Content Archive: November 2017

Airports

Louisiana Airport Debuts First Transient Hangar

Port of South Louisiana Executive Regional Airport has followed up a runway expansion program with the new self-funded hangar.
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Avionics

Extant Aero Expanding at Its Central Florida Campus

Additional facility will support company’s growing product portfolio and accommodate future growth in its high-mix, low-volume product lines and services.
Safety

NTSB Reaches Out To Industry for Most Wanted List Progress

The NTSB hosted a mid-point check-up of its Most Wanted List, praising collaborative efforts of stakeholders in reducing fatal accident rate.
Airports

NBAA Reiterates Call for Court To Vacate SMO Accord

NBAA and a handful of other petitions argue that FAA failed to comply with federal noise, environmental and Surplus Property Act mandates.
FBOs

Injunction Tossed in Jackson Hole Airport FBO Purchase

A county judge has dismissed the injunction against the airport which would have delayed or prevented its purchase of Jackson Hole Aviation.
Aircraft

Embraer Lowers Cabin Altitude for Legacy 450/500

mbraer is now increasing the cabin pressurization differential from 9.3 psi to 9.73 psi to reduce the maximum cabin altitude to 5,800 feet.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aircraft Finance Report: Cash Still King

Finance is gaining traction
Charter & Fractional

Tax Bill Provision Eliminates FET on Aircraft Mgmt Fees

Provision directly responds to a March 2012 IRS Chief Counsel Advice Memorandum that concluded management fees were subject to 7.5 percent tax.
Regulations and Government

Huerta: Aviation on Cusp of 'Next Great Age'

Changes are coming rapidly and industry has new "need for speed," Huerta said.
Maintenance and Modifications

Abu Dhabi Aviation Authorized for Bell 212/412 Mx

Abu Dhabi Aviation is the largest commercial helicopter operator in the region, with 61 rotorcraft and four fixed-wing aircraft.