News & Publications
October 24, 2011
New Study In Houston Finds: No Plane, No Gain
It’s hard to find anyone who will argue your point that an airport is a major economic engine in a community. But a new study by GRA, Inc. and the University of Houston shows just how vital airports are in a city’s overall financial picture.
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October 19, 2011
Single-Pilot Safety Standdown Provides Vital Information
Those who attended the Single-Pilot Safety Standdown received a wealth of useful information and advice. The session was offered as part of an NBAA initiative to provide more educational programming for light business airplane operators.
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October 14, 2011
Ohio, ‘Birthplace of Aviation,’ Declares October GA Appreciation Month
In a proclamation issued recently, Ohio Governor John R. Kasich and Lt. Governor Mary Taylor recognized October as General Aviation Appreciation Month for the state.
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October 13, 2011
LightSquared Goes on Offense Against GPS Manufacturers
In an letter to the FCC Chairman, LightSquared asserts the burden falls on GPS manufacturers to shield their devices from interference from LightSquared's proposed 4G broadband network.
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October 10, 2011
Union Leader Blasts Administration Proposal for Altering Business Aircraft Tax Policy
Thomas Buffenbarger, President of IAMAW, raises an alarm over President Obama's targeting of business aviation with his plan for changing the depreciation schedules for business airplanes.
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October 10, 2011
NBAA’s Top Journalism Awards Presented to Jeff Burger and Fred George
Las Vegas, NV – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) presented its top honors for excellence in journalism today at the Association’s 64th Annual Meeting … Continued
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October 9, 2011
Sen. Begich Speaks Out Against User Fees
NBAA’s Ed Bolen and others explain their opposition to the president’s user fee plan for aviation.
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October 5, 2011
Written Testimony to Congress of Ed Bolen, NBAA President and CEO: Industry Supports NextGen, But Not User Fees
Review the testimony given by Ed Bolen, NBAA President and CEO, to the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Subcommittee on Aviation: "Industry Supports NextGen, But Not User Fees".
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October 3, 2011
Cessna and NBAA Partner to Offer Single-Pilot Safety Standdown
Cessna and NBAA will partner to offer a single-pilot safety standdown for light business airplane owner-operators during NBAA's 2011 Convention.
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October 1, 2011
Honeywell Makes History With First Biofueled Flight
"Before the transatlantic flight, we completed a five-hour test flight. We conducted a number of performance checks. We shut the engine down in mid-flight and relit it. There were absolutely no problems."
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September 29, 2011
NBAA’s Bolen Cites Opportunities for Industry at US-China Aviation Summit
NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen championed business aviation at major Washington policy exchange focused on aviation in China.
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September 28, 2011
Testimony of Ed Bolen, NBAA President and CEO, for the United States International Trade Commission Investigation, Business Jet Aircraft Industry: Structure and Factors Affecting Competitiveness
NBAA testifies on Capitol Hill on behalf of thousands of companies that operate general aviation aircraft in the course of their business or are involved with business aviation.
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September 28, 2011
Testimony to U.S. International Trade Commission of Ed Bolen, NBAA President and CEO, on Business Jet Aircraft Industry: Structure and Factors Affecting Competitiveness
The testimony of Ed Bolen, NBAA President and CEO, to the U.S. International Trade Commission on the factors affecting competitiveness in the business aircraft industry.
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September 23, 2011
Industry United in Thwarting Latest User Fee Threat
NBAA’s Ed Bolen and others explain their opposition to the president’s user fee plan for aviation.
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September 23, 2011
College’s Aviation Outreach Plan ‘Ensures Success in the Cockpit’
New York City-based Vaughn College has launched a new aviation outreach initiative aimed at helping ensure pilots complete their training.
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September 19, 2011
Pennsylvania Governor Affirms Value of Business Flying to State
Pennsylvania has joined 30 other states in proclaiming the value of general aviation on September 15, when Governor Tom Corbett declared September 2011 'General Aviation and Aerospace Appreciation Month.' Citing the 8,550 jobs supported by business aviation in the Keystone State, the governor stated that 'the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has a significant interest in the continued vitality of general aviation, aerospace, aircraft manufacturing…community airports and airport operators.'
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September 19, 2011
ICAO Chief Says ID Theft is an Often-Overlooked Security Challenge
In a 9/11 tenth-anniversary speech, an aviation leader said a key threat to industry is identity theft. NBAA provides tips for preventing it.
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September 16, 2011
Pilots Can Help Inform Professor’s Study of Pilots’ Emergency Cognitive Processes
A professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) is conducting research to investigate the cognitive processes employed by pilots during extended, extreme in-flight emergencies.
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September 15, 2011
Idaho Declares September ‘General Aviation Appreciation Month’
Governor C.L. 'Butch' Otter declared September 2011 'General Aviation Appreciation Month' in Idaho.
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September 12, 2011
NBAA Briefs Chinese Delegation on Business Aviation in the U.S.
On September 6, 2011, NBAA briefed a Chinese delegation on business aviation in the U.S.
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