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Gorman-Rupp uses its King Air 350 to bring customers to its headquarters in Mansfield, OH, where the company can demonstrate its wide range of fluid-handling products and show clients first-hand how it is dedicated to building quality products that are delivered on time and backed by reliable service.

The European Union continues to move forward on its proposal to 'stop the clock' for implementing its Emissions Trading Scheme on non-EU operators, with a final vote anticipated in spring 2013.

The FAA announced its schedule to end funding to 149 federal contract towers, with the first set of closures to occur April 7, 2013.

NBAA’s first-ever Regional Leadership Roundtable, set for April 11, 2013, in Englewood, CO, will enable leaders of business aviation groups around the country to network and discuss industry issues with their peers.

Gov. Margaret Wood Hassan has proclaimed March 2013 as General Aviation Appreciation Month in the state of New Hampshire.

The Washington Post, one of the most widely read newspapers in the country, last week turned its “Fact Checker” report to the White House’s proposal targeting business aircraft tax policies for deficit reduction and found it “misleading.”

This spring, many regional business aviation groups are putting a strong focus on safety, with day-long programs such as safety days, safety standdowns and other workshops being offered nationwide.

With more than 600 million flight operations worldwide annually, and an increase in medical tourism, flight crews must be prepared for medical emergencies.

The Nevada Business Aviation Association, formed in December 2012, recently held its first membership meeting in Las Vegas, and has more than 60 members.

Sen. Pat Roberts (R-KS) on March 20, 2013, publicly questioned an Obama administration official about recent White House mischaracterizations of business aviation.

Gov. Neil Abercrombie of Hawaii has declared 2013 'The Year of General Aviation' (GA), making the Aloha State the 48th state to officially recognize the importance of all GA, including business aviation.

The House General Aviation Caucus held a discussion on Capitol Hill this week with actor and pilot Harrison Ford to highlight the value of general aviation to the nation, and the event served as an effective opportunity to showcase the many reasons business aviation is essential in America today.

The possible negative consequences from altering the tax-depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft were recently highlighted by Rep. Todd Rokita (R-4-IN) during a hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2014 budget.

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are sending a letter to President Barack Obama asking him to back away from his proposed aviation user fees.

NBAA offers business aviation pilots tips on operating into a non-towered airport in the wake of the FAAs decision to close approximately 170 air traffic control towers due to budget sequestration.

Last week NBAA submitted comments to the FAA’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on air carrier contract maintenance requirements.

Four individuals, including Bruce Allen Lundquist, an avionics systems specialist for NBAA Member Pentastar Aviation, were recently named recipients of the 2013 National General Aviation Awards.

Regional aviation groups across the country are hosting a bevy of collaborative safety and training programs in spring 2013 to help business aircraft operators enhance their already-strong record of safe flying.

The National Transportation Safety Board has issued five new safety alerts for general aviation, with two focused on decision-making and risk management for pilots and maintenance technicians.

Two U.S. senators have introduced legislation that would enact new taxes on carbon emissions, including those from aircraft, though few in Washington believe the bill will pass Congress