WASHINGTON, D.C. — Despite a united front by aviation groups and strong support from many in Congress, general aviation’s struggle over fuel taxes and a proposed $100 per flight user fee for business flights is reaching a higher pitch as the federal government intensifies its attempts to reduce the federal deficit. The Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction — nicknamed the “Super Committee” — created several months ago when Congress attempted to reduce trillions of dollars of federal debt, must make its recommendations by Nov. 23. Chances that an agreement will be reached by the 12 committee members, evenly split between Republicans and Democrats, are seen by many as slim to none. Continue Reading »

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