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An economic impact study for Ohio's Columbus Regional Airport Authority (CRAA) indicates that the local economy gets a $6.6 billion boost annually from three airports managed by the authority, and utilized by general aviation: Port Columbus (CMH), Rickenbacker (LCK) and Bolton Field (LZR).

A new video produced by the city of Scottsdale, AZ touts the $3 billion economic impact of its airpark in an effort to convince more businesses to join the 2,200 companies already in the flourishing 8.5-square miles Scottsdale Airpark.

Delegates to the International Civil Aviation Organization High Level Group on Climate Change recently met to discuss a global plan to curb greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, the International Business Aviation Council also met, and said that business aviation would be represented on whatever global system is developed to mitigate aircraft emissions.

Sales of general aviation aircraft and related products and services are expected to increase modestly over the next five years, fueled largely by sales of business aircraft, according to the Aerospace Industry Association’s 2012 Year-End Review & Forecast.

Kent S. Jackson is founder and managing partner in the law firm of Jackson & Wade, L.L.C. His practice focuses on airport funding and legal issues, structuring aircraft transactions and a broad range of aviation regulatory advice. He assists clients in establishing appropriate operating structures for Part 91, Part 135, Part 375, Part 380 and complex hybrid operations.

General aviation (GA) drives business activity at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) in Springfield, IL, and airport officials say they will continue to invest in infrastructure to ensure the facility remains an important economic driver in the city.

Town officials in Addison, TX have launched an advertising campaign, part of which shows the region that their general aviation (GA) airport is a critical business asset.

The IRS has become more aggressive in asserting Federal Excise Taxes (FET) on aircraft management and charter

Aircraft operators preparing for winter operations and possible airport deicing are encouraged to review the 2012-2013 FAA Holdover Tables outlining aircraft deicing procedures.

A new report shows that the economic benefit of aviation in North Carolina has more than doubled since the last such study was conducted in 2006, and is a $26 billion contributor to the economy.

Eliminating distractions in all forms of transportation is one of the National Transportation Safety Board’s Top 10 priorities for 2013, and NBAA fully supports this effort.

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) will present Gerald Grady, who served as the inaugural chairman of the Association’s Schedulers & Dispatchers (S&D) Committee, with the 2013 Schedulers & Dispatchers Outstanding Achievement & Leadership Award.

Business jet manufacturer Embraer S.A. recently announced plans to open a new engineering and technology facility in Melbourne, FL, which will nearly double the size of its workforce there by the end of 2016.

The FAA's filing in the December 8, 2011, edition of the Federal Register says that shining lasers at aircraft could draw a civil penalty.

The FAA notified NBAA today that all North American Aircraft Geometric Height Measurement Element (AGHME) sites are currently out of service. AGHMEs are a key part of one method used to meet the periodic height monitoring requirement for aircraft authorized to fly in RVSM Airspace. The following information has been provided by the FAA to NBAA for dissemination to its Members.

Improving airport surface operations is one of the top 10 items on the National Transportation Safety Board’s 2013 'Most Wanted' list.

Declaring that general aviation contributes nearly $5.56 billion annually to the state’s economy, Ohio Gov. John Kasich has proclaimed December 2012 as General Aviation Appreciation Month.

In November 2012, NBAA presented its Silk Scarf Award to two individuals in recognition of their exemplary efforts on behalf of regional business aviation communities in South Florida and Nebraska

In a move strongly supported by NBAA and 12 other aviation groups, the U.S. Senate last week struck down restrictions on the Department of Defense's research into alternative aviation fuel sources.