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Not Again -- NASA Sets Discovery's Launch For No Earlier Than 12/17

Another Launch Schedule Pushback For A Much-Delayed STS-133

One of the most delayed launches in the history of the Space Shuttle program has been delayed yet again. NASA managers have confirmed that they have targeted space shuttle Discovery's launch for no earlier than Dec. 17. Shuttle managers determined more tests and analysis are needed before proceeding with the STS-133 mission.

Classic Aero-TV: Sonex Aircraft -- Inside The Hornet's Nest (Part 1)

After Years of Feast and Famine, John Monnett's Family Operation Hits Its Stride

E-I-C Note: The Aero-TV Team -- Jim, Tom, Paul, Nathan, The 'Other' Jim, Ashley, Wes, Klyde, Anjin, and the rest of the aero-gnomes -- want to wish you Happy Thanksgiving while we all pursue our own various and sundry holiday diversions. Our regular daily webcasting schedule will resume promptly on Monday, November 29th. In the meantime, please enjoy this 'classic' episode of Aero-TV from the past year as we all attempt to get over the Mother of all turkey hangovers... While this two-parter is about taking a tour of the fac

Democrats Appoint House GA Caucus Co-Chair

NBAA Applauds Selection Of Georgia's John Barrow

The House General Aviation Caucus in Washington, DC has appointed Representative John Barrow (D-GA) to serve as its Democratic Co-Chairman when Congress convenes in early January.

AFA-CWA Files Interference Charges Against Delta Air Lines Management

Union Claims Delta "Compromised The Secrecy Of The Ballot"

The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA) filed formal interference charges with the National Mediation Board (NMB) against Delta Air Lines management on Tuesday, alleging unlawful conduct during the recent flight attendant representation election.

NPIA Set To Launch Its 'New Concept' In Flight Training

Open House Set For November 30

The National Instrument Proficiency Academy (NIPA) plans to launch its new concept in flight training 0n Tuesday, November 30th at Norwood Airport (KOWD) in Massachusetts. NIPA is a flight school run by flight instructors and focused on pilot proficiency training.

First Nuclear Carrier Turns 49 On Thanksgiving

"Big E's" First Mission Was To Track And Measure Flight Of "Friendship 7"

USS Enterprise (CVN 65) is scheduled to celebrate its 49th birthday in its homeport of Norfolk, Va. Nov. 25. Big E's 49th birthday will take place as the crew celebrates Thanksgiving.

Former Wrestler, Governor Of Minnesota, Refuses To Fly

Says He's Not Flying Commercial Until TSA Changes Search Procedures

A well-known former professional wrestler and Governor of Minnesota said last Friday on a national radio show that he will no longer be flying commercial airlines because of TSA's search procedures.

deHavilland Caribou (DHC-4) and Buffalo (DHC-5) Web Site

This homegrown site is dedicated to all the flight and maintenance crews who flew or are now flying the deHavilland Caribou (DHC-4) and Buffalo (DHC-5).