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January 26, 2013

Airborne 01.25.13: 787 Troubles Continue, Chambliss OK After Crash, FIFI Returns

Also: Sebring, LSAs, NTSB, F-35B Troubled Too, Republic Signs With AAL, Wright Flyer Replica Accident Followup

Securaplane (Secure-a-Plane) was rushed into providing non-conforming battery chargers to Boeing for the Dreamliner, according to a whistleblower who was fired six years ago from the company for alleged misconduct. In a speech delivered to the Aero Club of Washington, D.C., Wednesday, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said "Today the American aviation industry is strong, and it’s getting stronger. Airshow pilot Kirby Chambliss, in preparation for an airshow in El Salvador, Wednesday, has suffered an engine failure but is reported

“We have not ruled anything out as a potential factor in the battery fire; there are still many questions to be answered." Source: NTSB Chair Deborah A.P. Hersman

Provides vertical guidance for aircraft during approach and landing.

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