Washington State aircraft owners are rallying the troops to fight a new tax that could add hundreds — or even thousands — of dollars a year to their fixed costs. The proposed tax would levy a 1% excise tax based on the value of aircraft. Under the measure, a plane worth $100,000 would be taxed […]
DHL to donate former hub to Ohio community
Deutsche Post DHL and the Clinton County Port Authority (CCPA) have reached a preliminary agreement for the donation of DHL’s former principal U.S. express hub to the community of Wilmington, Ohio, for redevelopment and future use of the site as an airport/commerce park. DHL and local officials hope to close the transaction before the end […]
Wind turbine installed at O1G
WindTamer Corp., a developer and manufacturer of patented new wind turbine technology, has completed the installation of one of its wind turbines at the Perry-Warsaw Airport (01G) in New York. The installation of the turbine required FAA approval, which was received late last year. Gerald Brock, chairman and CEO of WindTamer, said that FAA approval […]
Alton Bay ice runway opens
The ice runway at the Alton Bay Seaplane Base (B18) in New Hampshire opened for the season Jan. 9 — two weeks earlier than last year, thanks to colder temperatures, Paul LaRochelle, the airport’s volunteer manager, said in a report at AOPA.org. The ice runway at the south end of Lake Winnipesaukee has been plowed […]
King Air pilot wins Avtrip scholarship
Avfuel Corp. has awarded the annual Avtrip Scholarship for continuing studies in aviation to three pilots. The winners are selected by the quality and message of their essays, the extent of participation in or knowledge about the general and business aviation industries, and level of need. Top winner James Orwin of Canton, Michigan, has been […]
Million Air Toronto FBO line service manager dies suddenly
Dave Richardson (aka DR), line service manager for the Million Air Toronto FBO and Toronto Airways Limited at Toronto Buttonville Municipal Airport (CYKZ), passed away suddenly Jan. 17. Richardson, who grew up in the northern Ontario mining community of Sudbury, studied helicopter maintenance at North Bay College and later applied for a line service position […]
Glacier Jet Center joins Phillips 66 network
Glacier Jet Center at Glacier Park International Airport (GPI) in Montana has joined Phillips 66 Aviation as a branded dealer. Headquartered in Kalispell, the FBO offers National Air Transportation Association (NATA) certified line service professionals, charter, flight training and a customer service team available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The FBO’s concierge […]
Flight Design adds four schools to its roster
Flight Design USA has added four new flight schools to its roster of Flight Design Pilot Centers (FDPC). Flight Design now boasts a network of 21 pilot centers using Flight Design Light Sport Aircraft. The new schools are: Iowa Air in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, operated by Tim Busch; Paragon Flight Training in Fort Myers, Florida, […]
Brokers Association slates sales course
It’s not too late to register for the next Aircraft Broker 101 Certification Course offered through the Aircraft Brokers Association International (ABAi). Slated for Feb. 19-20 in Houston, the 16-hour course is designed to provide the information and resources necessary to become a Certified Aircraft Broker. Best business practices will be presented along with basic […]