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June 19, 2004

Garmin 1000 EFIS Certified on Cessna 182

Cessna Aircraft Company has achieved full FAA type certification for the Garmin G1000-equipped 182T Skylane.

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US, China Reach Agreement On Expanded Air Services

U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta today announced a landmark air services agreement between the United States and China that will more than double the number of U.S. airlines that may serve China and will permit a nearly five-fold increase in weekly flights between the two countries over the next six years.

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FedEx Hails New US-China Accord

FedEx Corporation congratulates the United States and the People's Republic of China on the new aviation accord signed today by government officials from the two countries.

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TSA Abandons Security Threat Pilot Rule

In a victory for airline pilots, the government has acknowledged that regulations it had issued in January 2003 allowing it to revoke the licenses of pilots suspected of being security threats cannot be lawfully enforced.

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United's Bid for Loan Guarantee Rejected

The Air Transportation Stabilization Board (Board) announced today that it has denied the application submitted by United Airlines, Inc. for a $1.6 billion federal guarantee of a $2.0 billion loan under the Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act (Act).

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Firefighting Cropduster/Tanker Crashes

The Associated Press is reporting that a modified single-engine crop dusting aircraft being used as a water tanker to fight a forest fire crashed, killing the pilot.

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Triker, Stuck in China, Could Use Help!

On December 16, 2003, as a celebration of the first ten years of a democratic South Africa, and as South Africa's contribution to the commemoration of the 100th year of powered flight, two pilots -- Ricky de Agrela and Alan Honeyborne -- embarked on an 18-month microlighting expedition around the world.

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Arizona TFR: TFN

NOTAM:  4/5577  Issued:  06/18/2004 20:11  Effective:  Immediately - Until Further Notice  State:  AZ  Facility:  ZLA - LOS ANGELES (ARTCC)PALMDALE, CA.  Type:  HAZARDS  Description:  MORMON MESA, AZ.

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Maryland TFR: 6/19/04-6/20/04

NOTAM:  4/5571  Issued:  06/18/2004 18:46  Effective:  06/19/2004 02:50 - 06/20/2004 20:00  State:  MD  Facility:  ZDC - WASHINGTON (ARTCC),DC.  Type:  VIP  Description:  HAGERSTOWN/THURMONT, MARYLAND JUNE 18-20, 2004.

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California TFR: TFN

NOTAM:  4/5532  Issued:  06/17/2004 23:24  Effective:  Immediately - Until Further Notice  State:  CA  Facility:  ZOA - OAKLAND (ARTCC),CA.  Type:  HAZARDS  Description:  NORTH FOLK, CA.

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Alaska TFR: TFN

NOTAM:  4/5587  Issued:  06/18/2004 21:38  Effective:  Immediately - Until Further Notice  State:  AK  Facility:  ZAN - ANCHORAGE (ARTCC),AK.  Type:  HAZARDS  Description:  CHICKEN, ALASKA.

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Kentucky TFR: 6/19/04

NOTAM:  4/5567  Issued:  06/18/2004 17:54  Effective:  06/19/2004 16:30 - 06/19/2004 18:30  State:  KY  Facility:  ZME - MEMPHIS (ARTCC),TN.  Type:  AIR SHOWS/SPORTS  Description:  FORT CAMPBELL, KY.

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Nevada TFR: TFN

NOTAM:  4/5519  Issued:  06/17/2004 16:59  Effective:  Immediately - Until Further Notice  State:  NV  Facility:  ZLA - LOS ANGELES (ARTCC)PALMDALE, CA.  Type:  HAZARDS  Description:  MESQUITE, NV

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Alaska TFR: TFN

NOTAM:  4/5589  Issued:  06/18/2004 21:47  Effective:  Immediately - Until Further Notice  State:  AK  Facility:  ZAN - ANCHORAGE (ARTCC),AK.  Type:  HAZARDS  Description:  DELTA JUNCTION, ALASKA.

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Colorado TFR: 6/18/04-6/20/04

NOTAM:  4/5529  Issued:  06/17/2004 20:31  Effective:  06/18/2004 21:35 - 06/20/2004 19:10  State:  CO  Facility:  ZDV - DENVER (ARTCC),CO.  Type:  VIP  Description:  FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS BEAVER CREEK, COLORADO. JUNE 18-20, 2004 LOCAL.

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Utah TFR: TFN

NOTAM:  4/5523  Issued:  06/17/2004 18:18  Effective:  Immediately - Until Further Notice  State:  UT  Facility:  ZLA - LOS ANGELES (ARTCC)PALMDALE, CA.  Type:  HAZARDS  Description:  ST. GEORGE, UT

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Aero-News Quote of the Day (06.19.04)

"We are quite pleased with the outcome. The 'guilty until proven innocent' attitude toward U.S. pilots that was embodied in the regulations, and which the government has now been forced to abandon, is simply unacceptable. Guaranteeing due process under the law is a cornerstone of our country's legal system." Source: Captain Duane E. Woerth, president of ALPA, commenting on the successful legal challenge of TSA regulations that had been dubbed the "Pilot Insecurity Rules," and which a judge has now declared unenforceable.

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Urgent AD (CASA): Eurocopter AS350

Eurocopter AS 350 (Ecureuil) Series Helicopters AD/ECUREUIL/100 Emergency Floatation Gear - All-up Operating Weight 8/2004 DM Applicability: Model AS 350 BA helicopters equipped with Aerazur emergency floatation gear comprising: Left hand container assembly 158170 or 158210-1, and right hand side container assembly 158171 or 158215-1.

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