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July 17, 2004

Commander/Tiger Deal Falls Through

Aviation General Announces Default By Tiger Aircraft

The deal to bring Commander and Tiger aircraft models together under one roof has failed. Aviation General, Incorporated has been informed that Tiger Aircraft, LLC and/or its affiliates, members, and investors, which include a subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated and various Taiwanese investors ("Tiger"), will not honor their commitment(s) pursuant to the executed Stock Purchase Agreement and court confirmed financial reorganization Plan for Commander Aircraft Company, Aviation General's wholly owned subsidiary.

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Dreamliner Production Fuels Boeing Hiring

The Boeing Co., in a major reversal of its employment record since 9/11, is planning to hire up to 3,000 workers by the end of 2004.

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Yoshine Ramping Up to Mass Produce UL Helo

Yoshine Tech. Co., a Taiwanese ultralight helicopter company, will complete a new factory by the end of 2004, and intends to begin mass production of their Ezy Copter in 2005.

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Sonex Delivers First Kits, Flies Float Plane

Sonex Ltd. has announced that the first Waiex kits were shipped,  the first three Xenos kits are set to deliver on July 21 and the Sonex Float Plane made its maiden flight off water on July 12.

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NASA's Mars Rovers Roll Into Martian Winter

As winter approaches on Mars, NASA's Opportunity and Spirit rovers continue to exceed all mission expectations.

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Bell Scores Major 427 Helo Launch Deal

Air Methods Corp. has announced the placement of a major order for fifteen Bell Model 427 IFR twin-engine helicopters.

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Analyst Predicts Recovery for BizJet Market

Forecast International, in a new study titled “The World Market for Business Jet Aircraft,” projects that a total of 10,809 business jets will be produced between 2004 and 2013. 

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Aero-News Quote of the Day (07.17.04)

"A few months ago, we weren't sure if we'd make it to the hills, and now here we are preparing to drive up into them. It's very exciting." Source: Dr. Matt Golombek, Mars rover science-team member at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, commenting on the success of the rover missions and how they have significantly exceeded all operational mission expectations.

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Indiana TFR: 7/16/04-7/18/04

NOTAM:  4/6610  Issued:  07/08/2004 19:25  Effective:  07/16/2004 15:40 - 07/18/2004 21:20  State:  IN  Facility:  ZAU - CHICAGO (ARTCC),IL.  Type:  AIR SHOWS/SPORTS  Description:  GARY, IN.

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Ohio TFR: 7/16/04-7/18/04

NOTAM:  4/6611  Issued:  07/08/2004 19:30  Effective:  07/16/2004 16:00 - 07/18/2004 22:00  State:  OH  Facility:  ZID - INDIANAPOLIS (ARTCC),IN.  Type:  AIR SHOWS/SPORTS  Description:  JAMES M COX DAYTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, DAYTON, OH.

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Alaska TFR: TFN

NOTAM:  4/6964  Issued:  07/16/2004 01:43  Effective:  Immediately - Until Further Notice  State:  AK  Facility:  ZAN - ANCHORAGE (ARTCC),AK.  Type:  HAZARDS  Description:  13 MILES NORTHEAST OF FAIRBANKS, ALASKA.

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Wyoming TFR: 7/18/04

NOTAM:  4/7018  Issued:  07/16/2004 19:23  Effective:  07/18/2004 03:10 - 07/18/2004 04:00  State:  WY  Facility:  ZLC - SALT LAKE CITY (ARTCC),UT.  Type:  VIP  Description:  JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING, JULY 17-19, 2004.

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Minnesota TFR: 7/16/04-7/17/04

NOTAM:  4/7000  Issued:  07/16/2004 15:28  Effective:  07/16/2004 22:25 - 07/17/2004 16:25  State:  MN  Facility:  ZMP - MINNEAPOLIS (ARTCC),MN.  Type:  VIP  Description:  MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, JULY 16-17, 2004 LOCAL.

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Washington State TFR: TFN

NOTAM:  4/6939  Issued:  07/15/2004 18:11  Effective:  Immediately - Until Further Notice  State:  WA  Facility:  ZSE - SEATTLE (ARTCC),AUBURN,WA.  Type:  HAZARDS  Description:  PACKWOOD, WA.

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Arizona TFR: TFN

NOTAM:  4/7006  Issued:  07/16/2004 16:49  Effective:  Immediately - Until Further Notice  State:  AZ  Facility:  ZAB - ALBUQUERQUE (ARTCC),NM.  Type:  HAZARDS  Description:  PAYSON, ARIZONA.

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Wyoming TFR: 7/17/04

NOTAM:  4/7019  Issued:  07/16/2004 19:24  Effective:  07/17/2004 17:40 - 07/17/2004 18:30  State:  WY  Facility:  ZDV - DENVER (ARTCC),CO.  Type:  VIP  Description:  CASPER, WYOMING, JULY 17, 2004.

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California TFR: TFN

NOTAM:  4/6979  Issued:  07/16/2004 13:01  Effective:  Immediately - Until Further Notice  State:  CA  Facility:  ZLA - LOS ANGELES (ARTCC)PALMDALE, CA.  Type:  HAZARDS  Description:  LAKE HUGHES, CALIFORNIA.

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Washington State TFR: TFN

NOTAM:  4/6965  Issued:  07/16/2004 01:49  Effective:  Immediately - Until Further Notice  State:  WA  Facility:  ZSE - SEATTLE (ARTCC),AUBURN,WA.  Type:  HAZARDS  Description:  WENATCHEE, WA.

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New York TFR: 7/15/04-7/18/04

NOTAM:  4/6517  Issued:  07/07/2004 11:56  Effective:  07/15/2004 16:15 - 07/18/2004 20:45  State:  NY  Facility:  ZOB - CLEVELAND (ARTCC),OH.  Type:  AIR SHOWS/SPORTS  Description:  ROCHESTER, NEW YORK.

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Nevada TFR: TFN

NOTAM:  4/6999  Issued:  07/16/2004 15:13  Effective:  Immediately - Until Further Notice  State:  NV  Facility:  ZOA - OAKLAND (ARTCC),CA.  Type:  HAZARDS  Description:  CARSON CITY, NEVADA.

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AD: Boeing

AD NUMBER: 2004-14-19 MANUFACTURER: Boeing SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2004-14-19 SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Boeing Model 767 series airplanes, that requires repetitive detailed inspections of the aft pressure bulkhead for indications of "oil cans" and previous "oil can" repairs, and corrective actions, if necessary.

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Sport Pilot 'Imminent' (Really... No Kidding!)

Years Of Waiting Coming To A Conclusion

ANN has been monitoring a number of sources and insiders the last few days and feels reasonably confident that the long-awaited Sport Pilot rule will see the light of day within a few days... if not hours.

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