AVweb Podcast: Monday, August 14, 2006

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • A recent aviation terror scare may create opportunities for business and very light jets (bizjets and VLJs).
  • Aviation safety concerns include ongoing pilot fatigue issues, questioned landing distance orders, and new research into metal fatigue.
  • The news covers updates on emerging aviation technologies, such as the welcoming of UAVs in Alaska, a new ultralight engine, and Innodyn's light-turbine development.
  • Additional stories highlight the CAP's involvement on the Mexican border, the Thunder Mustang's return, and Public Benefit Flying awards.
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News for August 14, 2006
Bizjets and VLJs could benefit from the latest aviation-related terror scare; metal fatigue research may help predict failure; UAVs welcome in Alaska; Innodyn light-turbine update; landing distance order questioned; pilot fatigue still an issue; a new ultralight engine; CAP and the Mexican border; the Thunder Mustang comeback; and Public Benefit Flying awards. Hear these stories and more in today’s podcast.

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