AVweb Podcast: Monday, May 29, 2006

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • New Airworthiness Directive issued for Lycoming engines, alongside debates over FAA funding and general aviation user fees.
  • State-level aviation developments include Wisconsin allowing avfuel price wars and a potential helicopter ban in Scottsdale.
  • Incidents cover a 727's wing tank explosion and Federal Air Marshals being cleared after shooting an airline passenger.
  • Airline-specific news features a dispute between current and retired Delta pilots over pensions.
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Lycoming owners have a new Airworthiness Directive to look out for … with a twist; a House committee wants to give the FAA money it seemingly didn’t ask for; airlines, AOPA, and business interests generally don’t agree on general aviation user fees; Wisconsin allows avfuel price wars; a 727’s wing tank exploded; helis may be banned from Scottsdale; Delta pilots battle retired Delta pilots over pensions; and Federal Air Marshals are cleared for shooting an airline passenger. Hear these stories and more in today’s podcast.

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