AVweb Podcast: Monday, July 17, 2006

Editorial Staff

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

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Key Takeaways:

Diamond introduces D-Jet and upgrades DA40, while new technologies like composite 787 lightning protection and airport laser-shields are explored.
Several aviation safety and regulatory issues are highlighted, including FAA action on LSA, calls for improved cargo fire regulations, and NTSB criticism of fuel tank fixes.
Industry-specific concerns are discussed, such as fighting ethanol in avgas, an Ebersol crash co-pilot lawsuit, and even an unusual incident of 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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