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NBAA welcomed the signing into law of a six-bill spending package, which includes the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) appropriations bill with several provisions recommended by NBAA to fund the FAA, strengthen the nation’s aviation industry and secure its future.

NBAA responded to President Biden’s comments about American companies that rely on business aviation evading taxes, and his proposal for new taxes on business aircraft use, in his State of the Union speech.

As pilot salaries go up, up and up, experts explain what’s driving this trend and how some operators are finding that compensation is often about more than just money.

One of the featured sessions at the record-setting 2024 NBAA Leadership Conference was a live podcast with aerial coordinator and stunt pilot Kevin LaRosa II, whose work helped create several gravity-defying moments in the blockbuster movie "Top Gun: Maverick." In this podcast, LaRosa shares his perspectives on the concept of "Next-Level Leadership" and balancing the "need for speed" with a steadfast commitment to safety.

Industry experts with decades of combined real-world experience south to bring some perspective to the recent IRS announcement that the agency will “begin dozens of audits” of companies that use business aircraft, with a focus on tax policies related to non-business use of the aircraft, as well as other key considerations, during an NBAA News Hour webinar.

NBAA is working diligently with the Irish Business and General Aviation Association and other stakeholders to preserve access to Dublin Airport.

NBAA welcomed the announcement that the Barrington Irving Technical Training School is expanding its program again.

NBAA and other stakeholders wrote to the California Air Resources Board, opposing a proposal to regulate jet fuel under the Low Carb Fuel Standard program, saying the plan could inflate the cost of jet fuel without inducing additional sustainable aviation fuel production in the state.

The FAA has issued updated guidance on the pre-application readiness process to receive an air carrier, air operator or air agency operations certificate or management specification.

Throughout February, NBAA has marked Black History Month by recognizing the significant aviation contributions of African Americans and emphasizing the importance of ensuring our industry is open and welcoming to people from all backgrounds.

NBAA is strongly encouraging members to participate in the FAA’s 46th annual General Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey, which covers 2023 operations.

Continued robust deliveries for general aviation (GA) aircraft in 2023, and the industry's push toward net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, were in focus during the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) State of the Industry conference, held Feb. 21 in Washington, DC.

NBAA is questioning the Internal Revenue Service’s plan, announced this week, to “begin dozens of audits” of business aircraft use by American companies and entrepreneurs.  

Codification of safety management systems for business aviation is increasing the number of safety specialties in the sector and, as a result, increasing the number of job opportunities. Experts share the details.

NBAA has released its 2024 Small Flight Department survey to better understand the challenges and needs of this critical part of the business aviation community.

For Capt. Max Grover, safety has been his guiding influence from the start of his business aviation career. Over the years he’s learned that safety is about teamwork.

The FAA has been working with NBAA and others to address privacy concerns with the Privacy ICAO Address program (PIA), which recently was expanded beyond the contiguous U.S. to include overwater routes.

Do the advantages of working from home outweigh the upsides of being on site? Veteran schedulers share their opinions.

Do you know the story behind the first Air Force One? The aircraft – Columbine II, a Lockheed Constellation VC-121-A – was the first aircraft given the now-famous call-sign while flying President Dwight Eisenhower in 1953.

The complexity and rapid rate of change in business aviation requires training beyond what we typically think of, experts say.