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A next generation of quieter supersonic airplanes would halve the time to fly between major international destinations, but new standards still need to be developed.

Some operators have been granted exemptions to install executive-style cabins that may include a door to separate a conference room or other part of the cabin on an airplane, but the FAA warned that some of the exemptions contain a clause prohibiting the use of that aircraft for hire under Part 135.

In June 2018, the FAA proposed a $3.3 million civil penalty against The Hinman Co. for illegal timeshare flights. NBAA urges operators who are conducting timesharing flights should review the rules in Part 91 of the Federal Aviation Regulations governing these flights.

The latest NBAA-BACE Report will highlight the exciting education and networking opportunities, the vibrant exhibits and aircraft on static display and the networking opportunites that the largest business aviation event offers. Don’t miss your chance to see the latest and greatest in the industry. Read the latest NBAA-BACE Report.

The 2018 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), set for Oct. 16-18 in Orlando, FL, is the third largest trade show in the country and the most important event of the year in the business aviation industry. With more exhibits, more aircraft on static display and more opportunities for education and networking than any other industry show, NBAA-BACE is the must-attend event of 2018 for business aviation professionals. Don’t miss your chance to see the latest and greatest in the industry has to offer.

Public companies that operate business aircraft should review their executives perquisite disclosure policies and procedures on a regular basis to ensure they meet SEC requirements.

Solar Impulse Project Chair Bertrand Piccard will be among the speakers at the Day 1 Keynote at NBAA-BACE. Piccard is an internationally recognized aviation innovator who piloted Solar Impulse 2, the first airplane to fly around the world without a drop of fuel. “Bertrand Piccard pushes the boundaries of the possible with his pioneering spirit,” said Chris Strong, NBAA senior vice president of conventions and membership. “We know convention attendees will be inspired by his personal story and perspectives about what is possible in aviation and beyond.”

NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen explains how NBAA and the business aviation industry have always adhered to core values while innovating and investing in the future, in the July/August 2018 issue of Business Aviation Insider magazine.

On July 1, 2018, a new bill went into effect in Virginia that will encourage companies to purchase aircraft parts and conduct maintenance in Virginia by exempting such spending from sales and use tax.

NBAA urges all business operators to review and comply with departure procedures at all airports in light of California’s Van Nuys Airport (VNY) reporting an increase in pilot deviations over the past 18 months, by pilots flying Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs).

The 2018 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition, set for Oct. 16-18 in Orlando, FL, will feature more than 50 education sessions that include education tracks in operations, human resources, business management and leadership.

A new New Hampshire law addresses the discrepancy that existed between aircraft registration fees in the state, and those in neighboring Massachusetts.

Officials have postponed until Oct. 1, 2018, a proposed landing fee at Dallas Love Field to allow interested parties to discuss alternatives to what has been proposed by city officials.

Learn how business aviation is benefitting by being an early adopter of NextGen ATC technologies, in the July/August 2018 Business Aviation Insider magazine, the Technology Issue.

Learn about what is needed to encourage adoption of sustainable alternative jet fuel within the business aviation industry, in the July/August 2018 issue of Business Aviation Insider magazine, NBAA's Technology Issue.

Cabotage rules can vary from country to country, but Mexico’s are easy to remember. Learn more in this episode of NBAA's NBAA Flight Plan podcast and subscribe today on iTunes or Google Play Music.

NBAA urges business aviation operators to consult the FAA's Instrument Flight Procedures Information Gateway to stay informed of proposed IAP cancellations.

In January 2019, CORSIA will be implemented with the goal of capping carbon dioxide emissions from aviation.

NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen will serve on the NextGen Advisory Committee, which will underscore the committee's commitment to modernization.

In the second half of 2018, regional business aviation associations such as the North Texas Business Aviation Association, Georgia Business Aviation Association and SoCal Aviation Association will host safety events that identify shared challenges and effective solutions.