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Congress Passes Another FAA Funding Extension, NBAA
Underscores Need for Multi-Year Reauthorization
NBAA last week urged Congress to use the time provided by a new extension of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funding to complete work on FAA
reauthorization as soon as possible. The extension funds the FAA through March 31, 2009. "NBAA applauds Congress for the progress already made on FAA
reauthorization, and this funding extension is important for allowing airport projects and other FAA programming to continue," said NBAA President
and CEO Ed Bolen. "At the same time, we think it's also important for Congress to send to the President, as soon as possible, a completed
reauthorization package that provides long-term stability and builds on the work already being done to modernize America's aviation system." To view
full press release, visit: http://www.nbaa.org/news/pr/2008/20080924-046.php
House Aviation Panel Reviews Runway Safety Issues
The House Aviation Subcommittee held a hearing last week to review progress on efforts to improve runway safety. The hearing comes in the wake of
several highly publicized runway incursions, including some involving general aviation. Members of the subcommittee noted that some progress had been
made to reduce runway incursions, but urged the aviation community and the FAA to maintain a focus on improving runway safety. Specifically,
subcommittee members called for a continued emphasis on pilot fatigue, greater voluntary safety reporting and increased air traffic controller
participation in safety efforts. Hank Krakowski, head of the FAA's Air Traffic Organization, outlined progress in deploying new runway incursion
technologies, and he commended NBAA and other stakeholder organizations for working to improve runway safety awareness. For more information on the
hearing, contact NBAA's Dick Doubrava at rdoubrava@nbaa.org.
Federal Regulators, Industry Leaders to Present at
NBAA2008
Attendees at NBAA's 61st Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2008) will hear from industry leaders on business aviation's most relevant topics.
International Civil Aviation Organization President Roberto Kobeh González will give the keynote address at the Opening General Session,
taking place on Monday, October 6 at 8:00 a.m. in room S230A of the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, followed by political couple
James Carville and Mary Matalin. The Honorable Robert L. Sumwalt, member of the National Transportation Safety Board, will deliver the keynote at the
NBAA Safety Committee Town Hall on Sunday, October 5, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in room S310E. In addition, NBAA2008 will feature aviation safety
and regulatory officials from the FAA and the Department of Transportation at a special "Meet the Regulators" session on Wednesday, October 8, from
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in room S320EF. To review the full program for NBAA2008, visit: http://www.nbaa.org/events/amc/2008/program
NBAA2008 Press Conference Schedule Announced
NBAA Press Rooms will be located in N220E, N220F and N220G in the North Concourse of the Orange County Convention Center, and will open on Sunday,
October 5, at 8:00 a.m. (one day before NBAA2008 begins). Press Conference slots are still available for the NBAA Press Conference Rooms. In an
effort to direct members of the press and guests to the appropriate locations, the Association asks that any Exhibitors holding press events at their
booths to contact NBAA's Maureen Cameron at mcameron@nbaa.org. To review the press events schedule online,
visit: http://data.nbaa.org/public/cs/amc/2008/media/pressconf
Students Welcomed to Florida Aviation Day at NBAA2008
NBAA2008 will feature Florida Aviation Day on Wednesday, October 8, to introduce students to the business aviation industry and highlight the
opportunities and benefits of careers in business aviation. An introductory session will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., where NBAA will
welcome university students from across the state of Florida. In honor of Florida Aviation Day, university students presenting a valid student ID,
and employees with NBAA Member Companies based in Florida can attend NBAA2008 for free on Wednesday, which includes entry into the exhibit hall and
the Static Display of Aircraft. Shuttle buses to the static display will be available throughout the day. For more information, visit: http://www.nbaa.org/events/amc/2008/program
NBAA2008 Online News Bureau to Provide Coverage During Show
The NBAA2008 Online News Bureau will provide continuous online multimedia coverage of NBAA2008 directly from the show floor on Sunday, October 5
through Wednesday, October 8. During this time, the NBAA2008 web site will become a virtual portal for all key events, featuring stories and
multimedia, including photos, podcasts and PowerPoint presentations. To follow highlights from the world's largest purely civil aviation trade show
as they unfold, visit the Online News Bureau during NBAA2008: http://www.nbaa.org/2008
California Budget Bill Eliminates 90-Day Use Tax
Exemption
The current California tax regulations provide for an exemption from use tax for aircraft that are purchased outside of the state and brought back
into California more than 90 days after purchase. In an effort to close a major budget shortfall, the state looked for ways to generate additional
revenue. The state's new budget, recently signed by the Governor, will change the use tax exemption period from 90 days to one year. With this
change, aircraft entering California within the first year after purchase could be subject to the state's use tax; some aircraft owners may qualify
for tax exemptions. The NBAA website will provide Members with additional information on this change, such as the effective date, as it becomes
available. For additional information visit: http://www.nbaa.org/admin/taxes/state/
Florida Airspace Redesign to Be Implemented
On September 25, as part of the Florida West Coast Airspace Redesign (FLOWCAR) Project, eight new area navigation (RNAV) arrival and departure
procedures were published, with implementation to take place on September 30. Airports and their new procedures include Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood
International (FLL) JINGL ONE STAR; Miami International Airport (MIA) SSCOT ONE STAR; Palm Beach International (PBI) WLACE ONE STAR; Southwest
Florida International (RSW) CSHEL ONE SID, SHFTY ONE STAR and TYNEE ONE STAR; Boca Raton (BCT) PRRIE ONE STAR; and Naples Municipal (APF) and Marco
Island (MKY) PIKKR TWO STAR and SHFTY ONE STAR. Numerous other arrival and departure procedures for these airports are being modified or deleted. For
more information, visit the NBAA web site at: http://www.nbaa.org/member/ops/airspace/regional/southeast/
SRQ Airport RNAV Procedures Kick-Off Meeting Coming Soon
The Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) RNAV Procedures Kick-Off Meeting will be held in three sessions from November 5 to 6 on the
airport at 1123 General Spaatz Boulevard in Sarasota, FL. The first session on November 5 will include an 18-step RNAV development process and a
discussion of the benefits of RNAV standard instrument departures (SIDs) and standard terminal arrival routes (STARs). The second session, also on
November 5, will focus on developing a draft of RNAV SIDs/STARs for SRQ. Session three on November 6 will continue the development workshop and is
open to operational air traffic control personnel and airport users who wish to provide input. For more information, contact the FAA's Jack Schroeter
at jack.ctr.schroeter@faa.gov or NBAA's Harry Houckes at hhouckes@nbaa.org.
First Annual Salt Lake Business Aviation Safety Day, Nov. 5
The greater Salt Lake City business aviation steering committee invites operators to participate in the upcoming Business Aviation Safety Day, to be
held at Million Air Salt Lake City on Wednesday, November 5. Topics will include winter operations for ground and flightcrews, runway safety for
business aviation operators and safety standdown fundamentals. NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen will be a featured speaker at the event, along with
Patrick Morley of the Utah Division of Aeronautics, Walter Randa of Leading Edge, the FAA's Mike Meigs and L.J. Aviation's Bob Agostino. For more
information, check future issues of NBAA Update or contact NBAA's Kristi Ivey at kivey@nbaa.org.
Business Aviation Lends a Hand in Hurricane-Ravaged
Texas
In the wake of Hurricane Ike, as Texas communities continue to recover from damage caused by the storm, the business aviation community has played an
important role in helping authorities with relief and recovery efforts. Employees at airports and fixed-base operators (FBOs) worked through the
storm to keep their operations running so that emergency responders were able to get in and out as needed. Million Air, an FBO and charter jet
franchise located at Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) just southeast of the city, made sure their new natural gas generator was up and running
right after the storm passed, powering their pumps and enabling them to provide fuel to relief workers. To read a web article with more information,
visit: http://www.nbaa.org/news/articles/20080929.php
SFBAA Annual Meeting and Fundraiser in Boca Raton This Month
The South Florida Business Aviation Association (SFBAA) will hold its Annual Meeting and Fundraiser on Friday, October 24 at the Boca Raton Resort
and Club in Boca Raton, FL. As in the past, a portion of the proceeds from this event will support the association's scholarship and charitable
activities. For more information, contact SFBAA's Tracy Gough at tgough@wfscorp.com or visit: http://www.sfbaa.org
NBAA Supports Local Efforts for Bird's Nest
Airport Revitalization
NBAA and the local business community in Austin, TX have been working to support the revitalization of Bird's Nest Airport, just 15 minutes east of
downtown Austin. The revitalization effort began last September, when Ron Henriksen, developer and owner of Houston Executive Airport (TME),
purchased Bird's Nest with the goal of developing it into a new reliever airport for Austin. The Texas capital is a thriving high tech hub, and the
revitalization of Bird's Nest is expected to help attract major tech investors and companies. NBAA's Southwest Region Regional Representative Steve
Hadley has led an effort to gather local government support for the redevelopment. The revitalization efforts are profiled in the most recent issue
of Business Aviation Insider, NBAA's official Member newsletter. To read the full article, visit: http://web.nbaa.org/member/news/insider/2008/0808/infocus-0808.php
Don't Miss NBAA Scholarship Announcements
In conjunction with NBAA's 61st Annual Meeting & Convention, Association staff will hold a press conference on Tuesday, October 7 from 9:00 a.m.
to 10:00 a.m. in room N220A at the Orange County Convention Center to announce NBAA scholarship recipients for 2008. Scholarships will include the
Alan Conklin Business Aviation Management Scholarship, David Ewald Journalism Scholarship, Lawrence Ginocchio Scholarship, Nordam Dee Howard/Etienne
Fage Scholarship, USAIG PDP Scholarship, Janice K. Barden Scholarship and William Fanning Maintenance Scholarship. To learn more, contact NBAA's Jay
Evans at jevans@nbaa.org or visit: http://www.nbaa.org/events/amc/2008/program/
NBAA, Volunteers to Build Playground in Orlando This
Saturday
More than 200 volunteers from NBAA Member Companies and the aviation community have already signed up to join NBAA and KaBOOM!, a national non-profit
group, to build a new aviation-themed playground at Hollowbrook Apartments in Orlando, FL. The volunteer event, NBAA Build 2008, will be held on
Saturday, October 4, in conjunction with NBAA2008. Hollowbrook Apartments is home to over 200 children needing a safe place to play. Designs for the
playground came from the children themselves who have only outdated equipment to play on. Many local businesses are lending their support but
volunteers are still needed as the playground will be built in one day. Buses will transport volunteers between the Orange County Convention Center
and the build site. For more information, visit: http://www.nbaa.org/news/pr/2008/20080929-047.php
Not Too Late to Register for NBAA2008 PDP Workshops
Those planning to attend NBAA2008 are invited to register now for pre- and post-Convention Professional Development Program (PDP) Workshops. All
workshops are from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Orange County Convention Center. On Saturday, the Record Keeping and Regulatory Compliance Workshop,
presented by the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, will be held in room S320E. The Emergency Response Planning Workshop and the Flight Operations
Manual Workshop will be two-day Workshops taking place in rooms S320A and S320B, respectively, on both Saturday and Sunday. Sunday also will feature
a course on Goal Achievement and Conducting Valuable Performance Reviews in room S320E. Thursday will feature the Technical Operations – Policy &
Procedures Manual Development Course in room S320B and the Management Fundamentals for Flight Departments two-day Workshop will take place on
Thursday and Friday in room S320A. Learn more at: http://www.nbaa.org/2008
Tax, Regulatory & Risk Management Conference This
Weekend
Registration is still open for the NBAA 17th Annual Tax, Regulatory & Risk Management Conference, which will be held this weekend from October 4
to 5 at the Orange County Convention Center, and immediately followed by NBAA2008. The business aviation community could be significantly impacted by
proposed regulatory changes from the FAA, Internal Revenue Service and U.S. Department Of Transportation. The annual two-day event is designed to
help flight department personnel and their advisors gain a better understanding of how various tax laws and aviation regulations apply to business
aircraft operations.
NBAA2008 to Feature S & D Networking Opportunity, Oct.
6
The NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers (S&D) Committee will host a networking event at NBAA2008 on Monday, October 6. Aviation professionals are
invited to come and learn more about available NBAA scholarships, training awards and professional development opportunities. In addition, there will
be a preview of events planned for the upcoming 20th Anniversary S&D Conference in Long Beach, CA, which will be held from January 14 to 16,
2009. All Attendees at the networking event can be entered to win door prizes, including a free registration to the 2009 S&D Conference and
complimentary online access to Conference video proceedings, part of NBAA's On-Demand Education Program. The event starts at 4:00 p.m. in room S310G
at the Orange County Convention Center. For more information, contact NBAA's Jo Damato at jdamato@nbaa.org or
visit: http://www.nbaa.org/events/amc/2008/program/
NBAA Certified Aviation Manager Program Update Will be Offered at NBAA2008
The NBAA2008 schedule will include an update on the NBAA Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) Program, on Monday, October 6 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The panel discussion will explain how to prepare for the CAM Exam and become a Certified Aviation Manager. Topics will include qualifying for and
completing the CAM application, studying for the exam and what to expect when sitting for the exam. Aviation professionals who want to take their
careers to the next level are encouraged to attend and have their questions answered. For more information, contact NBAA's Jay Evans at jevans@nbaa.org or Sarah Wolf at swolf@nbaa.org, or visit: http://www.nbaa.org/cam
Registration Still Open for NBAA 12th Annual Chairman's Charity Classic
It's not too late to register for the NBAA 12th Annual Chairman's Charity Classic Golf Tournament, taking place on Saturday, October 4 at the
ChampionsGate Golf Resort in ChampionsGate, FL. NBAA Chairman of the Board Jeff Lee will preside over this year's tournament, which will be held in
conjunction with NBAA2008. All proceeds will benefit NBAA Charities. Nearly $400,000 has been raised for various aviation-related charities since the
Charity Classic's founding in 1997. To learn more, contact NBAA's Benjamin Schwalen at: bschwalen@nbaa.org.
To register online visit: http://www.nbaa.org/golf
NBAA Board Revises Bylaws
The Association's Board of Directors recently approved restated NBAA Bylaws, which incorporated several amendments, including those proposed by prior
Boards, but not formally adopted. The changes were designed to ensure that quorum requirements tied to the attendance of Corporate Members at Board
meetings would not prevent the conduct of business. The current NBAA Bylaws may be reviewed at: http://www.nbaa.org/about/bylaws
