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3 hrs ago | Star-telegram.com

FAA to downgrade Mexico's air safety rating

By JOAN LOWY U.S. aviation officials are downgrading Mexico's aviation safety rating, a move that could have economic consequences for some airlines.The action would not stop flights between the two countries, but it would prevent Mexican airlines from expanding service to the United States.An aviation official, who asked not to be named ...

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8 hrs ago | Birch Run/Bridgeport Herald

Flights

Wing stand on the flight line with canopies raised following .... lated 135 flights over the next three years, ... http://www.darpa.mil/Docs/stealth.pdf XML - thomas.loc.gov Apr 21, 2010 ... Whereas the Taipei Flight Information Region, under the jurisdiction of the Republic of China , covers an airspace of 176000 square ...

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12 hrs ago | WBIR-TV

2 men on small plane that crashed into Tennessee river refused medical treatment

According to D.J. Corcoran, spokesperson for the Knoxville Fire Department, two men in their early 40's were on board the Cirrus SR-22 single engine aircraft.

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16 hrs ago | Warwickonline.com

FAA extends public comment on longer runway to Sept. 15

With an extension of the comment period on the proposal to extend the main runway at Green Airport, Mayor Scott Avedisian's cool stance to the Federal Aviation Administration has warmed...somewhat. On Tuesday the FAA responded to the mayor's request that the city and others be afforded more time to analyze and comment on the recently released ...

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Thu Jul 29, 2010

Fox News

House passes aviation safety measures in response to ...

Far-reaching aviation safety legislation developed in response to a deadly commuter airline crash in western New York last year was approved by the House late Thursday.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, James Oberstar, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Chronicle-Telegram

Moms gear: Child restraint system makes it easy to fly with your little one

Taking young children on an airplane flight can be a hassle, especially if you're alone.

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KVUE

FAA: Chelsea Clinton's wedding is a no-fly zone

Chelsea Clinton's wedding along the Hudson River will be under a no-fly zone. The Federal Aviation Administration says local airspace will be restricted from 3 p.m. Saturday to 3:30 a.m. Sunday.

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Related Topix: US News, Bill Clinton, History in the News, Hillary Clinton, US Politics, Rhinebeck, NY, Entertainment

Detroit Free Press

FAA grants $3.4M to Flint's Bishop International Airport

The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded a grant worth more than $3.4 million to Bishop International Airport to renovate and expand the facility's terminal building.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, Dale Kildee, US House of Representatives, Democrat

New York Times

Airspace to Be Closed Near Clinton Wedding

Swarms of photographers, reporters and plain old curious folk are expected to descend on the upstate New York town of Rhinebeck when Chelsea Clinton gets married there on Saturday.

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GlobeNewswire

Air Methods Corporation Confirms Fatal Accident in Arizona

Air Methods Corporation reported that a Eurocopter AS350 helicopter based in Douglas, Arizona crashed Wednesday afternoon at approximately 1:40 p.m. MST in Tucson, Arizona.

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Wed Jul 28, 2010

Orange Co. Register

Pilot killed in crash 'lived to fly'

San Clemente man who died in crash loved aviation and would often meet with a group of retired pilots once a month to talk about flying.

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KFYI-AM Phoenix

One Dead in Medical Helicopter Crash in Tucson

Witnesses told The Arizona Daily Star that the helicopter crashed into a fence in front of a house on Park Avenue just south of Glenn Street.

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CLTV - Chicago Land's TV

Congress set to act on tougher aviation safety measures in response to 2009 commuter crash

Congress is getting ready to pass tough new aviation safety measures that were developed in response to a deadly commuter plane crash in western New York in early 2009, a key lawmaker said Wednesday.

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Warwickonline.com

Dillon predicts without improvements, Green will be small hub airport

If plans for an extended runway and other improvements at Green Airport are abandoned, the "airport will revert back to a small hub airport," Kevin Dillon, president of the Rhode Island Airport Corporation told the Rotary Club of Warwick Thursday.

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Long Island Press

Small Aircraft Makes Hard Landing at L.I. Airport

Federal authorities say a small aircraft has made a hard landing at a Long Island airport.

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CBS 47

Pilot killed after small plane crashes

OCEANSIDE, Calif. a " Police say a pilot was killed when a small plane crashed in a field behind an elementary school in Oceanside.Sgt. Ignacio Lopez says no one was injured on the ground when the plane went down shortly before 11 a.m. Tuesday in the north San Diego suburb.Authorities are trying to determine if anyone else was on board.Federal ...

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Tue Jul 27, 2010

The Augusta Chronicle

Storm knocks out power, sparks fires

A lightning-laden rainstorm thundered across the region late this afternoon, knocking out power to more than 7,000 customers and perhaps sparking at least one house fire in Martinez.

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LongmontFYI

Canadian rescuers search for Longmont pilot

Canadian rescuers continued their search Monday for a missing Longmont pilot who last communicated with air controllers on Saturday afternoon.

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Houston Chronicle

Continental to be fined $230K for botching wheel job

The Federal Aviation Administration plans a $230,000 civil penalty against Continental Airlines because it botched a nose wheel replacement on one airplane.

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LightHouse1280.com

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Wing stand on the flight line with canopies raised following .... lated 135 flights over the next three years, ... http://www.darpa.mil/Docs/stealth.pdf Using Wireless Devices on Airplanes May 14, 2007 ... In addition to the FCC's rules, the Federal Aviation Administration prohibits in-flight use of wireless devices because of potential ...

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