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Over 5,000 Boeing employees, customers, suppliers, and community leaders gathered in Everett, Washington, as the 421,200lb aircraft (empty weight) lifted from the Paine Field runway. http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=de680171-6f9d-4f0d-9883-795328fb7d74 Tue, Feb 09,2010 02:32:51AM Maintenance Discovered Body A body was discovered aboard a Delta flight 59 after a flight from JFK to Japan's Tokyo Nartia (NRT). http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=92dfa67d-02a4-4cdb-9ab5-6f979b880d25 Tue, Feb 09,2010 01:01:20AM Rotax Engine Expert Eric Tucker Explains Basic Maintenance Procedure In order for aircraft owners to get the most out of their engines, it is essential to understand proper operation and maintenance procedures. http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=0bc879af-da73-4d41-8966-670f06094cdd Tue, Feb 09,2010 12:53:23AM New Cargo Variant Completed Taxi Tests, Ready To Fly The first flight test of the Boeing 787-8 is slated for Monday, February 8, 2010. The first flight window will open 10:00am PDT. http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=dfe240a9-23d7-45e6-b55e-b1a028dc6df8 Mon, Feb 08,2010 11:54:43PM European Aircraft Manufacturer Confirms Berlin Company As Preferred KBE Software Supplier The software engineering company PACE announced late last week that it has concluded a four-year license and services agreement with Airbus. Under this agreement, PACE remains a preferred software supplier for Airbus companies worldwide. http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=0f2d3849-56b5-43e8-bb5f-29d1e5a49d55 Mon, Feb 08,2010 11:37:53PM Asks FAA To Come Observe The Situation, Offer Solutions Airport officials at Aspen's Sardy Field (KASE) are concerned about what seems to be an increasing number of people wandering onto a taxiway that is used by private jet traffic moving to and from the runway. They've requested that the FAA come take a look at the situation over the President's Day holiday. http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=e90a9e4f-4401-42e9-93cc-5ed4fa477472 Mon, Feb 08,2010 11:37:23PM Offices Have Direct Access From The Hangars Ambassador Jet Center, a full-service FBO at Dallas Executive Airport just completed the first of three state-of-the-art hangars for lease or sale. http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=fd27dee5-60ea-4b65-885c-786c161417d4 Mon, Feb 08,2010 11:37:00PM Defense Minister Says Aircraft Can Carry Out 'Pinpoint' Attacks The government of Iran is claiming to be able to manufacture "advanced" UAVs that can carry out precision attacks, as well as surveillance and detection missions. http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=76888a8f-ed2e-4b8b-8c70-aa7be704452d Mon, Feb 08,2010 11:36:36PM 12th Annual Competition For The Rolls-Royce Aviation Heritage Trophy The 12th annual National Aviation Heritage Invitational kicked-off Monday with call for applications for vintage aircraft to compete for the acclaimed Rolls-Royce Aviation Heritage Trophy. http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=534a9a99-2ad3-40db-93b2-8747c90fe213 Mon, Feb 08,2010 11:36:07PM Airplane Was On Approach, Panel Fell Into Mall Parking Lot A fairing that was part of the flap assembly on a 747 freighter broke off the aircraft while it was on approach to Miami International Airport Friday. The flap panel fell into a mall parking lot, but there were no injuries and no damage on the ground. http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=1de12e47-bb83-4774-a2af-4c4e0213c616 Mon, Feb 08,2010 10:37:11PM Larger Facility Serves Growing List Of Projects Zero Gravity Builders Studio LLC has completed its move to a newly renovated 14,000 square foot facility with taxiway access on airport property in Richland, Washington. The new facility is more than four times larger than the space previously occupied allowing Zero Gravity. http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=866c08fd-4225-4fc7-bfcb-7a81c43f691b Mon, Feb 08,2010 10:34:37PM Company Says Mods Reduce Fuel Burn And Operating Costs Pratt & Whitney said at the Singapore Air Show last week it will offer an Advantage Performance Upgrade package for the PW4000 94" family of engines that will deliver 1% fuel burn reduction and improve engine durability. http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=5b0cfb6f-959d-475e-85a6-8f5a87ec76f7 Mon, Feb 08,2010 10:31:56PM First Ariane 5 Heavy Lift Rocket Launch For 2010 Planned For March 24 Arianespace is laying the groundwork for another busy year with its workhorse Ariane 5, as the first mission of 2010 moves into its second phase of preparations and the follow-on flight's launch vehicle is delivered to French Guiana. http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=73226263-2469-4e35-a624-931c87787d60 Mon, Feb 08,2010 10:28:46PM Trains Supplement Iconic Mobile Lounges The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) recently announced the opening of AeroTrain, the new underground airport train system at IAD. http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=7348aac3-5355-44aa-98d8-d3b960fd4edf Mon, Feb 08,2010 10:27:39PM Certification Setup Offers Hint Of Future Arrangement Boeing recently unveiled the first 787 Dreamliner to feature interior components. http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=ccfd65e0-0387-481e-97eb-7bc166bec952 Mon, Feb 08,2010 10:25:07PM