Aviation News Update
May 7, 2009

HondaJet delayed

Honda Aircraft Company, Inc. says that because of late deliveries of critical components, its HondaJet project will experience delays. The target for first flight is now set at January 2010. First customer deliveries are expected in the fourth quarter of 2011.

President’s budget keeps user fees in sight for 2011

Additional information on the president’s proposed budget released May 7 defers aviation user fees for another year but does not rule out the imposition of the fees in 2011. The information released by the White House Office of Management and Budget maintains the current funding structure for the FAA through fiscal year 2010. It leaves unresolved, however, the issue of a footnote in the budget overview from February that proposed replacing aviation excise taxes with “direct user charges” starting in 2011.

New caucus educates lawmakers on GA issues

A new congressional caucus to help ensure the future of general aviation, founded and co-chaired by Reps. Allen Boyd (D-Fla.) and Vernon Ehlers (R-Mich.), is picking up steam, as members of Congress in key aviation-related committees add their names to the ranks of those supporting GA. The General Aviation Caucus, formed to educate lawmakers about the importance of GA to our economy and transportation system, has 39 members so far, including House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman James Oberstar (D-Minn.). "When people understand the true value of general aviation, they want to protect it and help it grow," said AOPA President Craig Fuller. "This caucus will help draw attention to the issues affecting GA while giving lawmakers the opportunity to learn more about how GA benefits their constituents."

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