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November 22, 2009

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.22.09): PFC

PFC Stands for "passenger facility charge." It is a tax authorized by Congress, approved by the Federal Aviation Administration, assessed by airports, and collected by airlines as an add-on to the fare. It is designed to help pay for airport improvements that enhance safety and capacity.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.22.09)

Aero-Linx: Space Tweep Society The Space Tweep Society is a group of space enthusiasts on Twitter from a variety of backgrounds. Our ranks include NASA and other space program employees, astronomers, journalists, astrophysicists, scientists, educators, and space geeks. Our mission is to promote enthusiasm for all things space and to unite those inside the space industry with those who are outside looking in.

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (11.22.09)

"The C-17 Simulator commissioning marks the start of aircrew training in Australia. From January 2010, RAAF C-17 pilots will undertake their training at Amberley instead of travelling to the United States (US)... The attainment of the C-17 simulator is another successful outcome for the C-17 Heavy Air Lift Project and further testimony to the cooperative relationship between the Department of Defence, the United States Air Force and its contractors." Source: Greg Combet, the Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science...

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