Business Aviation Insider
Sept/Oct 2025
Business Aviation Insider’s 2025 Leadership Issue asks: How can the industry improve the way it develops new leaders? Also, while safety should always be at the core of business aviation, leaders with deep experience explain why being perceived as safe is also very important. In addition, we explore the long-term workforce benefits from internship programs.
Features
Internship Programs Offer Huge Potential Benefits to Business Aviation
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‘Perception Is Reality’ – Why It’s Important to Show Your Dedication to Aviation Safety
Business aviation stakeholders often don't see all the effort and the safeguards that go into daily operations. That’s why it’s important for operators to show their work.
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Silver Maple Construction: An ‘Easy Button’ for Airport Infrastructure
Thanks to business aviation, Sean Flynn’s company quickly grew from one friend and a pickup truck to a team of nearly 100 carpenters, plumbers, electricians and other tradespeople.
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What to Consider Before Starting a Business Aircraft Operation
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Mitigate Inflight Medical Emergencies With a Proactive Approach
While inflight medical issues are uncommon, experts say it’s beneficial for flight crews to be aware of what types of problems are more likely to be encountered than others.
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Departments
President’s Perspective
A Forceful Response to a Media Swipe at Business Aviation
Learn more about NBAA's strong response to a misleading New York Times video that mischaracterized the value and contributions of the business aviation industry.
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Flight Bag
Resources: Leadership
NBAA offers deep resources and valuable tools designed to help you navigate operational and administrative challenges.
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Capital View
Program Chief Shares Tips for Communicating With Customs and Border Protection
Ryan Flanagan oversees several CBP programs that provide valuable services to business aviation operators. He shares tips for international operators on how to create effective partnerships and avoid troublesome delays.
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Regional Representation
Updated NBAA Regional Director Territories Boost Grassroots Advocacy
NBAA has updated its regional directors’ territories to better align with longstanding relationships and experience in specific states and to ensure deeper support for industry priorities at the local level.
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Regulatory Hot Topics
Long-Awaited Proposed BVLOS Drone Rule Published
The rule is a crucial next step in advancing safe and efficient unmanned aircraft system operations and gives drone operators confidence in developing future business and operational plans.
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Safety
‘MARTHA’ Can Help Pilots Brief IFR Approaches
When prepping for airport approaches, military-trained pilots often use the mnemonic acronym MARTHA. But, as our experts point out, acronyms don’t work for everyone.
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Operations
Using CBP’s Reimbursable Services Program for Off-Hours International Arrivals
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Member Central
Your Guide to Compensation in 2025 Is Here
Whether you’re leading a flight department or managing HR strategy, this year’s survey provides essential benchmarking data to help you stay competitive in today’s evolving talent market.
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New Horizons
‘The Pink Jet Pilot’ Shares Her Passion for Developing the Next Generation
A TV-news-anchor-turned-pilot believes business aviation needs to find creative solutions to help more members of underrepresented communities join the industry workforce.
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