October 31, 2011

Coalition Puts Government’s Cost of LightSquared Interference at $245B

In October 2011, an industry coalition said interference with GPS signals by broadband provider LightSquared could cost government $245 billion.
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October 24, 2011

GA Desk Helps Teterboro Users Stay Abreast of Operational Changes

NBAA's GA Desk has resources for helping operators stay on top of changes at Teterboro Airport at the facility undergoes infrastructure improvements.
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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". , Washington, DC
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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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