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The goal of constantly improving business aviation safety was once again front and center at NBAA2014, at a daylong Single Pilot Safety Standdown held on Monday, Oct. 20, 2014.

The opening of NBAA's Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition on Oct. 21, 2014, in Orlando, FL, is a reminder of how important aviation is to the Sunshine State’s economy.

In a statement issued on Oct. 3, 2014, the FAA noted that it is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the aviation industry, and other federal government partners on issues related to the Ebola virus.

On Monday, Oct. 13, Chicago Center (ZAU) made a successful transition back to normal operations, and all NOTAMs related to the ATC Zero situation were canceled.

Amelia Rose Earhart will address young attendees Careers in Business Aviation Day on Oct. 23, 2014, at NBAA2014, hoping to inspire them to consider careers in business aviation.

NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen told attendees at Bombardier Safety Standdown that while business aviation's safety record is excellent, everyone in the industry should continue striving to improve it further.

NBAA's long-standing work to represent industry in NextGen planning will continue in an Oct. 28, 2014, FAA summit focused on challenges to meeting the Jan. 1, 2020 deadline to equip aircraft with ADS-B.

On Oct. 8, 2014, NBAA presented its Silk Scarf Award to Wayne Werner, a founder of the Idaho Business Aviation Association, for his life-long dedication to the business aviation industry.

Certified Aviation Manager program credit will be available to those who attend some 20 education sessions at NBAA2014, Oct. 21 to 23, 2014.

A working group, formed to address the need for improved in-cabin connectivity standards for passengers and crew, has evolved into the Connectivity Subcommittee of the NBAA Maintenance Committee.

Famed air show pilot Robert A. 'Bob' Hoover has been chosen by the National Aeronautic Association to receive the 2014 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy, one of aviation’s most prestigious awards.

Much like the NTSB's most wanted list, the NBAA Safety Committee has created a Top Safety Focus Areas list.

Data communications improvements stemming from NextGen, the FAA's next-generation air transportation system, will be the focus of a webinar NBAA is hosting on Oct. 8, 2014, at 1:30 p.m.

Global communications company Satcom Direct knows firsthand about the needs of flight departments, because it has one itself. Based in Satellite Beach, FL, the company not only provides global satellite communications, inflight Internet services and mobile handheld satellite phones for business aircraft, it also utilizes business aviation to carry its products and message around the world.

Aviation safety remains the top priority of the NBAA, and that focus is reflected in the number of safety-related sessions at NBAA2014, set for Oct. 21 to 23, 2014, in Orlando, FL.

Representatives from business aviation groups from around the country will convene at the annual Local and Regional Group Networking Session at 1 p.m. on Oct. 22, 2014, at NBAA2014 in Orlando, FL.

Those familiar with the new departure clearance phrase "climb via" say it continues to cause confusion among flight crews and air traffic controllers. "Only 5, maybe 10 percent of pilots are using the appropriate climb via phraseology," said Rich Boll, who chairs the Airspace, ATC and Flight Technologies Working Group of the NBAA Access Committee.

NBAA's Director of Regional Programs Steve Hadley participated in an aviation career fair on Sept. 25, 2014, and NBAA sponsored business sessions, both held during the second annual Kansas Aviation Expo, which was held Sept. 22 to 26, 2014, in Wichita, KS.

As Santa Monica city officials have discussed closing SMO, NBAA on Sept. 22, 2014, again reminded civic leaders of the airport's vital role and the city's grant obligations.