News & Publications
August 10, 2011
Airframe and Powerplant Inspection Authorization
Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanics who hold Inspection Authorization (IA) may inspect and approve for return to service aircraft and parts after a major repair or alteration and may perform annual and progressive inspections.
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August 9, 2011
Fractional Aircraft Ownership Grows As Added Programs Drive Value Perception
An uptick in fractional utilization in the third quarter of 2011 is fueled partly by new value-enhancement programs.
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August 8, 2011
Video: The Value of Creating a Safety Culture
Even in the best of times, it’s not easy to create an environment of trust in the workplace. Too many people worry that, should they … Continued
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August 4, 2011
Hazmat: Hazardous to Your Bottom Line?
Lessons learned about pilot safety while transporting hazardous materials.
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August 1, 2011
Brooksville’s Hernando County Airport Takes Top Florida Honors
A West Florida airport with plans to expand its already-solid appeal to business aviation was recently honored as the state’s 2011 Community Airport of the Year. Hernando County Airport (BKV) in Brooksville offers expansive facilities and quick access to the Tampa Bay area.
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July 29, 2011
At Oshkosh, NBAA Tent Abuzz With Advocacy, LBA Questions
The NBAA tent at the Experimental Aircraft Association's (EAA's) 2011 AirVenture extravaganza sawexceptionally heavy foot traffic – and witnessed intense buzz about the state of the industry.
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July 25, 2011
FAA Shutdown Not Disrupting Business Aviation
Congress failed to pass an FAA funding extension on June 23, 2011. This story explains what NBAA members can expect when they're planning their next business aviation mission.
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July 22, 2011
Call To Action: Act Now To Oppose User Fees
As Congress and the White House negotiate over the nation's deficit and debt ceiling, the business aviation community has cause for alarm.
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July 22, 2011
NBAA: Potential FAA Shutdown Unlikely to Disrupt Business Flying
Should it occur, a temporary FAA shutdown starting Friday night, June 22, shouldn't be disruptive to NBAA Member. In fact, many business aviation operators may not notice that a portion of the FAA has been temporarily shuttered if the congressional impasse over FAA reauthorization is quickly resolved.
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July 20, 2011
FAA Examines Ways To Better Communicate Importance of Small Airports
NBAA is among the groups working with the FAA on a project to better explain small airports' value.
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July 15, 2011
Business Aviation Shows Its West Coast Dynamism at San Jose Forum
More than a thousand people came together for the all-day event at Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to showcase the vitality of the business aviation industry, share best practices and network with their peers. The Regional Forum drew 1,131 Attendees, 75 Exhibitors and 17 aircraft on static display
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July 15, 2011
User Fee Alert: Write Your Members of Congress Today
As Congress and the White House negotiate over the nation's deficit and debt ceiling, the business aviation community has cause for alarm.
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July 15, 2011
Amidst Continued Economic Turbulence, Analysts See Long-Term Industry Recovery
In July 2001, business aviation analysts forecast to a long-term industry recovery, despite economic turbulence.
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July 14, 2011
Mayors, Small Business Leaders Tell Obama: ‘Business Aviation Crucial to Communities’
Individuals and organizations outside the business aviation community continue to weigh in with concerns about President Obama’s recent negative public comments about the use of business aircraft.
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July 13, 2011
An Eye for Detail: Dr. Lance Ferguson
One of the country’s premier surgeons, NBAA Member Dr. Lance Ferguson, knows that a commitment to precision makes for good doctors and pilots. As an owner-operator, Ferguson explains how organized and meticulous documentation helped him through an IRS audit.
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July 13, 2011
LightSquared, Industry Agree: Signals Would Interfere With GPS
A June 2011 study by telecommunications provider Lightsquared shows the company's signals would interfere with those from GPS systems.
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July 12, 2011
Act Now to Preserve the BARR Program
This letter outlines the challenges to the Block Aircraft Registration Request (BARR) program and introduces the BARR Legal Defense Fund.
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July 11, 2011
‘Who’s Going to Get Hurt? The People Who Make the Airplanes.’
President Obama's proposal to increase the depreciation period for business aircraft is being soundly denounced by business people across the country. One of those is George Feldstein, president of Crestron Electronics, who credits the company's use of its Challenger 604 and Cessna Citation CJ1 business jets for its continued growth.
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July 11, 2011
Business Aviators Take the Georgia Air Challenge
Steve Champness, a representative with a Georgia-based NBAA Member Company is inviting pilots to take the 2011 Georgia Air Challenge.
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July 8, 2011
Industry Analyst: EU-ETS May Dampen Business Aviation Recovery
A July 2011 white paper from business aviation analyst Brian Foley says the EU-ETS plan, if implemented, could slow industry's recovery.
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