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Aviation Jobs Endangered We Need Your Help!
As legislators work to close an estimated $6 billion deficit in the State budget, the idea of re-enacting a state sales and use tax on aviation business activities is being
Long Island MacArthur Airport Nominated For USA Today’s Best Small Airport Award
By Lon Cohen-December 19, 2019 Among USA Today’s list of 20 small airports nominated to be the best in the United States is Long Island’s very own MacArthur airport. And
Islip Town Officials Unveil MacArthur Airport Runway Improvements
Islip, NY – October 23, 2019 – Town of Islip officials today unveiled Long Island MacArthur Airport runway improvements which were completed on-time and on budget. Islip Town Supervisor Angie
New York lawmakers seek to ban all non-essential helicopters over NYC
By Marisa Schultz A trio of New York City lawmakers aim to ban all tourist and ride-sharing helicopters flying in Big Apple airspace in the aftermath of deadly crashes. Democratic Reps.
SHELTAIR ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF LISA HOLLAND AS PRESIDENT OF CORPORATE STRATEGIES
Gerald M. Holland, Chairman, CEO and Founder of Sheltair Aviation, has announced that Lisa Holland, is the President of Corporate Strategies, a new position. Lisa Holland is the daughter of
Sheltair cuts the ribbon on its new multimillion dollar aviation complex at Republic Airport (KFRG)
With the nose of a corporate jet providing an appropriate backdrop, Sheltair has cut the ribbon on a new $55-million aviation complex at Republic Airport (FRG), East Farmingdale, Long Island,
Who Should Collect Federal Excise Taxes?
Sept. 4, 2019 Recent IRS audits of Part 135 charter operators highlight the importance of developing and implementing best practices for collecting and remitting federal excise tax (FET) on brokered
Long Island MacArthur Airport Improves Flight Information Updates With SITA Technology
Vicky Karantzavelou / 02 Sep 2019 SITA is installing new displays that are bigger, brighter and easier to see. There will also be a new large double-sided video wall with the latest information
Steps to Success for Students Pursuing Aviation Internships
Aug. 12, 2019 Internships are valuable opportunities for students to learn about business aviation from the inside and establish a pathway toward potential careers in the industry. That said, the
Wider adoption of cleaner jet fuel blends by operators will spur production and increase availability.
July 15, 2019 Business aviation has always embraced technological innovation, from winglets, advanced aerodynamics and fuel-sipping engines to advanced avionics. The industry also has also long been dedicated to reducing