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July 11, 2011

ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 07.11.11

We're halfway through the final chapter in the shuttle story.
Diamond Aircraft won't be at Oshkosh.
And ACI-NA spots a political opportunity.

Jeppesen Navigation Data Now Available For MGL Avionics Systems

Light Sport, Experimental Aircraft Pilots Get Access To NavData And Obstacle Information

Jeppesen and MGL Avionics, which makes instruments for the light sport and experimental aircraft markets, have entered into an agreement to provide Jeppesen NavData and obstacle services for MGL Avionics systems.

Another Bright Shining Light of Sport Aviation Has Passed On

ANN has learned that Marion Cole passed away Friday from our good friend, Aerobatic pilot Greg Koontz. One of the most famous (though Marion might have termed that as 'infamous') of the early generation of aerobatic pilots and airshow performers, Marion Cole was 86 and had an undeniable impact on the entire sport aviation world.

Electric Flight Visionaries, Technical Applications Highlight Two-Day Event

As part of its commitment to advancing electric flight and aviation innovation, GE Aviation will sponsor the World Symposium on Electric Aircraft for the second consecutive year at EAA AirVenture 2011, which will be held July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.