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Good News From GAMA: GA On The Rise

It Ain't ALL Bad News...

GAMA helped perk up an otherwise troubling day with the announcement that both billings and shipments of general aviation planes rose in the first quarter of 2004 compared to the same period last year. Billings were up 21.1 percent while shipments increased 9.7 percent. Significantly, the industry posted gains in all three model segments—piston-engine, turboprops, and business jets.

Control Vision Now Shipping Anywhere Map V1.5

Control Vision, makers of Anywhere Map, Anywhere Wx and Pocket Plates have announced the release of a round of upgrades to its award-winning moving map system, Anywhere Map, plus a significant addition to its datalink weather system, Anywhere Wx.

AOPA Alert: Ferris Wheel in Traffic Pattern?

The developers of the proposed 'Xanadu' entertainment complex in the East Rutherford, NJ meadowlands immediately south of Teterboro Airport want to build a Ferris Wheel more than 400 feet high.

Aero-News Quote of the Day (05.01.04)

"Ian was an air show star and one of our business's most consistent performers. His accident is both a tragedy for the air show community and a stark reminder that, even when performed by the very best in our business, air show aerobatics can be very unforgiving." Source: John Cudahy, president of the International Council of Air Shows, on the passing of well-known airshow performer Ian Groom, while practicing for the Fort Lauderdale Airshow on Friday.

Florida TFR: 4/30/04-5/1/04

NOTAM: 4/3759 Issued: 04/29/2004 18:27 Effective: 04/30/2004 23:30 - 05/01/2004 16:10 State: FL Facility: ZJX - JACKSONVILLE (ARTCC),FL. Type: VIP Description: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, APRIL 30-MAY 1, 2004 LOCAL.

Arkansas TFR: 5/3/04

NOTAM: 4/3800 Issued: 04/30/2004 17:59 Effective: 05/03/2004 15:10 - 05/03/2004 16:00 State: AR Facility: ZME - MEMPHIS (ARTCC),TN. Type: VIP Description: BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS, MAY 3, 2004 LOCAL.

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Aero-News Alert: Airshow Performer Ian Groom Lost in Crash

Ian Groom, a very well known and respected air show performer, died today after his aircraft crashed into the waters of the Atlantic off Fort Lauderdale's shores during a practice session.