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Operators traveling between the United States and Europe will want to pay close attention to recent changes impacting flight procedures in the North Atlantic Track. NAT operations are the subject of an upcoming NBAA GO Virtual IOC2020 session, set for 11 a.m. (EDT) on Thursday, July 16, 2020.

To operate safely and efficiently, urban air mobility vehicles will require a new air traffic management system that operates differently than today’s ATC system.

Decreased air traffic levels during the pandemic may cause aircraft noise to be more noticeable – making it even more important now for pilots to be good neighbors to communities around airports. Flying neighborly was the topic of the July 14, 2020, NBAA News Hour webinar COVID-19 Changing Aviation Noise Expectations: New “Fly Quiet” Info You Need.

The business aviation industry continues to play a leading role in the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), The emergence of SAF was detailed in the NBAA GO Virtual Maintenance Conference session, Sustainable Aviation Fuels - A Maintenance Perspective.

The renewed surge of COVID-19 cases across the country has once again led to closures of ATC facilities and the return of travel restrictions and quarantines at state and international levels.

Due to COVID-19, the FAA has issued SAFOs recommending operators familiarize themselves with Oceanic and Terminal Airspace procedures for the closure of ATC facilities with little notice.

A USA Today story distorted business aviation charter companies, including Clay Lacy Aviation, and the impact of the COVID -19 crisis on businesses like it, NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen and National Air Transportation Association President and CEO Tim Obitts wrote in a letter to the newspaper in defense of the industry.

NBAA not only recognizes the rapid pace of technological change; we are helping facilitate it in ways that support our mission to foster the growth of business aviation worldwide.

A candid discussion, featured as part of the July 8, 2020, Corporate Jet Investor (CJI) Global 2020 virtual conference, examined how business aviation companies can become stronger through expanding their workforce and the diversity of their recruiting pool.

International operators should note revised procedures when operating in the North Atlantic. The primary changes concern Tango Routes.

The FAA has published Policy Letter 36, Revision 3 regarding approval of and the preamble for Part 91 Minimum Equipment Lists.

The COVID-19 crisis has demonstrated the importance of government officials and regulators working together, NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen noted during the July 8, 2020, Corporate Jet Investor Global 2020 virtual conference.

San Bernardino International Airport has launched its SBD Good Neighbor Program - part of a comprehensive outreach effort about SBD’s growing business, cargo and general aviation operations.

Using sustainable aviation fuels is only one of many things business aviation companies can do to ensure they are reducing the environmental impact of their operations.

The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization will exclude 2020 emissions levels from baseline calculations for CORSIA, due to the pandemic’s impact on flight activity.

Aircraft operators seeking to improve safety need to create a psychologically safe environment where every team member can offer suggestions on how to mitigate risks without fear of rejection or stigma.

An NBAA News Hour webinar examined the importance of a strong, diverse mentoring network, especially during the pandemic.