The Virginia legislature recently passed a measure to exempt aircraft parts and maintenance from sales and use tax. The bill, HB 1738, was recently passed by the state Senate, following its earlier passage by the House with overwhelming support. The legislation now goes to Gov. Terry McAuliffe for his signature. In welcoming the bill’s passage, […]
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Call for nominations for Crossfield Teacher of the Year
DAYTON, Ohio — The National Aviation Hall of Fame is seeking nominees for its 31st Annual A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Educator of the Year Award, which includes a $5,000 cash stipend. Founded in 1986 by famed research test pilot, the late A. Scott Crossfield, the award is a juried competition open to classroom teachers in grades […]
FATPNW expands beyond the Pacific Northwest
Flights Above The Pacific Northwest (FATPNW) debuted in 2012 on Facebook as a way to share pictures, videos and stories about flying around the Pacific Northwest. Five years and 6,000 members later, FATPNW founder Brice Van Baren, with much prodding from those outside the Pacific Northwest, is expanding the group. Sort of. “I don’t believe […]
Year-end Avionics Market Report released
LEE’S SUMMIT, Missouri — In 2016, business and general aviation avionics sales topped $2.2 billion, according to the 2016 year-end Avionics Market Report just released by the Aircraft Electronics Association. Total worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales for the year amounted to $2,261,534,820, which represents a 6.4% decrease in sales compared to 2015. It was […]
FAA to hold airspace workshops in Denver
The FAA will hold 11 public information workshops in April and May 2017 on proposed airspace improvements in the Denver Metro Area. The improvements are part of the Denver Metroplex project, which proposes to use streamlined satellite navigation to move air traffic more safely and efficiently through the Metro Area, according to agency officials. Existing […]
Sporty’s Foundation works to build a robust GA
The Sporty’s Foundation made bequests totaling $157,700 in 2016 to fulfill its goal to attract young people to aviation as pilots and as those who design, build and maintain the aircraft we fly. The foundation recently issued its Annual Report, detailing activities and bequests during 2016. You can see the report online at SportysFoundation.org. The Sporty’s Foundation is the […]
CAF Dixie Wing Warbird Museum celebrates 30 years
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. — Two restored World War II aircraft have taken flight as the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing Warbird Museum celebrates its 30th anniversary. Sixteen years of restoration work by the Wing’s volunteers has brought a Bell P-63A-6 Kingcobra back to flying status, more than 40 years after it last flew. Also, a […]
Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week slated
More than 50,000 girls and women are expected to attend events on four continents during the seventh annual Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week, March 6- 12. They will meet women who chose a career in the aviation industry, learn about past women of aviation’s contributions, visit various work environments, and try some of the activities, including […]
AOPA offers solutions for Trump’s Florida airport shutdowns
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has requested that the Department of Homeland Security establish security screening capabilities and gateway operations at Palm Beach County Park Airport to ease the economic impact of shutting down the airport each time President Donald Trump visits his nearby Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. In a letter […]