Says Committee's Proposal For Funding FAA, NextGen Preserves
Proven Fuel Tax System
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) stated its
support Tuesday for Congressional legislation to fund the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) and modernize the nation's aviation
system through excise taxes, rather than new taxes or untested user
fees.
HAI tells ANN that 'events are unfolding rapidly in Washington
this week,' with the soon-to-expire FAA Reauthorization Bill moving
quickly through the U.S. House of Representatives. The HAI has
learned the House Ways and Means Committee will release the tax
portions of the legislation later today, September 18, while the
House Rules Committee will act on Wednesday, September 19, so that
the bill could be on the House floor by Thursday, September 20.
Flexjet Scheduled To Take Delivery Of Approximately 22 Learjet
60 XR Aircraft Over Five Years
Bombardier's Flexjet has taken delivery of its first Learjet 60
XR midsize business jet – the first of three entering service
in the Flexjet fleet now, according to Michael McQuay, president of
Bombardier’s Flexjet. Flexjet is scheduled to induct
approximately 22 Learjet 60 XR aircraft into the Flexjet fractional
fleet over the next five years.
The 2007 National Business Aviation Association Conference is
still a week away... but that doesn't mean the business aviation
world is holding its breath for the next seven days. Bell
Helicopter tells ANN it recently signed large orders with two
emergency medical service providers for the company's 407 and
206L-4 aircraft.
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