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British Airways Averts 24 Hour Strike

British Airways and its labor unions averted a 24 hour strike next weekend by signing a new three-year labor agreement that, among other issues, implements a stricter absence policy.

Rochester Aviation Icon, Bill Law, Lost In Crash

Bill Law, owner of Bill Law Aviation School near Rochester International Airport, was killed on Saturday when the twin engine aircraft he was flying went down in a wooded area near Clarkson (NY).

NASA Mission Returns With Piece of the Sun

In a dramatic ending that marks a beginning in scientific research, NASA's Genesis spacecraft is set to swing by Earth and jettison a sample return capsule filled with particles of the Sun that may ultimately tell us more about the genesis of our solar system.

Homeland Security To Closely Monitor Canada Border

The first of five new Homeland Security bases for surveillance of the US-Canada border has been dedicated.

E-2 Hawkeye Surpasses One Million Flight Hours

The one millionth flight hour of the E-2 Hawkeye, the Navy's all-weather, carrier-based tactical battle management airborne early warning, command and control aircraft, was celebrated this past weekend in Norfolk, Va.

Cleared To Land, Caution Cod Aroma Turbulence

It's official: the Norwegian Civil Aviation Administration has declared Lofoten codfish a threat to flight safety at the Svolver Airport.

New Heliport Announced For San Juan (PR) Metro Area

A new metropolitan heliport is about to open in San Juan (PR). The San Patricio Heliport will be located in the heart of San Patricio Plaza, Galeria Plaza and San Patricio Shopping Village.

OMNI Announces Aviation Fleet Expansion

Omni Energy Services Corp. has announced that it will acquire a second Sikorsky S-76 helicopter for the transportation of ten or more passengers to offshore locations in the Gulf of Mexico.

Aero-News Quote of the Day (08.22.04)

"It sounds a bit strange that gulls and other sea birds are going eat such big fish." Source: Norwegian businessman Ole Osland, commenting on Norway CAA's (Avinor) decision to declare Lofoten cod fish stored in tanks near the Svolver Airport runway a hazard to aircraft... and if this sounds weird to you, you need to read the story!