News & Publications
March 30, 2017
Michigan Group Launches Member Newsletter to Strengthen Advocacy Efforts
The Michigan Business Aviation Association (MBAA) recently launched a member newsletter to further enhance the association’s communications strategy, and engage with its members about legislative issues in the state and region.
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March 29, 2017
Runway Closures Associated with SFO Runway Construction Begin April 7
Runway and taxiway closures at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), associated with the Runway 28L/10R overlay and reconstruction project, are expected to begin Friday, April 7. The project is scheduled to last through July 2017, with multiple weekend closures expected in addition to nightly week-day closures.
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March 29, 2017
Kathleen Blouin Presented with NBAA’s Pillar of the Association Award
On Oct. 21, 2014, NBAA presented Kathleen Blouin with its Pillar of the Association Award for her service to the business aviation community.
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March 29, 2017
Students Learn About a Wide Range of Career Opportunities in Business Aviation
There are numerous career opportunities in business aviation a room full of high school and college students learned today at NBAA2014.
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March 29, 2017
New FAA Review Board Offers Clarity on Inconsistent Interpretations of Regulations
Business aviation operators have a new recourse when faced with conflicting or inconsistent FAA interpretations of regulations by the Flight Standards Service or Aircraft Certification Service.
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March 29, 2017
New FAA Review Board Offers Clarity on Inconsistent Interpretations of Regulations
On March 9, 2017, the FAA established the Regulatory Consistency Communication Board to provide guidance to internal and external stakeholders by clarifying inconsistencies related to the application of regulations.
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March 28, 2017
General Aviation is Committed to Safety, System Modernization, and Expanded Capacity
Business aviation, along with all of general aviation, remains committed to NextGen and supports proposals that reject user fees and instead adjust the general aviation jet fuel tax to help fund ATC system transformation.
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March 28, 2017
Business Aviation: A Critical Part of Success For Companies Across America
In light of recent publicity surrounding Congressional hearings about certain companies’ use of business aviation, NBAA has fielded inquiries from news organizations about what business aviation is and how it is used in the U.S. To clear up any misperceptions, NBAA has provided the questions most often asked of the Association, with responses that lay out the facts to explain how business aviation helps companies of all sizes remain nimble, competitive and successful, especially in a difficult economic climate.
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March 28, 2017
CAM Spotlight: International Aviation Manager Embraces CAM Program
Business aviation transcends national borders, connecting people and economies around the world. NBAA’s Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) program continues this international tradition as it expands beyond its U.S. origins to bring its tenets of professionalism and continuing education to aviation managers across the globe.
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March 28, 2017
Business Aviation: Just the Facts
The NBAA Business Aviation Fact Book offers a clear and thorough presentation of the broad scope and value of the business aviation industry, with real-world information and data about its value to citizens, companies and communities across the country.
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March 27, 2017
Contact Your Federal Regulators
A key component of any regulatory agency's rulemaking process is to solicit input from the public. NBAA offers tips to help Members submit effective and compelling comments to regulatory proposals that could ultimately affect the way you use or operate your company aircraft.
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March 27, 2017
Cost Consequences
Every change in federal regulations involves cost consequences. Sometimes these will benefit the way you operate due to increased flexibility and reduced burdens. Usually, however, changes will require added costs.
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March 27, 2017
Major Issues
As with any regulatory proposal, there are bound to be some elements on which you have a very strong opinion, either for or against. After a review of the document, identify those elements that would have the most significant impact on your operation.
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March 27, 2017
What’s Next
Once the comment period closes, the government will review all of the submissions and determine if the comments warrant a change. There could be one of several possible outcomes based on the information submitted by the public.
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March 27, 2017
Standing
As an operator of an aircraft, you have "standing" when the Federal Aviation Administration, Transportation Security Administration, Internal Revenue Service, Customs and Border Protection or any other government agency wants to change existing rules or implement new rules that directly affect your ownership or operations of that aircraft.
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March 27, 2017
NBAA Airports Checklist
These NBAA checklists can help you effectively advocate on behalf of issues involving your regional business aviation group, your company flight department or the general aviation airports you use – whether those issues are concerned with safety, noise or legislative actions that could negatively impact our industry.
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March 27, 2017
NBAA Legislation Checklist
Getting to know your legislators and providing them with the facts about the economic and community benefits of business aviation is important to creating positive outcomes.
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March 27, 2017
NBAA Operations Checklist
The concerns of airport neighbors or local policymakers regarding airport operations, noise and safety should never be ignored, but addressed with openness and facts, as such concerns can easily escalate into ill-conceived attempts at regulation or legislation.
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March 27, 2017
Why Build a Relationship, and How to Begin
Become knowledgeable about the "why's" and "how's" of building a relationship with elected officials
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March 27, 2017
Meeting Checklist
A useful checklist providing information on what to do before, during, and after meetings with elected officials.
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