News & Publications
October 19, 2015
Technology, Situational Awareness Key to Reducing Loss of Control Accidents
A forum held on Oct. 14, 2015, by the National Transportation Safety Board focused on the various factors behind loss of control accidents.
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October 16, 2015
New Airport Will Increase Access to Northwest Wyoming
On Nov. 7, 2015, Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead is slated to officially open the new Hot Springs County Airport (HSG), located approximately 10 miles northwest of Thermopolis, WY in Hot Springs County, WY.
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October 15, 2015
NBAA Advocates for New FAA Inspector Guidance to Ease Part 135 Pilot-Checking Challenges
In October 2015, the FAA issued guidance to agency inspectors that should provide relief from pilot-checking challenges faced by Part 135 operators due to a shortage of check airmen.
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October 14, 2015
NBAA, CBAA to Address Concerns with EASA Third-Country Operator Approvals
NBAA and the Canadian Business Aviation Association are addressing signs that some business aircraft operators from outside the European Union will be denied authorization to fly to, from or within the 28 EU states and other EU territories and trade areas.
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October 12, 2015
Special Report: Aircraft Acquisition Planning and Financing
If outright ownership isn’t right for your company’s needs, charter, fractional ownership and, to a lesser degree, aircraft leasing provide scalable options to achieve the benefits of business aircraft use, even if you’re flying only 50 hours a year.
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October 9, 2015
Become a Strategic Partner With Headquarters
Traditionally, the flight department was considered separate from the company headquarters. However, that concept has changed considerably over the past few years, as flight departments strive to bridge the gap between the hangar and headquarters. The May/June 2015 edition of Business Aviation Insider launched a four-part series looking at how flight department managers and personnel can help ensure a positive, effective relationship with the company’s headquarters. The second installment gave thoughtful advice on how to choose or become a strong aviation director.
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October 9, 2015
Bolen: Business Aviation Safety is Cooperative, Ongoing Effort
On Oct 6, 2015, at the Bombardier Safety Standdown, NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen said that for safety efforts to be most effective, a safety focus must be engrained in the work of all vocations within business aviation.
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October 9, 2015
Fort Lauderdale Executive’s New Customs Facility an Asset to Business Aviation
A new Customs and Border Protection (CBP) processing facility with expanded hours opened in October 2015. at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE).
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October 8, 2015
U.S. Aircraft Visiting Cuba Now Allowed to Stay Seven Days
As of Sept. 21, 2015, U.S.-based aircraft operators authorized by the FAA to fly into Cuba may now keep their aircraft there on temporary sojourn up to seven consecutive days.
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October 8, 2015
New Arrival, Departure Procedures to Be Implemented at Charlotte, NC-Area Airports This Month
Several new standard terminal arrival procedures (STARs) and standard instrument departure procedures (SIDs) will be implemented in and out of the Charlotte, NC-area airports beginning Oct. 15, 2015.
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October 7, 2015
Major Runway Rehabilitation Project Continues at McCarran International Airport
Runway 7L/25R at Las Vegas' McCarran International Airport (LAS) will be closed beginning Oct. 28, 2015, for phase two of a rehabilitation project.
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October 5, 2015
Fitness for Duty: Fatigue-Management Can Mitigate Risks
While it may be difficult for pilots to report they are not physically or psychologically fit for duty, flying under such conditions can have severe consequences.
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October 5, 2015
NBAA to Honor Joe Clark, Bob Showalter at 2015 Convention
Contact: Dan Hubbard, (202) 783-9360, dhubbard@nbaa.org Washington, DC – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) will present its Meritorious Service to Aviation Award and John P. “Jack” Doswell … Continued
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October 2, 2015
Strong Participation Reported for CAM Job Analysis Survey Ensures Continued Member Value
Participation in NBAA’s Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) program’s job analysis survey was strong, ensuring that Member input will continue to help shape the program and maintain its accreditation, said Jay Evans, CAM, NBAA’s director of professional development. Recently, NBAA reached out to more than 8,000 industry members, including current CAMs and other aviation managers, and asked for their input. The survey’s responses, which will be held in confidence, are necessary for maintaining accreditation from the National Commission for Certifying Agencies. The current accreditation lasts through October 2018, and the program must file annual reports that include all of its testing data.
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October 2, 2015
Double-Check Pre-Departure Clearance to Avoid Possible Danger Near Denver International Airport
Denver Center has experienced incidents in which aircraft have incorrectly flown the YOKES4 RNAV SID, DEHLI transition by making an unexpected turn after YOKES and going direct to DEHLI or some other point in their flight plan instead of correctly following the procedure to CHICI and then DEHLI.
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October 1, 2015
Flying High and Not Leveling Off: Nationwide Insurance
Aviation is not an industry for staying put. It’s literally about reaching new heights. The aviation operation at Nationwide Insurance in Columbus, OH has made a department-wide habit of finding new ways to improve. Learn more about this company that was featured in the Oct/Nov 2015 issue of NBAA' Business Aviation Insider magazine.
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October 1, 2015
Add U.S. Passport Pages Soon or Risk Losing Visas
After Dec. 18, 2015, the U.S. Department of State will no longer accept applications to add passport pages.
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September 25, 2015
Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2 Gains Supermajority Support in Senate
U.S. Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK), said that his Pilot's Bill of Rights 2 has surpassed 60 cosponsors in the Senate, giving the measure a filibuster-proof, three-fifths supermajority, and boosting hopes that the legislation will become law in 2015 or2106.
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September 25, 2015
Presentation Proposals Sought for Business Aviation Safety Summit
NBAA and the Flight Safety Foundation have issued a call for papers for the 61st annual Business Aviation Safety Summit, which is scheduled for May 5 and 6, 2016 in Austin, TX.
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September 25, 2015
NBAA, Other Groups Oppose Congressional Call for Unilateral Emissions Standard
NBAA and others oppose calls from within Congress for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to take unilateral action in adopting aircraft emissions standards before the issuance of an internationally agreed-upon standard.
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