The Washington state legislature will soon consider a proposal that would increase taxes for airplane owners. Introduced on April 14, House Bill 2089 would impose an annual excise tax of 1% on the taxable value of aircraft registered in the state, according to officials with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), who say they are […]
Government expected to rule on Cirrus-China deal soon
The management at Cirrus Aircraft is awaiting word from the U.S. government regarding clearance to proceed with the Minnesota planemaker’s acquisition by China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Co., Ltd., (AVIC), according to an AviationWeek story that notes that the proposed acquisition has met with opposition that Cirrus executives maintain is misplaced and potentially damaging. Read […]
Colorado group readies for second ‘Aviation Saves’ event
Preparations are underway for the Colorado Aviation Business Associations (CABA’s) second annual “Aviation Saves” event, scheduled for June 10-11 at Centennial Airport in Englewood, near Denver. While the dates have changed from last year’s late-April timeframe, the theme and location remain the same as the inaugural event, which was supported by dozens of volunteers, 49 […]
NBAA Dallas Regional Forum breaks records
The National Business Aviation Association’s Regional Forum at Love Field in Dallas attracted a record crowd of more than 1,200 attendees. In addition, the forum drew more than 80 exhibitors, another Dallas record, and 21 aircraft were on static display. NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen, right, talks with Mike Wright, Founding Partner, Business Jet […]
CAP provides aerial recon of Red River flooding
FARGO, N.D. — With spring flooding nearing high-water marks once again in the Red River Valley, volunteers from Civil Air Patrol’s North Dakota Wing are flying daily, using the latest in digital airborne photography equipment to help emergency management officials assess damages and deploy assets to the region. “We’ve been flying multiple sorties – four […]
AERO attracts strong international presence
Friedrichshafen, Germany – This year’s AERO attracted 33,400 visitors from around the world, according to organizers. “The leading trade show for general aviation in Europe once again demonstrated its enormous innovative powers and its wide international appeal,” said Messe Friedrichshafen CEO Klaus Wellmann and project manager Roland Bosch at the show’s conclusion, judging it to […]
New Remos dealer named
Remos Aircraft continues to expand its dealer and REMOS Pilot Center network in the United States. The newest member of the network is Skybound Aviation, formed this past February, at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI). The two principals are Glenn McCallister, who is taking charge of sales, and Beverly Cleair, CFI, who is handling flight […]
Museum accepting summer camp applications
The International Women’s Air & Space Museum is Cleveland, Ohio, is accepting applications from female high school students in grades 9-11 for two summer camps on college campuses in Ohio sponsored by the museum. Applications are being accepted through May 20. Both camps are free for accepted participants. Applications can be found at IWASM.org. Students […]
Sun ’n Fun weathers storm, ends strong
During this year’s Sun ’n Fun International Fly-In and Expo, most of the discussion taking place on the event grounds centered around the tornado that inflicted heavy damage to more than 60 aircraft and to the Sun ’n Fun site. But with each passing day since the event concluded its six-day run April 3, most […]