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A May 22, 2020, NBAA News Hour webinar examined how to avoid illegal charter operations, which is attracting new customers during the COVID-19 pandemic as travelers seek to minimize their potential exposure to the virus.

A recent CNBC story misrepresented business aviation charter company Clay Lacy, and the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on many companies like it, NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen and National Air Transportation Association President and CEO Tim Obitts wrote in a letter to the network.

EASA, in conjunction with the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, has published operational guidelines for the management of air passenger and aviation personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Business aviation pilot Dennis Combs is delivering much-needed supplies to Navajo Nation to help in their fight against the pandemic.

On a May 20, 2020, NBAA New Hour, seasoned pros from many corners of the industry encouraged anyone dealing with a professional crisis to stick with it, reach out and not be deterred.

May 13, 2020, Bloomberg article missed the astounding impact of the Covid-19 crisis on charter operations, and the citizens, companies and communities relying on this American industry, NBAA and NATA told the publisher in a letter to the editor.

Volunteer pilot organization Angel Flight East is partnering with Project SHIELDS to supply personal protective equipment to dozens of medical facilities throughout the Northeast.

The FAA on May 21, 2020, will implement a number of airway amendments, including changes to published high-altitude RNAV Q-routes and offshore Y-routes, as part of its ongoing redesign of the South-Central Florida Metroplex.

Responding to the global effects of the pandemic, the IBAC now allows completely virtual IS-BAO and IS-BAH audits, as well as extensions, where appropriate.

NBAA's Regional Representative program has been reconfigured, with an emphasis on maximizing the ability of the association’s regional representatives to support the business aviation community across the country.

NBAA extends condolences to the family of industry advocate William J. McShane, a founding member the Long Island Business Aviation Association.

The aviation insurance market was already tight, due to increased hull and liability claims in the 2010’s. Insurers and attorneys examined the effects of the pandemic on a May 18, 2020, NBAA News Hour webinar.

Lifelong pilot and Frasca International founder Rudy Frasca passed away May 11, 2020, at the age of 89.

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.’s recent annual report touts an incredible 2019 with incoming orders totaling $1.13 billion, however, this announcement was tempered with concern for the future due to pandemic-driven market uncertainty.

Even as COVID-19 has dominated the nation's healthcare infrastructure since March, other medical concerns have not disappeared, and business aviation has continued to support these efforts.

On a May 15, 2020, NBAA News Hour webinar, industry experts discussed the suspension of FET – and how it applies – in detail.