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The importance of business aviation to the national economy, and the legislative challenges facing the industry in 2013, will be discussed by NBAA's Lisa Piccione at upcoming events in Illinois and Nebraska.

To increase efficiency at Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN), multiple procedures such as the BOBKT and TEERX RNAV Departure Procedures (DPs) have been developed.

The aviation community will face a host of temporary flight restrictions over the Washington, DC, metro area on Jan. 21, 2013 to accommodate President Obama's inauguration.

NBAA Member Spectra Energy Corporation, which received the Association's 60-Year Safe Flying Achievement Award in 2013, unites a diverse aviation operation with safety and support.

The Michigan Aeronautics Commission recently sent a letter to its congressional delegation opposing the proposed $100-per-flight user fee as a fund-raising mechanism.

NBAA routinely fields inquiries from representatives with news organizations and other individuals about what business aviation is and how it is used in the U.S.

Mayors and other leaders from more than 115 cities and towns across the country have petitioned President Obama to rescind his proposed “$100-per-flight” tax on general aviation (GA) business flights.

An economic impact study for Ohio's Columbus Regional Airport Authority (CRAA) indicates that the local economy gets a $6.6 billion boost annually from three airports managed by the authority, and utilized by general aviation: Port Columbus (CMH), Rickenbacker (LCK) and Bolton Field (LZR).

A new video produced by the city of Scottsdale, AZ touts the $3 billion economic impact of its airpark in an effort to convince more businesses to join the 2,200 companies already in the flourishing 8.5-square miles Scottsdale Airpark.

Delegates to the International Civil Aviation Organization High Level Group on Climate Change recently met to discuss a global plan to curb greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, the International Business Aviation Council also met, and said that business aviation would be represented on whatever global system is developed to mitigate aircraft emissions.

Sales of general aviation aircraft and related products and services are expected to increase modestly over the next five years, fueled largely by sales of business aircraft, according to the Aerospace Industry Association’s 2012 Year-End Review & Forecast.

Kent S. Jackson is founder and managing partner in the law firm of Jackson & Wade, L.L.C. His practice focuses on airport funding and legal issues, structuring aircraft transactions and a broad range of aviation regulatory advice. He assists clients in establishing appropriate operating structures for Part 91, Part 135, Part 375, Part 380 and complex hybrid operations.

General aviation (GA) drives business activity at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) in Springfield, IL, and airport officials say they will continue to invest in infrastructure to ensure the facility remains an important economic driver in the city.

Town officials in Addison, TX have launched an advertising campaign, part of which shows the region that their general aviation (GA) airport is a critical business asset.

The IRS has become more aggressive in asserting Federal Excise Taxes (FET) on aircraft management and charter

Aircraft operators preparing for winter operations and possible airport deicing are encouraged to review the 2012-2013 FAA Holdover Tables outlining aircraft deicing procedures.

A new report shows that the economic benefit of aviation in North Carolina has more than doubled since the last such study was conducted in 2006, and is a $26 billion contributor to the economy.

Eliminating distractions in all forms of transportation is one of the National Transportation Safety Board’s Top 10 priorities for 2013, and NBAA fully supports this effort.

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) will present Gerald Grady, who served as the inaugural chairman of the Association’s Schedulers & Dispatchers (S&D) Committee, with the 2013 Schedulers & Dispatchers Outstanding Achievement & Leadership Award.

Business jet manufacturer Embraer S.A. recently announced plans to open a new engineering and technology facility in Melbourne, FL, which will nearly double the size of its workforce there by the end of 2016.