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Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) stressed the importance of investing in community airports, emphasizing the value of the general aviation industry in Oregon.

In a subcommittee hearing on July 18, 2012, NBAA noted significant accomplishments by the government and general aviation industry to improve security in the years since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and recommended further improvements to a program for training flight school students from other countries in the United States.

NBAA has been invited to testify at a July 18 congressional hearing regarding the process used by the Transportation Security Administration to screen student pilot candidates from other countries.

Many operators are unaware there are alternative procedures for OEI takeoff planning, but NBAA offers assistance in this area.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted additional time for respondents to weigh in on the use of non-citizen trusts (NCTs) to support foreign ownership … Continued

The NBAA Business and Collegiate Aviation Pipeline Program Guide provides information for NBAA Member Companies on how to create opportunities for students who want to pursue careers in business aviation.

The JAIKE RNAV STAR serves arrivals into Teterboro, NJ (TEB) and Morristown, NJ (MMU) airports.

Two months after congressional passage of severe restrictions on government/private-sector interaction, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform recently agreed to legislation that amends proposed travel controls on federal government employees.

Established in 2009, the NBAA Leadership Council now has 100 members with the recent addition of six companies – Phillips 66, Honeywell International, B/E Aerospace, Daher-Socata, Solarius Aviation and Dow Corning.

Three NBAA staffers have now passed the Certified Aviation Manager exam, perhaps one of the most grueling certifications in the industry.

NBAA member company, The Edwards Group – a privately held Seneca, SC corporation that publishes community newspapers, magazines and e-newsletters; operates radio stations and web sites; and is involved in real estate development – believes that connections are essential to success in any endeavor. Learn more about this company, featured in the July/Aug 2012 issues of Business Aviation Insider.

NBAA representatives recently joined with other industry officials to discuss several important general aviation airport topics at the General Aviation Issues and Security Conference on June 24 and 26 in Reno, NV.

Many forecasters are predicting a sustained period of business aviation market growth lasting well into the next decade.

At a recent National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) hearing on general aviation (GA) safety, NTSB Chair Deborah A. P. Hersman pointed to business aviation’s stellar … Continued

NBAA welcomes the appointment of John W. Halinski as the new deputy administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), effective July 1.

Sen. Ben Nelson (D-NE) was inspired to write an editorial about the value of general aviation after attending a GA rally in his state earlier this year.

Chicago area residents will enjoy an estimated $117 million benefit this year from the presence of business-oriented DuPage Airport (DPA) in West Chicago, according to a new independent study.

NASA's Aviation Safety Reporting Service marked a milestone this year - it received its 1 millionth report from an aviation professional who encountered a situation that could affect the safety of others.