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December 17, 2008

Eclipse Customers Organize To Stake Out Position In Bankruptcy

Call For 'Mutually Beneficial' Relationship... But 'Will Consider All Options'

Customers of Eclipse Aviation announced this week the formation of an Ad Hoc Customers Committee to represent owners and position holders -- many of whose dreams of flight remain grounded, they say, since the troubled VLJ manufacturer filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy on November 25.

ANN Special Feature: AOPA EVP Andy Cebula, DC ADIZ - 12.17.08

ANN's Paul Plack talks with Andy Cebula, Executive Vice President of Government Affairs for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, about AOPA's strategy now that the FAA has made the Washingto

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Aero-TV: An Eye on Certification -- Comp Air's Newest Heavy Lifters

Two Seriously Big Birds Heading For Certification

Among the more intriguing aircraft of NBAA 2008 were two good-sized birds brought by a manufacturer formerly best known for their experimental designs. Ron Lueck was on hand to discuss the new and upcoming airplanes from Comp Air, starting with the most recent Comp Air 9 and continuing on to the Comp Air 12.

Pays Tribute To Historic Dawn Of Powered Flight

On the eve of the 105th anniversary of the first powered flight on December 17, 1903, Cessna Aircraft Company Chairman, President and CEO Jack J. Pelton paid tribute to the Wright brothers' world-changing feat.

Grand Canyon National Park Helitack Played Vital Role In Flood Evacuation

Helicopter Association International announced this week the 2009 Igor I. Sikorsky Award for Humanitarian Service recipient, Grand Canyon National Park Helitack, Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters, Grand Canyon, AZ.