NBAA Update Archive
NBAA Update #02-17
Monday, April 29, 2002
SENATE COMMITTEE PASSES O'HARE EXPANSION BILL, PROTECTS MEIGS
The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee recently approved Senate bill 2039,
which would codify in Federal law an agreement between Chicago Mayor Richard Daley and Illinois
Governor George Ryan to modify runways at O'Hare International Airport (ORD), build a third
area airport in Peotone, IL and preserve Meigs Field (CGX) until 2026. Amendments to the bill
offered by Senator Peter Fitzgerald (R-IL) would provide noise mitigation for additional residents
around O'Hare and require FAA approval of Chicago's O'Hare runway layout plan. The Committee
made no modifications affecting Meigs Field. The bill now heads to the full Senate for a vote.
For more information, contact NBAA's Doug Carr at dcarr@nbaa.org.
NBAA TO TESTIFY ABOUT
IMPACT OF GENERAL AVIATION BAN AT DCA
Contrary to general press reports that Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is back to
normal operations, general aviation aircraft are still not permitted to use DCA. On May 8,
NBAA President Jack Olcott will testify before the House Committee on Government Reform, District
of Columbia Subcommittee, about the Association's efforts to facilitate the return of qualified
general aviation operations to DCA, which would contribute to the local economies of the District
of Columbia, Maryland and Northern Virginia as well as the nation. The subcommittee, chaired
by Congresswoman Connie Morella (R-MD), focuses on general municipal affairs of the District
of Columbia. NBAA expects that businesses affected by the lack of general aviation traffic
at DCA also will testify. For background information about the situation at DCA, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/pr/2002/20020424-011.htm
and contact NBAA's Pete West at pwest@nbaa.org.
ABAG AND NBAA ANNOUNCE
PREMIER OF LABACE
The Associação Brasileira de Aviação Geral (ABAG) and NBAA announce the
debut of the Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (LABACE), to be held
in Sao Paulo, Brazil on January 16 to 18, 2003. This event will offer a wide range of programs,
promote informational exchange and facilitate a highly concentrated learning experience for
all attendees. More than 300 vendor-sponsored exhibits will display state-of-the-art equipment
in the air-conditioned Transamerica Expo Center, and a Static Display of Aircraft will be
located on Congonhas Airport, the leading business aviation airport in Brazil, located 20
minutes from the Expo Center. Local regulatory officials will be on- hand for briefings and
feedback. For more information, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/pr/2002/20020425-012.htm
EBACE2002 OPENING
GENERAL SESSION FOCUS ON EUROPEAN BUSINESS AVIATION
EBACE2002, the only European exhibition of its kind to focus totally on business aviation,
will kick off with an Opening General Session on May 28 at Palexpo Conference Center in Geneva,
Switzerland. Session highlights will include a political environment briefing by the European
Union, a European capacity and access briefing by Eurocontrol, talks on European market opportunities
and European business aviation benefits, and a question and answer session. For information
about EBACE visit http://www.ebace.com. For a list of officials
participating in the Opening General Session, visit:
http://www.ebace.com/welcome/pressroom/20020426.htm
INS INSPECTION FEES ON COMMERCIAL
OPS TO INCREASE THIS WEDNESDAY
Effective this Wednesday, May 1, the INS inspection fees for international arrivals of commercial
aircraft will increase. The current fee is $6 per passenger. As of May 1, the fee will increase
to $7. This increase was announced in the April 1, 2002, Federal Register.
http://www.nbaa.org/member/customs
FAA WAIVERS STILL REQUIRED
FOR INTL. FLIGHTS NOT USING PORTALS
NBAA Members are reminded that the FAA continues to issue waivers for Part 91 international
operators who do not wish to use the designated "portal" countries per NOTAM FDC 1/3356. U.S.
operators interested in obtaining waivers for bypassing the portal country requirement should
contact the NBAA Operations Service Group at (202) 783-9250 or info@nbaa.org.
Download the FAA blanket waiver request form or a request for a one-time waiver from http://www.nbaa.org/airspace/waivers.htm.
For additional information, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/emergency.htm#faawaivers
AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS
CONSTRAINTS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION
What should you do to avoid aircraft impoundment when you travel to European countries? Download
an article about aircraft impoundment pursuant to European Union Customs and value-added tax
(VAT) rules from the NBAA Taxes Web site at:
http://www.nbaa.org/member/taxes/cabotage.pdf
NBAA ISSUES COMMENTS ON TSA'S
TWELVE-FIVE PROGRAM
NBAA has submitted comments on the TSA's twelve-five program, requesting a delay in the implementation
and compliance dates. The rule would create substantial new security requirements for charter
operators using aircraft with a MGTOW equal to or greater than 12,500 pounds. The ambiguity
of the rule, and several conflicts with other existing regulations, would make it difficult
for operators to achieve compliance with the rule as it is currently written. Download NBAA's
comments in PDF format at http://www.nbaa.org/ops/security/12-5SecRule_NBAA_Comments.pdf.
For more information, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/ops/security
NBAA
2ND ANNUAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE A SUCCESS
Last week, NBAA's Leadership Conference brought more than 140 business aviation managers together
in Nashville, TN to focus on creating world- class operations. Steve Hawkes, NBAA Corporate
Aviation Management Committee chairman, and Len Beauchemin, NBAA Maintenance Committee chairman,
co-chaired the event. Hawkes observed, "The agenda centered on the theme of 'Gutsy Leadership'
and provided the attendees with real-world tools that revitalized our spirit and empowered
us to strive and make our operations great places to work." Beauchemin added, "Even the luncheon
speakers provided excellent information to take home and use." To review this year's Conference
agenda, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/seminars/leadership/leadership_2002.htm
CHANGE YOUR AIRMEN
CERTIFICATE NUMBER
If you hold an airman certificate that uses your Social Security Number (SSN) as your certificate
number and you would like the FAA to change that certificate number to a unique number other
than your SSN, or you would like the FAA to remove your SSN completely from their records,
complete, sign and submit a completed FAA form available for download at http://registry.faa.gov/docs/SSN_Change.pdf.
Further information is available at the FAA website at http://registry.faa.gov/airmen.asp.
INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS
BULLETIN ONLINE
The International Operations Bulletin for the first quarter of 2002 is now online at http://www.nbaa.org/member/iob/2002/01
and includes worldwide feedback contributed by member organizations, articles of the free
IOC attendance awarded to CitiGroup for providing the most IOB Feedback in 2001, the establishment
of an NBAA web-based form for Part 135 Operators to file the newly required U.S. crew/passenger
manifests, the establishment of Eurocontrol's Mode-S implementation date of March 31, 2003
and a report on problems with certain Mode-S transponders, and much more.
UPCOMING STMPS IN LOUISVILLE
AND RICHMOND AREAS
In the upcoming weeks, Special Traffic Management Programs (STMPs) will be in effect for the
Louisville, KY area in association with the Kentucky Derby and the Richmond, VA area in association
with the Pontiac Excitement 400 NASCAR event. To review these and other current STMPs, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/airspace/notams.htm
TETERBORO STAGE 1 AIRCRAFT BAN
BEGINS MAY 1
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Board of Commissioners has voted to ban Stage
1 aircraft from operating at Teterboro Airport (TEB) in New Jersey, effective May 1, 2002.
A ban on Stage 1 aircraft could be subject to government review relative to grant agreements
the FAA has with the Port Authority. For more information, contact NBAA's Jeff Gilley at jgilley@nbaa.org
or visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/airports/TEB
TETERBORO CONSTRUCTION CLOSINGS IN MAY
Teterboro Airport will commence reconstruction of Runway 06/24 and Runway 01/19 from Friday,
May 10, 2002, through Sunday, May 12, 2002. Runway 01/19 will close to airplanes at 2000 local
on May 10 and re- open on May 12 at 1200. Runway 06/24 will close to airplanes at 2200 local
on May 10 and re-open on May 11 at 1200; it will close again on May 11 at 1800 local and re-open
on May 12 at 1200. Helicopter operations will be permitted throughout the period. In the event
of inclement weather, the project will be pushed to the following week, May 17 to May 19.
For up-to-date airport conditions, contact TEB Airport Operations at (201) 288-1775 or consult
NOTAMs. For additional information, contact NBAA's Dean Saucier at dsaucier@nbaa.org.
INFORMAL FAA DECISION ON TETERBORO WEIGHT RESTRICTION ISSUED
On February 27, 2002, the FAA's Eastern Region Airports Division issued an informal determination
regarding Boeing Business Jets' challenge to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's
rule requiring prior permission for aircraft weighing above 100,000 pounds to use Teterboro
Airport. The prior permission rule effectively denies the use of Teterboro by the BBJ. Boeing
had argued in the informal proceeding that the actual weight-bearing pavement capacity of
Teterboro's runways (as revealed by engineering analyses) did not justify the 100,000-pound
weight restriction. NBAA plans to meet with FAA officials in the near future to express concerns
about the methodology utilized by FAA in rendering the TEB decision, as well as the implications
that such a policy would have on many other airports utilized by business aviation. For more
information, contact NBAA's Jeff Gilley at jgilley@nbaa.org.
CALIFORNIA AB 2719 WINS SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
On April 22, California's Assembly Transportation Committee passed AB 2719, authored by Assemblyman
Abel Maldonado (R-CA). The measure redirects $19 million from the State's General Fund to
the Caltrans Division of Aeronautics for purposes of implementing general aviation airport
security and safety measures. Months of effort and preparation by NBAA Members in California
went into the bill, and NBAA urges affected Members to continue to rally behind this measure
in the coming weeks by writing and calling their assembly members and senators and asking
for its passage on a bipartisan basis. For more information, contact NBAA's Dan Burkhart at
dburkhart@nbaa.org.
NEBRASKA ASSOCIATION MEETING THIS WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 AT LINCOLN AIRPORT
The Nebraska Business Aviation Association's next meeting will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday,
May 1 at the Duncan Aviation facility on Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK). This event will
include an informal luncheon, which costs $5 per person at the door, and informative presentations
by Hal Williams, Nation Air president, and Al Gorthy, FAA Runway Safety Office. To attend,
RSVP to John Mansfield at jmansfield@elliotaviation.com.
For more information about business aviation issues in the Nebraska region, contact NBAA's
Paul Smith at psmith@nbaa.org.
NBAA/FAA LISTENING SESSION MAY 9 IN DALLAS
On Thursday, May 9, NBAA and FAA officials will host a joint listening session and informational
program designed to improve communications between the FAA's Regional and Local Flight Standards
Management Offices and the business aviation community. The event will begin with a continental
breakfast at 8:30 a.m. at the Sheraton Dallas Brookhollow Hotel, 1241 W. Mockingbird La.,
Dallas, TX. Attendees will participate in a dialogue regarding issues and areas of concern
to the business aviation community. To attend, RSVP by next Monday, May 6 to NBAA's Paul Smith
at psmith@nbaa.org.
ORLANDO FOURTH
RUNWAY PROJECT USER CONFERENCE JUNE 19-20
The FAA Southern Region will host the first Orlando Fourth Runway Project (OFRP) User Conference
on June 19 and 20 at Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Florida. The OFRP was formed to
examine, expand and redesign airspace and procedures in all affected air traffic facilities
as MCO constructs its fourth runway. Users are invited to share comments and concerns with
Orlando Approach Control's Kelly Ellison at Kelly.Ellison@faa.gov.
For more information, download a letter in PDF format from Ellison to the aviation community
at:
http://www.nbaa.org/ops/mco_4rwy_project_ltr.pdf
NEW YORK HELIPORT OPERATIONS EXTENSION
Last week, New York Mayor Bloomberg gave heliports in New York City a 10-year operations extension,
which will enable the use of the East 34th Street and Wall Street heliports to continue through
2012. However, a study is being conducted for the identification and implementation of a replacement
heliport for the current West 30th Street site. For more information, contact NBAA's Dean
Saucier at dsaucier@nbaa.org.
CALIFORNIA
INTERSTATE COMMERCE EXEMPTION
When a California resident purchases an aircraft at an out-of-state location, it is presumed
to have been purchased for use in California. Purchases by non-residents also may be subject
to use tax if they are brought to California shortly after the purchase occurs. The burden
of proving that an exemption exists is on the taxpayer, but the California State Board of
Equalization takes the position that tax is due until an exemption is supported. For more
information on this topic, download an article by Paul E. Nelson, Sales and Use Tax Advisors
of California, Inc., from the NBAA Taxes Web site at:
http://www.nbaa.org/member/taxes/ca_interstatecommerce.pdf
NBAA PARTICIPATES IN AAAE'S SOUTHEAST CHAPTER CONFERENCE
On April 22 to 24, more than 300 airport executives and industry leaders attended the American
Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Southeast Chapter Conference in Asheville, NC. Congressmen
John Mica, the keynote speaker at Monday's luncheon, briefed the group on the Transportation
Security Administration's progress in recent weeks. The group also heard presentations from
NBAA and AOPA about general aviation issues. For more information on NBAA's participation
in this event, contact Harry Houckes at hhouckes@nbaa.org.
NBAA MEMBER DIRECTORIES
IN THE MAIL; REPS. MUST CHOOSE VERSION
NBAA's 2002 Directory of Member Companies, Aircraft & Personnel will be mailed to Members
this week in paper form, but also will be newly available in a CD-ROM version instead. Each
NBAA Member Company Representative or Extra Mailing Recipient who has not already done so
must specify the preferred version (printed or CD) in order to receive a complimentary copy.
Those who have already sent in requests need not submit them again. To receive a complimentary
copy or order additional copies, contact NBAA's Benjamin Jones at bjones@nbaa.org
or visit the Web at:
http://www.nbaa.org/cgi-bin2/dir_request.cgi
NBAA'S ELI COTTI TO JOIN FAA'S ATSRAC
NBAA is proud to announce that Eli Cotti, NBAA director, technical operations, recently was
appointed to the FAA's Aging Transport Systems Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ATSRAC), which
serves the public interest by providing a forum for interaction among aviation industry members
to study the existing transport airplane fleet and develop appropriate approaches to mitigate
the effects of system aging.
