http://www.aviationpros.com AviationPros.com http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10944771/nata-holds-breakthrough-meeting-with-irs-on-federal-excise-tax-issue The IRS will suspend potential assessments associated with current ongoing audits of aircraft management companies that are facing significant uncertainty as to their potential Federal Excise Tax (FET) liability. Fri, 17 May 2013 10:24:22 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10944771/nata-holds-breakthrough-meeting-with-irs-on-federal-excise-tax-issue http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10944381/aaae-questions-airline-opposition-to-local-pfcs-as-bag-fee-collections-skyrocket In 2012, U.S. carriers collected nearly $3.5 billion in baggage fees and $2.55 billion from reservation change fees according to DOT. Thu, 16 May 2013 16:03:33 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10944381/aaae-questions-airline-opposition-to-local-pfcs-as-bag-fee-collections-skyrocket http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10944291/beechcraft-bringing-momentum-full-business-aircraft-lineup-to-2013-ebace It has scheduled its full lineup of turboprop and piston business aircraft for the 2013 European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) May 21-23 in Geneva, Switzerland. Thu, 16 May 2013 14:44:54 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10944291/beechcraft-bringing-momentum-full-business-aircraft-lineup-to-2013-ebace http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10943769/85th-annual-aaae-conference-in-reno-to-feature-aviation-and-government-leaders-industrys-largest-airport-exhibition The 85th Annual AAAE Conference and Exposition takes place May 19-22, and will be hosted by the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority. Thu, 16 May 2013 09:41:20 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10943769/85th-annual-aaae-conference-in-reno-to-feature-aviation-and-government-leaders-industrys-largest-airport-exhibition http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10943736/russian-helicopters-signs-agreement-with-panh-helicopters-to-expand-use-of-civilian-helicopters Inked today at the HeliRussia 2013 trade show in Moscow, the agreement covers research into customers' requirements regarding the external appearance and technical and economic capabilities of commercial helicopters and how they are used in Russia and... Thu, 16 May 2013 09:23:09 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10943736/russian-helicopters-signs-agreement-with-panh-helicopters-to-expand-use-of-civilian-helicopters http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10941488/caf-announces-search-for-new-national-hq-location-as-part-of-plan-to-increase-national-profile The new facility, described by CAF officials as an "Airbase," will contain a year-round aviation attraction, house CAF Staff and support volunteer CAF members who will organize and execute an annual warbird air show/fly-in. Mon, 13 May 2013 11:24:45 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10941488/caf-announces-search-for-new-national-hq-location-as-part-of-plan-to-increase-national-profile http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10941382/russian-helicopters-to-present-current-lineup-of-civilian-and-military-helicopters-at-helirussia-2013 HeliRussia 2013 takes place on 16-18 May 2013 at the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Centre in Moscow. Mon, 13 May 2013 09:46:36 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10941382/russian-helicopters-to-present-current-lineup-of-civilian-and-military-helicopters-at-helirussia-2013 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10941310/washington-new-course-old-ties-for-2013-airventure-cup Organizers of a cross-country air race that is flown just before EAA AirVenture gets under way in Oshkosh, Wis., each summer announced a new race courseand a reconnection with the worlds largest gathering of general aviation aircraft and... Mon, 13 May 2013 08:59:05 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10941310/washington-new-course-old-ties-for-2013-airventure-cup http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10940831/sonex-builders-amp-pilots-foundation-established-as-national-type-club-for-sonex-aircraft In alignment with NTSB recommendations for the improvement of Experimental/Amateur-Built aircraft safety, the Sonex Builders & Pilots Foundation was founded as a type club to promote safety and education in building and operating Sonex aircraft. Fri, 10 May 2013 15:06:14 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10940831/sonex-builders-amp-pilots-foundation-established-as-national-type-club-for-sonex-aircraft http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10940823/contract-towers-to-stay-open Thomas L. Hendricks: "NATA is very pleased about this and believes it was the correct decision by the FAA." Fri, 10 May 2013 14:56:19 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10940823/contract-towers-to-stay-open http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10940812/aaae-uscta-applaud-decision-to-keep-contract-towers-open "We are grateful that the leaders of DOT and the Federal Aviation Administration have moved to utilize the clear authority provided by the Congress to keep contract towers open and operational beyond June 15." Fri, 10 May 2013 14:04:07 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10940812/aaae-uscta-applaud-decision-to-keep-contract-towers-open http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10940367/alabama-west-virginia-cadets-competing-in-team-america-rocketry-challenge Civil Air Patrol cadets from the Alabama and West Virginia wings make up two of the 100 teams that will compete this weekend in the Team America Rocketry Challenge in The Plains, VA. Fri, 10 May 2013 09:37:30 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10940367/alabama-west-virginia-cadets-competing-in-team-america-rocketry-challenge http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10939667/private-aviation-in-europe-slow-yet-steady Amid austerity measures and weak economic news, there has been a cautious hesitance to take on the discretionary costs associated with private air travel. Thu, 09 May 2013 11:05:14 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10939667/private-aviation-in-europe-slow-yet-steady http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10939588/aopa-challenges-pompano-beach-airpark-project AOPA is expressing strong concern over the treatment of a recent proposal by a developer of aviation projects to construct a new facility at Floridas Pompano Beach Airpark. Thu, 09 May 2013 10:09:19 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10939588/aopa-challenges-pompano-beach-airpark-project http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10938977/airport-operators-association-response-to-queens-speech AOA: "We're pleased to see the Queen's Speech explicitly mention the importance of investing in infrastructure as a means of creating jobs and opportunity in the UK economy." Wed, 08 May 2013 10:27:55 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10938977/airport-operators-association-response-to-queens-speech http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10938666/new-start-point-for-eaa-airventure-cup-race-production-aircraft-classes-added This year's course will start at Mount Vernon Airport (MVN) in Illinois, include two turn points, and end at Waupaca Municipal Airport (PCZ) about 30 miles northwest of Oshkosh. Tue, 07 May 2013 17:09:41 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10938666/new-start-point-for-eaa-airventure-cup-race-production-aircraft-classes-added http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10933450/bird-plane-its-jetman-at-eaa-airventure-2013 The U.S. flights are supported by Jetman's sponsor, the luxury Swiss watch manufacturer Breitling. Complete details on the AirVenture flight schedule will be announced as it is finalized. Fri, 03 May 2013 09:25:17 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10933450/bird-plane-its-jetman-at-eaa-airventure-2013 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10932477/passenger-traffic-shows-continued-strength-says-iata The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for March showing strong demand growth led by emerging markets with all regions showing gains. Total traffic rose 5.9% compared to March 2012. Fri, 03 May 2013 08:16:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10932477/passenger-traffic-shows-continued-strength-says-iata http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10932819/aaae-southeast-chapter-names-airits-mark-sapp-2013-corporate-member-of-the-year The Southeast Chapter of AAAE consists of more than 450 members from 12 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Thu, 02 May 2013 11:04:20 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10932819/aaae-southeast-chapter-names-airits-mark-sapp-2013-corporate-member-of-the-year http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10932487/aaae-announces-senior-staff-retirements Four veteran senior staff members of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) announced their retirements in the coming months under an "early opportunity plan" created by the association to reward selected senior staff members with long term... Thu, 02 May 2013 08:36:36 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10932487/aaae-announces-senior-staff-retirements http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10932483/aopa-opposes-doubling-santa-monica-airport-fees AOPA is disputing a proposal by the city of Santa Monica to more than double landing fees at Santa Monica Airport. The city claims the move is needed because it is subsidizing the airport from its general fund. Thu, 02 May 2013 08:34:40 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10932483/aopa-opposes-doubling-santa-monica-airport-fees http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10932478/mideast-showing-remarkable-cargo-growth-says-iata Middle East airlines are showing "remarkable" growth in cargo traffic during 2013, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said. Thu, 02 May 2013 08:32:37 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10932478/mideast-showing-remarkable-cargo-growth-says-iata http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10931906/nbaa-names-35-recipients-of-maintenance-scholarships The Maintenance Committee of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is awarding the 2013 Maintenance Technical Reward and Career Scholarship (TRACS) to 35 people at the association's Maintenance Management Conference being held in Fort Worth... Wed, 01 May 2013 10:29:59 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10931906/nbaa-names-35-recipients-of-maintenance-scholarships http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10931886/chicago-returns-for-eaa-airventure-2013-opening-day-concert The concert, presented by Ford Motor Company, is free to all AirVenture attendees that day and will be held on Phillips 66 Plaza immediately following the July 29 afternoon air show. Wed, 01 May 2013 10:15:27 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10931886/chicago-returns-for-eaa-airventure-2013-opening-day-concert http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10931859/hai-adds-value-to-membership-announces-new-partner-services-program The program allows HAI members to offer discounts and value-added opportunities exclusively to their fellow HAI members. Wed, 01 May 2013 09:58:12 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10931859/hai-adds-value-to-membership-announces-new-partner-services-program http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10931113/duncan-aviation-to-feature-fans-resources-and-expert-advice-at-ebace-2013 It will feature Future Air Navigation Systems (FANS) resources and expert advice at Stand #327 at the 2013 EBACE, taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, May 21-23. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:57:07 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10931113/duncan-aviation-to-feature-fans-resources-and-expert-advice-at-ebace-2013 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10931006/part-145-primer-webinar-series-from-arsa Starting May 1, 2013, ARSA will offer weekly webinars with experts from Obadal, Filler, Marshall & Klein to address a variety of important regulatory compliance issues confronting Part 145 repair facilities. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:35:04 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10931006/part-145-primer-webinar-series-from-arsa http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10930786/pilots-to-save-on-fuel-costs-in-indiana Pilots fueling up general aviation aircraft in Indiana can expect to see savings of $100, $250, or more each time they taxi to the pumps now that lawmakers have passed an AOPA-backed package of aviation tax exemptions and restructurings. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:51:10 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10930786/pilots-to-save-on-fuel-costs-in-indiana http://www.aviationpros.com/company/10133871/american-society-for-nondestructive-testing For technical support contact Jim Houf Jhouf@asnt.org . Hours of service: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST). Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:30:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/company/10133871/american-society-for-nondestructive-testing http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10930454/aero-friedrichshafen-a-strong-international-showing-for-general-aviation The show had 630 exhibitors from 35 countries and 32,600 visitors. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:34:19 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10930454/aero-friedrichshafen-a-strong-international-showing-for-general-aviation