News & Publications
May 11, 2015
First-Ever NBAA Alaska Safety Workshop Addresses Needs of Local Operators
NBAA staged its first-ever Alaska Business Aviation Safety Workshop at Landmark Aviation in Anchorage on May 1, 2015.
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May 9, 2015
NBAA Welcomes Completion of ERAM NextGen Infrastructure
The En Route Automation Modernization project is now live, linking computers at 20 air route traffic control center facilities throughout the country.
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May 4, 2015
NBAA’s Role as Advocate Extends Far Beyond Capitol Hill
While Congress is in session, NBAA representatives, including government affairs vice presidents Dick Doubrava and Christa Fornarotto, are working to ensure that lawmakers on Capitol Hill understand the importance of business aviation.
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April 27, 2015
New Optimized Profile Descent Procedures to be Implemented into San Francisco-Area Airport
Five new RNAV STARs will be implemented for the San Francisco-area airports on April 30, 2015.
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April 27, 2015
Auburn University to Operate First UAS School in the Country
With UAS becoming more popular, the FAA has granted Auburn University approval to operate a new UAS Flight School as part of its Aviation Center. Auburn hopes to launch it's program in June, and will open the non-credit classes to anyone interested, not just Auburn students.
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April 24, 2015
Arkansas Passes Flyaway and Maintenance Tax Exemption
Arkansas' legislature on April 7, 2015, passed a sales and use-tax exemption for aircraft maintenance, as well as a flyaway exemption for aircraft sales.
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April 21, 2015
Four States, Two Cities Show Support for General Aviation
Governors of Florida, Missouri, Tennessee and Utah, and mayors of New Smyrna Beach, FL and Jefferson City, MO, have issued proclamations acknowledging the importance of general aviation, including business aviation.
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April 17, 2015
Idaho’s Friedman Memorial Airport to Close April 26 Through May 20
Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN), serving Sun Valley, ID, will close April 26, 2015, to May 20, 2015, for the last phase of airport reconfiguration.
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April 17, 2015
Runway Closures Begin May 1 at Seattle Airport
Beginning May 1, 2015, a major runway construction project at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport will close Runway 16C/34C for six months.
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April 17, 2015
Washington State Issues Final “Tax Avoidance” Rule
The Washington State DOR issued a final tax avoidance rule that can limit the sale for resale exemption on leasing structures.
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April 16, 2015
NTSB’s Latest Safety Alerts Draw Lessons from GA Accident Reports
The need for general aviation pilots to remain vigilant while operating aircraft immediately following maintenance is among the lessons highlighted in four safety alerts issued in April 2015, by the National Transportation Safety Board.
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April 16, 2015
New RNAV STARs Will Guide Arrivals to Billings, MT Starting April 30
To optimize the airspace surrounding Montana's Billings Logan International Airport, four new RNAV standard terminal arrival routes will take effect April 30.
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April 15, 2015
Comments on Elimination of 736 NDB/VOR Approaches Due May 28
The FAA has proposed eliminating 736 ground-based non-directional beacon and very high frequency, omnidirectional radio range instrument approach procedures from the National Airspace System.
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April 13, 2015
NBAA Encourages Member Participation in Annual Compensation Survey
NBAA’s annual Compensation Survey – the industry’s most comprehensive survey on business aviation salaries and benefits – is now open for participation. All Member Companies operating aircraft are invited and encouraged to be a part of the survey by providing compensation and company data.
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April 10, 2015
Automation Bringing Changes to FAA Flight Service Stations
As more pilots are turning to websites and electronic apps for their pre-flight planning, the FAA is making changes to the way its flight service stations operate.
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April 8, 2015
First FBO in Western Hemisphere Earns IBAC’s IS-BAH Ground Handler Certification
Several small and large fixed base operators (FBOs) around the world are in the process of adopting the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH).
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April 8, 2015
Most Business Aircraft Prepared for Upcoming 8.33 kHz Radio Requirement in Europe
After Dec. 31, 2017, all aircraft radios operated in Europe must be 8.33 kHz-capable. Most aircraft from abroad have the capability in place.
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April 6, 2015
Arizona Legislature Passes Commercial Aircraft Exemption
Members in Arizona should support Senate bill 1174 in Arizona that will reform the aviation tax system.
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April 3, 2015
AOPA Offering New Airplane Transition Training Course
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association is offering a free course aimed at helping pilots transition safely into unfamiliar aircraft. The course, which is titled 'Transitioning to Other Airplanes,' is available online.
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April 2, 2015
In Texas, NBAA Advocates in Defense of Workable Aircraft Leasing Structures
A coalition of operators, led by NBAA, is advocating for legislation in Texas to preserve the long-accepted 'sale for resale' exemption for aircraft leasing, and other exemptions.
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