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Engine reliability, flight crew training, onboard equipment requirements and flight planning will be essential ingredients for single-engine turbine (SET) aircraft operators who want to take advantage of EASA’s newly published commercial air transport (CAT) operations for night or instrument meteorological condition (IMC).

Today, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) joined with five other aviation stakeholders to file a motion before the U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, requesting a stay against the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and an injunction against the city of Santa Monica, CA preventing any further actions to reduce the length of the runway, and to curtail aviation operations at Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO), while the court reviews an unprecedented settlement agreement between the FAA and the city.

NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen reminded a March 2 gathering of Washington, DC aviation policy leaders of the value general aviation provides to the nation’s economy and transportation system, and of the industry’s continuing commitment to the development of a NextGen aviation system.

The Associated Press article "Flying coach: Many universities are using private planes" in the Feb. 20 Dispatch.com unfortunately missed a few points about the importance of these aircraft, and the airports they use, and the benefits of that use, not just for the organizations, but often, for the surrounding communities.

The NBAA Safety Committee has launched a new program featuring loss of control inflight (LOC-I) prevention resources for pilots of all experience levels.

The need for strong and effective congressional General Aviation Caucuses on Capitol Hill has perhaps never been greater, according to NBAA Vice President of Government Affairs Dick Doubrava, and NBAA has responded by making it easier than ever for members to contact their lawmakers to urge them to join the caucuses.

Hawaii recently became the 29th state to form a dedicated legislative aviation caucus when 13 Aloha State lawmakers took part in the inaugural meeting of the new group. The bipartisan Hawaii Aviation Caucus is led by co-chairs Sen. Kai Kahele of Oahu, and fellow pilot Rep. Angus McKelvey of Maui.

New York TRACON has reported several instances of pilot deviations for aircraft on New Jersey’s Teterboro Airport (TEB) ILS Runway 6 approach.

Last week, NBAA Vice President of Government Affairs Christa Lucas told attendees of the American Bar Association’s Forum on Air & Space Law Update Conference that “ATC privatization is not the answer” to aviation system challenges.

The theme for the 16th annual U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Aviation Summit in Washington, D.C., is “technology, innovation and the future of aviation,” and NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen will use his time at the March 2 forum to highlight the value of business aviation to America’s economy and transportation system, and underscore the industry’s continuing commitment to continuing the progress being made for ATC modernization.

“The General Aviation Caucus provides the building blocks for educating members of Congress about our industry's concerns and policy priorities,” said NBAA Vice President of Government Affairs Dick Doubrava.

Some NBAA members operating under FAR Part 135 have found the regulations surrounding rest and duty to be a point of contention, but operators seeking the FAA’s formal responses to questions about these regulations can now find them online.

A three phase construction project to rehabilitate Runway 4R/22L began earlier this year. The final phase will begin on September 5th and will result in the closure of the runway until November 17, 2017.

Ensuring the safety of passengers and crew doesn’t end when an aircraft reaches its destination. All parties must then be delivered securely to their final stop – a task that can be more challenging when traveling outside of the United States.

he National Weather Service is implementing a new convective weather product – the Traffic Flow Management Convective Forecast – which will allow for a more accurate representation of forecasted convective weather.

A majority of registered voters are against privatizing the ATC system, according to a new survey conducted for the Alliance for Aviation Across America, the Air Care Alliance and the League of Rural Voters.

Feb. 13, 2017, marks NBAA's 70th anniversary – a significant milestone the association will commemorate all year long. When NBAA has founded, it was with a goal of advocating for access to airspace and airports for its members, as well as promoting safety and professionalism in the industry. These goals are still at the forefront of NBAA's mission. This video highlights 70 years of business aircraft, 70 years of enhanced productivity and 70 years of NBAA member benefits in support of business aviation.

NBAA’s Small Flight Department Subcommittee has released the first in a series of resources offering flight department managers guidance on a variety of issues affecting their operations.