News & Publications
January 22, 2024
Podcast: The Role of Aviation Managers in Developing a Just Workplace Culture
Recently, NBAA spoke with four business aviation young professionals about how important it has been for them to find jobs with employers with a just and welcoming organizational culture. Today's podcast discusses why it's important that aviation managers understand their role in creating a culture that values employees' perspectives.
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January 17, 2024
NBAA, Association Partners Voice Concerns with Aeronautical Activity Definition
NBAA, together with association partners, collaboratively submitted comments on the proposed changes to the FAA’s definition of aeronautical activity. The groups cautioned the FAA that proposed changes to the definition may have unintended consequences and create unnecessary complications.
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January 16, 2024
NBAA Offers Regional PDP Courses in Michigan, Texas
On the heels of a highly successful Professional Development Program course last fall in Utah, NBAA is hosting two Professional Development program courses in conjunction with local and regional business aviation groups.
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Jan/Feb 2024
Kern Award Winner Garry Melia: Safety Is a Collaborative Give and Take
A 24-year veteran of MassMutual flight operations, Garry Melia offers his perspective on maintaining good safety practices through effective leadership.
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January 8, 2024
NBAA Raises Alarm Over Potential Ban on GA Flights at Dublin
NBAA has appealed to the U.S. Ambassador to Ireland and the Irish Ambassador to the U.S. a threatened ban on general aviation aircraft, including business aviation, at Dublin Airport (DUB).
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January 8, 2024
Podcast: YoPro Perspectives on the Role of Culture in Workforce Recruitment and Retention
Business aviation's young professionals are not only establishing their places in the industry; they are also defining its future, and that includes seeking out company cultures that welcome and encourage new perspectives and solutions.
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January 4, 2024
DOT, FAA Increase Civil Penalties for Aviation Violations
Fines imposed by the Department of Transportation (DOT), including the FAA, for violating regulations have increased under the DOT’s annual adjustment to its civil penalty amounts.
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January 3, 2024
Colorado Bizav Groups Gear Up for 2024 Advocacy Efforts
The Colorado Aviation Business Association, Colorado Pilots Association and Colorado Airport Operators Association – along with NBAA – are planning to increase advocacy efforts in the new year to promote business aviation in the state.
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Jan/Feb 2024
Managing Passenger Expectations: Communicate and Offer Options
Smart planning, constant communication with principals and offering options for unexpected contingencies can prevent logistical headaches for business aircraft operators.
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Nov/Dec 2023
Kern Award Winner Gullingsrud: Maintenance Offers a Lifetime of Learning
Bruce Gullingsrud, one of nine 2023 Dr. Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation Award recipients, shares insight he’s gathered during an aviation maintenance career stretching across nearly half a century.
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December 26, 2023
Take a Look Back at NBAA’s Top Articles of 2023
From workforce challenges to operational regulations and everything in between, NBAA’s most-clicked articles of 2023 looked at a wide range of issues facing the business aviation industry this year.
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December 20, 2023
As Congress Passes Second FAA Extension; NBAA Reaffirms Call for Long-Term Reauthorization Bill
NBAA marked the passage of a second congressional extension to maintain authorization for FAA operations with a renewed call for Congress to move forward with a new multi-year authorization bill for the agency.
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Nov/Dec 2023
Veterans Are Often a Natural Fit for Business Aviation
In the constant search to fill vacancies in the business aviation workforce, operators often rely on a deep pool of candidates made up of tens of thousands of military veterans who are discharged into civilian life each year.
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December 18, 2023
NBAA Welcomes Florian Guillermet’s Appointment to Lead EASA
NBAA congratulates Florian Guillermet as the future executive director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, marking a significant development in European aviation leadership.
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December 18, 2023
Podcast: Business Aviation’s 2024 Hiring Outlook
As competition for qualified personnel from other aviation industry segments looks to remain strong in 2024, employers continue to review and reconsider their approaches to hiring so they can bring new business aviation professionals into their companies.
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December 15, 2023
NBAA Welcomes Decision from Treasury on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit; Eager for Remaining Guidance
NBAA welcomed guidance from the U.S. Treasury Department on the fuel products eligible for the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Blender's Tax Credit under section 40B of the Internal Revenue Code.
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December 13, 2023
NBAA, AIA to Co-Host Jan. 23 Event to Share Perspectives on Bizav’s Challenges
A new, interactive event, hosted by NBAA and the Aviation Insurance Association on Jan. 23, will focus on the issues most important to today’s business aviation industry.
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Nov/Dec 2023
Kern Award Winner William Scanlon: More Than a Desire to Fly
William Scanlon, one of nine 2023 Dr. Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation Award recipients, shares his thoughts about why each business aviation operation must be connected to the culture and values of the organization it serves.
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December 11, 2023
Podcast: The Forecast for Pre-Owned Business Aircraft Sales in 2024
The new year promises to be an interesting one for many reasons. What might the U.S. presidential election – and other factors – portend for the pre-owned business aircraft market? Three experts share their perspectives.
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Nov/Dec 2023
NBAA Encourages US Leadership in AAM Initiatives
Advanced air mobility leaders say the industry has reached a turning point, as the NBAA continues to work with the FAA and DOT to move the sector toward training and operations as soon as 2025.
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