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AIRCRAFT
TAX BREAK SIGNED INTO LAW
The "bonus depreciation" extension
that aircraft manufacturers had lobbied for is now law. President Barack
Obama signed the Small Business Jobs Act, which contains the provision,
on Monday. "As the one tax provision we asked Congress to pass to help
offset the decline in sales due to the recession, we are optimistic that
the small-business law will help to re-energize America's
general-aviation production lines and bring back lost jobs," said Pete
Bunce, president of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. The
law is effective as of Monday and applies to businesses' tax returns for
2010, according to the White House. The bonus depreciation item enables
businesses to accelerate the rate at which they deduct capital
expenditures. More...
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MORE
JOBS LOST, AT PIPER AND HAWKER BEECHCRAFT
Piper Aircraft this
week announced it will cut 60 manufacturing jobs, and Hawker Beechcraft
has cut 350 positions, as the hoped-for turnaround in orders proves
elusive. Workers at Piper's plant in Vero Beach, Fla., were told on
Monday their jobs are disappearing and they would get one to two weeks
of severance pay, TCPalm reported. Geoffrey Berger, who has been
serving as Piper's interim CEO since July, told the workers in a letter
on Monday that "Piper remains challenged by overall market weakness."
Early this year the company forecast about 200 aircraft sales for 2010,
but by this summer "it had become apparent that we needed to temper our
expectations considerably," Berger said. The forecast now is down to 158
units. No jobs were cut on the PiperJet program, where 140 workers have
been hired over the last year. More...
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2nd Annual Aviation Asset
Management in the Middle East to Be Chaired by Dr. Donald H. Bunker of
Donald H. Bunker & Associates
The Second Annual Aviation Asset Management in the Middle East
Summit in Dubai will explore the latest developments in aviation
asset management in the region, as well as the future of asset
management services in this marketplace. It will provide the platform
for high-level debate and exchange of ideas and information, as well as
extensive networking opportunities for aviation executives from the
Middle East and the rest of the world.
Click here to learn for more
information.
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SCHWARZENEGGER
VETOES FLIGHT SCHOOL REPRIEVE
The battle over the future of
flight schools in California took a predictable twist last week and
groups fighting new fees and regulations are regrouping for another
round. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed Bill 1889, which includes
provisions that would have put a moratorium on implementation of the
fees and rules. The governor didn't veto the bill because of the flight
school issue. It included money for new staff and cash-strapped
California isn't hiring much these days. Pilots associations in
California continue to work the issue. More...
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Big South Fork Airpark Is
More than Just a Neighborhood —
It's a
Community
Each home has convenient runway access and is in the immediate vicinity
of the 125,000-acre Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
with its forests, gorges, and sandstone bluffs. All Big South Fork
Residents can enjoy: Safety — Big South Fork Airpark is one
of the safest Airparks in the country. Convenience — the
5,500-ft. runway has four approaches, pilot-controlled lighting, an
on-site maintenance facility, and FBO; fly in 24 hours a day.
Value — home sites starting at $89K; there is no income tax
and low property tax in Tennessee; no tax on your airplane!
Click here for more information.
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FLIGHT
SERVICES CONTRACT EXTENDED
Lockheed Martin's contract to run
the automated flight service station system has been extended for three
years at a price of $356 million. The company announced the agreement
Tuesday. The three-year extension begins Oct. 1. Lockheed Martin took
over the AFSS function in 2005 and substantially trimmed the number of
flight service stations and staff. "Lockheed Martin is proud of the
service its flight service specialists provide to the general aviation
industry," said Jim Derr, Lockheed Martin Flight Service Program
Director. "We are excited to have the opportunity to continue providing
the most accurate and reliable flight service briefings available.
More...
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Rediscover Jet
City!
Make King County International Airport/Boeing Field your flight
destination! Conveniently located just 5 miles from downtown Seattle,
KBFI is positioned in the center of the growing economy of the
Puget Sound region, serving as a hub for business travel, private jets,
and general aviation travel. Partner with aviation experts when you fly
to Seattle. Make your destination King County International
Airport/Boeing Field!
For more information, visit
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AIRTRAN
DEAL FUELS SOUTHWEST GROWTH
The analysts are poring over the
announcement Monday that Southwest Airlines is buying its smaller budget
competitor AirTran and the consensus is that it's part of the voracious
growth model that sustains Southwest Airlines. However, stability in
Southwest's bottom line might be reflected by a reduction of rock-bottom
fare wars that have also been a hallmark of the industry. The deal is
worth more than $3 billion. Southwest gets some route expansion and
perhaps some breathing space but also fills some important holes.
More...
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Mooney Factory Service
Center
If you own a Mooney, you've got the fastest and most
sophisticated aircraft in the sky. Shouldn't your service center hold
those same standards? Mooney's Factory Service Center is located
right where your airplane was made, and we use nothing but 100%
Mooney-approved parts. From major modifications to performance to paint
to systems to service, there is no better place to care for your
airplane.
Visit Mooney.com for more
info.
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PRODUCTION
VPS AT GULFSTREAM
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Collett | Austin
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Gulfstream Aerospace has named Greg
Collett as vice president of initial phase operations and Austin Shontz
as vice president of final phase operations. Both are long-term
Gulfstream executives. More...
WHO'S
WHERE? YOU TELL US
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out. Drop us a line about the
staff appointment, with a nice recent photo, and we'll do our best to
include it in our new section, "Who's Where." The items will be
permanently archived on AVweb for future reference, too.
More...
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JA Air Center — When It
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Aeronautical Inspection
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If you are a prospective aircraft owner or broker, here is information
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Pollard, an FAA Safety Inspector and A&P instructor, will walk
you through a pre-purchase inspection step by step without worrying if
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Book or eBook / $24.95
Call (800) 780-4115 or
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VIDEO:
"FIRST EVER" HUMAN-POWERED ORNITHOPTER FLIGHT
 A group
of University of Toronto students has just announced that a flight of
their human-powered flapping-wing aircraft, The Snowbird, on
August 2 may have set an FAI record with a "first ever" flight for its
kind. The group believes that after being towed aloft, the aircraft
maintained speed and altitude for 19.3 seconds and covered approximately
145 meters while flying at 25.6 km/h. During that time, it was powered
solely by its pilot and designer, U of T engineering Ph.D. candidate
Todd Reichert, who estimates he's capable of about 0.3 horsepower.
Reichert believes his team's effort represents the first ever sustained
flight of a human-powered ornithopter. The FAI ruling committee (the
record keepers) is expected to offer its opinion in October.
More...
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