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All News

April 01, 2010

President Obama Imposes Nationwide TFR

"I've Got A Boeing, And I'm Not Afraid To Use It," President Says

ANN April 1st Special Edition: The FAA has imposed a nationwide TFR until further notice at the request of President Barack Obama. The President, embarking on a campaign to pump up poll number for the recently-passed health care legislation, said he might need to travel just about anywhere on a moment's notice.

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EAA to Choose Poberezny Successor at AirVenture 2010

Recreating Ancient Selection Process Required Improvisation

ANN April 1st Special Edition: In most years, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is distinguished primarily by advances in aviation technology. But this year, the most conspicuous attraction on AeroShell Square is expected to be something straight out of the Thirteenth Century.

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FAA Pilots: 'Babbitt Is A Stick Hog'

Former Airline Pilot Administrator Likes To Fly Up Front

ANN April 1st Special Edition: Line pilots for the FAA have started to grumble about Administrator Randy Babbitt, saying they can't keep him in the back of the airplane.

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Babbitt: GA Accident Rate On Track For Zero

20 Percent Decline In Accidents Over Past Year

ANN April 1st Special Edition: FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt announced at a news conference Thursday that the agency's emphasis on safety and professionalism by pilots had dramatically improved the safety record of GA. 

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'Rise' Campaign Deflated By Lawsuit

Move Deals A Blow To Campaign To Promote Business Use Of GA Planes

ANN April 1st Special Edition: Cessna's "Rise" campaign hit a snag Thursday when the company was sued in U.S. District Court in New York seeking an injunction to stop use of the slogan "Rise." Few details were available on the suit, which was sealed due to its "sensitive nature."

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Aspen Avionics Receives STC For Video Game Option

Three-Panel Installs Will Now Feature Classic Games For Long X-C Flights

ANN April 1st Special Edition: Aspen Avionics announced Thursday that it has struck a deal with classic video game maker Atari, as well as Microsoft, to allow video games and flight sims be uploaded into their three-panel EFD1000MFD installations. 

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Experienced Controller Sues FAA, Charges 'Unfair Dismissal'

'Little Person' Has Over 30 Years Experience At JFK

ANN April 1st Special Edition: Ernest Smithson had worked more than 30 years as an air traffic controller at JFK International Airport without incident, so when he arrived for his shift last Monday, he was shocked to be told his services were no longer required.

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New Garmin Aviation GPS Features Turn-By-Turn Voice Prompts

Available In Male Or Female Voices Speaking English, Spanish, Italian, French, And German

ANN April 1st Special Edition: Garmin announced Thursday that it's new GPS5000VP brings the automotive GPS experience into the cockpit, with voice prompts to inform the pilot of upcoming heading changes, restricted airspace, even missed approach procedures. 

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