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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) last week released the results of an 18-month study on general aviation (GA) airports that “highlights the pivotal role GA airports play in our society, economy and the entire aviation system,” according to the agency.

For the first time, a fleet of volunteer general aviation pilots and aircraft directed by AERObridge will take part in a hurricane response simulation drill in South Carolina.

The Federal Aviation Administration is reaching out to aircraft operators on data the agency has collected on resolution advisories generated by Traffic Collision Avoidance System II units.

On May 16, 2012, Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman unveiled a proclamation declaring General Aviation (GA) Appreciation Month in the state.

Though the need for engineered materials arresting systems (EMAS) isn’t frequent, business aviation operators and airports involved in some recent runway overrun accidents have found that the safety benefits far outweigh the costs.

Sen. John Thune (R-SD) is proposing a bill that would prevent U.S. aircraft operators flying to and from the European Union from having to comply with the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme (EU-ETS).

North Dakota's Weydahl Field (9Y1) may soon spring back to life, thanks to a resurgent industry and renewed interest from the community.

In May 2011, the FAA established requirements that operators must monitor their compliance with RVSM standards. Operators that are RVSM-equipped, have completed the necessary training and obtained FAA authorization still need to meet these RVSM monitoring requirements.

NBAA’s scholarship program will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the Association’s 65th Annual Meeting Convention, scheduled for October 30 to November 1, 2012, in Orlando. It was during the 1992 Convention that NBAA handed out four $500 scholarships, according to Jay Evans, NBAA director of operations.

The world-renowned tech leader, member company, Hewlett-Packard, offers practical advice for companies of all sizes on overseas operations. Operating in more than 170 countries, its flight department has been transformed from a primarily scheduled domestic operation to an on-demand operator that flies worldwide in support of the company’s enterprises. Read more about HP from the May/June 2012 issue of Business Aviation Insider magazine.

New charges for electronic chart data, originally expected to take effect April 5, 2012, are now likely on hold until the FAA seeks formal public comments and justifies its pricing to lawmakers.

The objective of this paper is to promote operator knowledge, operator application, and operator training issues surrounding transport airplane takeoff performance, Parts 91 and 135 operators alike, specifically showing that the current practice of planning for OEI takeoff obstacle avoidance and compliance with TERPS criteria is inadequate and potentially dangerous.

An April 2012 Australian Transport Safety Bureau report reinforces the importance of following 'sterile cockpit' procedures and minimizing distractions during critical phases of operations.

For its 2012 spring semester, the College of Aeronautics at Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, FL added type ratings as electives to its flight training curriculum.

Over the past two years, some legislators in Washington state tried unsuccessfully to shore up the state budget by adding a 0.5 percent annual tax on aircraft based there. Now, a new study shows aviation already generates approximately $548 million a year for the state’s general fund.

Maine's Governor Paul LePage declared that Maine has 'a significant interest in the continued vitality of general aviation, aerospace, aircraft manufacturing, education institutions, aviation organizations and community airports and airport operators.'

The White House again recently reiterated its commitment to imposing new user fees on general aviation (GA), in response to a call from 195 Members of Congress to abandon the proposal as 'the wrong approach' for GA to pay for its use of the aviation system.

In an April 25 letter to the chairman of the House Ways & Means Committee, a bipartisan group of House lawmakers called for the repeal of the so-called 'fuel fraud' provision, which went into effect in 2005.

May is Membership Month at NBAA and during those 31 days, the Association will offer special incentives for joining NBAA, along with the chance for all Members to learn more about what NBAA offers to them. There are also several chances to win prizes through interactive contests and promotions.