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Single pilots can minimize weather hazards in several ways, including through use of refresher training, flight service and weather data, mobile app graphics, PIREPs and more.

The Trump administration recently announced a new collaborative program between unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operators and state, local and tribal governments to expedite the integration of UAS into the nation's skies and spur growth in an industry expected to contribute billions to the U.S. economy.

At the FAA’s recent General Aviation Summit, the agency and GA community leaders recognized the work of several collaborative efforts that are reducing the industry’s accident rate, and ensured continued commitment to these efforts.

A recent Safety Alert for Operators aims to ensure aircraft operators, pilots and airport personnel are aware of the installation, meaning and use of runway status lights. This new alert is part of the FAA and aviation industry’s ongoing efforts to prevent runway incursions and collisions.

Business aviation continues to do all it can to help those in need in the hurricane-ravaged areas of South Florida and the Caribbean.

When The Wall Street Journal published an editorial supporting a House bill containing ATC privatization, while making allegations about NBAA’s opposition to the concept, the association was quick to respond.

NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen continued speaking out against efforts to privatize the nation’s ATC system, with an Oct. 19 appearance on The Charlie Brennan show on KMOX 1120 AM in St. Louis, MO. Bolen was joined by David Grizzle, a former airline executive and CEO of Dazzle Partners, LLC, who supports privatization efforts.

Texas state Rep. Dade Phelan recently praised general aviation’s relief efforts following Hurricane Harvey, saying, “The people of Orange and Jefferson counties are forever indebted” to business aviation’s response after Hurricane Harvey, which was “heroic in their efforts to provide relief to our devastated community.”

Iridium is working to resolve an issue that is causing some old Data Comm messages to be delivered to aircraft after the specific clearances were no longer relevant, causing confusion among pilots.

FAA's Data Comm program will phase in a National Single Data Authority (NSDA) for controller–pilot data link communications (CPDLC) log-ons starting Saturday, Oct. 21. NSDA will be enabled at each CPDLC departure clearance airport, grouped by Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) and time zone to minimize operational disruptions.

Dean Saucier, who for 17 years has served as NBAA's Northeast regional representative, was recently honored with a Massachusetts Aviation Hall of Fame Award, which is presented annually by the Massachusetts Airport Management Association (MAMA) to an individual who exemplifies outstanding commitment to aviation in the commonwealth. Saucier was presented with the award at the recent MAMA conference in Amherst, MA.

With the ADS-B deadline approaching on Dec. 31, 2019, NBAA dispels the myths about the process for equipping with this key NextGen technology.

An education session at 2017 NBAA-BACE offered attendees five suggestions for highlighting the value of their flight department through strategic engagement with company headquarters.

A 2017 NBAA-BACE education session covered international operator hot topics such as SLOP, navigational errors, SAFA ramp inspections, Part NCC implementation, Customs issues and more.

During 2017 NBAA-BACE, education session panelists encouraged business aviation professionals to help shape how unmanned operations will work, and importantly, how these operations can mitigate risk.

Pilot Shaesta Waiz, who just last week became the youngest woman to complete a solo flight around the world speaks to students at NBAA-BACE.

Business Aviation is rapidly moving into a new age of connectivity. Not so long ago, connectivity aboard even the largest business jets was limited to things like basic internet access, email and maybe connecting to a social media website. Many other typical business activities – such as downloading large files, streaming video, conducting live webcast meetings with the home office or with customers, or making phone calls – weren’t possible.