Fri, May 27, 2005
The HAI tells ANN that
they have learned that the recently passed Senate version of the
Highway Bill contains an amendment that would change procedures for
paying the fuel tax on jet fuel. The basis for this amendment is
derived from an IRS contention that jet fuel is being diverted to
highway use.
The provision contained in the Senate Highway Bill proposes
that, if an airport is not served by a direct pipeline and is
considered “secure” from fuel diversion, the fuel
delivered to an airport will be sold inclusive of tax at 24.4 cents
per gallon. Then, the entity that purchases the fuel at the airport
(usually an FBO) and actually delivers fuel to an aircraft, can
claim a refund for the difference between 24.4 cents and 21.8 cents
per gallon. Legislative language in the bill proposes that
approximately 50 airports will qualify as “secure” fuel
locations.
The amendment appears to impose the refund obligation on
the registered purchaser of the fuel, not on the operator of the
aircraft, unless the fuel is purchased directly by an
operator.
The House-passed version of the Highway Bill does not contain
this provision. A joint House-Senate Conference Committee will
convene after the Memorial Day Recess to iron out the differences
between the competing measures. HAI strongly opposes the fuel tax
on jet fuel provision contained in the Senate-passed bill and
strongly encourages all HAI members to contact their elected
Members of Congress to voice their opposition to any legislation
containing such an amendment.
More News
Chaff Thin, narrow metallic reflectors of various lengths and frequency responses, used to reflect radar energy. These reflectors, when dropped from aircraft and allowed to drift d>[...]
“Today, XB-1 took flight in the same hallowed airspace where the Bell X-1 first broke the sound barrier in 1947. I’ve been looking forward to this flight since founding>[...]
“Teaming up with the EAA and Berlin Express for this event in Cincinnati will give warbird fans a unique opportunity to see the aircraft that helped defend freedom and gave t>[...]
Hazardous Weather Information Summary of significant meteorological information (SIGMET/WS), convective significant meteorological information (convective SIGMET/WST), urgent pilot>[...]
Aero Linx: The Nebraska Aeronautics Commission The Nebraska Aeronautics Commission was created by the 1935 Legislature to oversee the development of aviation in the state. The Comm>[...]