NBAA Update Archive
NBAA Update #03-12
Monday, March 24, 2003
TFRs AND SPECIAL NOTAMs ISSUED IN
RESPONSE TO CODE ORANGE
The FAA has issued several security-related NOTAMs since last Monday, March 17, when the Department
of Homeland Security raised the national threat level to Code Orange (High). These NOTAMs
have created airspace restrictions or controls for various U.S. regions, including the Chicago,
New York and Washington metropolitan areas. The state of New Jersey also has announced a new
requirement, effective this Friday, that will necessitate two aircraft locks on all aircraft
remaining in New Jersey more than 24 hours, as well as facility emergency notification signage,
which together will affect thousands of aircraft at hundreds of airports. NBAA urges operators
to check NOTAMs before conducting flight operations. For the latest business aviation information,
visit the NBAA home page at www.nbaa.org. For details about
recent airspace restrictions, visit:
www.nbaa.org/airspace/restrictions
WHERE CAN I FIND THE LATEST NOTICES
TO AIRMEN (NOTAMs)?
In addition to receiving a pre-flight briefing from a flight service station specialist, NBAA
Members can access NOTAMs from several web sites. Domestic, international and special NOTAMs,
as well as temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) and information pertaining to national security
can be found on the FAA web site at http://www.faa.gov/NTAP/index.htm.
The FAA also has established the NAIMES program, which manages the CDM-ATCSCC web site. This
site offers a large amount of aeronautical information, including the ability to search for
NOTAMs along a flight path, within specific Center airspace, and within a defined radius of
a location. This invaluable tool is available for free when you register at https://register.naimes.nas.faa.gov.
Finally, NBAA posts major TFRs and frequently requested NOTAMs at:
www.nbaa.org/airspace/restrictions
NBAA MEMBERS URGED TO REMAIN VIGILANT
DURING WARTIME
The business aviation community can contribute to peace by protecting against terrorism, said
NBAA President Jack Olcott, who urges NBAA Members to review all security procedures and guard
against complacency as the United States enters the first stage of its war with Iraq. Read
the President's Perspective at:
www.nbaa.org/public/news/update/2003/pres03-12.php
DOT REVISES AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT
CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS
In a letter dated March 20, the U.S. Department of Transportation informed NBAA that it will
allow inter-company chargebacks, timeshare and interchange arrangements between a parent company
and a wholly-owned subsidiary if its president and/or at least two-thirds of its board of
directors and other managing officers of either entity are not U.S. citizens but all other
U.S. citizenship requirements are met. NBAA's successful effort for favorable clarification
by the DOT on this issue can serve as a building block for further clarification, broadening
the scope of the ruling to satisfy other elements of the business aviation community challenged
by the Part 375 requirements. For more information, contact NBAA's Pete West at pwest@nbaa.org.
To review the DOT's letter ruling in PDF format, visit:
www.nbaa.org/gov/DOTLetter20030320.pdf
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BUSINESS AVIATION FORUM
IN LONG BEACH THIS FRIDAY
NBAA's Southern California Business Aviation Forum & Static Display will be held this
Friday, March 28 at the AirFlite facilities on Long Beach Airport (LGB). The Forum will feature
more than 75 Exhibitors, over 35 aircraft on Static Display and 12 Informational Sessions.
Briefings will be conducted on taxes, insurance, maintenance issues, management challenges
and the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO). A Forum highlight
will be the aviation security briefing for the Southern California region, featuring TSA Federal
Security Director Steven Shannon. Admission to the Forum is complimentary and includes breakfast
and lunch. To register, review the program agenda, or obtain directions, visit:
www.nbaa.org/seminars/baf
LAKEFRONT AIRPORT PRIVATIZATION COMMENT PERIOD
EXTENDED; MEETING SET
On March 18, the FAA published a notice in the Federal Register extending the comment period
on the proposed privatization of New Orleans Lakefront Airport (NEW) to May 23, 2003. A public
meeting also has been scheduled for May 10 in the airport's Administration Building. For more
information and to review the notice as it appeared in the Federal Register, visit:
www.nbaa.org/airports/NEW
AVOID TRAVEL DELAYS IN FORT WORTH, TX AREA
Travelers in the Fort Worth, TX area may encounter congestion between Thursday, March 27 and
Sunday, March 30 during the Winston Cup and Busch Series NASCAR races at the Texas Motor Speedway.
Since the number of aircraft utilizing Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW) is expected to increase
drastically during the weekend, Special Traffic Management Procedures (STMPs) are in place
at this airport. To avoid congestion and delays, plan flights accordingly. For more information
contact NBAA's Dean Saucier at dsaucier@nbaa.org.
MASSACHUSETTS BUSINESS AVIATION ASSOCIATION FORMED
Last week, the Massachusetts Business Aviation Association was formed to serve as a voice,
resource and network for the aviation community in eastern Massachusetts, southern New Hampshire
and Rhode Island. John Williams, vice chairman of Sentient Jet, was named president of the
new association. A membership drive will take place within the next two weeks. For more information,
contact NBAA's Dean Saucier at dsaucier@nbaa.org.
CALVERTON AIRPORT IN LONG ISLAND, NY BEGINS OPERATIONS
Calverton Airport in Riverhead, Long Island, NY, recently began operations. The airport has
two runways, the longest of which is 10,000 feet. Airport operator Northeast Holdings is pursuing
the establishment of instrument approaches and seeks aircraft operators who desire to own
the land upon which their hangars are erected. For more information, call (631) 758-7615 or
NBAA's Dean Saucier at dsaucier@nbaa.org.
BUSINESS AVIATION SECURITY PANEL DISCUSSION TO BE HELD IN OHIO ON APR. 2
NBAA, the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) Columbus, OH, office, and The Limited
Brands corporate flight department have scheduled a business aviation security panel discussion
to take place on Wednesday, April 2 at 3:00 pm. This event supports an effort to maintain
the highest level of operational security for the business aviation industry in Ohio. The
panel discussion will be held at Villa Milano Banquet and Conference Center, 1630 Schrock
Rd., Columbus, OH 43229, tel: (614) 882-2058. For more information, contact NBAA's John Balsiger
at jbalsiger@nbaa.org.
FAA ADMINISTRATOR
BLAKEY IS EBACE2003 OPENING GENERAL SESSION SPEAKER
NBAA and the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) are pleased to announce that FAA
Administrator Marion C. Blakey will be the keynote speaker for the Opening General Session
of EBACE2003, to be held May 7 through 9 in Geneva, Switzerland. The Opening General Session
will be hosted by EBAA Chairman Brian M. Humphries and NBAA President Jack Olcott. It also
will include presentations by Claude Probst, European Commission Air Transport advisor; George
Paulson, Eurocontrol director of safety, airspace, airports & information services; and
Georges Rebender, JAA director of operations. For more information, visit:
www.ebace.com/welcome/pressroom/20030324.htm
LABACE2003 PHOTOS AND PRESENTATIONS
NOW ONLINE
Session presentations and photos from the First Annual Latin American Business Aviation Conference
& Exhibition (LABACE2003), held March 13 to 15 in São Paulo, Brazil, are now available
online at www.labace.org. LABACE, jointly sponsored by
NBAA and the Associação Brasileira de Aviação Geral (ABAG), is
the only Latin American event of its kind to focus exclusively on business aviation. LABACE2003
surpassed expectations by registering 2,876 Attendees and featuring 88 Exhibiting Companies
and 16 aircraft on Static Display. "NBAA was honored to partner with ABAG to produce
an outstanding informational program and showcase for business aviation," said NBAA President
Jack Olcott. For more information about LABACE2003 results, visit:
www.nbaa.org/public/news/pr/2003/20030324-009.php
MORE THAN 450 ATTENDED INTERNATIONAL OPERATORS
CONFERENCE LAST WEEK
Held March 17 to 20 in Colorado Springs, CO, the NBAA 30th Annual International Operators
Conference registered 454 Attendees who networked and learned about key issues for companies
conducting international business aviation operations. PowerPoint presentations from the Conference
will be made available on the NBAA web site in the near future at:
www.nbaa.org/seminars/ioc
AVKIDS.COM ACTIVITY GUIDE MEETS
NATIONAL STANDARDS OF LEARNING
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of Learning (SOL) requirements. The Activity Guide incorporates science, math, geography and
language arts skills to help students in Grades 2 through 5 understand aviation. Download
a list of how the AvKids Activity Guide meets the National SOLs at www.avkids.com/lounge/pdfs/avkids_natlsols.pdf.
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