News & Publications

NBAA welcomed the FAA's decision to begin initial testing this fall of four unleaded aviation fuels at the agency's William J. Hughes Technical Center near Atlantic City, NJ.

Salt Lake City International Airport plans to take additional steps to identify where Taxiway K begins and the TAC Air FBO ramp ends, following several runway incursions in the summer of 2014.

As part of the 69th United Nations General Assembly in New York City, a number of temporary flight restrictions NOTAMs will be issued for the New York metro area from Sept. 17 to 30, 2014.

In a Sept. 2, 2014, letter, 11 U.S. senators added their voices to the growing chorus of lawmakers and industry stakeholders who are urging the U.S. Department of Transportation to act upon proposed FAA guidelines to reform the medical certification process for many general aviation pilots.

More airports are looking at building, or in the process of constructing, customs facilities for general aviation flights.

Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) begins weekend closures of Runway 16/34 on Sept. 5, 2014.

NBAA will debut its Young Professionals In Business Aviation initiative at the SOAR networking event at NBAA2014.

NBAA has established a new Local and Regional Group Strategic Focus Team and a new Local and Regional Group Committee.

The FAA is encouraging the use of a new tool for electronic submission of pilot weather reports.

In August 2014, the FAA announced the start of operations at its sixth and final unmanned aircraft systems test site at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

A July 25, 2014, bulletin issued by the FAA emphasized the agency's support for the voluntary installation of angle-of-attack indicators onboard general aviation aircraft.

In August 2014, NBAA joined with other aviation stakeholders in calling for the U.S. Department of Transportation to expedite its review of an FAA notice of proposed rulemaking to reform the third-class medical certification requirement.

NBAA's Safety Committee has named public policy as one of its top Safety Focus Areas to bring attention to the unintended consequences political actions may have on business aviation safety.

The FAA announced on July 31, 2014, it would examine making significant revisions to the certification process for helicopters.

The governors of South Carolina and Montana recently issued official statements declaring the value of general aviation, including business aviation.

In August and September of 2014, mayors of 11 cities in Maryland, Montana, South Carolina and Wisconsin recognized the value of general aviation, including business aviation.

Cooperation between NBAA and the National Association of State Aviation Officials on a variety of aviation issues will once again be highlighted at NASAO's 2014 Annual Convention and Trade Show, to be held Sept. 7 to 9, 2014, in Providence, RI.

Professionalism will be the primary focus of the NBAA Safety Town Meeting, set for Oct. 21, 2014, at during the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Orlando, FL.

International business travelers seeking simplified entry into the United States will once again have the opportunity to meet with U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials during NBAA2014, Oct. 21 to 23, 2014, in Orlando, FL.