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January 09, 2005

Chicago Park District to Friends of Meigs: Go Away

Park District refuses reasonable requests for changes to planning process

The Chicago Park District has refused a request by supporters of Meigs Field to modify its process for planning for Meigs Field.

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Ferry Fright

The flight plan showed forty gallons in reserve...

At a glance, the reserves that are used in transoceanic flight seem overly generous. Three hours of fuel? Why so much?

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Elderly Woman Arrested After Bomb Threat

...and she was drunk, disruptive and prone to exposing herself to pax, crew and FBI agent

Shirley Martin Lindstrom, 66, now knows exactly how to get in a ton of trouble on an airline flight.

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C-130J Software Upgrades Get Final Adjustment

Update to enhance cargo handliong, comm, nav and identification systems

October through December was a critical time for the C-130J Hercules' Block 5.4 upgrade, as testers here determined the final adjustments needed to bring this software improvement to the operational fleet.

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Boeing Posts Strong 2004 Finish

Company sees 14% increase in commercial airplane orders

Boeing Aircraft Co. has released its year-end commercial airplane orders numbers.

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NAATS Says FAA Misleading Public, Employees

Association expresses concern over agency's implementation of "Reduction in Force" policy

NAATS president Kate Breen has released a statement saying she is concerned that the FAA will implement its Reduction in Force (RIF) policy in a limited manner.

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Safari Extends Kit Helo TBO

Increases overhaul maintenance and inspection schedule from 200 to 250 hours

Canadian Home Rotors Inc. (CHR), manufacturers of the award-winning Safari Helicopter Kit, has announced an enhancement and benefit to Safari owners.

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Aero News Quote of the Day (01.09.05)

"It is not our intention to conduct any planning sessions that focus on airport development or any area that is not strictly related to park development." Source: Mr. Arnold Randall, Director of Planning and Development for the Park District of the city of Chicago (IL), responding to a letter from the Friends of Meigs Field organization which asked for participation in the development of any plans for Meigs Field.

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Utah TFR: Until Further Notice

NOTAM:  5/0191  Issued:  01/08/2005 14:40  Effective:  01/08/2005 19:00 - 01/08/2005 23:00  State:  UT  Facility:  ZLC - SALT LAKE CITY (ARTCC),UT.  Type:  HAZARDS  Description:  PROVO UT.

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AD: Boeing

AD Number: 2004-23-06 Manufacturer: Boeing (Correction) Subject: Airworthiness Directive 2004-23-06 Summary: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 757-200, -200PF, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes.

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CASA Urgent AD: Short

AD Number: AD/SD3-60/68 Subject: Short SD3-60 Airplane Elevator Trim Tab Balance Weight Brackets Summary: During a routine structural inspection, an operator found that the elevator tab balance weight brackets on both trim tabs were cracked.

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AD: Boeing

AD Number: 2005-01-07 Manufacturer: Boeing Subject: Airworthiness Directive 2005-01-07 Summary: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 747-100 and -200B series airplanes.

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CASA Urgent AD: Airbus

AD Number: AD/330/45 Subject: Airbus A330 Series Aeroplanes Wing Rib 6 Summary: A report was received from an operator of significant cracking of the left hand and right hand wing rib 6 aft web; found during a scheduled maintenance check.

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AD: Airbus

AD Number: 2005-01-08 Manufacturer: Airbus Subject: Airworthiness Directive 2005-01-08 Summary: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A310 series airplanes; and Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model C4 605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called A300-600).

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AD: Boeing

AD Number: 2005-01-09 Manufacturer: Boeing Subject: Airworthiness Directive 2005-01-09 Summary: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 747 series airplanes.

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AD: Airbus

AD Number: 2005-01-06 Manufacturer: Airbus Subject: Airworthiness Directive 2005-01-06 Summary: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A310 series airplanes.

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