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The Colorado Pilots Association has called upon its members, friends, and stakeholders throughout the state to push back on the imposition of HB24-1235, "Reduce Aviation Impacts on Communities" in its current form. They contend that the "bill would be bad not just for Colorado aviation, but as a precedent nationwide," thanks to stipulations that are decidedly unfriendly to aviation as a whole. The bill has a handful of elements and grant establishing mechanisms nestled inside that could very easily be used to stifle aviation operations and further regulate smaller airfields into oblivion... Gravity Industries' powered jetpack/jack
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General Manager of Airtext Jonathan Pinson brought his company’s newest Oasis suite to NBAA 2023, and he gave ANN founder Jim Campbell the rundown. Their new Oasis IFE offers dual-channel satellite radios for continued communications in-flight, offering passengers and pilots moving maps, 2-way radio, ATIS, and even clearances before, during, and after flights.
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Bristow Helicopter is collecting more Leonardo aircraft with an order for 10 firm aircraft, and options for 10 more. The deal highlights Bristow's expansion plans from the 2025 to 2028 time frame. Business is booming for the firm, thanks to considerable demand for Offshore Energy Services, executive transport, and some new contracts across Northern Europe for Search & Rescue services. With all that work to be done, Bristow wants to capitalize on demand above and beyonds its current stable of 21 AW189s. That's not the whole kaboodle, either, since Bristow is still expecting 5 more of them from a previous order. All in all, the AW189 fleet could end up anywhere from 36 to 46 aircraft
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"CPA is supporting CABA in its efforts to amend the bill, and we believe those efforts are working, but we won’t know how well until at least March 1... The bill is tentatively scheduled to be heard on the afternoon of March 6th before the Transportation, Housing & Local Government Committee. "Since the bill has a good chance of passing, it’s important we continue to work cooperatively toward the best language possible. That is why our position is that the bill must be Amended, and we recommend not opposing the bill (yet)."
Source: From a statement made by the Colorado Pilots Association called upon its members, friends, and stakeholders throughout the state to push back on the imposition of HB24-1235, "Reduce Aviation Impa
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