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Key Takeaways:

  • Popular Science recognized the HondaJet and Diamond D-Jet as top new aviation innovations, and Precise Flight received approval for an oxygen system for Cirrus SR22 aircraft.
  • FedEx canceled its order for Airbus A380s in favor of Boeing 777s, while DayJet postponed its Florida air-taxi service launch to spring 2007 due to delivery delays.
  • Skydivers will continue operations at Florida's Deland airport despite new construction; however, the FAA reported a recent skydiver fatality was due to an undersized chute.
  • NASA is offering free online courses for pilots on aircraft icing as winter approaches.
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Popular Science lists the HondaJet and Diamond D-Jet as best new innovations in aviation…

FedEx canceled its order for 10 Airbus A380 double-deckers to go with Boeing’s 777 instead…

Skydivers have agreed to continue jumping at Florida’s Deland airport despite construction of a new control tower…

Precise Flight has received STC approval for its fixed oxygen system for Cirrus Design’s SR22 aircraft…

DayJet has pushed back its launch date for a Florida air-taxi service to spring 2007, citing delays in the delivery of its fleet of Eclipse jets…

Winter is almost here in much of the U.S. NASA offers free online courses about icing for pilots…

A skydiver who died in a “swooping” competition was using a chute that was too small, the FAA says.

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