AVweb Podcast: Monday, August 7, 2006

Editorial Staff

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

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Key Takeaways:

Aviation industry concerns include a pilot shortage, a controversial airline pensions bill, and renewed contract negotiation efforts by NATCA.
Notable news items feature the last flying B-29 *FiFi* needing assistance, Cessna adopting strategies from kit companies, and a balloon manufacturer experiencing difficulties.
Safety and legal matters are also highlighted, with an aircraft joyrider's sentencing 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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