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January 22, 2008

'American Barnstormers Tour' To Take Flight In June

Will Travel Throughout Midwest

The 2008 American Barnstormers Tour will once again showcase as many as 20 meticulously restored vintage aircraft from the 1920s and 1930s in an exceptional collection of airplanes and aviators.

NOTAM Number: FDC 8/1960 Issue Date: January 22, 2008 at 1815 UTC Type: Hazards

Investigators Continue Search For Clues

Authorities have identified the names of four people killed in this weekend's midair collision of two single-engine aircraft near Corona Municipal Airport in Southern California, and a fifth victim on the ground.

Agency May Issue FONSI In March

The City of Conway, AR has needed a new airport for years. Development has encroached on the existing airport, Cantrell Field, raising concerns that aircraft encountering trouble now have few options but forced landings in populated areas.

Widow Sues Estate Of Other Pilot

The National Transportation Safety Board has not yet ruled on what caused an inflight collision near Cincinnati's Blue Ash Airport last May... but that hasn't stopped one of the widows from filing a lawsuit.

ANN Special Feature: Robert Poole, Reason Foundation - 01.22.08

ANN's Paul Plack talks with Bob Poole, Director of Transportation Studies for The Reason Foundation. Bob was surprised, and encouraged, to see the US Department of Transportation propose congestion

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AOPA Vows Fight Against Potential New GA Landing Fees

Says DOT Decision Amounts To 'Congestion Pricing'

When it comes to the controversial topic of so-called "congestion pricing," general aviation pilots and commercial airlines stand on common ground. As carriers fight a recent Department of Transportation decision to allow new airport landing fees, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has vowed to fight any attempt to discriminate against general aviation at the nation's airports.

UK-Based Outfit Builds HBC's Global Beech Support Network

Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) announced Monday U.K.-based FR Aviation recently joined its worldwide network of authorized service centers to support its Beechcraft line of aircraft. Based at Bournemouth International Airport, FR Aviation’s main facility is strategically located to service Beechcraft customers across Europe, alongside existing service centers.