AVweb Podcast: Monday, July 17, 2006

Editorial Staff

Monday, July 17, 2006 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Diamond Aircraft introduced the D-Jet and upgraded the DA40, coinciding with FAA action on Cessna 120/140 Light Sport Aircraft proposals and growing LSA support.
Aviation safety concerns were highlighted, including cargo pilots advocating for better fire regulation, the NTSB's disapproval of FAA fixes for exploding fuel tanks, and a lawsuit stemming from the Ebersol crash.
Other key aviation issues included the ongoing fight against ethanol in avgas, advancements in composite 787 lightning protection and weight reduction, Northrop's new laser-shield for airports, and an unusual incident involving mice grounding an A320.

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Diamond rolls out D-Jet, decks out DA40; FAA acts on Cessna 120/140 Light Sport Aircraft proposal; new LSA support builds; cargo pilots want better fire regulation; exploding fuel tanks – NTSB says FAA’s fixes are no good; fighting ethanol in avgas; Ebersol crash co-pilot sues; composite 787 takes on lightning protection, weight; Northrop’s laser-shield for airports; and mice ground an A320. Hear these stories and more in today’s podcast … .

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