The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) today sent a letter to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Steve Dickson expressing their “serious concerns” with the agency’s proposed rulemaking regarding the Pilots Records Database (PRD). NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen and AOPA President Mark Baker emphasized their support […]
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USAIG and Airbus Helicopters Training Center Expand Safety Collaboration, Offer Free IIMC Pilot Course Incentive
USAIG and Airbus Helicopters North America (AHNA) have a robust tradition of teaming to encourage helicopter operators to consistently participate in high-quality recurrent training endorsed by the manufacturers of their aircraft. The AHNA Training Center in Grand Prairie, TX, has long been a USAIG Safety Bucks program participant. That program enables policyholders that operate turbine-powered […]
NATA’s Essential Stakeholder Gatherings Highlight How General Aviation Advances Communities Across America
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced the launch of a new initiative called “General Aviation Advancing America.” At cities throughout the U.S., NATA leadership will join in focus groups consisting of 10 or fewer essential community and aviation stakeholders to discuss how rural airports serve as a runway for economic development, job recovery, and […]
Cirrus Aircraft Launches VisionAir Ownership Program
Cirrus Aircraft announced today VisionAir™, a revolutionary ownership program for the Vision Jet™. Designed as a completely turnkey program, VisionAir includes everything needed to own, operate and manage a Vision Jet, making the reality of owning the world’s first Personal Jet™ more accessible than ever. The new program is a bold new step following tremendous […]
Aviation Associations Applaud $10 Billion for Airports in Senate GOP COVID-19 Package
Senate Republican leaders yesterday released the details of their next COVID-19 relief package, collectively called the HEALS Act, which calls for additional $10 billion in emergency funding for airports, as well as nearly $2 billion in additional resources for TSA and CBP. Aviation Associations, including ACI-NA, AAAE and NASAO, were quick to recognize the steps […]
FAA Administrator Dickson to Address NBAA Virtual Business Aviation Town Hall
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced that Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Steve Dickson will participate in a Virtual Business Aviation Town Hall, to be held next week, at 1 p.m. (EDT) Tuesday, Aug. 4. Dickson will join NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen in discussing operational and safety issues important to the business […]
NATA’s Ground Handling Safety Symposium (GHSS) to Take Place in a New Digital Format
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA)’s Ground Handling Safety Symposium (GHSS) is back in a new digital format for 2020. The 4th installment of the GHSS will be held from September 22-24, 2020, featuring keynote speaker, Neil Smith, Secretary General, International Union of Aerospace Insurers. The new format will feature 2-3 one hour sessions per […]
NBAA-Backed Workforce, Modernization Provisions Included in House Appropriations Bill
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today applauded the House Committee on Appropriations for recognizing the importance of aviation in shaping the country’s future and for supporting business aviation’s efforts to attract a diverse and inclusive workforce. The committee’s approval of the fiscal 2021 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) funding bill […]
NBAA’s New, Digital Business Aviation Insider Magazine Now Has Your News Anytime, Anywhere
This COVID-19 moment has underscored as never before the importance of having access anytime, anywhere, to the latest news and information pertaining to business aviation. That’s why the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has unveiled a new, online version of its flagship magazine, Business Aviation Insider. The online nature of the magazine will enable real-time […]
NBAA Comments Support FAA’s Supersonic Aircraft Noise Standards
In comments submitted this week, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) reiterated its support for guidance outlined in a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to develop new standards for noise certification of supersonic aircraft operating in the United States. Emphasizing the need to balance innovation and development of new technologies with […]
