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February 10, 2010

ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 02.10.10

UPS says it faces the need to lay off more than 10 percent of its pilots.
Iran claims its ready to manufacture advanced UAVs.
And a piece of a 747 flap lands in a Miami parking lot.

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ANN Daily Touch-And-Go: 02.10.10

UPS says it faces the need to lay off more than 10 percent of its pilots.
Iran claims its ready to manufacture advanced UAVs.
And a piece of a 747 flap lands in a Miami parking lot.

More AERO-Casts

USUA Calls On The FAA To Correct An Unsafe Situation

Ultralight Instructors Falling By The Wayside As Equipment Prices Rise

The United States Ultralight Association (USUA) is concerned that industry safety is at risk because the FAA is not allowing a way for their own CFI's to train in experimental light sport aircraft (E-LSA's).

The following is a transcript of the presented video for your convenience:

“We’re about mid-way in the 2010 U.S. Sport Aviation Expo, and we’re starting to see a process of maturation, both positive and negative that this industry was heading for and frankly desperately needs. Let’s talk a little bit about the realities of the LSA industry right now, especially coming out of the economy we had in 2009.

By David Juwel A number of years ago, Aero-News published an article that I wrote titled, "Does Your Aviation Business Suffer From ITBOA BNITBOB Disease?" ITBOA BNITBOB is an acronym for "In The Business Of Aviation...But Not In The Business Of Business."