November 21, 2013

2014 PDP Course Directory Now Available

NBAA has released its 2014 Professional Development Program (PDP) Course Directory.
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November 20, 2013

NBAA Questioning FAA’s Apparent New Sleep Apnea-Detection Focus

An announcement from the FAA’s Federal Air Surgeon outlining planned aeromedical guidelines on sleep apnea has raised alarm with NBAA and other aviation industry organizations.
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November 18, 2013

Changes and Recommendations Coming for IS-BAO Program in 2014

This is the first of a two-part story highlighting many of the upcoming changes to the IS-BAO Program for the coming year.
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November 18, 2013

FAA Requests Comments on Draft of Weight and Balance Standards

The FAA has issued a new draft version of Advisory Circular 120-27, Weight and Balance Control, that is available for public review and comment until Dec. 7, 2013.
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November 18, 2013

NBAA Marks the Passing of Former Chairman E.E. Dunsworth

NBAA marks the passing of former chairman E.E. 'Dunny' Dunsworth who passed away on Nov. 8, 2013 at age 88.
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November 18, 2013

Thanksgiving Weekend Military Exercise Likely to Increase Air Traffic Delays Around Florida

The Navy is conducting a pre-deployment Composite Training Unit Exercise along the Southeast Atlantic Coast between Nov. 6th and Dec. 18., which could impact air traffic.
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November 15, 2013

Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) – Eagle County, CO

Aircraft Operations for Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) – Eagle County, CO
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November 15, 2013

At NATA Panel, Bolen Promotes Industry’s Value, Highlights Sequestration-Era Challenges

At an industry roundtable on Nov. 13, 2013, NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen stressed the need for more federal support of general aviation, citing the recent citing the recent government shutdown's unprecedented impact on the industry.
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November 14, 2013

Required OSHA Training Offered in Nov. 20 Webinar

NBAA will present a webinar on Nov. 20, 2013, which will allow participants to satisfy mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training requirements.
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November 14, 2013

Australian Government Reminds Operators of ‘Disinsection’ Requirements

All aircraft flying to Australia must undertake 'disinsection,' the removal of insects, in cabins and hold areas prior to arrival in the country.
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November 13, 2013

Cessna Seeks More Citation Operators for Special Olympics Airlift

Cessna Aircraft Company aims to enlist 175 owners and operators of its Citation business jets to take part in its Citation Special Olympics Airlift in the spring of 2014.
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November 13, 2013

Chicago Area Business Aviation Association Awards New Scholarship

A scholarship honoring a long-time member of the Chicago Area Business Aviation Association was awarded by the organization for the first time in 2013.
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November 11, 2013

In Business Aviation, Early Face-to-Face Connections Are Essential When Hiring

At a time when business aviation is looking for new ways of attracting talent, some flight operations are considering more personalized ways to attract talent, including Georgia's Flightworks.
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November 6, 2013

Runway Project Increases Safety at Massachusetts’ Harlow Field

Officials broke ground in October, 2013, on a $15.34 million runway safety improvement project at Marshfield Airport - George Harlow Field in Marshfield, MA.
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November 6, 2013

Minnesota Aviation Champion Receives NBAA’s Silk Scarf Award

NBAA presented its Silk Scarf Award to Gordon Hoff, executive director of the Minnesota Business Aviation Association, for his work on behalf of the association, and his dedication to educating others about the value of aviation in the state.
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November 4, 2013

New NBAA Program to Allow More Interaction Between Association Staff, Member Representatives

NBAA's new Insights Connection program enhances two-way collaboration between Members and Association staff.
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November 2, 2013

Leader of U.S. Conference of Mayors Joins Aviation Alliance Board

The Alliance for Aviation Across America announced that Mesa, AZ Mayor Scott Smith will join its Board of Directors.
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November 1, 2013

NBAA: Cold, Flu Season a Reminder for Drug-Impairment Awareness

As cold and flu season progresses, an open letter to pilots, stressing the contribution of common medications to some fatal loss-of-control aviation accidents, is getting renewed attention.
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November 1, 2013

FAA Issues Notice on Improper Use of Teterboro RNAV Departures

The FAA has issued a notice regarding the improper acceptance of RUUDY Four departures from Teterboro Airport (TEB) by aircraft not RNAV 1 capable.
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November 1, 2013

Aviation Groups Urge Congress to Preserve Contract Towers in FY14

NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen joined with 11 other aviation leaders this week in calling on Congress to preserve the FAA contract tower program through fiscal year 2014.
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