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While Government Plays Financial Chicken- Tradition at Risk
EDITORIAL- At this writing millions of dollars will be lost to small business and professionals that depend on the Air Show industry each season. This is just one consequence of out of control...
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New POW Exhibit Opens at Enlisted Heritage Hall
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, GUNTER ANNEX AL -- Forty years since America welcomed home 591 Vietnam War prisoners under the Operation Homecoming mission, Gunter's Enlisted Heritage Research Institute...
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Bills Filed Seeking Congressional Gold Medal for CAP WWII Members
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS - Civil Air Patrol members who served during World War II may soon be recognized for their service with the Congressional Gold Medal.U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, has introduced...
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Birmingham Aero Club Annual Awards Presentation
BIRMINGHAM AL- At the Southern Museum of Flight last night, the Birmingham Aero Club presented their annual awards. Founded in 1932 and having over 200 members, the BAC has a long history of aviation...
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Register NOW to Race in the 37th Annual Air Race Classic
Albuquerque, NM -Entries for the 2013 Air Race Classic immediately started arriving at noon on January 2nd for this year's race when opened. Over the past month, two-thirds of the available racer...
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Plane Crash Drill at Gulf Shores Airport
GULF SHORES AL- Edwards Airport had an unannounced disaster drill last Friday morning. Fire, actors, even mock fatalities added realism to the exercise. First responders from 20 different agencies...
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Boeing Brings Advanced Training Capabilities to US Navy's T-45 Fleet
Four operational flight trainers built by Boeing [NYSE: BA] are up and running at Naval Air Station Pensacola (Fla.), allowing the U.S. Navy to shift some training for its T-45 aircraft to the ground...
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Gov Bentley Calls for Support of Alabama Commercial Aviation Business...
MONTGOMERY - Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday called for legislative support of a bill that could help attract thousands of additional jobs to Alabama. The Alabama Commercial Aviation Business...
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CAF Rise Above Exhibit Coming to Southern Museum of Flight
BIRMINGHAM AL- The Southern Museum of Flight welcomes visitors to enjoy the RISE ABOVE movie. The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron's free RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit will be at the...
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ICAS Urges Congress to Allow Military to Fly at Air Shows
Leesburg, VA - Last year, more than 13 million Americans attended an air show. Hundreds of air shows are held every year in the United States, featuring world-class entertainment and bringing...
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Reno Air Race Tickets on Sale MARCH 1st
Hey race fans, RARA is happy to announce that tickets are going on sale on Friday March 1st for the 50th Annual National Championship Air Races. You can order them online through their website at...
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Fuller Stepping Down as AOPA President and CEO
-Board of Trustees to Conduct National Search for Successor- Frederick, MD- Craig L. Fuller, president and chief executive officer of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, the world's largest...
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BHM Terminal Phase I Celebration Video
BIRMINGHAM AL- Not since the 1931 has the Birmingham Airport had a significant construction project of this size. Phase I of the Terminal expansion and modernization was opened for a ribbon cutting...
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VIP Movement NOTAM - Montgomery and Selma
FAA Notice Number: NOTC4606 March 03, 2013 Montgomery and Selma, Alabama 3 NMR - 2,999 AGL Specific instructions and restrictions are available at http://tfr.faa.gov once the NOTAM has been issued....
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Why You Should See the Movie the Hijacking of 58 November
In the early morning hours of October 4, 1971, Commander 58 November was hijacked. It landed in Jacksonville where the FBI was waiting. The plane came to a full stop on the tarmac. Nine minutes later...
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March Magical Alabama Aviation Events
Only 3 weeks until Spring and March aviation events are popping up all over Alabama. This months unique and entertaining events are sure to get you out and up in the air. Birmingham Museum of Flight...
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New Release: Above the Treetops- A Magical Story of Flight
BIRMINGHAM AL- Above the Treetops is the true story of internationally acclaimed novelist William Faulkner's heartwarming relationship with a young boy named Bobby Little, who grew up in Oxford,...
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Atlanta Class B Airspace Changes Effective
FAA Safety- A new configuration of the Class B airspace in Atlanta, Ga. that takes effect March 7 will mitigate many of the concerns expressed by general aviation pilots during the airspace redesign...
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Wiregrass Youth Can Fly Video
DOTHAN AL- A group of Wiregrass area pilots and community leaders successfully raised money for the purpose of helping youth train to fly. Together they purchased a Redbird Flight Simulator that is...
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50th Anniversary Airshow Canceled
JACKSON MS - Officials with the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority said the 50th Anniversary Airshow, scheduled for May 11-12, 2013 has been canceled, according to WALA. Officials said the Airshow...
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