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Diamond Sets New Standard: 1st 'Diamond Brilliance' Flt Center Opens

ANN was privileged to be present as Diamond Aircraft set the flight training standard higher than ever with the opening of its first Diamond Brilliance Flight Center, in Naples, FL. Diamond Brilliance operators are designated by Diamond Aircraft for their provision of "world-class flight training and aircraft rental services using exclusively Diamond aircraft and flight training devices." The first center will be operated by Europe-American Aviation.

NE TFR: 06.26.06

NOTAM Number: FDC 6/0774 Issue Date: June 23, 2006 at 14:52 UTC Location: Grand Island, Nebraska Beginning Date and Time: June 26, 2006 at 15:40 UTC Ending Date and Time: June 26, 2006 at 18:40 UTC Reason for NOTAM: Temporary flight restrictions for VIP (Very Important Person) Movement Type: VIP Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A

NY TFR: 06.30.06 - 07.01.06

NOTAM Number: FDC 6/0757 Issue Date: June 23, 2006 at 12:07 UTC Location: Binghamton, New York near BINGHAMTON VORTAC (CFB) Beginning Date and Time: June 30, 2006 at 17:00 UTC Ending Date and Time: July 01, 2006 at 21:00 UTC Reason for NOTAM: High performance aircraft and military parachute demonstrations Type: Airshow Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: Binghamton (BGM) Air Traffic Control Tower, 607-729-6146

Teen Pilot To Kick Off Aviation Career With Piloting First

Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda... What Were YOU Doing at 14?

Relatively few pilots ever receive dual certification in fixed and rotor wing aircraft. NONE of us has ever solo both types of aircraft at the tender age of 14... on the same day!

Second Wrongful Death Suit Filed In IL Accident

Pilot, Passenger, Engine Manufacturer, Overhauler All Named

Hang on to your wallets. A second lawsuit filed in Cook County Circuit Court on Thursday, June 22, on behalf of a Chicago man lost in the crash of a Cessna 421B on approach to Palwaukee Airport (PWK), seeks damages from everyone from the pilot to the engine overhauler.

IO-580 Running on All Six Cylinders In EU

EASA Certification Granted

Lycoming Engines announced Thursday, June 22, that it had received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) type certification for its IO-580-B1A engine.