AdVoice: House Commitee Chairman Says A New Aviation User Fee Is Asking Too Much

Last week, a House committee led by U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) ? a pilot himself and an advocate for general aviation ? heard from a panel of industry witnesses about the impact of a proposed $100-per-leg tax on turbine aircraft. "New fees and taxes always put up a caution flag in a difficult economy," said Mr. Graves. "The committee shares the concerns of many aviation small businesses. They fly on tight budgets and pay taxes on fuel. A new fee, in addition to rising fuel costs, is asking too...