The National Transportation Safety Board announced Monday its intent to hold a public board meeting March 9, 2021, 9:30 a.m. (EST) to finalize its 2021 – 2022 Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements. The NTSB’s Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements is a communication strategy through which the agency identifies its top safety […]
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NBAA, NATA Urge IRS to Provide Guidance on FET Collection and Liability
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) asked the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to continue the reform of Federal Excise Tax (FET) regulations by addressing unclear and confusing rules covering the collection responsibilities for air charter operators and brokers. After a years-long advocacy effort led by NBAA and NATA, […]
Hartzell Awarded STC for Talon Prop on Two-Seat Extra 300L
Hartzell Propeller recently received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its specially designed three-blade high performance Talon prop for installation on Extra 300L two-seat aerobatic aircraft. The Talon features an enhanced aerodynamic design coupled with Hartzell’s state of the art ASC-II™ resin transfer carbon fiber process. The Talon’s launch customer was Michael Goulian, who has […]
AOPA to Honor Aviation Pioneers with Fifth-Annual R.A. “Bob” Hoover Trophy Award (Virtual) Presentation
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association will honor several pioneers in aviation and aviation safety during its virtual fifth-annual AOPA R.A. “Bob” Hoover Trophy Award presentation on February 3. The celebration will take place virtually this year. The event, which is typically limited to 200 people and takes place in the historic Terminal A at […]
State Aviation Officials Endorse Buttigieg for Transportation Secretary
Today, the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) sent a letter to the leaders of the US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation endorsing Pete Buttigieg to be Secretary of Transportation and encouraging his swift confirmation. The letter, signed by Bobby Walston, NASAO Board Chair and Director of the North Carolina Department of […]
FAA Seeks Public Comment on Aviation Noise Effects and Mitigation Research Portfolio
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced plans to seek public comment on the existing noise research portfolio, including the Neighborhood Environmental Survey, and additional areas recommended for investigation. The notice is available on FAA’s website. The FAA is sharing information on its aircraft noise research programs that includes a portfolio of research initiatives related to […]
FAA Releases New Revision of FAA Heliport Design Guide
The FAA recently released a new revision to the Helicopter Design Guide (150/5390-2D – Draft AC 150/5390-2D, Heliport Design). This draft provides standards for the planning, design and construction of heliports serving helicopters with single, tandem (front and rear) or dual (side by side) rotors. Rex Alexander, President of Five-Alpha and the infrastructure advisor to […]
ALTO Aviation Launches Its New 2021 ALTO Cadence™ Upgrade Programs
ALTO Aviation has launched its new 2021 In-Flight Entertainment and Cadence™ Cabin Management System upgrade programs specifically customized for all retrofit business aircraft. The 2021 ALTO Cadence™ upgrade programs offer various non-compromise, budget-friendly cabin audio, and entertainment upgrades and includes a wide selection of direct replacement and fit compatible passenger controls and bezels. All the […]
GAMA, NATA Applaud Launch of FAA Dynamic Regulatory System
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), and the National Air Transportation Association (NATA), commend the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its launch of the Dynamic Regulatory System (DRS), which houses all regulatory guidance material from the Office of Aviation Safety. “The much-anticipated DRS provides a centralized public database of regulatory safety guidance materials, which will […]
IRS Aircraft Management Exemption Rules Now in Effect
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations regarding exemptions from excise taxes for managed aircraft announced last week are now in effect, following a multi-year effort by the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and other industry stakeholders to ensure aircraft management services were not considered taxable air transportation. “Publication of these regulations provides needed clarity and […]
