WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a $2.9 million civil penalty against American Eagle Airlines for operating more than 1,000 flights using airplanes on which improper repairs were performed on landing gear doors.

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CALGARY, AB – In advance of Transport Canada certification, the first new-production DHC-6 Series 400 Twin Otter has taken its initial flight from Viking’s final assembly facility in Calgary, Alberta.

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MANASSAS, VA – Aurora Flight Sciences announced today that the DA42M aircraft that will serve as its Optionally Piloted Vehicle prototype has arrived at its Manassas, Virginia facility.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The General Aviation Manufacturers Association has announced that 2009 worldwide shipments and billings of general aviation airplanes were down in all categories.

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