AVweb Podcast: Monday, August 7, 2006

Editorial Staff

Monday, August 07, 2006 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

A pilot shortage is being discussed, alongside controversy around an airline pensions bill and NATCA's push for new contract negotiations.
Cessna is adopting strategies from successful kit companies, while the last flying B-29, *FiFi*, requires assistance.
Other aviation news includes a balloon manufacturer's decline, the sentencing of an aircraft joyrider, and the EAA's focus on AirVenture accident prevention.

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News for August 7, 2006: Where have all the pilots gone; airline pensions bill stirs controversy; the last flying B-29, FiFi needs help; Cessna takes tips from successful kit companies; NATCA is pushing a new bill to renew contract negotiations; balloon manufacturer falls; an aircraft joyrider was sentenced; and the EAA on AirVenture accident prevention. Hear these stories and more in today’s podcast.

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