NBAA Update Archive
NBAA Update #02-35
Monday, September 2, 2002
SCOPE OF 9/11 TFRs STILL BEING DEBATED
BY GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
Temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) are likely on or about September 11 in the New York,
Washington, DC and Somerset, PA areas, but the size, timing and scope of affected operations
have not been finalized. The White House, Department of Defense and Transportation Security
Administration (TSA) are engaged in discussions to determine the final restrictions. Operators
are reminded that any NOTAMs issued for September 11 TFRs are highly subject to change; check
the latest NOTAMs prior to each flight. NBAA will disseminate any and all credible information
as soon as it is received.
www.nbaa.org/airspace/Sep11TFRs.htm
A RECORD-SETTING NBAA2002 BEGINS IN LESS THAN
EIGHT DAYS
As of last Thursday, NBAA's 55th Annual Meeting & Convention had registered 1,011 Exhibiting
Companies, including 154 new Exhibitors, and is scheduled to have nearly 140 aircraft on Static
Display. This year represents the first time that NBAA has registered more than 1,000 Exhibitors
for a Show. Delegate attendance also was 26 percent ahead of the similar period in 2000 and
30 percent ahead of the 1999 number. To register for NBAA's 55th Annual Meeting & Convention,
September 10, 11, 12 in Orlando, or learn more about the Convention, visit:
www.nbaa.org/conventions/2002
NBAA ANNOUNCES KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, AMERICAN
SPIRIT AWARD WINNERS
The keynote speakers for NBAA2002 will include Edsel Ford II, CEO of Pentastar Aviation, and
Tom Blank of the Transportation Security Administration. In addition, NBAA will present its
American Spirit Award to the passengers and crew of Flight 93. Accepting the American Spirit
Award on their behalf will be Claudette Greene, widow of Flight 93 passenger Donald Greene
and daughter-in-law of Dr. Leonard Greene, founder of Safe Flight Instrument Corporation and
honoree of the 1996 NBAA Meritorious Service to Aviation Award. Complimentary Florida orange
juice, coffee & croissants will be served beginning at 8:00 AM with the Opening General Session
scheduled to begin in the auditorium above the main entrance of Hall C at 8:30 AM on Tuesday
morning.
www.nbaa.org/pr/2002/20020830-034.htm
TSA EXPECTED TO
PARTICIPATE DURING NBAA2002
In addition to TSA's Tom Blank presentation at the NBAA2002 Opening General Session, TSA's
Pam Hamilton, newly appointed manager of general aviation security policy, will participate
in a "Meet the Regulators from TSA" Informational Session on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00
p.m. NBAA encourages Members to attend both sessions. To review the Convention program schedule,
visit:
www.nbaa.org/conventions/2002/attendees/programschedule.htm
NBAA2002 SPECIAL
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (STMP) SEPTEMBER 7 TO 13
In anticipation of a large number of aircraft operating to and from the Orlando area in conjunction
with the NBAA 55th Annual Meeting & Convention, the FAA has issued procedures to enhance safety
and minimize air traffic delays.
www.faa.gov/NTAP/NTAP02AUG08/SP02028.htm
MAKE YOUR NBAA STMP RESERVATION AT BOOTH #4027
The FAA Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC) and the NBAA GA Desk can help you
make your Convention STMP reservations while attending the Show in Orlando. Visit Booth #4027
for assistance and to learn more about the ATCSCC and your GA Desk representation at the facility.
For more information about subscribing to NBAA's GA Desk services, contact NBAA's Bob Lamond
at rlamond@nbaa.org.
JOIN NBAA BY SEPT. 12 AND RECEIVE TWO FREE CONVENTION
REGISTRATIONS
If your company is not already a Member of NBAA, join by September 12 and receive two free
NBAA 55th Annual Meeting & Convention Delegate registrations. For more information, contact
NBAA's Benjamin Jones at bjones@nbaa.org.
www.nbaa.org/membership
NBAA TAX CONFERENCE APPROVED BY FLORIDA
BAR FOR CREDIT
The Florida Bar has approved the NBAA 11th Annual Tax Conference for continuing education
credit. This event will be held Monday and Tuesday, September 9 and 10, in Orlando, FL in
conjunction with the NBAA Convention. Florida attorneys will receive 15.5 hours General Credit,
15.5 hours credit in Aviation Certification and 7.5 hours in Business Litigation. The Course
number is 59372. For more information on this topic, contact NBAA's Greg Jackson at gjackson@nbaa.org.
To register for the Conference, contact NBAA's Lydia Sampson at lsampson@nbaa.org.
To learn more about the Conference, visit:
www.nbaa.org/seminars/tc/tc_2002_09.htm
NBAA OFFERS FIRST IS-BAO FLIGHT
OPERATIONS MANUAL WORKSHOP
On September 8-9, in Orlando, FL, NBAA will conduct the first flight operations manual workshop
based on the newly approved IBAC International Standards for Business Aircraft Operations
(IS-BAO). For more information visit:
www.nbaa.org/seminars/fomw/fomw_2002_09.htm
NBAA ANNOUNCES PRESS CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
FOR NBAA2002
Press Conferences begin at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, September 9. The NBAA Press Room, co-sponsored
this year by NBAA and Bombardier Aerospace, will open officially on that day and time in the
Orange County Convention Center, Room 312. For more information or to review the press conference
schedule, visit:
www.nbaa.org/pr/2002/20020828-033.htm
TSA TOURS GA AIRPORTS AND CORPORATE FLIGHT DEPARTMENTS
Last Thursday, NBAA hosted officials from the TSA on a tour of Martin State Airport (MTN),
just north of Baltimore, MD. The four-hour visit included stops at two flight departments
based at MTN and a tour of the airport authority-run FBO and airport. The flight departments
and FBO were able to highlight their security programs that control access to offices, hangars,
aircraft and aircraft ramps. For more information, contact NBAA's Doug Carr at dcarr@nbaa.org.
TSA EXTENDS COMMENT PERIOD FOR 12-5
RULE
The TSA published a notice in the August 28 Federal Register extending the comment period
for those operators affected by the "Security Programs for Aircraft 12,500 Pounds or More,"
also known as the 12-5 Rule. Comments may be submitted to the TSA through September 30, 2002.
The security program compliance date will be December 1, 2002. Download the notice in PDF
format at:
www.nbaa.org/ops/rules/TSA-2002-11604.pdf
LEARJET ACCIDENT LEXINGTON, KY
On August 30, Learjet 35 operated by an air ambulance service overshot the runway at Blue
Grass Airport. The Lexington Herald-Leader reported four injured and one fatality. The NTSB
is expected to issue a preliminary accident report later this week. For more information,
email info@nbaa.org.
AVOID TRAVEL DELAYS IN RICHMOND, VA THIS WEEK
Busch and Winston Cup NASCAR races will take place at the Richmond International Raceway in
Richmond, VA on Friday and Saturday, September 6 and 7. In addition to the usual air and ramp
traffic, more than 180 aircraft are expected to arrive at Richmond International Airport (RIC)
starting on Thursday, September 5 and Friday, September 6; these aircraft are expected to
depart on Friday, September 6 and Saturday, September 7. To avoid possible delays during these
days, you may want to use alternate airports in the Richmond area. For more information, contact
NBAA's Dean Saucier at dsaucier@nbaa.org.
CONCORD (NC) REGIONAL AIRPORT PUBLIC WORKSHOP ON SEPTEMBER 17
The Concord Regional Airport (JQF) in Concord, NC, has completed its engineering and planning
study for the expansion of its runway extension from 5,500 feet to 7,400 feet to accommodate
larger jet aircraft and a safety area. There will be a public workshop for environmental assessment
of the extension on September 17 at the Hangar B Conference Center from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m. Those unable to attend the meeting may submit comments by contacting Talbert and Bright,
Engineering and Planning Consultants, at jelder@tbiclt.com
or Richard Lewis, JQF airport manager, at lewisr@ci.concord.nc.us.
On September 24 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., a pilot controller forum will be held at Hangar
B Conference Center. For more information, contact NBAA's Dean Saucier at dsaucier@nbaa.org.
WESTCHESTER, NY CAREER FAIR ON SEPTEMBER 27
The Westchester Career Fair will feature several corporate, military and commercial aircraft
on display as well as a number of exhibitors representing government, equipment manufacturers
and distributors, training institutions, colleges and aviation associations. The event will
be held on Friday, September 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and on Saturday, September 28
from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Career Fair will be open exclusively to school groups on the
27th and to students, parents and the general public on the 28th. Volunteers are needed for
both days to perform various functions; they are particularly needed on the 27th. To volunteer,
contact Verizon's John Johnston at john.johnston@verizon.com.
For more information, contact NBAA's Dean Saucier at dsaucier@nbaa.org.
NY TRACON ISSUES LETTER TO AIRMEN
RE: CLIMB/DESCENT PROCEDURES
Recently, there have been several incidents in which less-than-standard separation between
aircraft occurred as a result of non-standard climb/descent rates, failure to activate transponder
equipment, or selection of an incorrect beacon code. This Letter to Airmen serves as a reminder
to the aviation community of AIM-related paragraphs and details the procedures to be used.
All NBAA Members are encouraged to read this letter and comply with proper procedures. The
letter is now available for download in PDF format at:
www.nbaa.org/airspace/NYTRACONLTA02-07.pdf
THIS WEEK'S ONLINE NBAA POLL
What percentage of your company's aircraft are equipped for DRVSM? To contribute and see the
poll's results in real time, visit the NBAA web site at:
www.nbaa.org/onlinepoll.htm
PRESIDENT'S PERSPECTIVE: SECURITY AND
BUSINESS AVIATION ACCESS
Review NBAA President Jack Olcott's comments on the temporary flight restrictions imposed
for the first anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks at:
www.nbaa.org/update/2002/pres0235.htm
