Podcast: Debunking Maintenance Myths About SAF

May 23, 2022

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has been a growing part of business aviation for more than a decade. However, despite numerous industry efforts to spread understanding, awareness and use of SAF, there remain a few persistent myths about the fuel and its effects on aircraft powerplants that must be addressed. “These engines are built to perform with Jet-A and, for all intents and purposes, SAF is Jet-A,” notes Nate Dietsch, Netflix’s assistant aviation maintenance manager. “We have seen no problems thus far with our maintenance.”

In this episode of NBAA’s “Flight Plan,” host Rob Finfrock speaks with:
  • Nate Dietsch, assistant aviation maintenance manager, Netflix
  • Charles Etter, staff scientist and technical fellow, Gulfstream Aerospace
  • Frank Moesta, SVP for strategy and future programs, Rolls-Royce

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November 27, 2023

Podcast: Planning Ahead for the Holiday Travel Season

Although business aviation is not a cause of aviation system delays, weather and other factors can pose unexpected travel challenges. If business aviation is in your planning this holiday season, it's best to prepare for potential delays.
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November 20, 2023

Podcast: Regional Groups Guiding Young People Toward Business Aviation Careers

Attracting the next generation of business aviation professionals is a top priority throughout the industry, and local and regional groups are often the first point-of-contact for students and young people seeking information about the industry and its potential opportunities.
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November 13, 2023

Podcast: 2023 Year-End Tax Planning

The end of the year is often a stressful time for business aircraft operators that are grappling with tax issues, particularly if they've purchased an airplane hoping to take advantage of higher bonus depreciation rates. Aviation managers shouldn’t wait until the final weeks of the year to develop their tax strategy.
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November 6, 2023

Podcast: Mental Wellness and Business Aviation, Part 2

In the second part of our conversation about mental wellness, experts offer advice on what pilots should do when disclosing a condition such as depression or anxiety to their AME and how to ensure their case is addressed in a timely manner.
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