News & Publications
March 8, 2017
New North Atlantic Turn-Back Procedure Is an Option
In the event of an in-flight contingency while flying in the new half-degree (25 nm) reduced lateral separation minima (RLatSM) tracks across the North Atlantic, a new procedure for diversion or 180-degree turn-back is an option, but not a required SOP change.
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March 7, 2017
Top 4 Ways Business Aviation Professionals Can Demonstrate Leadership Courage
Steady leadership is the key to success of any organization, and having the courage to lead to a vital part of that success. At the recent NBAA Leadership Conference, attendees heard about the value of courageous leadership from speakers who offered advice on the most important traits required of effective leaders.
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March 7, 2017
Texas GA Caucus Calls for Maintenance Tax Reform
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EASA Allows Single-Engine Commercial Night Ops
Engine reliability, flight crew training, onboard equipment requirements and flight planning will be essential ingredients for single-engine turbine (SET) aircraft operators who want to take advantage of EASA’s newly published commercial air transport (CAT) operations for night or instrument meteorological condition (IMC).
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March 6, 2017
NBAA-Led Motion Counters FAA Challenge to SMO Settlement Review
Today, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) joined with five other aviation stakeholders to file a motion before the U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, requesting a stay against the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and an injunction against the city of Santa Monica, CA preventing any further actions to reduce the length of the runway, and to curtail aviation operations at Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO), while the court reviews an unprecedented settlement agreement between the FAA and the city.
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March 3, 2017
At U.S. Chamber Event, Bolen Highlights GA’s Value, Commitment to ‘NextGen’
NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen reminded a March 2 gathering of Washington, DC aviation policy leaders of the value general aviation provides to the nation’s economy and transportation system, and of the industry’s continuing commitment to the development of a NextGen aviation system.
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March 3, 2017
Private aircraft make sense for college
The Associated Press article "Flying coach: Many universities are using private planes" in the Feb. 20 Dispatch.com unfortunately missed a few points about the importance of these aircraft, and the airports they use, and the benefits of that use, not just for the organizations, but often, for the surrounding communities.
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March 2, 2017
New NBAA Safety Initiative Focuses on Loss of Control Prevention
The NBAA Safety Committee has launched a new program featuring loss of control inflight (LOC-I) prevention resources for pilots of all experience levels.
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March 2, 2017
Contact Congress, and Build the Congressional GA Caucus
The need for strong and effective congressional General Aviation Caucuses on Capitol Hill has perhaps never been greater, according to NBAA Vice President of Government Affairs Dick Doubrava, and NBAA has responded by making it easier than ever for members to contact their lawmakers to urge them to join the caucuses.
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March 1, 2017
Business Aviation’s Benefits in Spotlight as Hawaiian Lawmakers Form Aviation Caucus
Hawaii recently became the 29th state to form a dedicated legislative aviation caucus when 13 Aloha State lawmakers took part in the inaugural meeting of the new group. The bipartisan Hawaii Aviation Caucus is led by co-chairs Sen. Kai Kahele of Oahu, and fellow pilot Rep. Angus McKelvey of Maui.
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February 28, 2017
Altitude Deviations Reported by ATC on Teterboro Airport’s ILS Runway 6 Approach
New York TRACON has reported several instances of pilot deviations for aircraft on New Jersey’s Teterboro Airport (TEB) ILS Runway 6 approach.
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February 27, 2017
NBAA’s Lucas to American Bar Association: ATC Privatization is Not the Answer
Last week, NBAA Vice President of Government Affairs Christa Lucas told attendees of the American Bar Association’s Forum on Air & Space Law Update Conference that “ATC privatization is not the answer” to aviation system challenges.
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February 27, 2017
Bolen to Highlight Business Aviation’s Continued Commitment to NextGen at U.S. Chamber Event
The theme for the 16th annual U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Aviation Summit in Washington, D.C., is “technology, innovation and the future of aviation,” and NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen will use his time at the March 2 forum to highlight the value of business aviation to America’s economy and transportation system, and underscore the industry’s continuing commitment to continuing the progress being made for ATC modernization.
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February 27, 2017
Podcast: NBAA Members – Ask Lawmakers to Join the Congressional GA Caucuses
“The General Aviation Caucus provides the building blocks for educating members of Congress about our industry's concerns and policy priorities,” said NBAA Vice President of Government Affairs Dick Doubrava.
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February 24, 2017
Have Questions About Flight Time, Duty, Rest Regs? FAA Now Has Answers, Online
Some NBAA members operating under FAR Part 135 have found the regulations surrounding rest and duty to be a point of contention, but operators seeking the FAA’s formal responses to questions about these regulations can now find them online.
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February 21, 2017
New York John F. Kennedy International Runway 4R/22L Rehabilitation Project
A three phase construction project to rehabilitate Runway 4R/22L began earlier this year. The final phase will begin on September 5th and will result in the closure of the runway until November 17, 2017.
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February 17, 2017
Security Experts Offer Three Considerations for International Ground Transportation
Ensuring the safety of passengers and crew doesn’t end when an aircraft reaches its destination. All parties must then be delivered securely to their final stop – a task that can be more challenging when traveling outside of the United States.
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February 16, 2017
New, More Accurate Convective Forecast Product Now Available
he National Weather Service is implementing a new convective weather product – the Traffic Flow Management Convective Forecast – which will allow for a more accurate representation of forecasted convective weather.
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February 16, 2017
Majority of Voters Against ATC Privatization, Survey Shows
A majority of registered voters are against privatizing the ATC system, according to a new survey conducted for the Alliance for Aviation Across America, the Air Care Alliance and the League of Rural Voters.
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