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Senate Committee Gives Tax Authorization For S.1300

FAA Funding Plan Moves One Step Closer

The Senate Finance Committee has approved tax authorization for the "American Infrastructure and Investment Act," legislation designed to provide additional funding to modernize the nation's aviation system.

One Confirmed Lost In NC Navion Accident

Plane Impacts Restaurant, Workers Accounted For

One person is reported lost after a vintage aircraft -- identified in media reports as a 1947 Navion -- impacted a building in Clayton, NC Friday morning.

ANN Confirms ID Of Another Major Columbia Aircraft Bidder

The Expectations Grow...

The GA industry has been agog, the last few days, at the news that Cessna's parent company, Textron, is reportedly bidding to purchase (at least) part of Columbia Aircraft. ANN broke the news several days ago that the sale of Columbia Aircraft actively being pursued and that three parties were identified as having interest in taking over all or part of Columbia Aircraft. Now we know a LOT more...

Fargo Jet Center Named Hawker Beechcraft Authorized Service Center

Will Focus On Beech Bonanza, Baron, King Air Service

Hawker Beechcraft Corporation announced this week Fargo, ND-based Fargo Jet Center, Inc. (FJC) has joined the worldwide network of authorized HBC service centers. Fargo Jet will focus on the Beechcraft Bonanza, Beechcraft Baron and Beechcraft King Air products.

AOPA Air Safety Foundation Helps Returning Army Pilots 'Say It Right'

Refresher Course Assists Transition Back To ATC Environment

The AOPA Air Safety Foundation 17 conducted a special September 17 showing of the popular safety seminar "Say It Right" for Army pilots just back from Iraq. Veteran presenter Mark Grady led the seminar, which was donated by the foundation to help support US troops.

Boyer Calls House FAA Reauthorization Bill 'Great Model' For Funding ATC

Thanks Members For Contacting Representatives

As ANN reported, the House of Representatives passed H.R.2881, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007, on Thursday. The bill would fund the FAA through 2011, provide additional money for the agency's planned air traffic control modernization, and increase the funds for airport improvements... particularly small general aviation airports, according to the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.

10 Days And Counting For HAI 'Salute To Excellence' Nominations

Keep Those Cards And Letters Coming!

Helicopter Association International reminds ANN readers the deadline for its "Salute to Excellence" nominations is only 10 days away. These awards recognize all winners during Heli-Expo 2008 in Houston, TX.