From the super-secret Command Bunker at the Aero-News Network home for the aeronautically deprived, we wish to offer all ANN readers, the world over, a Happy and Airworthy Holiday.

ANN will be publishing throughout the week and weekend, as usual, though our Thursday/Friday coverage may be a bit less hectic than the usual torrent since there is usually a lot less to report over such holidays. Our newsletter schedule may also be abbreviated slightly (combining as many as two days together, like we do Saturday/Sunday) if the news feeds are a little light. But make no mistake... we'll be here every day, making sure that we get you the info you need and want on the entire world of aviation and aerospace.

By The Way... There may be some occasional BRIEF server interruptions early next week as we test some new database configurations prior to the unveiling of ANN's most exciting new feature introduction yet. When you see what we have in store for you, we fully expect to blow you away... what's coming next is insanely cool and incredibly powerful.

So... once again, let me THANK YOU for all your support these many years, and promise you that even greater things are coming in our collective futures. We're particularly appreciative of all those ANN Readers who take the time to feed us News-Tips and especially touched by the thousands who have sent us thank you notes and compliments on what ANN is up to--though we hope that you'll also let us know what we might do to make ANN a more valuable and useful service. I assure you that even better things are in the pipeline... and that the gang at ANN is working tirelessly to be the single most immediate and critical source of aviation news and information in the Aviation and Aerospace industry.

Many Thanks!

Jim, Pete, Larry, Adam, David, Juan, Kevin, Rob, Aleta, John, and the rest of the Aero-Gnomes at Aero-News....