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Nicholas Calio was named this week as the next CEO of the Air Transport Association, the trade organization that represents most U.S. airlines. Calio holds a long Washington pedigree both as a lobbyist and as a White House staffer. “Nick has a record of success in managing complex issues and working collaboratively with people at the highest levels, both in the private and public sectors,” said Glenn Tilton, ATA chairman. “His leadership skills and reputation for integrity on both sides of the aisle make him uniquely suited to head ATA.” Calio said he will focus on easing taxes and regulations for the industry, improving infrastructure and increasing access to international markets.

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The Dec. 15 deadline is approaching for Wolf Aviation Fund grant proposals. Each year the fund provides help for innovative projects that “promote and support general aviation.”

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The FAA has approved the TKS ice-protection system for Quest Aircraft’s Kodiak turboprop, just in time for winter flying. The TKS system, which is approved for flight into known icing (FIKI), is manufactured by CAV Aerospace. “Ice protection … will greatly enhance the aircraft’s safety and dispatch reliability,” said Quest CEO Paul Schaller. “We have seen interest from all of our key market segments, including personal use, Part 135 operations, government, corporate, special operations and humanitarian organizations.” The TKS system works by “weeping” glycol-based fluid through laser-drilled microscopic holes. It protects wing leading edges as well as tail surfaces, landing gear, struts, and the windshield and propeller. The system can be retrofitted to any of the Kodiak fleet.

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