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March 13, 2012

Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels Declares March 'GA Appreciation Month'

Letter Groups Applaud Another State For Recognizing The Value Of GA

National aviation organizations applauded Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels for signing a proclamation declaring the month of March "General Aviation Appreciation Month" in a news release issued by the AAAA Monday. According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, general aviation contributes over $4.9 billion in economic activity to the state, supporting over 18,000 jobs.

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Tecnam Runs P2010 Engine For The First Time

New Four-Place Single Introduced To The U.S. At Oshkosh 2011

Tecnam has released a video showing the first engine start on its new four-place single, the P2010. The 75 second video shows the first engine run from startup to shut down.

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New ECU Boosts Efficiency In Rotax 912 iS Engine

Rockwell Collins Component Automatically Controls Fuel-Air Mixture

A new electronic dual-channel Engine Control Unit (ECU) is a key component of the Rotax 912 iS piston engine for Light Sport Aircraft (LSA). This ECU, developed by Rockwell Collins, is the first that meets aerospace design assurance standards for certification in the LSA market.

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WAI International Conference 2012 Sets New Record Attendance

More Than 3,300 Attend, Up Almost Eight Percent

With its largest attendance in a decade, the 23rd annual WAI Conference, held in Dallas, from March 8-10, 2012, could best be described as big and upbeat. In addition to a new record attendance, dozens of companies and organizations were actively recruiting new employees, producing a positive and encouraging attitude for all participants.

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Cincinnati Blue Ash Airport Officially Gets The Axe

City Informs FAA That The Facility Will Close

Pilots in the greater Cincinnati, OH, area are about to lose an airport. Cincinnati City Manager Milton Dohoney Jr. has sent a letter to the FAA expressing the city's intention to close Blue Ash Airport no earlier than June 8th.

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Florida Legislature Concludes Aviation-Friendly Session

FATA Partners With AOPA And FAC To Get Passage Of Significant Legislation For Aviation In The State

The Florida Aviation Trades Association (FATA) is pleased to announce the passage of legislation that benefits aviation businesses in Florida and also the aircraft owner. The changes in language to the current state statute clearly defines the exemption of FBOs from the state intangible tax. Working to reduce the weight of aircraft now eligible for the sales tax exemption on parts and maintenance to 2,000 pounds not only benefits the aircraft owner but provides new opportunities for repair and maintenance facilities in the State.

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