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Bolen Lauds Member Support on User Fee Vote, Says
Fight Is Far From Over
In a letter sent today, NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen thanked all NBAA Members for their help in the fight to strike a per-flight user fee from a
Senate Committee's FAA funding proposal. A measure opposing the fee, introduced by Senators Bill Nelson (D-FL) and John Sununu (R-NH), came within
one vote of succeeding in a committee vote last Wednesday. The tally on the anti-user fee amendment was tied 11-11 before a final vote was cast. "The
committee's vote was just the beginning of what will be a long battle, as a number of congressional committees weigh in on FAA funding issues,"
Bolen's letter states. "Even though we didn't quite land a knockout blow to user fees with last week's vote, many other opportunities to do so will
arise as the FAA reauthorization moves through Congress." Review the letter at:
http://web.nbaa.org/member/membership/letters/bolen20070521.php
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This Week's EBACE Poised to Break Last Year's Record
The 7th Annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2007) being held this week in Geneva is expected to draw more than 10,000
Attendees. As of today, the day before the show's opening, 8,491 people already were registered versus 7,291 at this point last year. Indoor exhibit
booth space is sold out, with 1,423 booth spaces reserved by 354 Exhibitors, an improvement over last year's totals of 1,206 booth spaces reserved by
292 Exhibitors. In addition to the 55 business aircraft shown on the Static Display at Geneva International Airport, this year's show also features
three helicopters on the patio, one helicopter in Hall 7 and one airplane in Hall 6 at Geneva PALEXPO. Online coverage of the event, including
articles, photos and podcasts, will be available on the official EBACE web site this week at:
http://www.ebace.aero
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NBAA2007 to Include Construction of Aviation-Themed
Playground
NBAA is looking for volunteers among Members who are planning to attend the Association's 60th Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2007) to help
with an exciting community project. NBAA has partnered with Home Depot and non-profit organization KaBOOM! to construct an aviation-themed playground
near Atlanta's Fulton County Airport (FTY). Atlanta will serve as the host city for NBAA2007 from September 25 to 27. Construction is scheduled for
Sunday, September 23, two days before the opening of the Convention. KaBOOM!, a national nonprofit group, will design and oversee the project using
their "community-build model" to bring business and community interests together. Approximately 400 NBAA volunteers are expected on construction day,
but more volunteers are needed. To learn more, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/news/pr/2007/20070518-043.php
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St. Louis NBAA Business Aviation Regional Forum on June 8
NBAA's St. Louis Regional Forum will feature approximately 30 aircraft on Static Display, 60 indoor Exhibitors and hundreds of Attendees. In addition
to static aircraft and dozens of exhibits, the event will feature a number of briefings for the business aviation community in St. Louis, MO. NBAA GA
Desk and FAA ATC Traffic Management personnel will be available at a booth throughout the day to answer questions on air traffic management
procedures and policies in the Central U.S. region. The NBAA Business Aviation Regional Forum is a learning and networking experience designed to
meet the needs of the regional business aviation community, and to provide an introduction to local business leaders interested in learning more
about business aviation. To learn more, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/events/forums/20070608
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Connecticut Business Aviation Group Helps Defeat Tax Bill
The Connecticut legislature recently considered changing its policy on tax exemptions for the purchase of certain goods and services, among which is
the exemption on sales tax for aircraft parts and maintenance. The Connecticut Business Aviation Group (CTBAG) took the initiative to write and
telephone state legislators, petitioning them to vote against Bill SB 1385, which would have changed the tax exemption policy. As a result of CTBAG's
involvement, the bill was defeated. CTBAG members cited negative economic impact as the rationale of the defeat of the bill, both for the aviation
community and the state. For more information, contact NBAA's Dean Saucier at dsaucier@nbaa.org.
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NBAA Members Invited to Teterboro Event Promoting Noise
Abatement
NBAA Members are invited to attend the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's 4th Annual Teterboro (TEB) Airport Noise Symposium & Good
Neighbor Noise Abatement Awards Luncheon, to be held on Thursday, June 14. After a continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m., the Noise Symposium will be
held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, and the luncheon ceremony will be held from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Tentative topics to be covered include TEB
noise program highlights and accomplishments, airspace redesign, new aircraft technology and the proactive contributions of user groups. Admission is
free for this event, to be held at the Hilton Hasbrouck Heights, 650 Terrace Ave., Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604. Seating is limited, so RSVP by June 1
to TEB Noise Abatement Manager Marcelo Morelli at (201) 393-4080 or mmorelli@avports.com. For more
information about TEB, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/ops/airports/teb
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May Newsletter for Schedulers and Dispatchers Now
Online
Mailing to Members this month, the May issue of NBAA Dispatch includes a message from NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers (S&D) Committee
Chair Jenny Showalter, who reports on the success of the 2007 NBAA S&D Conference and gives recognition to Committee members past and present.
Sponsored by Chevron, the issue also includes profiles of nine new Committee members, useful tips for schedulers and dispatchers and a calendar of
upcoming regional group meetings. View the issue online at:
http://www.nbaa.org/ops/sched/dispatch/2007/02/
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NBAA Announces Journalism Scholarship Honoring Dave
Ewald
NBAA, in coordination with the family of Dave Ewald, has announced the David W. Ewald Journalism Scholarship, honoring the memory of the veteran
Business & Commercial Aviation magazine publisher. Ewald spent nearly 50 years serving the business aviation community as a magazine
publisher and industry spokesperson. He most recently was a partner in Smooth Propeller Company in Missouri, founded in 1988 as a magazine
advertising sales and publishing firm specializing in aviation and other special interest information services. The David W. Ewald Journalism
Scholarship will be offered to a high school student planning to study journalism or a college or university student already in an accredited
journalism program. The deadline for application entries will be July 15. For more information on how to apply or contribute, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/news/pr/2007/20070517-042.php
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NBAA Offers Member Discount on Business Turbine Aircraft Accident
Review
NBAA Members are eligible for a discount on Robert E. Breiling Associates, Inc.'s annual Business Turbine Aircraft Accident Review. The 2007
publication provides reviews of turbojet, turboprop and turbine helicopter accidents and incidents for 2006. Members can purchase the review either
as a single package at the reduced rate of $335, or as separate reports. To place an order or for further details, contact Robert E. Breiling
Associates directly at (561) 338-6900 or rbreiling@bigplanet.com. For information about discounted
prices for NBAA Members, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/ops/safety/btaar.php
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NBAA Tax Forum to Instruct Owners, Operators on Current Laws and
Regulations
Aviation tax issues are at the heart of all business aircraft operations and transactions. Knowledge of tax law and regulations is critical to proper
planning. The NBAA Business Aviation Taxes Forum is designed to help accountants, attorneys, advisers and flight department personnel keep up with
the latest tax and legal developments affecting business aircraft owners and operators. After an introduction to the aviation regulatory environment,
presenters will address a variety of current tax topics at an intermediate to advanced level. Ample time will be allowed for questions and answers.
The event will take place at the Allegro Hotel in Chicago, June 1. For more information and to register, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/events/taxforum/20070601
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Maintenance Management Conference Presentations Now Available
Online
Presentations from the 2007 NBAA Maintenance Management Conference are now available online. The Conference, coordinated by NBAA's Maintenance
Committee last April, is business aviation's single dedicated event for individuals involved in aircraft and facility management. Presentation topics
covered at this year's Conference include: how maintenance technician behaviors and habits influence effectiveness; operational excellence in a high
stress, high tempo environment; media relations in disaster mitigation; cockpit and cabin technology; aircraft inspection and maintenance; the
supersonic business jet endeavor; creating a new educational standard for business aviation; safety management systems; fatigue-related risks and
costs; and FAA regulations. Members interested in viewing these presentations may now do so by selecting "Presentations" at:
http://www.nbaa.org/events/mmc/200704
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7th Annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2007)
May 22–24, 2007, Geneva, Switzerland
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Safety Standdown Europe
May 24–25, 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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Emergency Response Planning Workshop
September 23–24, 2007, Atlanta, GA
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Management Fundamentals for Flight Departments Workshop
September 23–24, 2007, Atlanta, GA
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Professional Development Program (PDP) Course: Aviation Resource Management
September 23–24, 2007, Atlanta, GA
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16th Annual Tax, Regulatory & Risk Management Conference
September 23–24, 2007, Atlanta, GA
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Professional Development Program (PDP) Course: Mastering Communication Skills
September 24, 2007, Atlanta, GA
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Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) Exam
September 24, 2007, Atlanta, GA
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60th Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2007)
September 25–27, 2007, Atlanta, GA
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Flight Operations Manual Workshop
September 28–29, 2007, Atlanta, GA
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11th Annual Safety Standdown
October 22–25, 2007, Wichita, KS
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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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