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AD: Turbomeca

AD NUMBER: 2005-13-25 MANUFACTURER: Turbomeca SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2005-13-25 SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Turbomeca S.A. Arriel 2B turboshaft engines with Modification TU62A incorporated.

AD: AvCraft

AD NUMBER: 2005-13-24 MANUFACTURER: AvCraft Aerospace GmbH SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2005-13-24 SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all AvCraft Dornier Model 328-100 airplanes.

AD: Eurocopter

AD NUMBER: 2005-13-23 MANUFACTURER: Eurocopter France SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2005-13-23 SUMMARY: This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Model EC 155B, SA-365N and N1, AS-365N2, and AS 365 N3 helicopters.

AD: Cessna

AD NUMBER: 2005-13-21 MANUFACTURER: Cessna SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2005-13-21 SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Cessna Model 650 airplanes, that requires inspecting to determine the part number of the actuator control unit (ACU) and replacing the ACU with a new, improved ACU if necessary.

AD: Boeing

AD NUMBER: 2005-13-20 MANUFACTURER: Boeing SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2005-13-20 SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 747-400, -400D, -400F; 767-200, -300, -300F; and 777-200 and -300 series airplanes.

Nevada TFR: Until Further Notice

NOTAM: 5/5042 Issued: 06/24/2005 16:50 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: NV Facility: ZLA - LOS ANGELES (ARTCC)PALMDALE, CA. Type: HAZARDS Description: BOITEMOS MOUNTAIN NV.

Arizona TFR: Until Further Notice

NOTAM: 5/5034 Issued: 06/24/2005 04:20 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: AZ Facility: ZAB - ALBUQUERQUE (ARTCC),NM. Type: HAZARDS Description: 24 MILES SE OF GRANTS AZ.

Arizona TFR: Until Further Notice

NOTAM: 5/5034 Issued: 06/24/2005 04:20 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: AZ Facility: ZAB - ALBUQUERQUE (ARTCC),NM. Type: HAZARDS Description: 24 MILES SE OF GRANTS AZ.

Baggage Busters Busted For Boosting Belongings

Signature Flight Support Staffers Accused of Cleaning Out Soldiers' Bags

By ANN Senior Correspondent Kevin "Hognose" O'Brien Three young men who worked for Signature Flight Support at Baltimore-Washington International Airport have been charged with stealing valuables from checked baggage on international flights. Prosecutors say they had a taste for easily fenced high-value items like laptops, digital cameras and video game systems.

Arizona TFR: Until Further Notice

NOTAM: 5/5027 Issued: 06/23/2005 23:00 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: AZ Facility: ZAB - ALBUQUERQUE (ARTCC),NM. Type: HAZARDS Description: 8 MILES SOUTH OF CROWN KING AZ.

Arizona TFR: Until Further Notice

NOTAM: 5/5032 Issued: 06/24/2005 02:00 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: AZ Facility: ZAB - ALBUQUERQUE (ARTCC),NM. Type: HAZARDS Description: 18 MILES EAST OF CASA ADODES AZ.

Justice Department Okays US Airways-America West Merger

Marriage Won't Hurt Competition

The pending union between US Airways and America West passed another hurdle Thursday as the Justice Department ruled that merger won't hurt competing airlines.

Radio Marti Broadcast Plane Won't Go Away

Commando Solo C-130 Was Slated For Iraq

A USAF C-130 now serving as the broadcast platform for Radio and Television Marti will not be redeployed from southern Florida to Iraq, officials said. President Bush has reportedly put a high value on the Hercules' mission to beam pro-US messages into Cuba that it won't be redeployed until a replacement aircraft can be purchased and equipped.

Found: Australian Military Aircraft Lost In WWII

Dakota Carried 29 On Their Final Mission

A formal military funeral with full honors is being planned for 29 men lost just after the close of World War II when their A65-61 Dakota went down in the mountains of Indonesia.

Downed U2 Pilot Identified

But Officials Still Won't Pinpoint Crash Site

The Pentagon Thursday identified the pilot lost when his U2 reconnaissance aircraft went down in Southwest Asia. Officially, no one would actually say where the aircraft went down -- only that it crashed on a mission supporting troops in Afghanistan.

What's A U2 To You?

Construction: Conventional aluminum monococoque, with some composites Length: 63.1 feet Wingspan: 104.8 feet

What Happened To Cosmos 1?

Solar-Sail Spacecraft May Have Failed To Separate From Booster

What killed Cosmos 1? That question haunts Russian navy officials and members of the US-based Planetary Society, in the wake of the space vehicle's apparent destruction.

DiamondFest 2005 Off To Flying Start

Diamond Owners Gather In Ontario For Second Annual Event

Despite the last minute cancellation of the airshow that was supposed to be a sister event for this year's DiamondFest Owner's meeting in London, Ontario; DiamondFest 2005 is off to an impressive start.

Oh No, Not THIS Again - Drunk Steals Plane

Joyride In 172 With Two Pax Ends In Jail, Recriminations

It was going to happen sooner or later, we knew that; but as it happens, it happened sooner. A student pilot stole a Cessna 172 from a GA airport in Danbury, Connecticut and wandered lost around Connecticut and upstate New York before landing on a darkened taxiway at Westchester County Airport, which was closed at the time due to construction work.

Klyde Morris 06.24.05

Klyde Can't Keep Himself From Taking Another Shot At Some Of His Favorites...

USAF Addresses Religious Intolerance

Sweeping Changes On The Way Stemming From USAFA Investigation

Air Forces officials have instituted changes designed to stop instances of religious intolerance.

No More Free Ride For New Mexico's Blind Students

Governor's New Plane To Blame

What was seen as good news in the office of New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson has turned out to be sour grapes for students at the state's School for the Blind in Alamogordo. They're going to have to find another way to get home on the weekends.

NASA To Study Birthplace Of Hurricanes Near Costa Rica

Into The Cradle Of Thunder

NASA hurricane researchers are deploying to Costa Rica next month to investigate the birthplace of eastern Pacific tropical cyclones. They will be searching for clues that could lead to a greater understanding and better predictability of one of the world's most significant weather events -- the hurricane.

FAA Using New Lockheed Martin System To Control Oceanic Air Traffic

Increased Safety And Capacity

Air traffic controllers in New York these days are using the Federal Aviation Administration's new system to manage oceanic air traffic. Designed and integrated by Lockheed Martin, the Advanced Technologies and Oceanic Procedures (ATOP) system safely increases the capacity of international air routes and automates the manual tracking processes used previously.

Lightweight Fly-In At Frederick

Light Sport Airplanes Descend On AOPA Headquarters

A new generation of aircraft from around the world converged on AOPA headquarters at the Frederick Municipal Airport in Maryland Monday during a special light sport aircraft event. Airplanes made in Italy, Australia, the Czech Republic, and America lined AOPA's ramp, ready for demonstration flights.

Newest Members Of An Elite Club

Wisconsin Aviation Hall Of Fame To Induct Five At October Banquet

The Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame announced today that five Wisconsin aviators would be inducted into the Hall of Fame at a banquet to be held this fall.

TSA Hires Outside Firm To Assess Airport Security

Idea: Assess Airport Security Nationwide

MicroStrategy a provider of business intelligence software, says TSA's Office of Strategic Management and Analysis, part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, has implemented the MicroStrategy Business Intelligence Platform(TM) to analyze transportation security operations at commercial airports nationwide.

Goodrich Technology Picked for Laser Threat Warning System

Contract Expected To Generate Approximately $21 Million In Sales

Goodrich Corporation has been awarded a contract by Lear Siegler, Inc. for initial production quantities of laser threat warning systems for use on US Army Blackhawk and Chinook helicopters. This option is the first installment of a multi-year contract in support of the US Army. The contract is expected to generate approximately $21 million in original equipment sales for Goodrich over 3 years, with first deliveries beginning in 2006.

California TFR: Until Further Notice

NOTAM: 5/5022 Issued: 06/23/2005 22:00 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: CA Facility: ZLA - LOS ANGELES (ARTCC)PALMDALE, CA. Type: HAZARDS Description: MORONGO VALLEY CA.

New Jersey TFR: Until Further Notice

NOTAM: 5/5017 Issued: 06/23/2005 20:20 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: NJ Facility: ZNY - NEW YORK (ARTCC),NY. Type: HAZARDS Description: (PATTYS ISLAND) PENNSAUKEN, NEW JERSEY

New Mexico TFR: Until Further Notice

NOTAM: 5/4974 Issued: 06/23/2005 02:40 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: NM Facility: ZAB - ALBUQUERQUE (ARTCC),NM. Type: HAZARDS Description: 10 MILES EAST OF PIE TOWN NM.

New Jersey TFR: 06.24.05

NOTAM: 5/5007 Issued: 06/23/2005 19:30 Effective: 06/24/2005 18:00 - 06/24/2005 20:00 State: NJ Facility: ZNY - NEW YORK (ARTCC),NY. Type: HAZARDS Description: EDISON TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY

Arizona TFR: Until Further Notice

NOTAM: 5/5027 Issued: 06/23/2005 23:00 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: AZ Facility: ZAB - ALBUQUERQUE (ARTCC),NM. Type: HAZARDS Description: 8 MILES SOUTH OF CROWN KING AZ.

Arizona TFR: Until Further Notice

NOTAM: 5/5000 Issued: 06/23/2005 17:30 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: AZ Facility: ZAB - ALBUQUERQUE (ARTCC),NM. Type: HAZARDS Description: 25 MILES SOUTH OF GILA BEND, ARIZONA

Arizona TFR: Until Further Notice

NOTAM: 5/5008 Issued: 06/23/2005 19:40 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: AZ Facility: ZAB - ALBUQUERQUE (ARTCC),NM. Type: HAZARDS Description: 20 MILES SE OF BLACK CANYON CITY.

Wyoming TFR: 06.25.05 - 06.26.05

NOTAM: 5/4963 Issued: 06/22/2005 21:30 Effective: 06/25/2005 20:40 - 06/26/2005 02:20 State: WY Facility: ZLC - SALT LAKE CITY (ARTCC),UT. Type: VIP Description: JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING, JUNE 25 2005.

Arizona TFR: Until Further Notice

NOTAM: 5/4980 Issued: 06/23/2005 04:10 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: AZ Facility: ZAB - ALBUQUERQUE (ARTCC),NM. Type: HAZARDS Description: 13 MILES SE OF SUNFLOWER AZ.

Arizona TFR: Until Further Notice

NOTAM: 5/5024 Issued: 06/23/2005 22:00 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: AZ Facility: ZAB - ALBUQUERQUE (ARTCC),NM. Type: HAZARDS Description: 9 MILES SW OF TUMACACORI

California TFR: Until Further Notice

NOTAM: 5/4991 Issued: 06/23/2005 14:40 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: CA Facility: ZLA - LOS ANGELES (ARTCC)PALMDALE, CA. Type: HAZARDS Description: SOBOBA, CALIFORNIA

Arizona TFR: Until Further Notice

NOTAM: 5/4973 Issued: 06/23/2005 02:00 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: AZ Facility: ZLA - LOS ANGELES (ARTCC)PALMDALE, CA. Type: HAZARDS Description: 7 MILES SW OF ARLINGTON, ARIZONA

AD: Honeywell

AD NUMBER: 2005-13-07 MANUFACTURER: Honeywell SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2005-13-07 SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Honeywell International Inc. (formerly AlliedSignal Inc. and Garrett Turbine Engine Co.) TFE731-2 and -3 series turbofan engines with certain part numbers (P/Ns) and serial numbers (SNs) of low-pressure (LP) 1st and 2nd stage turbine rotor discs initially installed.

AD: Sikorsky

AD NUMBER: 2005-13-13 MANUFACTURER: Sikorsky SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2005-13-13 SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-92A helicopters.

AD: Cessna

AD NUMBER: 2005-13-10 MANUFACTURER: Cessna SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2005-13-10 SUMMARY: The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 172R, 172S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H airplanes.

AD: Air Tractor

AD NUMBER: 2005-13-12 MANUFACTURER: Air Tractor SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2005-13-12 SUMMARY: The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Air Tractor, Inc. (Air Tractor) Models AT-300, AT-301, AT-302, AT-400, AT-400A, AT-401, AT-402, AT-602, AT-802, and AT-802A airplanes.

AD: BAE Systems

AD NUMBER: 2005-13-08 MANUFACTURER: BAE Systems SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2005-13-08 SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Jetstream) Model 4101 airplanes.

AD: Bombardier

AD NUMBER: 2005-13-02 MANUFACTURER: Bombardier SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2005-13-02 SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet series 700 & 701) series airplanes, and Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet series 900) series airplanes.

AD: New Piper

AD NUMBER: 2005-13-16 MANUFACTURER: New Piper SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2005-13-16 SUMMARY: The FAA adopts an airworthiness directive to supersede AD 93-24-14 applicable to all The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) PA-34 series airplanes.

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Commando Solo C-130 Was Slated For Iraq

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Solar-Sail Spacecraft May Have Failed To Separate From Booster

Diamond Owners Gather In Ontario For Second Annual Event

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Joyride In 172 With Two Pax Ends In Jail, Recriminations

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Governor's New Plane To Blame

Into The Cradle Of Thunder

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Light Sport Airplanes Descend On AOPA Headquarters

Wisconsin Aviation Hall Of Fame To Induct Five At October Banquet

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