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(SMART SUMMARY) click for photosA new art exhibit that uses discarded airplanes as canvases opens this weekend at Pima Air & Space Museum in Tucson, Ariz., and on Monday curators released more photos of the transformed aircraft.

(SMART SUMMARY) For the 23rd time since 2007, the U.S. House on Tuesday passed a short-term extension to the FAA's funding -- but it appears that a more permanent solution is imminent.

(SMART SUMMARY) The study aims to "give the innovators and aviators in the community information about accidents that will result in a real and immediate safety payoff for them when they are flying these aircraft," said NTSB Chairman Deborah Hersman.

(SMART SUMMARY) The tailhook might seem like a mature bit of technology for airplanes -- it's been in use for more than 100 years -- but Lockheed Martin is finding it a challenge to get the tailhook to work right on its high-tech F-35C Joint Strike Fighter stealth aircraft.

(SMART SUMMARY) For the new release, digital techniques were used to restore the film frame by frame, and the original score has been freshly recorded with a full orchestra.

(SMART SUMMARY) Twenty Airbus A380s must undergo inspections to check for cracks in the rib feet -- metal brackets that attach the wing ribs to the skin -- the European Aviation Safety Agency said in a directive (PDF) published on Friday.

(SMART SUMMARY) click for photosSport Aviation Expo officials say this year's show has set attendance records.

(SMART SUMMARY) Corbi Aviation has proven that effective air conditioning can come in a package that's light enough (22-35 pounds, depending on application) to use in light sport aircraft.

(SMART SUMMARY) One of the most popular kitbuilt light sport aircraft is the Vans RV-12.

(SMART SUMMARY) A Charlotte company has developed a lightweight air conditioning system that could find applications in a broad range of light aircraft.

(SMART SUMMARY) Whitted Ground:"N12345, clear of the active, taxi to the Hangar Restaurant."N12345:"345 cleared to the restaurant via 'Bravo.'"Whitted Ground:"They're featuring five dollar hamburgers today."N12345:"Five dollars?

(SMART SUMMARY) Most light sport aircraft are made in Eastern Europe, but there's a slight trend to bring these airplanes to the U.S. for manufacture.

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(SMART SUMMARY) A compromise on an arcane bit of labor law will likely result in a long-term reauthorization bill approval in the next month or so.

(SMART SUMMARY) Weight increases for Light Sport aircraft may be intended to allow for the installation of safety equipment, like ballistic parachutes, without affecting payload.