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Turmoil Continues Following Abrupt Closure Of Direct-To Avionics

Company Website Says It Has ‘Closed Its Doors’

The confusion among customers -- both end-users and other businesses -- about the fate of Direct2Avionics (D2A) continues.

The Aero-Dozen: Heroes And Heartbreakers In 2006, Part One

ANN Salutes Those Who Did The Most For Aviation And Aerospace

It is both the most "fun," and most difficult task, facing the ANN staff at the end of every year -- determining who, or what, did the most to promote the cause of aviation in the past 365 days... while also chastizing those who did all they could to undermine the many successes the aerospace community has managed to accomplish.

FAA Proposes Making Airliners More Resistant To Terror Attacks

NPRM Seeks Comment On New Bulkhead, Design Regulations

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a sweeping new set of regulations intended to make new airliners less susceptible to terrorist attacks.

Sebring Kicks Off Next Week -- And Aero-News Will Be There!

US Sport Aviation Expo Runs January 11-14

Anyone seeking the latest information on virtually any aspect of sport pilot/light-sport aircraft (SP/LSA) will want to head to Sebring, FL next week, January 11-14, for the third annual US Sport Aviation Expo at the Sebring Regional Airport.

ANN Special Report: Fractional Ownership Programs, Part Five

Is It The Right Option For You?

Fractional ownership. This aircraft ownership option has seemingly sprouted almost from nowhere in the last few years.

Fractional Ownership -- Is It Right For Your Market?

Starting A Fractional At Your Home Airport

If a fractional program does not yet exist in your area, you might try to attract an existing program to set up a location.

Buyer's Decision-Making Guide: Does Fractional Ownership Make Sense for Me?

Only you can decide whether buying into a fractional ownership program makes sense for you.

Delta Looks To Buy 30 CRJ900s

Bankrupt Carrier Seeks Options For 30 More

Delta Air Lines asked a bankruptcy court judge for permission to purchase up to 60 Bombardier CRJ 900.

Lockheed's THAAD Goes Into Production

Missile Defense System To Field In 2009

Lockheed Martin has won $619 million contract from the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) to begin production of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Weapon System.