Hoping to calm customer worries in the wake of the April 24
insolvency filing by Thielert Aircraft Engines AG, Diamond Aircraft
issued a statement May 2 to all customers and service centers for
the DA42 TwinStar and the DA40tdi, to reassure customers of the
company's continuing efforts to provide support for current and
future aircraft.
Lawmakers Cite Inadequate Long Term Growth Planning
Within its 815 acres, Oak Tree Landing planned to have 590
homes, a PGA-pro designed golf course, spa, fitness center, pool,
mini-mart and an FAA-approved, 4,995 foot runway at its center.
Feingold Wants Answers Why Marshals Are Denied Boarding
They are assigned to protect airlines against terrorist
attacks... but recent claims by Federal Air Marshals (FAMs) state
another security directive, the infamous "no-fly" list, prevents
some from doing their job.
After safely reaching its launch pad at NASA's Kennedy Space
Center, the space shuttle Discovery now awaits its next major
milestone for the upcoming STS-124 mission. A launch dress
rehearsal, known as the terminal countdown demonstration test, is
scheduled to take place at Kennedy from May 6 to 9.
Boeing Supporters Continue Fight Against Northrop/EADS
Plane
The Northrup Grumman-partnered EADS KC-45A team cleared a major
legislative hurdle this week, when lawmakers announced the Senate
Armed Services Committee approved startup funding for the new
fleet.
A family squabble may be yet another result of the controversial
ban on large aircraft operations at California's Santa Monica
Airport (SMO) -- it includes the Gulfstream G-IV Governor Arnold
Schwarzenegger uses to commute from the state capitol to his Los
Angeles mansion.
The Friday afternoon downing of a Yakolev Yak-52 near Vancouver,
WA resulted in the loss of a father and his son. FAA spokesman Mike
Fergus told local media the restored Soviet trainer crashed around
1630 PDT during a VFR flight from Vancouver to Klamath Falls,
OR.
According to a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
probable cause report published last week, the pilot of a corporate
jet was at fault for the October 2006 injury to a flight attendant
during a flight from Washington's Dulles International Airport to
Teterboro Airport in New Jersey.
Can Travel 125 Miles From 30,000 Feet... At 135 MPH
Don't confuse the next item with the opening of the film "Iron
Man" this weekend -- this is the real deal. It may not outrun a
Raptor... but its agility and stealth could revolutionize skydiving
as a sport, and eventually see its way to combat.
Thousands of Russian women and girls courageously fought for their
Rodina (Motherland), serving with the Voyenno-Vozdushniye Sily (Air
Forces, in Russian). In 1942, three air regiments were formed from
female volunteers.
A projected time calculated for adapted vertex for each arrival
aircraft based upon runway configuration, airport acceptance rate,
airport arrival delay period, and other metered arrival
aircraft.
"The TAE situation has our highest attention and that
we are doing our very best to minimize impact on our valued
customers and business partners. We sincerely appreciate everyone's
cooperation and patience."
Source: A statement to customers from Diamond
Aircraft, concerning recent strife at engine supplier Thielert
Aircraft Engines AG.
NOTAM Number: FDC 8/6077
Issue Date: May 04, 2008 at 0040 UTC
Location: 3 MILES SW OF MESCALERO , New Mexico near BOLES VOR/DME
(BWS)
Beginning Date and Time: Effective Immediately
Ending Date and Time: Until further notice
Reason for NOTAM: TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR FIRE
FIGHTING
Type: Hazards
Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A