Helicopter Association International reports that the U.S. Internal Revenue Service has determined that tax assessments as a result of federal excise tax audits will be suspended while the agency works on additional guidance.

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Eurocopter's EC135 will perform medical airlift duties throughout Turkey with a fleet of 17 helicopters to be flown by the Turkish Aeronautical Association's THK Gökçen Aviation commercial arm. Eurocopter has officially opened its new Systemhaus helicopter development center at Donauwörth, Germany, in the presence of Bavarian Prime Minister Horst Seehofer.

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The U.S. Department of the Interior on May 16 released a revised proposal to regulate the controversial oil and gas development process of hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," when it occurs on public lands.

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The FAA has issued a NOTAM for temporary flight restrictions in the Atlanta, Ga., area for May 19. Remember, always get an updated briefing immediately prior to departure.

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The rapid development of technology in the cockpit has provided many opportunities to automate and digitize much of the hard copy documentation once carried on board an aircraft. Electronic copies of contract required items are allowed for the 2013 fire season on all national Type I and Type II Helicopter contracts.

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There is a new threat to tax reform: the IRS. The unfolding scandal over the agency improperly targeting conservative groups is forcing the chief tax writers in Congress to shift attention away from the comprehensive tax code overhaul they have been aggressively pursuing.

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Sikorsky announces signing of a teaming agreement with WIKING Kale Air to establish a customer service center in Turkey. Sikorsky has delivered the first of two VIP S-92s to the Turkish National Police. The S-76D has been awarded Type Certification by Mexico's civil aviation authority. Sikorsky announces plans to perform the first post-delivery Search and Rescue modifications to Brunei Shell's S-92.

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The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its preliminary report for the accident involving a Robinson R44 used during a Part 91 flight in Miami, Fla., on April 3.

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The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure voted 33 to 24 on May 16 to send a bill that would approve the Keystone XL pipeline to the full House.

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CAE reports financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year ended March 31, 2013.

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