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Pacific Northwest Business Aviation Association President Lance Robertson was presented with NBAA’s prestigious Silk Scarf Award on Dec. 8, 2016, in recognition of his many contributions to business aviation.

Travelers demand continuous connectivity while en route from takeoff to landing, and they expect connection speeds to be as fast as those they have at home or in their offices, which puts pressure on owners and operators to make sure their onboard connectivity systems are capable of meeting those demands.

NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen thanked members of New York’s Long Island business aviation community for their efforts to stop ATC privatization at the Long Island Business Aviation Association’s annual holiday meeting on Dec. 7, 2016.

In December 2016, NBAA released a new edition of its Aircraft Charter Consumer Guide, with new information designed to help consumers make better-informed decisions when selecting a charter operator.

Decision making in a complex environment was the subject of a webinar on Dec. 14. 2016.

Learn how pilot reports, or PIREPs, are important sources of information for all stakeholders within the National Airspace System in the November/December 2016 issue of NBAA's Business Aviation Insider magazine.

Pilot reports (PIREPs) are extremely valuable sources of real-time information for all stakeholders within the National Airspace System.

The NBAA Safety Committee will continue to focus on its goal of continually enhancing business aviation safety, said new committee Chairman Dave Ryan. Two areas that will receive special focus are single-pilot safety and reducing loss-of-control accidents, he said. The group also is looking at many multi-year projects, such as developing a safety manager micro certificate.

The 2016 NBAA Business Aviation Safety Survey provides an unparalleled look into the safety policies and concerns of business aviation flight departments.

Beginning Dec. 7, 2016, new procedures will be implemented to insure the required separation between Hawthorne Municipal Airport departures off Runway 25 and Los Angeles International Airport arrivals to Runways 25L and 24R.

Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) Todd Noonan offers those planning to sit for the CAM exam strategies for passing the test. His advice includes: submitting an exam application at least two months in advance, committing time to study and collaborating with peers.

Dr. Timothy Antaya's start-up company, Antaya Science & Technology, flies a Columbia to speed research on a new cancer treatment. Read more about Antaya, the NBAA member company featured in the Nov/Dec 2016 issue of Business Aviation Insider.

Business aircraft pilots who use RNAV to increase operational efficiency and reduce fuel expenses will benefit from a free Jeppesen-sponsored, NBAA-hosted webinar on system advancements at on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016.

Learn the importance of giving emergency training to frequent passengers in the November/December 2016 issue of NBAA's Business Aviation Insider magazine.

This NBAA article is intended to provide members with an introduction to the rule changes that relate to overtime eligibility.

Time is running out for operators to install the necessary equipment. By Jan. 1, 2020, the majority of aircraft operating domestically in the U.S. will be required to have ADS-B Out capabilities.

Following a presidential election, business aviation operators can expect a series of special temporary flight restrictions related to the activities of the president-elect and vice president-elect.

Beginning Jan. 1, 2017, Washington state aircraft registrations that are 60 days or more past due will incur a $100 penalty.

NBAA recently recognized six member companies for more than 50 years of outstanding safe flying achievement, as well as hundreds more companies that have collectively compiled thousands of hours of safe flying.

The NTSB’s 2017-18 Most Wanted safety improvements list features 10 transportation-related priorities, including several that align with key risks identified by NBAA.