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House Passes Act That Includes Extension of Bonus Depreciation
Last Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives approved H.R. 4520, the "American Jobs Creation Act of 2004," by a vote of 251 to 178. This major
corporate tax policy legislation includes a provision extending bonus depreciation for one year. Since the U.S. Senate had already passed a similar
measure, the next step in the legislative process will be consideration of the two bills by a Senate-House conference committee, which is expected to
occur before the August recess. NBAA encourages members of the business aviation community to contact their elected officials in the House and Senate
and to urge them to enact the legislation before the end of July. For more information, contact NBAA's Pete West at pwest@nbaa.org or visit NBAA's Contact Congress web site at:
http://www.nbaa.org/congress
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NBAA Meets with TSA Acting Administrator on Secure Access Issues
On June 16, NBAA representatives met with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Acting Administrator David Stone and TSA senior staff members
to provide an update on NBAA's "Secure Access" initiatives. In particular, NBAA Interim President Donald E. Baldwin pressed the TSA to expand the TSA
Access Certificate (TSAAC) Program and to provide operational/access benefits to TSAAC holders that reflect their commitment and investment in the
program. Baldwin also expressed appreciation for the recent TSA decision to suspend the three-trip requirement for international fleet waivers. While
Stone could not commit to any course of action at this time, he said he recognized the value of the TSAAC Program and the substantial investment that
NBAA Members have made in it. Stone also said that he remains committed to submitting a comprehensive security proposal to the Bush Administration by
the end of this year for consideration to re-open Reagan National Airport (DCA) to qualified general aviation users. For more information, contact
NBAA's Dick Doubrava at rdoubrava@nbaa.org.
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Results of June Security Council Meeting
On June 10, NBAA's Security Council met with TSA Policy Office representatives at NBAA Headquarters to discuss the status of NBAA general aviation
security initiatives, including a proposed expansion of the TSAAC Program and access issues such as TFRs. TSA representatives at that meeting
indicated that they are conducting an internal review of the TSAAC Program to determine how to proceed. Under consideration is a possible expansion
of the program to other airport locations. Currently, TSAAC Program participation is limited to Part 91 operators based at Teterboro (TEB) and
Morristown (MMU) airports in New Jersey and Westchester County Airport (HPN) in New York. The next NBAA Security Council meeting will be held during
the NBAA 57th Annual Meeting & Convention this October in Las Vegas. For more information about NBAA's Security Council, Secure Access Program
and TSAAC Program, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/about/committees/sec
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NBAA Participates in Discussions About ICAO Regulatory Development
Last week NBAA participated in a U.S. aviation industry exchange of information on the processes and challenges involved in International Civil
Aviation Organization (ICAO) regulatory development. Present were ICAO Council President Dr. Assad Kotaite, ICAO Secretary General Dr. Taieb Cherif
and Head of the Air Navigation Bureau Bill Voss as well as other members of the ICAO Council and Commission. In particular, discussion was devoted to
the processes involved in developing SARPS (international standards and recommended procedures similar to the U.S. FARs). NBAA's Bill Stine was
designated to show the aviation community how it can participate in the work of the organization. For more information, contact Stine at bstine@nbaa.org.
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NBAA to Host ABACE Forum in Hong Kong This July
On July 15 and 16 in Hong Kong, NBAA will host its first international Business Aviation Regional Forum, which is planned as a pre-cursor to the
Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE) that will debut next year in Shanghai. The ABACE Forum in Hong Kong will feature aircraft
from Gulfstream and Bombardier, indoor exhibits from Metrojet and B/E Aerospace, and more. The purpose of this event is to identify opportunities and
challenges for business aviation growth in China, to prioritize those issues and to put together a plan for moving forward. The ABACE Forum will be
held at Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre on Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), and the host hotel is the Regal Airport Hotel. For more
information, visit:
http://www.abace.aero
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FAA Publishes Flight Restrictions for DNC in
Boston
The 2004 Democratic National Convention (DNC) is being held in Boston, MA from July 26 to 29. The FAA will establish a 30 nm radius (NMR) temporary
flight restriction (TFR) around Boston VORTAC for this event. With the exception of scheduled air carriers and certain law enforcement aircraft, all
aircraft operations will be prohibited within a 10 nm radius of the Boston VORTAC. All aircraft operating within the 10 to 30 NMR area are limited to
aircraft arriving or departing local airfields. There also will be a special traffic management program (STMP) for IFR traffic landing at Bedford
(BED), Beverly (BVY), Lawrence (LWM) and Norwood (OWD) airports. For links to additional restrictions, the STMP and the complete advisory, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/airspace/restrictions
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Teterboro Airport and Users Group Working to Simplify TEB Departure
NBAA recently was advised that several altitude deviations pertaining to the TEB 5 Departure (at Teterboro Airport) were observed by ATC. NBAA
Members are advised to read the departure procedure (DP) carefully and understand any deviations to the DP issued by a controller. In an attempt to
clarify the complicated departure, the Teterboro Users Group (TUG), Teterboro Airport, the FAA and NBAA are collaborating on methods to simplify the
departure, which hopefully will be in place by September 2004. For more information, contact NBAA's Dean Saucier at dsaucier@nbaa.org.
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Avoid Travel Delays in California This Week
This week's NASCAR Nextel Series race will be held at the Infineon Race Track in Sonoma, CA. Napa Valley Airport (APC) could experience congestion
and delays, particularly Wednesday, June 23 through Monday, June 28. Operators are advised to plan accordingly. For more information, contact NBAA's
Dean Saucier at dsaucier@nbaa.org.
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Business Aviation Regional Forum Comes to Chicago This
Thursday
NBAA's next Business Aviation Regional Forum will be held this Thursday, June 24 at DuPage Flight Center on DuPage Airport (DPA) in West Chicago, IL,
with exhibits located at T-Bird Aviation. The Chicago-area Forum is expected to be the largest one yet, with more than 70 Exhibitors, 30 aircraft on
Static Display and 1,000 Attendees. The event will open with a Forum Kick-Off session featuring NBAA Staff members, local elected officials and
airport officials. Throughout the day, NBAA and industry representatives will present a variety of Informational Sessions addressing the importance
of security for business aviation operations, the factory/service center relationship, transitioning from paper to electronic charting, runway
incursions, aircraft purchase considerations and analyzing the corporate shuttle option. For more information, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/cs/forums/20040624
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NBAA Announces Results of First CAM Governing Board
Meeting
The NBAA Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) Governing Board concluded its first meeting on June 3. During the three-day meeting, officers for the CAM
Governing Board were elected: Dr. Thomas Q Carney of Purdue University, chairman; Jack Stockmann of Citizens Communications, vice chairman; and
Elizabeth Dornak of DuPont Aviation, secretary and treasurer. The CAM Governing Board is responsible for all matters pertaining to NBAA's Certified
Aviation Manager Program. It seeks to measure and recognize competence in those areas pertinent to the certification of business aviation
professionals. For more information, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/news/pr/2004/20040621-039.php
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Flight Attendants Conference Focuses on Safety and Security
Issues
Last Friday and Saturday, 160 corporate aviation flight attendants and flight technicians gathered in Anaheim, CA for the NBAA 9th Annual Flight
Attendants Conference to network and participate in sessions about cabin safety and security, corporate aircraft passenger service, catering tips and
professional development. Hosting this event was the NBAA Flight Attendants Committee, which also presented Flight Attendant Scholarships to 36
recipients. For more information about the 2004 scholarship winners and a link to event photos, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/news/pr/2004/20040621-038.php
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NBAA Welcomes New Manager, Exhibits & Static
Displays
Today Andrew Schweickert joins the NBAA Staff in the newly created position of manager, exhibits & static displays. In this position he will
provide support for the Association's domestic and international Conventions, Seminars and Business Aviation Regional Forums. "With the success of
NBAA's international events – EBACE in Europe, LABACE in Latin America and the soon-to-be-launched ABACE in Asia – the Association can
benefit from Andy's marketing and business development background," said NBAA Vice President, Conventions & Seminars Kathleen Blouin. For more
information, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/news/pr/2004/20040621-040.php
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NBAA Gala Featured Entertainer Is Kenny
Loggins
Previously known as the NBAA Safety Awards Banquet, the NBAA Gala honors and celebrates the recipients of NBAA's most prestigious awards. This year's
event also features entertainment by Kenny Loggins, one of the most successful songwriters and performers in the world. For more information about
the 2004 NBAA Gala, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/news/pr/2004/20040621-041.php
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Business Aviation Regional Forum
June 24, Chicago, IL
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IS-BAO Implementation Workshop
June 25, Chicago, IL
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Business Aviation Regional Forum
July 15-16, Hong Kong, China
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Security Training for Part 91 Operators
August 24, Philadelphia, PA
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Maintenance Management Workshop
August 25, Seattle, WA
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Business Aviation Regional Forum
August 26, Seattle, WA
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Regulatory Issues Forum
August 27, Seattle, WA
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Review the Full NBAA Events Calendar
http://www.nbaa.org/events
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Review Future NBAA Convention Dates
http://www.nbaa.org/conventions/futuresites.htm
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