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Alaska TFR: Until Further Notice

NOTAM: 4/8613 Issued: 08/16/2004 22:27 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: WA Facility: ZSE - SEATTLE (ARTCC),AUBURN,WA. Type: HAZARDS Description: NEWHALEM, WA.

Washington TFR: Until Further Notice

NOTAM: 4/8617 Issued: 08/17/2004 00:57 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: WA Facility: ZSE - SEATTLE (ARTCC),AUBURN,WA. Type: HAZARDS Description: PESHATIN, WA.

Wisconsin TFR: 08/18/04

NOTAM: 4/8651 Issued: 08/17/2004 15:45 Effective: 08/18/2004 15:15 - 08/18/2004 18:35 State: WI Facility: ZMP - MINNEAPOLIS (ARTCC),MN. Type: VIP Description: EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN, AUGUST 18, 2004.

Wyoming TFR: 08/18/04 - 08/19/04

NOTAM Number: FDC 4/8608 Location: JACKSON, Wyoming near JACKSON VOR/DME (JAC) Beginning Date: August 18, 2004 at 23:35 UTC (August 18, 2004 at 17:35 MDT) Ending Date: August 19, 2004 at 1:25 UTC (August 18, 2004 at 19:25 MDT) Reason for NOTAM: Temporary flight restrictions for national security Type: VIP Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A FAA Contact(Pilots): No Pilots May Operate An Aircraft in the Areas Covered by this NOTAM Except as Described.

West Virginia TFR: 08/17/04 - 08/18/04

NOTAM Number: FDC 4/8603 Location: MARTINSBURG, West Virginia Beginning Date: August 17, 2004 at 21:20 UTC Ending Date: August 18, 2004 at 0:20 UTC Reason for NOTAM: Temporary flight restrictions for national security Type: VIP Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A FAA Contact(Pilots): No Pilots May Operate An Aircraft in the Areas Covered by this NOTAM Except as Described.

Oregon TFR: Until Further Notice

NOTAM: 4/8628 Issued: 08/17/2004 10:53 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: OR Facility: ZSE - SEATTLE (ARTCC),AUBURN,WA. Type: HAZARDS Description: KLAMATH FALLS, OR.

Washington TFR: Until Further Notice

NOTAM: 4/8661 Issued: 08/17/2004 20:11 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: WA Facility: ZSE - SEATTLE (ARTCC),AUBURN,WA. Type: HAZARDS Description: CHELAN, WA.

Utah TFR: 08/16/04 - 08/21/04

NOTAM: 4/8559 Issued: 08/16/2004 13:35 Effective: 08/16/2004 13:30 - 08/21/2004 16:00 State: WY Facility: ZLC - SALT LAKE CITY (ARTCC),UT. Type: VIP Description: SALT LAKE CITY (ARTCC),UT.

Texas TFR: 08/19/04

NOTAM Number: FDC 4/8611 Location: WACO, Texas near WACO VORTAC (ACT) Beginning Date: August 19, 2004 at 1:35 UTC (August 18, 2004 at 20:35 CDT) Ending Date: August 19, 2004 at 2:30 UTC (August 18, 2004 at 21:30 CDT) Reason for NOTAM: Temporary flight restrictions for national security Type: VIP Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A FAA Contact(Pilots): No Pilots May Operate An Aircraft in the Areas Covered by this NOTAM Except as Described.

Cassini Discovers Two New Saturn Moons

With eyes sharper than any that have peered at Saturn before, the Cassini spacecraft has uncovered two moons, which may be the smallest bodies so far seen around the ringed planet.

Gary Burrell, Garmin Co-Chairman, To Retire

Garmin Ltd. has announced the retirement of Gary L. Burrell as Co- Chairman and as a director.

Pilots Issue Finance Warning To US Airways

If US Airways doesn't do something fast, it will go the way of the dinosaur -- and soon. That's the word in a financial report commissioned by the ALPA.

SureCheck Introduces TS Micro

Small, Low Cost Proximity Detection System

SureCheck Avionics tells ANN that they will release TS Micro, the latest in an expanding line of TrafficScope personal collision avoidance avionics, in early September. The Micro is an all-digital system which monitors traffic threats with a 10-segment range display which indicates any transponder-equipped aircraft within three to five miles.

New NBAA President Ed Bolen Heads For White Plains

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), in conjunction with the Westchester Aviation Association and the Westchester County Association, will host an Operation REACHBAC luncheon on Friday, September 17 at Westchester County Airport in White Plains, NY to introduce Ed Bolen, NBAA�s new president and CEO.

Korean Air Takes Delivery of Its 100th Boeing Airplane

Korean Air today took delivery of its 100th Boeing airplane, a 747-400 Extended Range Freighter, nearly 33 years to the day after it received its first Boeing airplane, a 707.

Still Grounded: Neptune's Firefighting Tankers

It could well be a sign that Neptune Aviation's backers in Washington are giving up the fight for the rest of the season...

Air France Sued By Limbless Woman

Adele Price wanted to go to Manhattan. So, four years ago, the 42-year old woman from Manchester, England, bought her ticket and went to the airport. But when she tried to board the aircraft, she says an Air France gate agent told her, "a head, one bottom and a torso cannot possibly fly on its own."

Billions Earmarked for UAV Procurement Through 2013

More unmanned air vehicles will be sold in the next 10 years than in the previous four decades combined, according to a recent analysis by Forecast International.

Aero-News Quote of the Day (08.17.04)

"A head, one bottom and a torso cannot possibly fly on its own." Source: Unidentified Air France employee, who refused to allow Ms. Adele Price, a British woman who was born without limbs, to board a flight to New York, even though the woman could operate a wheelchair and had flown commercial airlines in the past.

TSA's Samuel Bucy Wins Patriot Award

Samuel W. Bucy, Deputy Federal Security Director for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Huntsville-Madison County Airport in Huntsville (AL) has been recognized by the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR).

Remember Arriving At Your First Duty Station?

"I want everyone I meet to know how proud I am to be part of the best air force in the world," said Scott V. Stout, F-15 Eagle maintenance trainer assigned to Detachment 12, 372nd Training Squadron here.

Goodrich To Supply Diagnostics For Army Blackhawks

Goodrich Corporation has been selected by Sikorsky to provide the Integrated Vehicle Health Management System (IVHMS) for the U.S. Army's UH-60M Blackhawk program.

BAE Systems To Upgrade Navy P-3s

The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems a $41.9 million contract for the purchase of Digital Autopilot Systems (DAS) that will be used to upgrade 120 of its P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft.

Fantasy of Flight Appoints Appoints Group Sales/Promo Coordinator

Kathryn (KT) Budde-Jones joins Fantasy of Flight as a member of their marketing team developing promotions, events, group sales and spreading the word on Florida’s premiere aviation attraction.

Rockwell Collins IFIS Certified On Falcon 50

Rockwell Collins has received certification of a dual Integrated Flight Information System (IFIS) on a Falcon 50. The system is integrated with the Falcon 50’s Pro Line 21 avionics system retrofit.

Washington State TFR: Until Further Notice

NOTAM: 4/8540 Issued: 08/15/2004 18:18 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: WA Facility: ZSE - SEATTLE (ARTCC),AUBURN,WA. Type: HAZARDS Description: PESHATIN, WA.

California TFR: Until Further Notice

NOTAM: 4/8541 Issued: 08/15/2004 20:26 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: CA Facility: ZOA - OAKLAND (ARTCC),CA. Type: HAZARDS Description: FRENCH GUICH, CA.

AD: Boeing

AD NUMBER: 2002-16-22 MANUFACTURER: Boeing (CORRECTION) SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2002-16-22 SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 727 series airplanes that have been converted from a passenger-to a cargo-carrying (''freighter'') configuration.

AD: General Electric

AD NUMBER: 2004-15-03R1 MANUFACTURER: General Electric SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2004-15-03 R1 SUMMARY: The FAA is revising an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for General Electric Company (GE) CF34-3A1 and -3B1 series turbofan engines.

AD: Rolls Royce

AD NUMBER: 2004-15-02 MANUFACTURER: Rolls Royce (CORRECTION) SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2004-15-02 SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Rolls-Royce plc (RR) models RB211 Trent 875-17, Trent 877-17, Trent 884-17, Trent 884B -17, Trent 892-17, Trent 892B-17, and Trent 895-17 turbofan engines with low pressure (LP) compressor fan blades part number (P/N) FW18548, installed.