SONEX LAUNCHES EDUCATION INITIATIVE STARTER PACKS
Sonex Aircraft unveiled this week the Sonex Education Starter Pack, a scalable metalworking project and curriculum guide designed to introduce aircraft construction skills to young people. It's aimed at schools and community organizations that might eventually build a Sonex Aircraft Complete Airframe Kit. Those not intending to build a complete aircraft, the pack is a great way to introduce metalworking and technical communication skills to students within the context of aviation. Starter Packs are sold in 16-, 30-, and 50-student kits and additional materials can be purchased individually to scale the project for virtually any class size. Teacher and student guides are also included. For more information, visit http://education.SonexAircraft.com.

'SPREADING WINGS' GALA TO HONOR STEVE FOSSETT
Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum will honor Steve Fossett's extraordinary aviation achievements at the 2007 Spreading Wings Gala on November 2. Fossett's wife, Peggy, will attend and receive the "Spreading Wings" award on his behalf. The museum chose to honor Fossett in March 2007, well before his September 3 disappearance in remote Nevada terrain after he took off from Barron Hilton's Flying M Ranch. The world record-setting pilot earlier expressed excitement about coming to Denver and receiving the award. In a press release, the museum The Wings press release states that the gala will celebrate Fossett's achievements, with the support of his family and friends. Proceeds from the gala will benefit Wings Over the Rockies and its Spreading Wings youth education programs. For tickets and additional information, contact Kristin Love at 303-360-5360, ext. 110 or visit www.WingsMuseum.org.

COLUMBIA EXECUTES ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH CESSNA
Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation shareholders entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Cessna Aircraft Company, consistent with the September 21, 2007 Letter of Intent between the parties. The combination of the signed Asset Purchase Agreement and requisite deposit solidifies Cessna's position as the "Stalking Horse" in Columbia's chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding. Additionally, Columbia officials reported that revised bidding procedures have been approved and the auction date confirmed by the court for November 27, 2007. For more information, visit www.flycolumbia.com.

DIAMOND APPOINTS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Diamond Aircraft announced this week that Ken Harness is the company's new Chief Operating Officer for North American operations. Harness will oversee engineering, flight-testing, manufacturing, and quality for all aircraft at the company's London, Ontario facility. Harness has more than 18 years of experience, most recently at Eclipse Aviation where he was vice president of engineering. For more information on Diamond Aircraft, visit www.diamondaircraft.com.

SPORTY'S CHART ORGANIZER
A new chart organizer from Sporty's Pilot Shop's efficiently organizes charts and other must-have cockpit items. It features six pockets, each designed to hold up to three charts. The organizer also has room for a manual E6B, your pilot certificate, pens, and more. It's available for $14.95 at www.Sportys.com, or call 800-776-7897.