A fleet of L-39 warbirds was confiscated in Alaska by the FBI…
A local newspaper supports GA pilots opposing permanent airspace restrictions over Washington, D.C….
Boeing on Monday delivered its 5,000th 737, to Southwest Airlines…
An IPO at Eclipse Aviation? Not this year, company spokesman Andrew Broom told AVweb…
Jeppesen has released a NavData Alert about incorrect sector boundaries for Minneapolis Class B Airspace in some Jeppesen products; check their Web site for more info…
Two federal air marshals face drug charges for allegedly smuggling cocaine past airport security…
British Prime Minister Tony Blair was on board a DC-8 during an aborted takeoff in South Africa on Sunday night; nobody was hurt…
A rainbow-painted Lear Jet is making five stops this week to fly children for the Make A Wish foundation…
A flying motorcycle takes to the air on a TV news video.
On The Fly…
Key Takeaways:
- The aviation industry saw Boeing deliver its 5,000th 737, while Eclipse Aviation confirmed no IPO plans for the current year.
- Legal and security issues arose with the FBI confiscating L-39 warbirds in Alaska and federal air marshals facing drug smuggling charges.
- General aviation news included opposition to permanent airspace restrictions over Washington D.C. and a NavData alert from Jeppesen regarding Minneapolis Class B airspace.
- Other notable events ranged from British Prime Minister Tony Blair experiencing an aborted takeoff to a rainbow-painted Lear Jet flying children for the Make A Wish foundation and a demonstration of a flying motorcycle.
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