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Monday, May 12, 2008
Industry Blasts Feds on FAA Bill, Congestion Pricing
Industry was shocked as the Senate failed to pass a Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill last week, effectively killing chances for a bill this year, despite continuing efforts to bring it to a Senate vote again. Most chalked it up to an astonishing lack of leadership at a time when Congress... [read more]
May 12, 2008
GA Taking on Emissions
National Air Transportation Association (NATA) President James K. Coyne testified yesterday before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Aviation at the hearing "Aviation and the Environment: Emissions" highlighting NATA’s...
May 12, 2008
Eclipse Gains Indian, Australian Certification
Eclipse Aviation’s Eclipse 500 received certification from both India and Australia paving the way for customers in both regions. The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India granted the first foreign country Eclipse 500 certification on April...
May 5, 2008
Reauthorization Faces White House Veto
The rejection of user fees in the FAA reauthorization bill, celebrated by both regional airlines and the general/business aviation communities, may earn the much needed legislation a veto when the bill reaches the White House. A policy statement from the...
April 28, 2008
Fed Watch -- Reauthorization, AIP Increases
Senate to Hold Reauthorization Vote Senate Finance and Commerce committees reached a deal which increases in general aviation contributions to the Aviation Trust Fund, clearing the way for a vote on FAA reauthorization this week. But the deal calls for the...
April 14, 2008
NATA Outlines Its Environmental Issues
While the entire industry struggles with reducing fuel consumption and the consequent reduction in emissions, the National Air Transport Association outlined additional issues facing its members including de-icing fluids, airport issues and gasoline lead...
April 7, 2008
Congestion Pricing Won’t Fly
The National Air Transportation Association joined a growing chorus opposing congestion pricing schemes proposed recently by the Department of Transportation. Adding to the strong opposition voiced by the Regional Airline Association (RAA) recently, airlines...
April 7, 2008
Congress Focuses on Emissions
In recounting aviation’s environmental record before House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, it was clear aviation is the least of the world’s emissions problems given the fact that worldwide it only accounts for three...
March 31, 2008
IG Agrees Biz Av Underpaying
A report by the Department of Transportation (DOT) Inspector General (IG) on National Airspace System (NAS) usage concluded business jets are not fully paying for their proportional use of air traffic control services and contribute to air traffic congestion...
March 24, 2008
RAS VLJ Conference This Week
Britain’s Royal Aeronautical Society is hosting a Very Light Jet conference this week – March 26 and 27 in London. The conference will focus on the advent of Very Light Jet operations in Europe. The growth of the corporate, air taxi and private...
March 17, 2008
Long Term, Biz Av will Flourish
High fuel prices and concerns about the economy are dampening the near-term prospects for the general aviation industry, but the long-term outlook remains favorable, according to the 2008-2025 FAA Forecast released last week. “We see a strong growth in...
March 10, 2008
Industry Questions NPRM on ADS-B Out
Business aviation interests joined airline industry associations in questioning the FAA’s NPRM on requiring ADS-B Out saying the equipment is too expensive and the FAA provides little or no incentives for voluntary equipage. Industry also questioned the...
March 10, 2008
AOPA Objects to Re-Registration Charge
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association said the re-registration requirement called for by FAA to bring the U.S. aircraft registry up to date, includes large fee increases from the current $5. The FAA would raise that to $130 for initial registration and $130...
March 10, 2008
PATA Launches to Advance Personal Transportation Technology
The advent of very light and advanced technology aircraft is not only spawning new business models but at least two new organizations to represent them. The Air Taxi Association (ATXA) was founded in 2007 to promote market development and The Personal Air...
March 3, 2008
Calendar: NATA Leadership Conference March 17; IAOPA/Eurocontrol April 4
FBO’s of the Future at Leadership Conference The National Air Transportation Association will highlight the emerging business models during a session on FBO’s of the Future at its upcoming Leadership Conference March 17-20 in Dallas. Moderated by...
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