News & Publications
March 1, 2016
Tools Available to Help Operators Quantify, Mitigate Fatigue Hazards
The subject of fatigue in business aviation operations will be addressed at the 61st annual Business Aviation Safety Summit (BASS), set for May 5 and 6, 2016, in Austin, TX.
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February 29, 2016
Alabama Group Asks Congressional Delegation to Oppose ATC Privatization
Members of the Alabama Business Aviation Association flew to Washington, DC in February 2016, for face-to-face meetings with Alabama’s congressional representatives to voice their concerns with H.R. 4441.
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February 29, 2016
Navigator: New, Better Ways to Manage Air Traffic
NBAA Air Traffic Services participates on an FAA-industry group called NAS Vision, which is tasked with finding better ways to move the maximum number of aircraft as safely as possible through the National Airspace System, while incurring the least amount of delay. Learn more in the January/February 2016 Navigator section of Business Aviation Insider magazine.
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February 29, 2016
The Battle Against Privatized ATC Continues: Get Involved
Although U.S. House and Senate leaders will consider a short-term extension for FAA funding authority beyond the existing March 31 deadline, the reality is that the industry must remain vigilant against FAA reauthorization proposals for privatizing air traffic control, as contained in H.R. 4441. Ed Bolen said there's still a critical need for industry stakeholders to let their representatives know that such a scenario would hurt business aviation.
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February 29, 2016
Enhanced Collaboration Leaders to Better Air Traffic Management
Everyone has had one of those days, when convective weather and air traffic volume conspire to make it difficult to fly from Point A to Point B, especially in the seemingly always busy Northeast.
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February 26, 2016
Aviation Rulemaking Committee Working on Micro UAS Standards
On Feb. 24, 2016, the FAA announced the formation of the Performance Standards and Requirements for Micro Unmanned Aircraft Systems Aviation Rulemaking Committee.
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February 26, 2016
Five Questions for NBAA Maintenance Committee Chairman Jon Haag
Jon Haag is the chairman of NBAA's Maintenance Committee, which focuses on high-level strategic issues pertinent to the maintenance operations of NBAA members and the business aviation community. Haag was asked five questions about the committee and its priorities in the coming year.
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February 25, 2016
Runway Outage Planned at Chicago’s Midway Airport in March and April
A construction project at Chicago’s Midway International Airport (MDW) airport begins March 2, 2016, and is slated to last approximately six weeks.
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February 24, 2016
MU2 Safety Seminars to Be Held in April
Mitsubishi MU-2 owners, operators and prospective buyers are invited to participate in the 2016 series of safety seminars called PROP – the Pilot’s Review of Proficiency.
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February 24, 2016
Teterboro Airport Closed to Fixed-Wing Operations March 5
There will be a 12-hour, scheduled airport closure for fixed-wing operations at Teterboro Airport on March 5, 2016.
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February 22, 2016
Dispatch: Flawless Handoffs Require Clear Communication
The January/February 2016 issue of Business Aviation Insider magazine has tips for schedulers and dispatchers on how to provide clear communication between shifts in order to ensure safe and effective flight operations.
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February 22, 2016
Louisiana Airport Group Voices Opposition to Privatized ATC
On Feb. 17, 2016, the Louisiana Airport Managers and Associates approved a resolution opposing the replacement of congressional oversight of the nation's ATC network in favor of a private entity.
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February 22, 2016
More Regional Groups Express Opposition to Privatized ATC
Responding to NBAA's Call to Action, an increasing number of regional aviation groups are publicly expressing their opposition to pending legislation that would transfer control of the ATC system to a private entity outside of congressional oversight.
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February 18, 2016
NBAA Offering Guide on Runway Excursion Prevention
The NBAA Safety Committee has produced a new 16-page guide to help flight departments reduce the risks of runway excursions.
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February 17, 2016
NWS Implementing Improved Graphical Forecast Products, Seeking NBAA Member Input
The National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center is replacing the textual products from the old area forecast product with improved graphical forecast products.
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February 16, 2016
Some Countries Requiring Mosquito Treatment for Business Aircraft in Wake of Zika Virus
As the mosquito-borne Zika virus spreads worldwide, some health and aviation authorities have begun targeting business aircraft to be treated with insecticide.
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February 15, 2016
Business Aviation Supporters Nationwide Express Opposition to Privatized ATC Funded By User Fees
Business aviation groups around the country are asking their members to contact lawmakers about opposing a plan to privatize ATC and fund it with user fees.
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February 15, 2016
New York Times Says: ‘Don’t Privatize Air Traffic Control’
In the Feb. 15 edition of the New York Times, the editorial board says H.R. 4441's plan to privatize air traffic control is 'a solution in search of a problem.'
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February 12, 2016
NBAA Webinar Helps Part 135 Operators Gauge Duty and Rest Compliance
An NBAA-hosted free webinar on Feb. 10 2016, helped Part 135 operators better understand how to comply with regulatory crew-duty and rest-time requirements, especially under challenging operating scenarios.
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