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Boeing 787 Dreamliner Structure Test a Success.
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:16:01 -0400
ROME: Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, successfully completed destructive testing on the horizontal stabilizer of the Boeing [NYSE: BA] 787 Dreamliner. The test took place at Alenia’s Pomigliano plant in Naples with Boeing engineers and representatives of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in attendance. The stabilizer is made at the Alenia Aeronautica plant at Foggia in Italy’s Puglia region.
Top 10 Military Aviation Movies of All Time.
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:50:24 -0400
Once upon a time, flying movies were a staple of Saturday matinee cinema. Along with wrestling flicks and westerns, they have sadly for the most part gone the way of the fifty cent double feature. There have been some great military aviation movies over the years, however, including a few from the not too distant past. Here’s our top ten list of the best military aviation movies of all time... Vote for your favorite in our Planenews survey!
US Airline to be Tried Over Concorde Crash.
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:48:17 -0400
American airline Continental and five individuals are to stand trial in France on manslaughter charges over the crash of an Air France Concorde near Paris in 2000. The defendants include two of the airline’s employees, two former members of the Concorde team and a French civil aviation official. The Concorde crashed after its tyres were punctured by a stray piece of metal on take-off at Charles de Gaulle Airport...
Cirrus Jet Makes Maiden Flight.
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:47:03 -0400
The-Jet, Cirrus Design’s single-engine, V-tail airplane, made its first flight on Thursday, July 3, from Duluth International Airport in Minnesota. The first test version, V1, “performed flawlessly” during its 45-minute flight, the company announced...
Nine Dead in Siberian Helicopter Crash: Officials.
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:46:37 -0400
MOSCOW (AFP): A civilian Mi-8 helicopter crashed in northwest Siberia on Wednesday killing at least nine people, Russia’s Emergency Situations Ministry said. "According to provisional information, there were 16 people on board, including three crew members. At least nine people died," ministry spokeswoman Natalya Lukash told AFP...
Eurofighter Typhoons Declared Ready for Ground Attack Role.
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:46:00 -0400
The Royal Air Force’s Typhoon aircraft marked another milestone in its capability today, Tuesday 1 July 2008, as it was declared operational in the air-to-ground role, becoming the Service’s most advanced multi-role aircraft...

 

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A O Shack - The official club of the Association of Aviation Ordnancemen, a club for people who work or have worked with aviation ordnance in the US Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Army.
Meta Description: [ aoshack: AO SHACK * War Time Edition 2006 * ]

Air Care Alliance - A non-profit umbrella organization listing all known charitable air transport organizations whose volunteers fly needy patients, organs for transplant, and disaster relief supplies and who also perform other missions of service using aircraft.

Alaska Airmen's Association - Dedicated to preserving and promoting aviation in the Last Frontier

Army Air Forces Historical Association - Formed in 1993, based in northern New Jersey, a historical and educational non-profit organization. The association participates in air shows, historical retrospect's, educational programs and seminars providing static displays of World War II Army Air Forces memorabilia.
Meta Description: [ The association participates in air shows, historical retrospect's, educational programs and seminars providing static displays of World War II Army Air Forces memorabilia. ]

Aviation Association of New Hampshire - An Association of aviators that live, or fly, in New Hampshire.

Beagle Pup and Bulldog Club - Non-profit organization promoting the continuing airworthiness of these classic British aircraft and linking owners, pilots and enthusiasts. News, history, technical information and events.
Meta Description: [ Beagle Pup & Bulldog Club ]

British Rotorcraft Association - Represents recreational flying in gyroplanes and autogyros. Contacts, schools, instructors and links.
Meta Description: [ The British Rotorcraft Association Home page, promoting Gyroplane,Autogyro and Gyrocopter flying in the UK ]

California Pilots Association - Public benefit corporation formed to save California's airfields. Information on office bearers, member organizations and business partners.
Meta Description: [ Promoting and Protecting California Airports ]

Civil Air Patrol - Aviation based organisation providing education, cadet programs and operational assistance.
Meta Description: [ CAP is a nonprofit organization withover 64,000 members. It performs 95% of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center. Volunteers also perform homeland security, disaster relief and counterdrug missions. Members take a leading role in... ]

DCPilots-L - Email discussion group, airport photo directory, calendar and practical links for general aviation in the greater Washington DC Region.

General Aviation Awareness Council - Explaining, promoting and protecting general aviation in the UK.

I Fly America Online - Comprehensive aviation association for flyers and enthusiasts providing information on safety, destinations, air shows.
Meta Description: [ Aviation association for flyers and enthusiasts ]

International Wheelchair Aviators - A worldwide organization of disabled and able bodied pilots promoting aviation amongst disabled people. Details of fly-ins, newsletter and membership.

Looking Skyward - Non profit organization raising donations to sponsor young adults to get involved in aviation. News and details of projects and founders.
Meta Description: [ Looking Skyward is a non-profit organization dedicated to sharing the thrill of aviation and space exploration with today's youth. ]

Malibu Mirage Owners and Pilots Association - Represents Malibu, Mirage, Meridian and Jetprop owners world wide.

National Association of Flight Instructors - Association providing information for flight instructors. Provides listings of instructors.
Meta Description: [ Flight Instructors - The official site for the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI). This is the place to find out more about being a part of a flight instructors-only support organization, or to possibly find a flight instructor that can help you fulfill your dreams of flight. ]

Partners at Solberg - Non-profit organization informs residents how general aviation benefits the community. News, event schedules, membership details and FAQs.
Meta Description: [ PARTNERS @ Solberg (Pilots And Residents Together Negotiating Effective and Reasonable Solutions) is a non-profit organization whose members include residents, local business representatives and people from the general aviation community. PARTNERS' purpose is to provide information and to educate... ]

Piper Apache Club - Contains information on used, new and reconditioned parts, member forums, monthly newsletter and articles.
Meta Description: [ Dedicated to preserving and flying the piper apache airplane. Member forum, Monthly newsletter, used parts, maintenance tips, How to ]

Popular Flying Association - Bristol Strut - This group actively promotes sport aviation of all kinds, and encourages home-building and group ownership to keep recreational flying affordable. Includes a monthly newsletter.
Meta Description: [ The Popular Flying Association in the UK encourages all kinds of recreational flying, and is supported by many regional groups formed from the membership. The Bristol Strut is one such group, and welcomes any aviation enthusiasts in the Bristol area to join in it's activities. Check out our web... ]

500 Recreational Aircraft Association - A non-profit Canadian organization which promotes recreational aviation by offering its members information and support for construction, restoration and flying of light aircraft safely.

Socata TB Users Group - Dedicated to owners and others with an interest in the Caribbean series of EADS Socata aircraft. Stories, news, events, member information and technical data.
Meta Description: [ User group for all Socata TB series aircraft, pictures and stories, message board, product specs, links and contact information ]

Solent Aviation Society - Providing an aviation magazine for aviation enthusiasts. News, events, photograph gallery, jokes, items for sale, and contact details.
Meta Description: [ Solent Aviation Society ]

Sport Aircraft Association New Zealand Inc - A non-profit organization devoted to promoting and assisting the private aircraft builder and flier in New Zealand. Provides list of local chapters, dates of events and a trading section.
Meta Description: [ The Heart of Homebuilt Aviation in New Zealand ]

Sport Aviation Association - Forum, magazine, archive, history, links to member pages, aircraft, products, government, newsletters, museums, publications, air shows and fly ins.
Meta Description: [ Sport Aviation Association ]

Stephen M. Price Foundation - Provides scholarships in the areas of flight training and aviation maintenance and repair; details on programs, news and the board of directors.

The Airship Association - Established in 1971, it is the only world-wide body catering solely to people interested in powered lighter-than-air aviation.
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The British Aerobatic Association - Governing body and organizer of aerobatic competitions in the UK. Provides detail of membership, events, contests and procedures for power and glider aerobatic pilots and judges.