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July 20, 2016

NBAA, NATA Welcomes Progress On Federal Excise Tax Bill

Would Resolve Certain Tax Issues For Management Companies

Two trade groups focused on business aviation released statements supporting action last week by the House Ways & Means Committee that advances congressional legislation making clear management services provided to assist an aircraft owner in the operation of its aircraft are not subject to the ticket tax imposed on commercial air transportation. Committee passage of the legislation means that it can now move forward to be considered by the full House of Representatives.

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NTSB Releases Preliminary Report In Alaska Accident

Anchorage Pilot Alice Rogoff Walked Away From The Floatplane Accident

The NTSB has released its preliminary report from an accident which occurred July 2 at Halibut Cove, AK, which severely damaged the Cessna 206 floatplane, but from which the pilot walked away uninjured.

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Astronics Offers Special Pricing On EVS For E-AB Aircraft

Offers Good At AirVenture And Online EAA And Online

Astronics Corporation, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Astronics Max-Viz, has established special lower prices for its two newest Enhanced Vision Systems, designed for experimental and homebuilt aircraft. The special prices will be offered online and at EAA AirVenture next week.

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FAA Improves Runway Conditions Reporting

New TALPA Standards To Be In Place By October 1, 2016

The FAA and other members of the aviation community have developed new standards to improve safety at U.S. airports during inclement weather. On October 1, 2016, U.S. airports, airline flight crews, dispatchers, general aviation pilots, and air traffic controllers will begin using new Takeoff and Landing Performance Assessment (TALPA) standards to reduce the risk of runway overrun accidents and incidents due to runway contamination caused by weather and other factors.

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FAA Reauthorization Includes Change In Agency Hiring Practices

Reinstates Relevance Of Graduation From CTI Program For Air Traffic Controllers

The passage of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2016 represents a big win for the 36 Collegiate Training Initiative program schools in the United States, says Bill Parrot, director of the Lewis University Air Traffic Control Program.

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First Airplane Efficiency World Record Established

Cessna 182 Equipped With SMA Aero-Diesel Engine Establishes The Mark

Two pilots recently completed a flight to establish the first Airplane Efficiency World Record in the C-1-c class as sanctioned by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (the organization sanctioning aviation world records).

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Garmin Announces New Enhancements To The G500/G600 Glass Flight Displays

Incorporates GTX 345 ADS-B In Display Capability, Database Synchronization And More

Garmin has unveiled an expanded feature set for the G500/G600 glass flight displays. The new GTX 345 all-in-one Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) transponder now interfaces with the G500/G600 to display the benefits of ADS-B In traffic and weather.

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