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Colorado Expands Exemption For Aircraft Purchased For Out-of-State Use

Allows Time for In-State Refurbishment

Colorado House Bill 16-1119 will expand the sales tax exemption for aircraft purchased for use outside of Colorado. The Bill allows out-of-state residents and on-demand carriers to claim an exemption if the plane will be removed from Colorado within 30 days after any maintenance, refurbishment, or engine work or within 120 days after the sale, whichever is longer.

Continental Motors Diesels Reach 5 Million Flight Hours

More Than 4,750 Of The Engines Have Been Delivered Since 2002

Continental Motors Group celebrated a major milestone recently when its CD-100 family of jet fuel burning piston engines passed the 5 million flight hours mark, with a total of now over 4,750 Continental Diesel engines delivered since start of series production in 2002. As a result, Continental is the undisputed leader in the field of diesel aircraft engines in the history of aviation, surpassing all other manufacturers combined.

Cessna Announces Sponsors For 2016 Top Hawk Program

Each Year Cessna Selects Four Aviation Universities To Participate In Its Top Hawk Program

Cessna Aircraft Company, has announced key sponsors for the 2016 Top Hawk program. Garmin, Bose and MYGOFLIGHT will provide several of their industry-leading products to support the Top Hawk Cessna Skyhawk 172 aircraft and partner university interns.

New Managing Director For Becker Avionics

Mr. Forrest Colliver Takes Over Operational Management At Becker

Avionics innovator and digital technology provider, Becker Avionics GmbH, is pleased to announce Forrest Colliver has accepted the position of Managing Director. In this role, Mr. Colliver is responsible for leading corporate strategy for evolution and growth of the Becker Avionics Group.

Sporty’s Offers Flight Instructor Refresher Course

An Online Solution To CFI Revalidation

Flight instructors now have another choice when it comes time to satisfy the CFI renewals. Sporty’s online FIRC was created by the instructional staff at Sporty’s Academy and comes in a convenient online format – universally accessible for PC, Mac, and mobile devices including iPad/iPhone and Android platforms.