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January 24, 2008

Bell To End Production Of Several Models To Streamline Offerings

JetRanger III, 210 Among Helos On Chopping Block

Bell Helicopter announced Thursday it will terminate production of several of its older aircraft models, in order to accelerate deliveries of its high-demand aircraft.

NOTAM Number: FDC 8/2085 Issue Date: January 23, 2008 at 1524 UTC Location: White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia Beginning Date and Time: January 25, 2008 at 1635 UTC Ending Date and Time: January 25, 2008 at 2000 UTC Reason for NOTAM: Temporary flight restrictions for VIP (Very Important Person) Movement Type: VIP Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A

ANN Special Feature: Steven Harden, Delta Connection Academy - 01.24.08

ANN's Paul Plack talks with Steven Harden, the first flight school student pilot nationwide to complete the 141 FAA/Industry Training Standards program at Delta Connection Academy.

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Southern Star Avionics Awarded STC For Envision PFD On SR20, SR22

Pre-2003 Cirrus Owners Now Have Option For Integrated Flight Deck

Owners of older Cirrus-model aircraft, rejoice! (And, get out your pocketbooks.) Mobile, AL-based Southern Star Avionics told ANN Wednesday they have attained the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) through the FAA for the Avidyne Envision primary flight display (PFD) system for Cirrus SR20 and SR22 models, giving pre-2003 model Cirrus owners the opportunity of retrofitting their aircraft with a modern glass cockpit display system like newer Entegra-equipped Cirrus aircraft.

Surviving Spouse Agrees To Reduced Sentence

Another chapter was added this week to the sad tale of a 2004 plane crash at a charity balloon rally in Wisconsin. The husband of the woman lost in the crash agreed to support a plea deal, that drastically reduced the amount of time the pilot may need to spend in prison.

Protective Tape Provides Approved Level Of Safety

Airwolf Aerospace was recently granted an Alternative Method of Compliance (AMOC) by the Federal Aviation Administration for Airworthiness Directive 2007-26-12. The AD was issued for delamination of Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters' main rotor blades. Installation of Airwolf's Rotor Blade Protective Tape system is found by the FAA to provide a permanent and acceptable level of safety.