AD NUMBER: 2009-04-16 MANUFACTURER: Boeing SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2009-04-16 SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to certain Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes.

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Holidaychatter – AD: Boeing

2009-02-28 12:44:12

Topics: Safety Management Systems And NextGen Performance-Based Operations Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will convene the 2009 National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS 2009) March 16-19 on its Daytona Beach campus. The theme of the annual event is “Preparing Students for the Future: Safety Management Systems and NextGen Performance-based Operations.”

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Holidaychatter – ERAU To Host 2009 National Training Aircraft Symposium

2009-02-28 12:44:10

Submits 48 Pages Of Comments Against Proposed GA Security Rules The Transportation Security Administration’s proposed Large Aircraft Security Program (LASP) is a threat to American citizens’ rights of privacy and freedom of travel, said the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Friday.

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Holidaychatter – AOPA Says LASP Infringes On Citizens’ Rights

2009-02-28 12:44:07

Dismissals Suspended Until March 5 Hearing One week after Brazilian planemaker Embraer announced plans to cut some 4,200 jobs worldwide, several unions representing Embraer workers filed a lawsuit claiming the company failed to give them proper notice of their intentions.

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Holidaychatter – Unions Strike Back Against Embraer Layoffs

2009-02-28 12:44:05

Two Contracts Support Re-Engining, Test And Evaluation Programs Lockheed Martin recently received two contracts totaling $324 million for the C-5M Super Galaxy program. The first contract is for the Reliability Enhancement and Re-Engining Program (RERP). The second contract, Interim Contractor Support (ICS), supports the Super Galaxy during familiarization and Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E).

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Holidaychatter – Lockheed Martin Receives $324 Million For C-5M Super Galaxy

2009-02-28 12:44:04

Continental Plans To Deploy Units Throughout B757, B767 Aircraft Jeppesen announced this week Continental Airlines recently completed the world’s first flight using Jeppesen Airport Moving Map on a Class 2 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB). Also on board were Jeppesen digital charts.

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2009-02-28 12:44:02

Liftoff Scheduled For March 6 At Earliest Launch of NASA’s Kepler telescope is targeted for no earlier than Friday, March 6, from Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. There are two launch windows, from 10:49-10:52 pm and 11:13-11:16 pm EST.

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Holidaychatter – NASA Readies To Launch Kepler Telescope

2009-02-28 12:44:01

AMFA Granted Request To Terminate Certification An effort by mechanics at Northwest Airlines to expand their union representation with the recent acquisition by Delta Air Lines has failed. This week, the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association asked the National Mediation Board to end its designation as the representative body for mechanics at the carrier.

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Holidaychatter – Delta Mechanics Decline Union Representation

2009-02-28 12:43:59

What’s Your Take On That Story? Well, Speak Up! If yelling at your uncomprehending neighbor about the latest training guidelines for very light jets draws nothing but a baffled stare, then perhaps you’d like to share your opinions where they’re appreciated. Try the ANN Readers Forum, where you can flame or fancy at your convenience on anything you find of interest.

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Holidaychatter – ANN FAQ: How To Have An Aero-Conversation

2009-02-28 12:43:57

Aero-Terms! Referring to a range of velocities just below and above the speed of sound (about mach 0.8-1.2). It is defined as the range of speeds between the critical mach number, when some parts of the airflow over an aircraft become supersonic, and a higher speed, typically near Mach 1.2, when all of the airflow is supersonic. Between these speeds some of the airflow is supersonic, and some is not.

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Holidaychatter – ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (02.28.09): Transonic

2009-02-28 12:43:56