and
strategy. Prior to that he represented the FAA in Europe, the Middle
East and Africa. More...
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