The New York State Senate has passed a bill to make permanent the state’s sales tax exemption on general aviation aircraft maintenance. A story by Sarah Brown at AOPA.org says: “The original enactment of this sales-tax exemption in 2004 led to an increase in economic activity and employment in the aviation sector and has allowed […]
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TSA names new GA security manager
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has tapped Brian Delauter to serve as the agency’s acting general manager of the General Aviation Branch. Delauter was federal security director at Savannah International Airport in Georgia. A story at AMTOnline notes: “Delauter has an extensive general aviation background and knowledge of all aspects of general aviation (corporate/recreational aircraft […]
Abandoned uranium enrichment site eyed for airport
An abandoned uranium enrichment complex is being eyed as suitable land for an airport in Oak Ridge, Tenn. After decades of failed attempts to build an airport in Oak Ridge, the Community Reuse Organization of East Tennessee recently unveiled plans to study the feasibility of building a general aviation airport at the former K-25 uranium […]
Plane does double duty for healthcare company
Healthcare company MTBC, which is using an airplane as a flying promotional platform, recently launched a new website devoted to the plane. The site, www.n6000n.com, is named after the twin-engine Aero Commander’s registration number. It features photos and videos of the plane, as well as news articles that have followed airport tours in New Jersey […]
NextGen’s role in reducing noise
A generation’s worth of gains in aerodynamics and aircraft engine technology have dramatically reduced the number of people exposed to high noise levels near U.S. airports, but future noise reductions will depend largely on advances being developed through the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen), according to FAA officials. In the late 1970s, noise from […]
A salute to those who ‘fly for life’
The good works accomplished by general aviation will be in the spotlight at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009, as a week-long “Fly for Life” program will recognize those who fly to serve others around the world. The 56th annual convention will be held July 27-Aug. 2, at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The Fly for Life […]
LiveAirShowTV to broadcast Hall of Fame ceremony
LiveAirShowTV will broadcast the National Aviation Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony from Dayton, Ohio, over the Internet. Long recognized as “America’s Oscar Night of Aviation,” this annual event honors the achievement of legendary air and space pioneers. This is the first time it will be broadcast live on the Intnet. “This is an event that […]
Forest Service backs backcountry airstrips
The chief of the U.S. Forest Service recently signed a directive that requires the maintenance of existing backcountry strips. Following years of work and discussions, Abigail Kimbell, Forest Service chief, signed the directive, which also acknowledges “the long and proud history of aviation use and airstrips on forest service lands.” It also asks Forest Service […]
No user fees in Senate FAA reauthorization bill
WASHINGTON. D.C. — FAA reauthorization has been introduced in the Senate for only a two-year extension, “so President Obama will have a chance to work out his program.” Reauthorization is usually approved for four years. If the Senate and House versions of the bill are reconciled, this means no user fees — at least for […]