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Boom Supersonic’s Overture aircraft, now under development, will be manufactured using renewable energy from production through flight and end-of-life recycling, the company’s president says. The aircraft is also designed to run on 100% sustainable aviation fuel.

NBAA announced its newly updated Management Guide, the industry’s preeminent source for aviation team leadership, now available exclusively to association members online. 

With runway safety and electric aircraft platforms on the minds of so many business aviators, FAA Associate Administrator of Airports Shannetta R. Griffin, P.E. answers questions about recent close calls and the transformation toward advanced air mobility.

Consultancies estimate that recent operator requests for guidance on developing safety management systems are up by double digits. What SMS elements are they focusing on?

For Dr. Jordan Harper, business aviation means transporting new dental technology to better serve his patients, traveling to expand his business partnerships and providing humanitarian airlift to hurricane victims.

NBAA welcomed the release of a comprehensive series of industry recommendations to the FAA addressing concerns about mental health from across the aviation community.

One-third of nearly 300 flight departments surveyed reported they lost aviation maintenance technicians to other employers. Experts suggest ways business aviation operators can mitigate the practice of “poaching” AMTs.

Minnesota Business Aviation Association Executive Director Tim Cossalter says visited the Washington, DC. Offices of his state’s congressional delegation ensure they know the value this industry brings to the North Star State.

What should young professionals do when their career hits a slow patch, and they suddenly find themselves in a frustrating sort of job limbo? Five seasoned business aviation pros offer their perspectives and possible solutions.

A recent Associated Press story about IRS audits for companies using business aviation devolved into mischaracterizations about the industry, prompting NBAA to respond quickly with the facts.

Now that initial trials for Controller Pilot Datalink Communications (CPDLC) – the basic equivalent of pilot-to-ATC texting – have ended, the system is available for business aviation aircraft in many parts of U.S. domestic enroute airspace.

In the wake of a successful collaborative event in Texas, NBAA’s Young Professionals in Business Aviation have kicked off a nationwide initiative to partner with regional industry groups to further grow the industry by fostering its next generation of leaders.

Mexican officials believe a new entry authorization process, along with an increased focus on ramp checks, will help mitigate instances of illegal charter and cabotage operations. Starting in January 2024, U.S. operators entering Mexico were met with new requirements.

More than 13,300 laser strikes against aircraft were reported in the U.S. in 2023, and while business aircraft aren't targeted as frequently as airliners, operators must know how to respond safely.

Take your career to the next level. Earn your Business Aviation Scheduler Certificate on your own time with an online course provided by NBAA.

An extraordinary lineup of experts unpacked the top considerations inherent in an increasingly complicated global aviation environment for a venue filled with more than 500 professionals at the 2024 NBAA International Operators Conference, held in Orlando, FL, from March 26 - 28.

NBAA has named Dina Green, a 20-year veteran with the organization, to the new position of chief of staff. Green will retain her responsibilities overseeing VIP experiences at NBAA events and other gatherings.

International advocacy is key to ensuring business aviation’s benefits and priorities are understood and appreciated in the face of many common challenges. Business aviation leaders offer their perspectives on harnessing the power of collaboration across the global stage.

NBAA introduced a tool for complying with international flight planning requirements, it announced at the 2024 NBAA International Operators Conference in Orlando, FL.

Non-U.S. airports may introduce different risks for operators, resulting in pilot altitude deviations from ATC flight clearance – also known as level busts. Experts share their views on what makes some airports so challenging – and how pilots can mitigate the risk.