NBAA Flight Plan Extra: A Start-of-Year Reminder of Business Aviation’s Value

Feb. 7, 2024

As business aviation leaders gathered for NBAA’s annual Leadership Conference in California this week, one topic was in focus throughout the event: the unique value proposition of business aviation, and the sector’s leadership in sustainability, underscored by its mission to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. In this special edition of NBAA Flight Plan, podcast host Rob Finfrock gets a few moments in between conference sessions with NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen to discuss the latest efforts by the association to highlight business aviation’s societal benefits.

Podcast Episode

May 6, 2024

Podcast: Revamping One of NBAA’s Most Useful Resources

The NBAA Management Guide is widely regarded as the industry's how-to manual and the latest revision published earlier this year was virtually a complete overhaul that now aligns with NBAA's Certified Aviation Manager program.
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April 29, 2024

Podcast: Proactive Steps to Help Prevent Runway Excursions

Runway excursions are the leading cause of accidents in turbine business aircraft operations. NBAA's Domestic Operations Committee recently updated the association's safety resource, Reducing Runway Excursions in Business Aviation, with additional tips for operators to avoid these events.
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April 15, 2024

Podcast: Recurrent Checkrides Are a Moment to Level-Up, Not Just Level Off

Business aircraft pilots often utilize their annual Part 61.58 recurrent checkride to not only demonstrate their proficiency in required flight maneuvers, but also as an opportunity to train on specific operational scenarios.
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April 8, 2024

Podcast: Data Points to Increasing SMS Interest

Consultancies estimate that recent operator requests for guidance on developing safety management systems are up by double digits. What SMS elements are they focusing on?
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