News & Publications
February 12, 2014
PCAT to Offer New Owner-Pilot Training
The Partnership for Corporate Aviation Training is introducing a new training program this year, the Owner-Flown Symposium, which debuts on June 3, 2014.
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February 12, 2014
FAA AOA Indicator Certification Policy Change May Help Pilots Avoid Accidents
The FAA has streamlined procedures for certification of angle of attack indicators, a move hailed by safety advocates.
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February 10, 2014
FAA, DOT at Odds Over Revised Guidance for Aircraft Held in Non-Citizen Trusts
A recent memo issued by the Office of Inspector General at the Department of Transportation (DOT IG) outlined several misgivings about guidance issued by the FAA last year regarding oversight of aircraft held by non-citizen trusts (NCTs).
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February 10, 2014
General Aviation Advocate Rep. Graves Profiled in Magazine
Missouri Rep. Sam Graves (R-6-MO), who co-chairs the House General Aviation (GA) Caucus has been recognized in the Smithsonian Institution's prestigious Air & Space magazine for his ardent advocacy of general aviation.
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February 7, 2014
Safety Profile: Duke Energy – 60 Year Safe Flying Achievement Award Recipient
Employees of Duke Energy, a 2013 recipient of the 60-year Safe Flying Achievement Award, have a drive to continuously improve.
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February 6, 2014
Global Nature of Business Aviation Marketplace Brings New Transaction Challenges
Obtaining an FAA airworthiness certificate, ensuring a clean title and paying any applicable customs duties are just a few difficulties unique to importing an aircraft, experts say.
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February 6, 2014
NASA to Rename Dryden Center in Memory of Neil Armstrong
NASA plans to rename its Dryden Flight Research Center in California in honor of the late aerospace pioneer Neil Armstrong.
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February 6, 2014
Renowned ‘Gentleman Pilot’ Bob Hoover to be Honored for Lifelong Excellence in Aviation
Accomplished test pilot and renowned air show performer Robert 'Bob' Hoover will be celebrated on Feb. 21, 2014 at the Paramount Studios Theater in Los Angeles, CA in 'A Tribute to Bob Hoover: A Lifetime of Excellence.'
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February 4, 2014
Written Testimony, Jamail Larkins, Ascension Aircraft, Inc., FAA’s Impact on Small Businesses in the General Aviation Industry
Review the testimony given by Jamail Larkins, Ascension Aircraft, Inc., to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business on FAA’s Impact on Small Businesses in the General Aviation Industry
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February 3, 2014
Streamlined IS-BAO Certification Being Considered for Smaller Flight Departments
The International Business Aviation Council (BAC) is considering streamlining the IS-BAO standard to make it more accessible to smaller flight departments, particularly for “single-plane, single-pilot” operations.
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February 3, 2014
NBAA Opposes FAA Proposal Removing Average Weight Figures
NBAA commented on FAA's draft version of Advisory Circular 120-27F, Aircraft Weight and Balance Control, on Jan. 31, 2014.
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February 3, 2014
Navigating the Streamlined RVSM Authorization Process: An Overview
NBAA has prepared an overview of the changes from the old RVSM authorization process guidance to the new, streamlined RVSM authorization process guidance.
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February 1, 2014
‘Taking Care of Business’: TCB Air
TCB Air, which in 2013 became NBAA's 10,000th Member, uses a single King Air to save time and provide utility to its two Michigan-based manufacturing company owners. Read more about TCB Air, which was profiled in the Jan/Feb 2014 issue of Business Aviation Insider.
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January 31, 2014
Safety Profile: NCR Corporation – 60 Year Safe Flying Achievement Award Recipient
Georgia-based NCR, a 2013 recipient of the 60-year Safe Flying Achievement Award, takes a conservative, safe, professional approach to business aviation, with the support of the entire company.
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January 31, 2014
No Plane No Gain Ad Highlights Importance of Business Aviation in California
Business Aviation: Working for California is the message of a No Plane No Gain ad appearing in a Valley Industry and Commerce Association handbook.
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January 31, 2014
NBAA Members Contribute to Safety Recommendations For FAA Regarding Automated Cockpits
A joint FAA/industry working group, which included NBAA Members, recently published a final report that includes recommendations designed to mitigate the risks associated with automated cockpits.
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January 30, 2014
Longtime NBAA Regional Representative Houckes Receives Association’s Silk Scarf Award
NBAA presented its Silk Scarf Award on Jan. 30, 2014, to Harry Houckes, NBAA's longtime Southeast regional representative who was influential in building the Association's regional representative program.
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January 30, 2014
Ocean Explorer Brings Depth of Experience to CAM Board
For NBAA's Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) program to earn accreditation, it had to meet certain standards, including having a "public member" on the CAM Governing Board. The board actually has included a public member for the last several years, and Brad Baker, chairman of the board at Odyssey Marine Exploration, currently serves in that capacity. While he's not a business aviation professional, Baker is a pilot. He earned his private pilot's license at age 20 and is instrument-rated. In his first career, producing and selling computer software and equipment, he relied on business aviation to reach his customers.
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January 29, 2014
Bolen: Chicago Event Highlighted Importance of Gaining ‘Outside the Beltway’ Perspectives
NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen traveled to Chicago, IL on Jan. 28, 2014, to discuss industry opportunities and concerns with the Chicago Area Business Aviation Association.
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January 24, 2014
Experts See Positive Signs in Business Aviation Industry Indicators
Pundits are hoping that 2014 will be the year when business aviation finally recovers from the Great Recession, and there are a number of encouraging signs that bode well for future.
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