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January 16, 2012

Aero-News Alert: Kestrel Takes Wisconsin Deal

Governor Announces Move In Monday News Conference

ANN has learned that the deal between the State of Wisconsin and Kestrel Aircraft is done, and that Alan Klapmeier's airplane will be built in the upper Midwestern state rather than in Brunswick, ME. We recieved word Monday morning from Kestrel spokeswoman Kate Dougherty that the move was a "done deal."

ANN Special Feature: Pressure Altitude vs. Density Altitude - 01.16.12

ANN's Paul Plack talks with CFI Bob Miller of Over The Airwaves about the difference between pressure altitude and density altitude, and why it matters.

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Transport Canada Approves A Performance Boost For Bell 429

Company Will Make Similar Case To The FAA, EASA

Transport Canada has approved a 500 lbs. weight increase for the Bell 429 ... increasing the aircraft's maximum gross weight to 7,500 lbs.

Plans To Open An Electronics Branch Operation In Great falls

Wisconsin-based aerospace manufacturer EMTEQ is working towards opening a branch facility in Great Falls Montana, and has reportedly already hired 20 people for the operation.