“If Florida eliminates the sales and use tax for aircraft as proposed in these bills, it would be more competitive with its neighbors, increasing general aviation activity and boosting the industry’s economic impact,” said Scott O’Brien, NBAA senior director, public policy and advocacy. “Aircraft owners would also visit more frequently without fearing a significant sales or use tax burden, which would provide more revenue for the state.”
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Flight sims donated to Oklahoma schools
Five Oklahoma high schools will receive a flight simulator to enhance the implementation of the You Can Fly aviation curriculum, thanks to a donation from the Corporate Aircraft Association.
NTSB: CTAF should be required in Alaska
The recommendations come after an NTSB investigation into a midair collision involving a deHavilland DHC-2 and a Piper PA-12 that occurred on July 31, 2020, near Soldotna, Alaska. The pilot and five passengers on the DHC-2 were killed in the collision, as was the pilot on the PA-12.
Competition for workers fierce in the aviation industry
The most in-demand positions remain pilots, A&P/IAs, sheet metal technicians, avionics, engineering, flight instructors, dispatchers, line service, managers and sales/business development positions.
High winds hamper crowds at Cactus Fly-In
High winds prohibited some planes from coming in to the 64th annual Cactus Fly-In and Hot Rod Show, held March 5, 2022, at Casa Grande Municipal Airport (KCGZ) in Arizona, “yet dozens did show up along with several show cars,” says Glenn Brasch of AirportCourtesyCars.com and a frequent contributor of photographs to General Aviation News.
New flight ops team for Reno
The new flight operations team replaces Tony “Bear” Grady, who resigned to pursue political interests. The three members of the team are all long-time volunteers at the Reno Air Races.
General aviation advocate to retire from Senate
Oklahoma Senator James Inhofe, known as a tireless advocate for general aviation, will retire from the U.S. Senate at the end of 2022.
Top 10 best-selling rotorcraft in 2021
The value of helicopter deliveries for 2021 was $3.7 billion, an increase of approximately 28%
Have questions about unleaded fuels?
Now on YouTube is the replay of a webinar that gives general aviation pilots and aircraft owners an update on unleaded aviation fuel.