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Bolen Urges Members to Make Their Voices Heard Against User
Fees
On February 27, NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen e-mailed a message to the business aviation community, urging individuals and businesses to contact
their congressional representatives in opposition to the FAA's user fee funding plan. "A recently released FAA funding proposal represents one of the
greatest threats business aviation has ever faced," Bolen wrote. "To keep this proposal from becoming law, you need to take action now." Use NBAA's
Contact Congress resource at http://www.nbaa.org/userfees to write to your members of Congress about the
issue. Find out how you can help fight user fees; review Bolen's message to the business aviation community at:
http://www.nbaa.org/govt/20070227.php
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Business Aviation Helps Apogee Bring Health Care to
Remote Areas
Apogee Medical Group founder Dr. Michael Gregory says that business aviation has been key to meeting the mission of his business: providing doctors
to geographically remote hospitals. In order to pack as much into a travel day as possible, the Apogee airplane leaves Scottsdale before dawn and
returns long after sunset, making multiple stops in between. In the Winter edition of NBAA's Member newsletter, Business Aviation Insider, a
Member Profile details how business aviation is at work for Apogee and how NBAA provides value to the company. To review the Member Profile and hear
the podcasts of Dr. Gregory and other Apogee employees discussing their need for business aviation and for NBAA, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/news/insider/memberprofile0107.php
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NBAA Meets With IRS and Treasury on Certain Non-Business Use
Regulations
NBAA representatives met last week with senior-level staff at the IRS and the U.S. Department of Treasury to discuss IRS Notice 2005-45 and proposed
regulations for certain non-business use of business aircraft. NBAA outlined the industry's concerns with existing IRS guidance and emphasized the
vast majority of flights that fall into this category are when a spouse and/or children accompany an employee on a business trip. IRS officials
listened to NBAA's concerns and noted they are developing proposed regulations that likely will be published in 2007. NBAA has numerous resources on
non-business use of employer provided aircraft online at:
http://www.nbaa.org/ops/taxes/personaluse
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Tax Talk: Calculating Deadhead Flights
Due to changes in the deduction limitations for certain non-business use expenses, companies operating aircraft recently have had to confront the
issue of how to apply the appropriate non-business expense deduction limitations to deadhead flights. This issue can be particularly troublesome when
an aircraft travels from its base to one destination for business purposes (the business leg) and then flies empty to a second destination (the
deadhead leg) to pick up a passenger traveling for certain non-business purposes and bring that passenger back to the base (the non-business-use
leg). NBAA published a new article addressing this challenging and complicated topic online at:
http://web.nbaa.org/member/govt/jobs2004/deadhead.php
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FAA Issues Revised OpSpec for Carriage of Hazardous
Materials
The FAA has issued Notice 8000.352, which provides a revised operations specification (OpSpec) A055 for the carriage of hazardous materials by Part
135 and Part 121 air carriers. The revised OpSpec requires both will-carry and will-not-carry certificate holders to specifically authorize or
prohibit the carriage of hazardous materials within their OpSpecs. In addition, the notice makes revisions to hazmat training requirements. To view
the notice, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/ops/part135/8000352.pdf
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Guidance to Help Operators Avoid GNEs in the
NAT
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) has created a new task force to combat the problem of gross navigation errors (GNEs) created by
business aviation operators transiting the North Atlantic (NAT). The new task force is composed of representatives from U.S. and European air traffic
authorities and business aviation operators, including NBAA Members. To provide guidance for operators wishing to mitigate GNEs, the group endorses
the "Oceanic Errors Safety Bulletin" published by the International Civil Aviation Organization and International Air Transport Association.
Operators traveling in the NAT are encouraged to review this publication before transatlantic flights and retain it in the cockpit. To participate in
the GNE Task Force, contact IBAC at pingleton@ibac.org. For further guidance, visit http://www.nat-pco.org, or download the bulletin in PDF format at:
http://www.nbaa.org/ops/intl/oceanic/OESB0602.pdf
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NBAA Urges Centennial Airport Users to Oppose Nearby
Housing Plan
NBAA on March 1 issued a call to action to the general aviation community that uses Centennial Airport (APA) in Denver, CO, to voice opposition to a
proposal to build a large residential development in what is now a restricted development area around the airport. The Centennial City Council will
meet today to vote on a proposal for a pre-annexation agreement that will pave the way for a large residential and commercial development within the
noise and operational zone around the airport. "Clearly, the land in close proximity to the airport is restricted for good reason and should remain
so," said NBAA Senior Vice President, Operations Steve Brown. "NBAA encourages general aviation operators who use the airport to take action on this
important local issue." For more information, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/news/pr/2007/20070301-013.php
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STMP Required for Augusta Area This April
A special traffic management program (STMP) will be in effect for the Augusta, GA, area this April. Arrival reservations will be required for Augusta
Regional (AGS), Daniel Field (DNL), Aiken Municipal (AIK) and Thomson-McDuffie County (HQU) from April 2 to April 9 from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. each
day. The current notice to airmen publication (NTAP) contains reservation information as well as procedures and preferred IFR routings for both
arrivals and departures for this event. For more information, contact NBAA's GA Desk at gadesk@nbaa.org or visit
the FAA site at:
http://www.faa.gov/ntap/NTAP07FEB15
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Wilmington's New Castle County Airport: ISO Future Clout
Stephen D. Williams, airports director for the Delaware River & Bay Authority (DRBA) and operator of Wilmington, DE's New Castle County Airport
(ILG), finds himself in an enviable position. Not only are ILG's airport-owned hangars full, but aircraft management companies and fractional
providers are asking for more space. Add to that, a fourth FBO soon will arrive to service the operations by general aviation and guests of key
tenants. Learn more about what's happening at ILG on NBAA's web site at:
http://www.nbaa.org/ops/airports/ilg
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MKC: Kansas City Convenient
Having a downtown airport that's truly "downtown" has proven to be a boon for Kansas City, MO, owner of the Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport. "We
tell everyone, you'll be in the center of the city in less than five minutes," says Michael Roper, airport manager. "That is the premier reason for
continued growth of the airport. It's one of the last few truly downtown airports." The complete report, which is part of an ongoing series of NBAA
airport reports, is available online at:
http://www.nbaa.org/ops/airports/mkc
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Massachusetts Day on the Hill to Address Aviation and Airport Legislation
The Massachusetts Airport Managers Association (MAMA) today will host its annual On the Hill Day at the Legislative Office Building in Boston. This
event is an opportunity for the aviation community to meet with specific legislators from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to discuss important
aviation and airport legislation that could affect the industry, such as this year's FAA reauthorization. For more information, contact MAMA's Chris
Willenborg at cwillenborg@barnesairport.com or NBAA's Dean Saucier at dsaucier@nbaa.org.
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NBAA Releases Updated Oceanic CD
NBAA has released an updated version of its Oceanic Flying Operations and Procedures Manual. The revised version was produced for NBAA
Members, in association with NBAA's International Operators Committee, as a comprehensive reference source for oceanic and inter-continental flight
operations. The Oceanic CD will be distributed free to Attendees of this year's NBAA 34th Annual International Operators Conference, held March 26 to
29 in San Diego, CA, as part of registration. Those not attending this year's International Operators Conference may purchase copies through NBAA.
For more information about this product or how to obtain copies, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/news/pr/2007/20070305-014.php
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Members May View Business Aviation Insider Issues Online
As the official Member publication of NBAA, Business Aviation Insider is sent free to all Members as a membership benefit. The primary goal of
this quarterly printed newsletter is to serve as a helpful resource for all NBAA Members, regardless of the size of their business. On the new
Business Aviation Insider web site, Members have full access to all online articles and can download PDF versions of each printed issue.
Mailed to Members earlier this year, the Winter 2007 issue is now featured online at:
http://www.nbaa.org/insider
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Advertise in 2007 NBAA Membership Directory; Orders Due Mar. 7
NBAA Members rely on the NBAA Directory of Member Companies, Aircraft & Personnel for comprehensive, up-to-date and accurate business
aviation industry information. The print publication will be distributed to the NBAA Membership, a group that represents the largest concentration of
buying power in business aviation today. The insertion order deadline for the 2007 edition has been extended to Wednesday, March 7. For more
information on advertising in this publication, contact NBAA's Benjamin Schwalen at bschwalen@nbaa.org, or
visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/advertise
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Online Registration Now Available for Maintenance Management
Conference
The NBAA Maintenance Management Conference is business aviation's single dedicated event for individuals involved in aircraft maintenance and
facility management. Slated for April 2 through 4 in San Diego, CA, this year's event will benefit anyone involved in aircraft maintenance, hangar
facility management or personnel supervision. Attendees will learn best practices guidelines and strategies for aircraft maintenance management,
guidance on the application of new technologies and the latest in regulatory changes and requirements. Sessions also will be devoted to leadership,
management and interpersonal skills development. The three-day event is FAA inspection authorization (IA) approved for eight hours of credit. For a
separate fee, both a Maintenance Manual Workshop and a Professional Development Program (PDP) Course will be offered on April 5. To register online,
visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/events/mmc/200704
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Flight Operations Manual Workshop
March 5–6, 2007, Houston, TX
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Management Fundamentals for Flight Departments Workshop
March 7–8, 2007, Houston, TX
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Business Aviation Regional Forum
March 22, 2007, Fort Lauderdale, FL
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34th Annual International Operators Conference
March 26–29, 2007, San Diego, CA
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Maintenance Management Conference
April 2–4, 2007, San Diego, CA
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IS-BAO Implementation Workshop
April 4, 2007, West Chicago, IL
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Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) Exam
April 5, 2007, San Diego, CA
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Business Aviation Regional Forum
April 26, 2007, White Plains, NY
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FSF/NBAA 52nd Annual Corporate Aviation Safety Seminar
May 8–10, 2007, Tucson, AZ
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IS-BAO Implementation Workshop
May 21, 2007, Geneva, Switzerland
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7th Annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2007)
May 22–24, 2007, Geneva, Switzerland
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Business Aviation Taxes Forum
June 1, 2007, Chicago, IL
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Business Aviation Regional Forum
June 8, 2007, St. Louis, MO
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IS-BAO Implementation Workshop
June 20, 2007, Atlanta, GA
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Flight Operations Manual Workshop
June 25–26, 2007, San Diego, CA
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Management Fundamentals for Flight Departments Workshop
June 27–28, 2007, San Diego, CA
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12th Annual Flight Attendants Conference
June 29–30, 2007, San Diego, CA
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Application Deadline for September CAM Exam
August 6, 2007
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Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (LABACE2007)
August 9–11, 2007, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) Exam
September 24, 2007, Atlanta, GA
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NBAA 60th Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2007)
September 25–27, 2007, Atlanta, GA
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Business Aviation Regional Forum
November 8, 2007, Oakland, CA
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IS-BAO Implementation Workshop
November 9, 2007, Oakland, CA
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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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