WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bill has been introduced in the House to extend the authorization of the FAA through July 15. Meanwhile, the Senate has unveiled its own plan for the agency’s reauthorization. In the House, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) and Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) introduced the bill to […]
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Hartzell Engine Technologies introduces starter for Continental engines
Hartzell Engine Technologies has introduced a mid-weight, direct-drive, FAA PMA approved starter for six-cylinder Continental engines. “Continental has expressed growing interest in this new PM-Series starter as a lighter weight alternative to the standard Energizer style they have been using on their six-cylinder engines,” said Mike Disbrow, president. “This new starter is a mid-weight. It’s over […]
Keystone Aviation expands its TBM North American sales territory
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Keystone Aviation, a TAC Air Company, has expanded its sales coverage for Daher’s TBM very fast turboprop aircraft, adding four Canadian provinces and one additional U.S. state to its area of responsibility. The new geographic zone comprises the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia in Canada, along with the […]
Idaho governor signs bill removing sales tax on installed aircraft parts
BOISE, Idaho — Idaho Gov. Butch Otter has signed a bill that removes the sunset provision on the sales tax exemption for aircraft parts installed on out-of-state aircraft. Without the bill, the tax exemption would have expired June 30, 2016. “This legislation nets a financial gain for the state of Idaho,” said Vice President and General Manager for […]
85% of aviation companies plan to hire this year
A new survey from JSfirm.com, an aviation only job website, reveals that 85% of the companies contacted said they will hire in 2016, with 76% projecting growth this year. “It’s no surprise to us that aviation professionals are in high demand,” said Jeff Richards, JSfirm.com operations manager. “Regarding number of job postings, JSfirm.com experienced our best January […]
AOPA launches leadership lunches
FREDERICK, Md. – On March 10 from 12 to 1 p.m., the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) will launch the first of a series of quarterly leadership lunches at the AOPA National Aviation Community Center (NACC) at Frederick Municipal Airport. AOPA President Mark Baker will introduce Frederick Mayor Randy McClement, the featured speaker, and […]
Fly to Win contest launches
Lightspeed Aviation, a manufacturer of aviation headsets, and OpenAirplane, an online aircraft rental booking service that allows pilots to skip local checkouts, have teamed to offer pilots a chance to win the latest Lightspeed products. Through March 27, 2016, OpenAirplane will track their members’ flight hours and the number of airports they fly out of. […]
AirVenture to commemorate 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor’s “Day of Infamy” will be commemorated at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016, with flying activities and other highlights recalling the events and heroism of that fateful day, which initiated America’s involvement in World War II and changed our nation forever. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016, […]
Sidney Airport wins Nebraska Airport of the Year
SIDNEY, Neb. — Avfuel-branded dealer L&L Aviation started 2016 with a bang as Sidney Municipal Airport (KSNY) won Nebraska’s non-Part 139 Airport of the Year award during a Jan. 28 banquet held in conjunction with the 24th Annual Nebraska Aviation Symposium. “We’re truly honored,” said Jon Leever, L&L Aviation co-owner. “L&L Aviation took over airport management […]