“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.”
Briefings
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.
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.
24-hour fuel now available at KCEK
New self-serve fuel tanks mean no matter what time you land at Crete Municipal Airport in Nebraska, you can fuel your airplane.
FAA adds weather reporting stations across Alaska
The FAA has started installing eight new Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) across Alaska to provide weather conditions to pilots before they take to the skies.
Blue Line Aviation opens new facility at KJNX
The new facility at Johnston Regional Airport (KJNX) in Smithfield, North Carolina, features a new DA40/DA42 convertible Diamond simulator.
Sign up for NASA’s Flight Log Experience
You’ll get to “fly along” on two milestone flights of NASA aircraft, including the X-57 and supersonic X-59.
Redbird creates flight sim supplement to AOPA high school curriculum
The new simulator supplement from Redbird gives high schools free access to nearly 70 lessons, expanding their capabilities to immerse students in educational aviation coursework, according to Redbird officials.