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Many Part 135 operators utilize the services of Part 142 Training Centers to perform at least a portion of the training contained in the operator's FAA-approved training program. The FAA has clarified its expectations of operators in this area over the last months.

The Aircraft Mechanics Program at Southern California’s Van Nuys Airport (VNY) has been a vital part of the local aviation community for more than 30 years, but it almost had to close its doors this year.

Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman designated May 2013 as General Aviation Appreciation Month.

On May 16, 2013, the IRS informally announced that it will suspend the assessment of Federal Transportation Excise Tax (“FET”) on owner flights on aircraft managed by aircraft management companies

The FAA is meeting with NBAA, and other members of the General Aviation Coalition, to refocus on safety efforts.

The IRS informally announced that it will suspend the assessment of Federal Transportation Excise Tax (FET) on owner flights on aircraft managed by aircraft management companies. NBAA has numerous resources available to keep members up to date on issues surrounding the IRS chief counsel advice (CCA) memorandum regarding the taxability of aircraft management fees.

NBAA presented its Silk Scarf Award on May 15, 2013, to Jeff Hansen in recognition of his contributions to business aviation in the state of Utah.

EBACE2013, which takes place from May 21 to 23, 2013, in Geneva, Switzerland, is Europe's premier business aviation event, offering Attendees an outstanding opportunity to see the size and importance of the business aviation industry in the region.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie declared May 2013 General Aviation (GA) Appreciation Month.

A Safety Workshop will take place on May 20, 2013, the day before the opening of EBACE2013 in Geneva, Switzerland.

The newest Certified Aviation Managers say CAM certification is worth pursuing.

Worldwide sales of new and pre-owned general aviation aircraft are rebounding to date in 2013.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared May 2013 Aviation Appreciation Month.

Since 2006 the Federal Aviation Administration has been working to develop a safe wake mitigation procedure that allows reduced wake turbulence separation during certain operations from closely-spaced parallel runways.

The aviation education program at Alabama's Auburn University is in danger of being eliminated.

Women aviation professionals are invited to attend an International Aviation Womens Association reception on May 22, 2013, in Geneva, Switzerland, held in conjunction with EBACE2013.

Community leaders from around the country want the FAA to reconsider closing the control towers at airports in their communities.

A one-day seminar on May 20, 2013, prior to EBACE2013, will challenge perceptions about industry safety, and provide information and training related to human performance factors.

Environmental groups have filed a petition seeking the early release of an EPA report on the public health effects of lead emissions from general aviation aircraft.

NBAA is a fighting a decision last week by the Santa Monica City Council to institute a 250 percent increase in landing fees at the city’s general aviation airport, Santa Monica Airport (SMO). In public comments, NBAA argued the increase is unreasonable and unlawful, and is considering legal measures to halt the proposal, scheduled to become effective on Aug. 1. NBAA Chief Operating Officer Steve Brown urged against the increase at the meeting, alongside dozens of members of the local aviation community, including pilots, flight instructors and FBO representatives.