After more than a decade of advocacy, an aircraft sales-and-use tax exemption has passed the New York legislature as part of a new state budget. The legislation now goes to Gov. Andrew Cuomo for his signature. “We’ve fought hard for this aviation sales-and-use tax exemption because it will help boost aviation, create jobs and spur […]
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Planning underway for 51st Hayward Air Rally
The Hayward Air Rally is celebrating its 51st anniversary in 2015 with a one day Air Rally to Bend, Oregon. Over the 50 year history of the Hayward Air Rally, originally known as the Hayward-Las Vegas Air Race, the event has been a single day of flying and competition. The exception was the 2014 50th […]
Blue Grass Airport opens Westside GA development
Kentucky’s Blue Grass Airport (KLEX) has opened its Westside General Aviation development. The new 100,000-square-foot Westside general aviation development is situated on a 25-acre site adjacent to crosswind Runway 9-27. The new facilities blend into the scenery, while the design of the new T-hangars recall the look and feel of the rural landscape, according to airport officials. […]
Fly-In Pix: 5th Annual Marvel of Flight
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. – The April 10-11 Marvel of Flight at DeFuniak Springs Airport (54J) suffered some weather setbacks, but still attracted solid crowds last weekend. The Rise Above Traveling Exhibit taught nearly 700 area students the history of the Tuskegee Airmen. Everything else took place at the airport. A few photos from the festivities. Turbine Homebuilt Low, slow and […]
First flight: Flight Design C4
KAMENZ, Germany — Last fall, Flight Design, manufacturer of the CT-series of Light-Sport Aircraft, promised to fly its new, four-seater called C4 by the opening of the Aero Friedrichshafen show. On Friday, April 9, the company achieved that goal. The weekend was spent reviewing initial results and preparing to set up at the event that starts April […]
Eclipse and Kestrel unite to form ONE Aviation
A new company, ONE Aviation Corp. has been formed, which will continue development of the Kestrel K350 single-engine turboprop, as well as manufacturing of the Eclipse 550 jet. Alan Klapmeier, who founded Cirrus Aircraft with his brother, Dale, will lead the new company. “I feel privileged to lead this experienced team of aviation professionals as […]
California Aviation Day slated for April 22
The third annual California Aviation Day will take place Wednesday, April 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the north steps of the State Capitol in Sacramento. This event provides an opportunity for the public and the industry to come together and celebrate the variety and vitality of aviation in California, according to organizers. The public […]
AEA convention sets attendance record
The 58th annual Aircraft Electronic Association International Convention & Trade Show, which took place April 8-11 in Dallas, Texas, attracted 1,897 attendees with more than 350 avionics repair shops and more than 20 countries represented. The attendance figure breaks the event’s previous high mark of 1,873 attendees back in 2005, a year in which the […]
Guidance Aviation launches LZ network
Guidance Aviation has launched its LZ Network, emphasizing off-airport operations and real world training. The off-airport network of helipads and landing zones includes a floating helipad atop the organization’s 75-foot houseboat. Students practice pinnacle landings, confined areas, off-airport operations, and water landings. In addition to the over-water helipad on Lake Powell, Guidance has established off-airport LZ’s throughout […]