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Arizona TFR: Until Further Notice

NOTAM: 5/2717 Issued: 04/08/2005 18:30 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: AZ Facility: ZLA - LOS ANGELES (ARTCC)PALMDALE, CA. Type: HAZARDS Description: EHRENBERG AZ.

EAA Reacts To Stone's Abrupt Resignation

"Somewhat Surprising News"

"Adm. Stone's departure is somewhat surprising news, so it's too early to completely assess what it means for TSA and for general aviation. Adm. Stone and his staff were open to communication, however, and EAA was able to establish a solid working relationship with them over a short period of time..."

Manufactured Crisis In Aviation Trust Fund?

NATCA Study Says Argument For User Fees Based On Misleading Information

By ANN Senior Editor Pete Combs If NATCA Executive Vice President Ruth Marlin is right, then your government may be setting you up to pay for aviation services that are, for now, free.

Feds Spot Anxious Student Pilot In UK

Suspicions Raised When He Pushed For Higher Rating

A student authorities said raised suspicions at a Georgia flight school has been located in London after he became the subject of an international search. The FBI said he was learning to fly at the same field where two of the 19 9/11 hijackers took lessons and rented aircraft.

McCauley And Mooney Sign New Contract

McCauley and Mooney have just entered a new three-year agreement that makes McCauley the exclusive propeller supplier for all Mooney Bravos, as well as the exclusive governor supplier for all Mooney Ovations and Bravos.

Stone To Step Down In June

Statement From TSA

Just hours after the Washington Post reported the Bush administration has asked TSA Director David Stone (USN, Ret.) to step down, ANN received this statement from the TSA's media office in Washington.

Admiral Stone Keelhauled?

TSA Itself On The Chopping Block

By ANN Senior Correspondent Kevin "Hognose" O'Brien REAL-TIME News-Analysis 1100 EDT: The White House has asked TSA Director Admiral David C. Stone to resign in June, and the agency itself is scheduled for dismantling or -- more likely -- very great reductions in its budget and scope of operations,according to Friday's Washington Post.

ANN Reader Survey: User Fees

Good Idea?

If you'll look at the lower right corner of the main ANN page, you'll see our ever-present reader survey. It's especially timely -- because it asks about user fees.

'There's a Plane In Your Backyard'

Wisconsin Politician Has Narrow Escape

Imagine getting a call that waskes you from sleep at about eleven at night: "This is your neighbor. There's been an accident, there's a plane in your back yard!"

NAFI: March Master Instructors

Recognizing The Best Of The Best

From NAFI... The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) takes pride in announcing a significant aviation accomplishment on the part of these very special aviation educators. Recently, they were all designated Master Instructors by NAFI, their professional aviation organization.