May 30, 2023

FAA Announces Progress for Business Aviation CPDLC Participation

The FAA's announcement comes one month after NBAA, together with the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, urged the agency to restore full availability of en route data link communications for all equipped general aviation aircraft.
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May 26, 2023

GA Airport Snow Teams Recognized with Prestigious Balchen/Post Awards

Colorado’s Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport and New York’s Niagara Falls International Airport were honored with the Balchen/Post Award for excellence in the performance of airport snow and ice control.
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May 25, 2023

New Aircraft, Sustainability and Innovation Capture Imaginations at EBACE2023

Game-changing technologies, the debut of all-new aircraft, groundbreaking solutions for sustainable flight and exciting market opportunities were all center stage for one of the most consequential editions of the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition to date.
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May 23, 2023

NBAA Welcomes Passage of NOTAM Improvement Act

NBAA applauds congressional passage of the NOTAM Improvement Act of 2023, which directs the Federal Aviation Administration to improve the Notice to Air Missions (NOTAMs) system.
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May 22, 2023

Podcast: Addressing Mental Health Concerns in Business Aviation, Part 2

We conclude our two-part discussion about mental wellness in business aviation with encouraging news: FAA Federal Air Surgeon Dr. Susan Northrup recently announced that the agency will revise its procedures to encourage anyone needing help dealing with mental health challenges to get it.
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May/June 2023

Successful Safety Days: No Small Challenge

Business aviation groups from around the U.S. share their best practices and tips for organizing and executing events aimed at promoting safety across all flight operations.
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May 20, 2023

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Front and Center for European Business Aviation Show, Highlighting Industry’s Net-Zero Carbon Focus

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will be available at Geneva Airport (GVA) next week, and organizers are taking additional steps to promote the game-changing fuel for reducing carbon emissions from the sector as a central component to the 2023 edition of the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition, being held from May 23-25.
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May/June 2023

FAA Safety Chief Discusses the Need for Continued Vigilance

David Boulter, FAA acting associate administrator for aviation safety, answers questions about advanced air mobility, efforts to improve training and a recent spate of serious runway incursions.
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May 17, 2023

NBAA’s Williams Talks 5G and Business Jets: What Does 5G Mean to Your Operations?

During a webinar sponsored by Aviation International News, NBAA’s Heidi Williams talked about what operators need to know about 5G.
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May/June 2023

Resources: Safety

NBAA offers valuable guidance on several safety-related topics including inflight safety, hangar and ground safety, small-flight operators, single-pilot operations and the association’s Safety Manager Certificate Program.
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May 15, 2023

NBAA Joins Call to Prioritize FY24 Funding for Key Aviation Sustainability Programs

NBAA joined with more than 35 aviation and biofuel industry stakeholders in calling for leaders of the U.S. House and Senate Appropriations Committees to prioritize funding in the fiscal year 2024 federal budget for key federal programs working to accelerate the development of sustainable aviation fuel.
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May/June 2023

Safety Is Not a Destination, It’s a Journey

Business aviation has frequently supported initiatives to enhance safety, as long as they're scalable to a diverse group of operational profiles. NBAA is at the forefront once again, advocating for members as the FAA proposes a rule to expand mandated SMS beyond airlines to include many business operations.
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May 15, 2023

Podcast: Addressing Mental Health Concerns in Business Aviation, Part 1

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and over the next two weeks NBAA Flight Plan, in cooperation with The Pilots Pandemic podcast, will feature an open and honest discussion about issues related to mental wellness in the business aviation community.
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May/June 2023

Stamoules Produce: Leveraging Aviation to Reach the Next Level

Stamoules Produce has been planting pistachio orchards as part of a plan to launch their own consumer brand to wholesalers and grocery chains. To do that, the company built a 4,900-foot runway and purchased a twin turboprop to go with it.
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May 11, 2023

NBAA Joins in Call to House Leaders to Support Aviation Workforce Development Act

NBAA joined a coalition of 20 aviation companies and industry groups in urging leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways & Means to act swiftly in support of legislation to assist students pursuing aviation careers.
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May/June 2023

Paving the Way to AAM Safety

Safe introduction of advanced air mobility into the U.S. aviation system requires coordination of an entire ecosystem of moving parts.
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May 11, 2023

Operators: What to Expect When Flying to China

The long-awaited reopening of China’s airspace to international operators will impact many flight departments as corporations seek to renew relations with customers and business partners.
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May/June 2023

Operations: Improving Your Emergency Response Plan

It’s vital for flight operations to keep their emergency response plans fresh and updated, particularly elements such as risk assessments, emergency definitions, checklists for organizing resources and coordinating family support.
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May 8, 2023

NBAA Reaches Out to College Students About Business Aviation Careers

At a time when the aviation industry is facing a shortage of pilots and other employees, NBAA is making a concerted effort to recruit students into a business aviation career path.
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May 8, 2023

Podcast: Growing the Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Several recent developments – including a new NBAA-supported blender's tax credit – have bolstered efforts to increase production of SAF to 3 billion gallons annually in the U.S. by 2030.
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