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The CDC has published a new resource to help aircraft operators meet their obligation to verify passengers’ negative COVID-19 test status prior to boarding an aircraft on a flight bound for the U.S.

Ensuring safety on the journey back to full operations was the focus of a presentation by NBAA’s Doug Carr, senior vice president, safety, security, sustainability and international operations, during the China Aviation Safety Day 2021.

Because of constantly changing regulations, operators need to double-check their plans for flying to Canada.

NBAA is concerned about a rulemaking effort underway that would require Part 135 operators to develop and implement a safety management system, saying it could be disruptive to measures already in place.

Following NTSB release of most wanted safety improvements, NBAA encourages operators to seek data recording and monitoring options that are best suited for their operation, and welcomed the board’s recommendation about SMS programs.

Young professionals can take several steps to prepare themselves for leadership positions.

The North Atlantic Operations and Airspace Procedures Manual was revised, with significant changes to communications mandates.

The final rule affirms that owner trust arrangements, used to register thousands of business aircraft for regulatory compliance purposes, are covered by the FET exemption.

Managing a small flight operation usually also means serving as the main point of contact with your principal or senior management. Effectively communicating the needs of the aviation operation to upper level personnel can be challenging. Four experts offer tips on how to be an effective communicator with upper management.

Peter Bombay, a high-ranking European aviation leader, discusses issues affecting the industry on both sides of the Atlantic.

The Made in America Tax Plan contains several proposals to incentivize clean energy production, including an NBAA-supported measure to promote broader adoption of sustainable aviation fuel.

Phil Straub leads a team at Garmin International that is focused on advancing the state of the art in avionics and aircraft control systems for one purpose: enhancing safety.

Changes are coming to the Florida Metroplex and Northeast Corridor Atlantic Coast Routes (NEC ACR), updates the FAA expects will improve safety and efficiency in busy airspace.

Operators need to understand which payments for service are appropriate and which are not.

To maintain their currency, remote pilot certificate holders must satisfy recurrent training requirements every 24 months, and the FAA is offering three free, online courses that meet these requirements.

Operators should make sure their aircraft are not subject to this equipage mandate and that the exemption is noted in their ICAO flight plan forms.

NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen emphasized how the COVID-19 era has made clear the importance of effective communication between government and industry, in remarks he provided during an April 5, 2021, General Aviation Safety Town Hall presentation hosted by the FAA.

After a distinguished military and Part 121 career, Kern Award winner Sheryl Clarke, director of safety and security for Jet Linx Aviation, is helping raise the bar on safety practices and culture not just at her company, but for the entire charter industry.

Planning has never been more important for those who are resuming or increasing international flying because the operating environment continues to evolve, due largely to changing, pandemic-mitigation requirements.

In responding to COVID-19, four medical companies innovated to make their aviation operations safer and more secure.