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Sunday, 16 July 2006 |
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SOUTH ST. PAUL, Minn.---July 16, 2006--Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc. (BRSI or BRSI.OB)(BRSparachutes.com), a manufacturer and worldwide supplier of whole-airplane parachute recovery systems for general aviation and recreational aircraft, announced today an agreement to develop and install a BRS parachute system for Diamond Aircraft's new D-JET. This historical commitment to aviation safety signifies the first time a whole airframe recovery parachute system will be developed for installation in a civilian jet for use by the general flying public.
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Wednesday, 05 July 2006 |
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Englewood, CO, July 5, 2006—— Adam Aircraft today announced that the Adam A500 centerline twin-engine piston airplane will be featured in the upcoming Universal Pictures release "Miami Vice," the movie, in theaters July 28, directed by renowned director Michael Mann and starring Academy Award®-winner Jamie Foxx and Colin Farrell.
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Wednesday, 05 July 2006 |
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COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO — While NTSB's official report remains in development the agency's investigation gave preliminary acknowledgement: "The Sport-Jet aircraft had no mechanical failures." The official statement from NTSB remains, "This accident is under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board. Progress of the investigation can be obtained from Jennifer Kaiser who is the investigator in charge for this accident."
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Tuesday, 04 July 2006 |
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Following the initial flight test series in late April, Diamond's D-Jet resumed flight testing after installation of its data acquisition system and minor planned modifications to the inlet engine fairings.
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Thursday, 29 June 2006 |
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Englewood, CO, June 29, 2006—— Adam Aircraft today announced the appointment of Chris Naro as Chief Financial Officer. He will report to Adam Aircraft Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rick Adam, and will be responsible for all finance and accounting functions. Among his many duties as CFO, his responsibilities will focus on raising capital, financial planning, working closely with the Chief Operating Officer on ramping aircraft production, and managing continuous improvement programs geared toward improving production and cost efficiencies. In addition, Mr. Naro will be a key member of the Executive Team that will prioritize future markets and product development initiatives for Adam Aircraft.
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Wednesday, 28 June 2006 |
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Aviation Technology Group, Inc. announced the following design changes to its Javelin aircraft: an increase in wing size, enhancement of wing lift devices, and improvement to the canopy opening mechanism. These constitute the last major design changes to the Javelin, freezing its configuration to enable suppliers to start producing the production airframe parts.
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Sunday, 25 June 2006 |
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Company releases final performance numbers for revolutionary VLJ
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — June 25, 2006 — Eclipse Aviation, creator of the world’s first very light jet (VLJ), today announced that it expects to achieve Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification of the Eclipse 500 jet in the next few weeks. While the company was anticipating FAA certification in late June, continued supplier delays have pushed the schedule back.
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Friday, 23 June 2006 |
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COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO — During takeoff for flight number 25 in the Sport-jet flight test program, the aircraft suffered an uncommanded roll at low altitude, possibly induced by wake turbulence or weather phenomenon such as a microburst. The airplane was piloted by James Stewart, a retired military F-16 pilot. John Welty, an A&P mechanic, accompanied Stewart in the test flight. Both men were taken to the hospital as a precaution; both were released.
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