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NBAA Issues Key Updates to Its Airplane SOP Manual March 11, 2026: NBAA's Airplane Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Manual has been updated based on member feedback and best practices, and now is available for download to all association members.
DOT Waiver Provides Welcome Relief for Presidential Election Campaign Charters Jan. 31, 2024: Air taxi operators operating under FAR Part 135 are now better able to provide lift for presidential election campaigns under a blanket waiver issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation that removes restrictions on single-entity charters.
Management: Policies for Personal Use of Business Aircraft Sept/Oct 2023: Does your operation have policies for personal use of business aircraft? Flight operation managers and aviation tax experts share their ideas for best practices.
Small Operator Learning Series Provides Additional Guidance for LOAs May 3, 2023: Experts describe the three pillars of a successful letter of authorization application in the Ins and Outs of the Top 10 LOAs, the most recent installment of the Small Operator Learning Series.
NBAA Small Operator Learning Series Outlines Best Practices for LOAs March 27, 2023: The ABCs for LOAs is a new installment of the NBAA Small Operator Learning Series and provides best practices for Part 91 operators looking to obtain letters of authorization – or LOAs.
NBAA Publishes New Special Authorizations Resource Guide March 20, 2023: NBAA’s Domestic Operations Committee recently developed “The Whys and Hows of Special Authorizations – Part 91 LOAs” as a resource guide for Part 91 flight department managers responsible for regulatory compliance.
Why Executive Travel Policies Are Important July/August 2022: Corporate travel policies should be part of a broader enterprise risk management strategy that mitigates the impact of a worst-case scenario.
Streamlining Letters of Authorization July/Aug 2020: NBAA led and participated in multiple FAA/industry working groups and aviation rulemaking committees to improve the Part 91 LOA approval process.
NBAA News Hour: Flying a Political Candidate This Year? You Might Want to Read This Aug. 10, 2020: With the election cycle well underway, business aircraft operators may be asked to fly candidates running for office. The NBAA News Hour webinar examined the issue.
Special Report: Increasing Business Aircraft Utilization Oct. 24, 2016: Read NBAA's special report on business aircraft utilization challenges and solutions in the September/October 2016 issue of NBAA's Business Aviation Insider magazine.
Developing an Aircraft Use Policy Nov. 23, 2015: The best way for employees to understand how the company's business aircraft is to be utilized is to have a detailed policy document. Learn about how to develop an aircraft use policy in the November/December 2015 issue of Business Aviation Insider magazine.
The View from the Corner Office, Best Practices in Business Aviation Policies & Procedures May 3, 2009: This article, by James E. Lara of Gray Stone Advisors, addresses how the “C-Suite” expects business aviation leaders to optimize the contribution of flight department to enterprise performance and enhance shareholder value. Review the article (PDF, 120 KB).
Explaining Why Your Company Relies on Business Aviation: Questions and Answers April 6, 2009: Business aviation is often misunderstood by the media, shareholders, elected officials and others. This document, assembled by NBAA's Corporate Aviation Management Committee, helps confront misperceptions by providing the most common questions about a company's use of business aviation, and offering some helpful answers.
Applying for Relief from FAA Regulations Jan. 5, 2009: The FAA provides three methods for obtaining relief from provisions of the Federal Aviaton Regulations (FARs) (14 CFR Parts 1-199). These methods are exemption, waiver, and deviation. Review this document for the requirements for obtaining each kind of relief.