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June 25, 2008

IAM Takes Aim At Hawker Beechcraft's Plans For Mexican Plant

Says Planemaker Trying To Hide Goal Of Establishing Full Production

The International Association of Machinists is up in arms over alleged plans by Hawker Beechcraft to establish a full aircraft assembly plant in Chihuahua, Mexico.

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FIKI... Finally! Eclipse 500 Receives Flight Into Known Icing Certification

Dramatically Expands Operating Envelope For VLJ

ANN REALTIME REPORTING 06.25.08 1600 EDT: It's a major step forward for the inaugural very-light jet. Moments ago,  Eclipse Aviation announced the Federal Aviation Administration has granted Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) certification for the Eclipse 500.

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An Aero-TV Interview: Phil Boyer And The AOPA Mission (Part 2)

'The Hardest Working Guy In GA Talks About Life At The Helm Of AOPA'

As part of our end-of-year wrap-up, ANN posited that if AOPA, as the world's largest pilot's association, is the 600 pound gorilla of aero-organizations; then there should be little question that AOPA President, Phil Boyer, ranks as 'King Kong.' Humorous as that title might be, the description is pretty much on target when you measure the man against the job he has done for the 415,000++ members of the AOPA -- and aviators, in general.




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