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January 28, 2008

FAA Issues SFAR For Mitsubishi MU-2B Training

Requirements Fall Short Of Type Rating

After receiving numerous comments from both private and commercial operators of the Mitsubishi MU-2B turboprop -- as well as owner representatives, and the plane's manufacturer -- the FAA intends to go forward with its call for a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) calling for new pilot training, experience, and operating requirements for the speedy aircraft.

Company Notes 'Baby' King Air Still Bigger Than Most VLJs

Hawker Beechcraft Corporation announced Monday the certification of the new Beechcraft King Air C90GTi by the Federal Aviation Administration, the latest evolution of the popular twin-turbine Beechcraft King Air 90 series aircraft.

ANN Special Feature: CFII Bob Miller - Back Doors - 01.28.08

ANN's Paul Plack talks with CFII Bob Miller of Over The Airwaves about "back doors," one variation on a mental tool for better aeronautical decision making.

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EADS Socata Delivers First Two G1000-Equipped TBM 850s

FL Ceremony Included Fireworks, Acrobats, And Planes (Oh My!)

Aero-News has learned the first two EADS Socata 2008, G1000-equipped TBM 850s were delivered to customers last Thursday, marking the formal entry of the upgraded single-engine turboprop into the commercial aviation market.