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Boeing Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Dash 80

Fifty years ago, Boeing unveiled the airplane that spawned the modern era of jet-powered commercial aviation.

MU-2 Check Hauler Crashes Near BWI

The Baltimore Sun is reporting that a cargo Mitsubishi MU-2 crashed in a residential neighborhood next to Baltimore-Washington International Airport this morning. The pilot was killed, but there were no injuries on the ground.

King Schools Releases New Weather Course

The new Practical Risk Management For Weather interactive CD-ROM course is now available from King Schools.

A Kick In The Glass: A First Look at the Cirrus Design SR22-G2 (Part Five)

An Evolutionary Step Forward For A Revolutionary Airplane

Cruising along, the overall feel of the SR22 is that of a much bigger airplane. The higher wing loading (as compared to the SR20) really handles light to moderate turbulence well, keeping the ride surprisingly comfortable through a lot of the weather conditions that single-engine GA pilots would reasonably deal with. Internally, the cabin is a joy to fly in… No kidding.

Aero-Views: No Media Review Policy at HAI?

The Helicopter Association International (HAI) has recently announced that it has released a Spanish-language version of their prestigious Safety Manual. When ANN asks for a review copy, the response was "Our database shows that you are not a member and neither is your company; Perhaps you would consider joining, then you would receive a free copy of the manual."

CPS Announces New Super Mr. Funnel II

Available from California Power Systems is the all-new Super Mr. Funnel II Model F-15 Fuel Filter Funnel with an exceptionally high flow rate of 12 to 15 gallons per minute, twice the flow of any other model.

FAA Commissions STARS at the New Boston Consolidated TRACON

The Federal Aviation Administration has commissioned the Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS) for Logan International Airport in Boston and Manchester Airport in New Hampshire.

Aero-News Quote of the Day (05.15.04)

"A half century ago we showed the world the future of flight. The passion for innovation that led us to the Dash 80 is defining the future again with our all-new 7E7." Source: Boeing CEO Alan Mulally, commenting on the 50th anniversary of the rollout of the Boeing 367-80, a.k.a. Dash-80, the company's first commercial jet airliner.