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October 06, 2005

Boeing Statement On Launch Aid For Airbus A350

This Is A Commitment In Disguise

Boeing Thursday issued the following statement regarding the decision by EADS directors not to accept government launch aid for the Airbus A350. The following is the entire text of the Boeing statement.

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Airbus To Build A350 On Its Own

EADS Directors Vote To Go Without Government Funding -- For Now

Seeking to diffuse the trade tensions between the US and EU over aircraft manufacturer subsidies, Airbus parent company EADS decided Thursday to forego government loans for the development of the A350 -- for the time being. EADS called its move "a new window of opportunity" in the financing spat that has the US and Europe snarling at each other in World Trade Organization Court.

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AD: BAE Systems

AD NUMBER: 2005-20-22 MANUFACTURER: BAE Systems SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2005-20-22 SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model ATP airplanes.

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AD: Fokker

AD NUMBER: 2005-20-21 MANUFACTURER: Fokker SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2005-20-21 SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Fokker Model F27 Mark 050 airplanes.

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AD: Airbus

AD NUMBER: 2005-20-20 MANUFACTURER: Airbus SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2005-20-20 SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-301, -321,-322, -341, and -342 airplanes; and Model A340-200 and A340-300 series airplanes.

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AD: BAE Systems

AD NUMBER: 2005-20-19 MANUFACTURER: BAE Systems SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2005-20-19 SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model ATP airplanes.

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AD: McDonnell Douglas

AD NUMBER: 2005-20-15 MANUFACTURER: McDonnell Douglas SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2005-20-15 SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain McDonnell Douglas transport category airplanes.

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AD: Airbus

AD NUMBER: 2005-20-14 MANUFACTURER: Airbus SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2005-20-14 SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A300 B4-620, A310-304, A310-324, and A310-325 airplanes.

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California TFR: 10.13.05

NOTAM:  5/9296  Issued:  10/06/2005 18:20  Effective:  10/13/2005 19:30 - 10/13/2005 23:30  State:  CA  Facility:  ZLA - LOS ANGELES (ARTCC)PALMDALE, CA.  Type:  AIR SHOWS/SPORTS  Description:  MCAS, MIRAMAR, SAN DIEGO CA. 

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California TFR: Until Further Notice

NOTAM:  5/9258  Issued:  10/05/2005 21:50  Effective:  Immediately - Until Further Notice  State:  CA  Facility:  ZLA - LOS ANGELES (ARTCC)PALMDALE, CA.  Type:  HAZARDS  Description:  TECATE CALIFORNIA 

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Georgia TFR: 10.06.05

NOTAM:  5/9279  Issued:  10/06/2005 03:30  Effective:  10/06/2005 19:00 - 10/06/2005 22:00  State:  GA  Facility:  ZTL - ATLANTA (ARTCC),HAMPTON,GA.  Type:  HAZARDS  Description:  WRENS GA. 

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California TFR: 10.14.05

NOTAM:  5/9297  Issued:  10/06/2005 18:20  Effective:  10/14/2005 20:00 - 10/14/2005 22:15  State:  CA  Facility:  ZOA - OAKLAND (ARTCC),CA.  Type:  AIR SHOWS/SPORTS  Description:  TRAVIS AFB CA. 

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California TFR: 10.14.05

NOTAM:  5/9295  Issued:  10/06/2005 18:10  Effective:  10/14/2005 17:00 - 10/14/2005 21:59  State:  CA  Facility:  ZLA - LOS ANGELES (ARTCC)PALMDALE, CA.  Type:  AIR SHOWS/SPORTS  Description:  MCAS MIRAMAR SAN DIEGO CA. 

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Alabama TFR: 10.10.05 - 10.11.05

NOTAM:  5/9270  Issued:  10/05/2005 22:20  Effective:  10/10/2005 12:45 - 10/11/2005 21:00  State:  AL  Facility:  ZTL - ATLANTA (ARTCC),HAMPTON,GA.  Type:  HAZARDS  Description:  ANNISTON AL. 

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California TFR: 10.09.05

NOTAM Number:  FDC 5/9285   Issue Date: October 05, 2005 at 18:32 UTC Location: San Francisco, California near SAUSALITO VORTAC (SAU) Beginning Date and Time: October 06, 2005 at 19:00 UTC Ending Date and Time: October 09, 2005 at 23:59 UTC Reason for NOTAM: Fleet Week High Performance Aerial Demonstrations by the US Navy Blue Angels Type: Airshow

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Cessna's Plans For NextGen Aircraft

What's The Single-Engine Piston Market Looking For?

Working diligently to update its product line, Cessna executives said Tuesday they plan to add a "brand-new, next-generation" single-engine piston aircraft to their line, according to a report in the Wichita Eagle. The company also indicated it will introduce a new aircraft -- a derivative of an existing model -- at AOPA Expo in Tampa next month.

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Klyde Morris 10.06.05

Klyde Readies For New Mexico's X PRIZE Cup

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Planetspace To Use Canadian Arrow Rocket For Manned Spaceflights In 2007

Will Then Modify and Donate Flown Canadian Arrow Rocket for V-2 Display at White Sands Missile Range Museum

Launch Complex 33 at the White Sands Missile Range was the site of the first launch of a V-2 rocket in the US. No longer a weapon of war it was used as an instrument of science to help the US gain experience in handling and firing large rockets. Today, Launch Complex 33 is a tourist attraction as the WSMR museum continues to preserve this important piece of space history for later generations.

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Production Begins On New Boeing CH-47F Chinook

Easing Reliance On 40-Year Old Airframes

Boeing says it has started production on the new CH-47F Chinook heavy-transport helicopter as part of the US Army Cargo Helicopter modernization program.

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EADS and DRS Technologies Working On Laser-Based Obstacle Warning System

Would Help In Avoiding Power Lines

EADS and DRS Technologies have agreed to collaborate on US marketing and production of the EADS HELLAS laser-based obstacle warning system that offers unprecedented protection for helicopters against difficult-to-detect obstacles, such as power lines.

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First 747-400 Boeing Converted Freighter Takes Flight

Flight Test Program Begins with Flight from Xiamen to Hong Kong

Boeing and launch customer Cathay Pacific Airways have celebrated the arrival in Hong Kong of the first Boeing 747-400 passenger airplane to be converted to a freighter as part of the 747-400 Boeing Converted Freighter program.

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Turbomeca Tests New Ardiden Engine

First Flight Planned For July

Turbomeca says the first run of its latest engine was successfully achieved recently. This significant milestone opens the development and test phases, allowing the validation of the aeromechanical behavior and performance of this new generation engine.

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'We'll Take Nine More Of The NextGens, Old Boy'

Ryanair Adds Nine Boeing Next-Generation 737s to Order Book

Boeing and Ryanair, Europe's largest low-fare carrier, announced that the airline has ordered an additional nine new Next-Generation 737-800s, exercising options from a previous agreement. The deal is valued at upwards of $500 million at list prices.

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Coming Up: Second Annual International Aviation Safety Forum

Blakey, Mineta, Others To Attend

The US Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Air Transport Association (ATA) will co-host the 2nd Annual International Aviation Safety Forum.

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Albany FBO Joins Million Air Family

That Makes 32 In The Million Air Chain

Million Air executives say the company has taken over management of the leading FBO at Albany International Airport in Albany, NY The Airport's new FBO will operate under the name Million Air Albany.

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Flight Explorer Names James Kelly President and CEO

Led Growth Of American Technology Tirms In More Than 15 Countries 

Flight Explorer, a company that provides Internet-based real-time global flight tracking information as well as reporting and display products, has named James B. Kelly president and CEO. Kelly has directed the global growth of American technology firms in more than 15 countries around the world. He succeeds Walt Kross who, in five years, led Flight Explorer's success and expansion to make it the industry leader.

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Aero-News Quote Of The Day (10.06.05)

"We are committed to maintaining leadership in the single-engine piston field. We're taking a look at what the market's demanding. We need to stay competitive." Source: Cessna spokesman Dick Ziegler to the Wichita Eagle, announcing Cessna is developing a new single-engine piston aircraft the company says will boast better performance, safety, comfort and economy than aircraft now plying the skyways.

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