May/June 2026 Archives

Cover photo of the Vision Jet, courtesy Cirrus

May/June 2026

The May-June Safety Issue of Business Aviation Insider offers critical lessons to be learned from three fatal business aircraft accidents, as well as feature articles for planning effective safety standdowns. Also in this issue: NBAA Safety Committee experts share tips on preventing loss of control inflight.

Features

4 Effective Strategies to Improve Your FAA FSDO Relationship

Experts, including an ex-FAA safety inspector, say it helps to be proactive, transparent and familiar with the process.

The Truth About Loss of Control Inflight: It Can Happen to Anyone

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Business Aviation Offers Former Airline Workers Valuable Opportunities

Those affected by recent changes in the commercial airline landscape may find new career opportunities in business aviation.

Human Factors: Inside 3 Business Aircraft Accidents

With very rare exception, the human at the controls is a key factor in every aviation mishap. All-too-common elements such as fatigue, job pressures, “get-there-itis” and task saturation conspire to quickly turn challenging situations into fatal accidents

Keys to Creating an Effective Safety Standdown

Every year, countless aviation accidents occur on the ground, including collisions with vehicles during taxiing and towing, so-called “hangar rash” and runway incursions/excursions – just to name a few. Many of these can be significantly prevented through the learning opportunities at safety standdowns.

Bizav Leader Champions ‘Employee-Centric’ Management Style

Rheem Manufacturing built its aviation program from the ground up in 2018 – and has leveraged it to create competitive advantage and accelerate growth.

Are You Ready for Hypoxia? What Bizav Pilots Need to Know

Veteran pilots and industry experts say awareness, planning and training are critical to surviving this life-threatening condition.

Departments

President’s Perspective

Advocating for Business Aviation in a Shifting Technology Landscape

NBAA is business aviation’s chief advocate for ensuring that safety comes first and always in any application of emerging technologies for our sector.

Flight Bag

Resources: Safety

Take a look at these powerful NBAA tools, data and guidance that can effectively bolster safety practices across your organization.

Capital View

NTSB’s Michael Graham Weighs In on Key Safety Issues

The board’s newly named vice chair discusses post-maintenance stall testing, as well as steps industry and government can take to address persistent concerns.

Regional Representation

PNBAA, NBAA Win Repeal of Onerous WA Aircraft Tax

The Pacific Northwest Business Aviation Association and NBAA galvanized stakeholders industrywide to win repeal of a levy on most GA aircraft in Washington state.

Regulatory Hot Topics

Safeguarding Business Aviation for Upper C-Band Deployment

The planned FCC auction of Upper C-band telecommunications frequencies in 2027 brings new concerns about radio altimeter interference and replacement costs to operators.

Pro Tips

YoPros: The Many Benefits of Purposeful Volunteerism

Volunteering with purpose can reveal key insights, give back to the community and forge life-changing relationships.

Safety

NBAA Safety Committee Works to Reduce Controlled Flight Into Terrain Accidents

A CFIT expert shared his expertise to raise awareness and help prevent these rare, but typically fatal events.

Operations

Maintenance: Mitigating Aircraft Fuel Contamination

Experts share their guidance on the latest best practices to guard against aircraft fuel contamination – a serious issue with potentially wide-ranging safety repercussions.

Member Central

NBAA Workers’ Comp Program Pays Dividends

Since 2009, the NBAA Workers’ Compensation Insurance Program has paid more than $12.2 million in dividends. Learn more about these high-quality, cost-effective member benefits.

New Horizons