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Oregon has dedicated $20 million to aviation infrastructure needs over the next six years, with the passage of House Bill 2075, which was signed by Gov. Kate Brown on July 20, 2015.

Since weather is responsible for more than 60 percent of the delays in the National Airspace System, the question becomes, "What can NBAA do to help bring this number down?"

The NBAA Access Committee’s Weather Subcommittee is looking to add members and increase participation in the group. The goal is to recruit a diverse group of NBAA Members that represent all operational disciplines – from schedulers and dispatchers to pilots and cabin crewmembers. Listen to NBAA's Flight Plan podcast to learn more.

Temporary flight restrictions associated with the Boeing Seafair Air Show in the Seattle, WA area will restrict flight operations at Boeing Field

In the continuing battle to preserve access to East Hampton Airport, NBAA has filed a response in further support of its pending complaint with the FAA over proposed restrictions for some business aircraft at the airport.

Phase A of construction, the reconstruction of Runway 24 through the intersection of Runway 11-29, is set to begin July 27, 2015, at Connecticut's Sikorsky Memorial Airport.

NBAA representatives will be on hand to discuss safety, Membership and other issues at Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in, set for July 20 to 26, 2015.

The FAA issued a reminder to operators of jet airplanes weighing 75,000 pounds or less that they must comply with Stage 3 noise levels by Jan. 1, 2016.

On July 14, 2015, NBAA again warned the city of Santa Monica, CA, that it must abide by its federal obligations and extend the leases of various airport tenants at Santa Monica Airport for a term of at least three years.

To increase safety for the aviation community, including business aviation, the FAA has released a new video to encourage reporting of aircraft collisions with birds and other wildlife.

A new series of NBAA print advertisements uses images of iconic figures from aviation to highlight the Association's efforts in addressing the challenges facing the industry.

NBAA staff recently went to Capitol Hill and hand-delivered letters from business aviation organizations around the country, asking elected officials to say no to a privatized air traffic control system funded by user fees.

At the 2015 halfway point, dozens of state and local officials across the United States continue to acknowledge the value of value of general aviation, including business aviation, to their communities.

During a symposium on July 7, 2015, NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen discussed the business aviation community's concerns about a proposal to convert the U.S. air traffic control system into a privatized system funded by user fees.

Officials at New Jersey's Teterboro Airport (TEB) are seeking flight operator input to determine the best technology for obtaining lower minimums at TEB.

Thousands of concerned industry stakeholders have made their voices heard since NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen issued a Call to Action for NBAA Members to contact their elected representatives over proposals to create a private air traffic control system, funded through user fees.

Congressional leaders announced July 1, 2015, that they have postponed the anticipated introduction of a proposed House FAA reauthorization bill.

Steve Hadley, NBAA's regional program director and Southwest regional representative, guides the Association's advocacy efforts across the country.

In May 2015, NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen presented the Association's Silk Scarf Award to Pat Epps, founder and president of Georgia's Epps Aviation, for his lifetime of service to the business aviation industry.

NBAA honored former Association director Michael Herman with the organization’s prestigious Silk Scarf Award for his multiple contributions to business aviation.