News & Publications
August 14, 2014
Company Uses No Plane No Gain Resources to Promote Business Aviation Benefits
TAC Air ordered 250 copies of the No Plane No Gain Top Ten booklet for its subsidiary Keystone Aviation to distribute to business travelers in the area who may not be aware of the advantages of business aviation.
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August 14, 2014
Grassroots Advocacy Saves MA Aviation Education Program
A grassroots effort, which included NBAA Members, helped save funding for an airframe and powerplant maintenance technician program in Massachusetts.
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August 14, 2014
NBAA2014 to Feature Exhibitors From All Sectors of Business Aviation
More than 1,000 exhibitors are expected to display their latest products and services at NBAA2014, Oct. 21 to 23, 2014, in Orlando, FL.
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August 13, 2014
NBAA Single Pilot Safety Standdown Builds Culture of Safety
NBAA will hold its annual Single Pilot Safety Standdown prior to the opening of NBAA2014, from 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 20, 2014, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.
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August 11, 2014
At Washington Aviation Forum, Bolen Says NextGen Focus Is ‘Staying the World’s Best’
NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen, speaking on Aug. 7, 2014, at a panel on airspace modernization, described the challenge of NextGen as how to transform the nation’s air traffic system for the future without compromising what is currently viewed as the best air transportation system in the world.
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August 11, 2014
Industry Data Suggests Business Aviation Turnaround Gaining Traction
The new general aviation aircraft market saw a modest 4.8 percent gain in total deliveries and 4.5 percent increase in total billings in the first six months of 2014, according to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.
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August 11, 2014
Scholarships Put Schedulers & Dispatchers on Path to Success
Beth Lerew received the inaugural NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers (S&D) Committee scholarship back in 1998, and she and subsequent recipients have used the award to kick start their own success stories ever since. “Education and experience are the two best tools for moving forward,” said Lerew, a licensed dispatcher and FBO customer service representative. For many recipients, NBAA Charities scholarships provide an essential opportunity for obtaining those tools.
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August 8, 2014
Two-time NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Monetary Scholarship Winner Sets Sights on International, Leadership Training Opportunities
Trip Coordinator Sandy Frentz is no stranger to the positive impact created by receiving an NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers scholarship. In 2002, she won her first monetary award as a beginning scheduler and used the awarded funds to complete a five-day FlightSafety class in St. Louis.
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August 8, 2014
NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Training Award Makes Training Possible for Passionate Recipient
Lee Rafalko used the NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Scholarship he received in 2011 to obtain his FAA dispatcher certificate. The online program facilitated by Universal Weather & Aviation allowed him to complete four months of online training at his own pace before attending two weeks of on-site training in Houston.
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August 8, 2014
NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Training Award Recipient Embraces Professional Development Opportunities, Pursues CAM Certification
With 12 years of experience as a private pilot, Ken Baylor had a comprehensive understanding of Air Traffic Control from a pilot’s perspective. The NBAA Air Traffic Services Training Award he received in 2013 provided a unique opportunity to participate in a week-long immersion in the strategy and nuances of the Command Center, expanding his perspective on Air Traffic Control.
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August 8, 2014
Recipient of First-Ever NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Scholarship Recipient Encourages Others to “Begin writing your own story today!”
Kellie Rittenhouse is a name – and personality – known to many in the S&D community. From humble beginnings at a "mom and pop" flight school and FBO to serving as chair of the NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Committee, Rittenhouse has had an immeasurable impact on the S&D community during her continuous journey as a self-described lifelong learner.
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August 8, 2014
NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Training Award Recipient Credits Supportive S&D Community with Helping Her Reach New Heights
Applying for an NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers (S&D) Training Award in 2012 was the beginning of a professional development journey for Corrine McCune.
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August 7, 2014
NBAA Praises Rep. Rokita for His Support of General Aviation
Rep. Todd Rokita (R-4-IN) has always been a strong advocate for general aviation, including business aviation, and as Congress begins its summer 2014 recess, Rokita continues his public support of the industry.
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August 6, 2014
NBAA to Honor Bob Hoover, Bill de Decker at 2014 Convention
Contact: Dan Hubbard, (202) 783-9360, dhubbard@nbaa.org Washington, DC – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is pleased to announce that Robert A. (Bob) Hoover and R.W. … Continued
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August 5, 2014
Indoor Static Display of Aircraft Coming to Orlando for NBAA2014
NBAA2014 will feature an indoor static display of light, fixed-wing business aircraft and helicopters, in addition to the expansive outdoor static aircraft display that is a hallmark of NBAA's annual convention.
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August 1, 2014
NBAA Interns Get Hands-On Experience in Business Aviation
Three interns spent the summer of 2014 working at NBAA Headquarters in Washington, DC, and their work will directly help Members and the business aviation industry.
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August 1, 2014
Leading the Field: Southern Bleacher
From high school football stadiums to little league ballparks, sports fans around the country enjoy the products supplied by the family-operated Southern Bleacher Company, which uses business aviation to remain flexible and responsive to customers.
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July 31, 2014
South Carolina Airport’s Rehabilitation to Close Runway at Night
South Carolina'’s Myrtle Beach International Airport will be closed nightly starting Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014, through late March 2015, for rehabilitation of Runway 18/36.
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July 31, 2014
NBAA Participates in Session on Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2
NBAA will participate in a listening session that U.S. Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK) is hosting on Aug. 2, 2014 in Oshkosh, WI, to receive feedback from the general aviation community on his proposed Pilot's Bill of Rights 2.
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July 30, 2014
Wisconsin Governor Recognizes the Value of Aviation
In conjunction with the Experimental Aircraft Association's AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI, Wisconsin Gov, Scott Walker declared July 28 through Aug. 3, 2014, Aviation Week in his state.
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