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| Tighter Security for Some Private Biz Flights | | back to
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TSA
TARGETS BIGGER GA AIRCRAFT
Operators of aircraft heavier than
12,500 pounds will likely have some security-related paperwork to do in
the near future as the Transportation Security Administration rolls out
new security rules for GA aircraft. According to USA Today, the new measures will include background
checks for flight crew members, parking aircraft in secure areas and
inspecting aircraft (randomly, it would seem). It's not clear if
passengers will also be screened but it seems unlikely that any kind of
on-airport security regime for private aircraft passengers is being
considered. "We've worked very closely with industry to garner as much
input with respect to what is operationally feasible," TSA general
aviation security chief told USA Today. That could also be why reaction
from bizav groups is cautious instead of strident. More...
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| NATCA Stands Behind Chicago-Area Supervisors | | back to
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NATCA
DEFENDS FAA SUPERVISORS IN COVERUP PROBE
The National Air
Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) has leapt to the defense of
supervisors at the Elgin radar facility near Chicago in a probe by the
Department of Transportation's Office of Inspector General. The Elgin
facility is one of several being investigated for alleged cover-ups of
controller errors involving minor losses of separation in traffic in and
out of O'Hare and Midway airports. NATCA spokesman David Stock said the
problem is in Washington, not at the facilities. "FAA management in
Washington has the technology to know about every loss of separation in
every facility across the country as soon as it occurs," Stock told the Chicago Tribune. "To blame local managers
for 'covering up' losses of separation is the height of hypocrisy."
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U.S.
SCRUTINIZES BOMBARDIER'S CANADIAN, IRISH
INCENTIVES
Bombardier is getting almost $700 million in loans
from the Canadian, Quebec and Irish governments to get its CSeries
program going, and that's prompted an investigation by U.S. Trade
Representative Susan Schwab. "Washington will take a very careful look
at the support announced by Canada, Quebec and the U.K.," Schwab's
spokeswoman Gretchen Hamel told Bloomberg News. But Bombardier spokesman
assured Bloomberg that the loans are above board. 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 $16 billion. The global fleet of more than
5,200 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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THIELERT
OWNERS GROUP ON INSOLVENCY COMMITTEE
The Thielert Owners
Group, a hastily convened organization of owners and operators of the
diesel engines produced by the bankrupt German company has earned a seat
at the table in deciding the fate of the company. THENOG, as it calls
itself, has been named to the seven-member creditor committee by the
German court overseeing the insolvency. "This was our goal for THENOG
when we started the group in May," said THENOG board member Dr. Todd
House, in a news release," House said. "Through our advocacy on the
creditors committee and our legal standing with the German Insolvency
Court, we can accelerate the process of bringing relief to owners of
aircraft that use Thielert engines." More...
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"A
Celebration"
Celebrating their 45th anniversary this September, the National
Championship Air Races are the last head-to-head air racing event
left on Earth and are the favorite among aviation enthusiasts,
worldwide. The event features six high-speed racing classes and a static
aircraft show, and this year the USAF Thunderbirds and F-22
Demonstration Team will highlight a fleet of world-class aviation
demonstrations. For more information on the National Championship Air
Races or to purchase tickets, call (775) 972-6633, or
visit AirRace.org. 
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PIPER
AVOIDS OVERALL PISTON DOWNTURN
Although piston aircraft
deliveries for the first half of this year are down 16 percent overall,
as the General Aviation Manufacturers Association reported
last week, not all companies have seen declining numbers. Piper
Aircraft increased its piston sales by 18 percent, driven largely by
sales of its Piper Matrix, an unpressurized version of the Malibu
Mirage. By July 1, Piper had delivered 48 copies of the Matrix,
accounting for more than half of Piper's deliveries. "We have orders for
101 Matrix models this year," said Piper CEO James Bass. "The Piper
Matrix fills a niche in the market that hasn't been truly addressed
until now. To date, our entire first year of production is sold out and
market demand continues to be very strong." More...
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AVWEB'S
AIRVENTURE 2008 VIDEO ROUND-UP
This year at EAA AirVenture we
brought you fourteen video reports over the course of seven days. We
realize the news was flying fast and furious during the show, so just in
case you missed any of our reports, you can catch them all here. (Click
through to watch.) More...
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Join NAA and Help Shape the Next Century of
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It's a great time to join the National Aeronautic Association
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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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WHERE? YOU TELL US
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include it in our new section, "Who's Where." The items will be
permanently archived on AVweb for future reference, too.
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| The Top Reporter on Our Crack Staff ... Is You! | | back to
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SHAKEUP
AT ECLIPSE?
AVweb doesn't normally deal in rumors, but
given the magnitude of this story and the plugged-in source who tipped
us, we'll loosen the reigns a little. Word is that there will be a
monumental shakeup at Eclipse Aviation (yes, even bigger than Vern
Raburn's unceremonious departure) and that it began Tuesday. Since
nothing has been confirmed, we won't go into any of the details but we
do invite those of you who might know a little more (ideally with a way
to confirm it) to drop us a line at newstips@avweb.com.
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