NBAA Business Aviation Management Committee leaders Jad Donaldson and Tim Peace share insights on the committee’s focus areas for 2019 and beyond. The post NBAA’s BAMC to Focus on Workforce Issues in 2019 appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .
Dr. Quay Snyder shares insights on making decisions about the gray area of fitness for duty, especially those involving personal issues. The post Navigating the Gray Area in Evaluating Fitness for Duty appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .
In this week's NBAA Flight Plan podcast, the science of fitness for duty, including fatigue, mental health and medical concerns and the tools to measure them are discussed and ways to reflect this science and operate safely are explored. Listen now. The post Determining Fitness for Duty appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .
There are changes coming to the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO), which are designed to make operations easier and simpler in the years to come. Bennet Walsh, program director of IS-BAO, shares insight on the changes coming in this week’s NBAA Flight Plan podcast. The post Changes Are Coming to IS-BAO appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association ....
Members of the NBAA Weather Subcommittee wants to hear from stakeholders on their needs for accurate weather information. The post The NBAA Weather Subcommittee Wants to Hear From You appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .
presents opportunities for business aviation and NBAA is working to ensure that such systems are integrated safety into the airspace. The post Safe Integration of Drones Into the NAS is Essential appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .
Bird-strikes are reported more than 14,000 times a year, and experts say that there are even more incidents that go unreported. The post How to Avoid or Report Bird-Strikes appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .
Flight attendants play an important role in creating a positive passenger experience on business aircraft, which requires a unique skill set. The post Podcast: Education, Experience Key for Business Aviation Flight Attendants appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .
With the FAA’s Equip 2020 deadline only 15 months away, maintenance shops are finding their schedules quickly filling up as owners/operators make arrangements for ADS-B installations. The post With 15 Months to ADS-B Compliance Deadline, It’s Time to Take Action appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .
Business aircraft sales transactions have becoming more complex than ever, often necessitating the creation of a specialized team of not only sales people but also technical and financial advisors to ensure a successful outcome. The post Assembling the Right Sales Team for Your Aircraft Transaction appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association ....
The January 2020 deadline for ADS-B installation and compliance is quickly approaching and time is running out to stay FAA-compliant. The post Innovative Solutions Necessary to Meet ADS-B 2020 Deadline appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .
Business aviation puts an emphasis on safety, and professionalism plays a major role in ensuring safe operations. The post How Professionalism Supports the Five Foundations of Safety appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .
As authorities continue to investigate the recent CitationJet incident, conversations surrounding fitness for duty are increasing in the industry, and beyond. The post Spotlight on Fitness for Duty Following CitationJet Incident appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .
NBAA’s Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) program, which focuses on leadership, human resources, operations and business management, has become an impactful workforce development tool in the business aviation industry over the last 15 years. Listen to this week's podcast. The post Podcast: Gain a Competitive Edge Though Certification appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association ....
Looking to upgrade the interior of your aircraft? The process can take months of planning before the work even begins, said Jon Haag, CAM, former chair of NBAA’s Maintenance Committee. “Communication is huge and it starts the day that the principal says, ‘You know, I’d like to update the airplane’,” he added. Haag also recommended making sure there’s no “gray areas” in the work order, to minimize mistakes. The post Tips for Upgrading Your Aircraft Cabin appeared first on NBAA - National Business...
With ADS-B and new NextGen mandates quickly approaching, many companies are working with maintenance partners to make sure that they are on track to remain compliant with all regulations moving forward. “The best thing an aircraft owner or operator can do is start planning a year in advance and working a couple of MROs to get proposals going,” said Nathan Winkle, chairman of NBAA’s Maintenance Committee. “Our whole business is all about relationships…it’s important to know who the actual technic...
Due to a growing global economy, there has been a major turnaround in worldwide jet sales and the aircraft market is balanced for the first time in years, creating a healthy, sustainable marketplace, according to a veteran broker Jay Mesinger, The post Aircraft Marketplace Now ‘Balanced’ Says Industry Veteran appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association ....
Cabotage rules can vary from country to country, but Mexico’s are easy to remember. Learn more in this episode of NBAA's NBAA Flight Plan podcast and subscribe today on iTunes or Google Play Music. The post Tips for Flying to Mexico appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .
Though the 2018 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) is still months away from arriving in Orlando this October, an exciting program of education sessions is already in the works. The post NBAA-BACE to Put Workforce Challenges and Solutions in Spotlight appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .
Corporate shuttles are becoming a more popular travel option for companies that need to send employees to sites far from major airports. Passengers appreciate the predictability and the time savings that allow them to have better work-life balance, said Lee Blake, chief pilot of shuttle operations at Cummins Inc. Corporate shuttles also can have a huge financial impact on the business, as well, said Matthew Grudenwald, chair of NBAA’s Shuttle Working Group. “There is an economic value of time, a...
Many local industry groups don’t have an executive director, but having that person to lead an organization can help it grow. “Managing 500 or 600 members, and trying to grow it, it becomes a job,” Debi Carpenter, executive director of the Southern California Aviation Association. Also, having a single point of contact for industry and media is crucial to the success of many groups, noted Debbie Bowman, executive director of the Aviation Council of Pennsylvania. Learn more in the NBAA Flight Pla...
Kellie Rittenhouse, director of aviation at Hangar Aviation Management received an NBAA scholarship more than 20 years ago, and it changed the direction of her career. She was working as a receptionist at a flight school, while studying to be an English teacher, when she realized that she wanted to pursue a career in aviation. “It definitely was a catalyst for my career because it also opened up other opportunities and it was important for me to give back to the industry, so I set my sights on a...
Hurricane season started on June 1, so now is a good time to make sure you and your company are prepared. “We have access to all the information that’s coming in from throughout the National Airspace System and all the surrounding airspace systems that the United States interacts with,” said NBAA Air Traffic Services Program Manager John Kosak. NBAA communicates hurricane updates to members via the NBAA Airspace Alerts subscriber email list and social media. Kosak shares his hurricane preparedne...
When flying to a new destination there are many factors to consider when choosing an FBO. “I want to check fuel costs, make sure the FBO has the amenities the pilots need, check their hours of operation and things like that,” said NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Committee member Lori Montgomery. For Benjamin Fuller, with International Trip Planning Services, it all comes down to trust. “Our first thought is who can we trust on the ground in any certain location that can get everything done fro...
On May 23, industry leaders will meet in San Diego, CA for NBAA’s Local and Regional Group Leadership Roundtable where they’ll discuss issues challenging groups across the country, such as workforce development. “It gives everyone an opportunity to come and network with each other and learn best practices that they can then take back to their individual associations,” said Iver Retrum, chair of the Local and Regional Group Committee. The post Upcoming NBAA Regional Roundtable Allows Leaders to S...
Airports and the businesses they host must work together to create a net benefit for both. “Ongoing dialogue is really critical because issues come up every day in an airport environment. General aviation airports are important community assets that contribute to our local community, as well as to the transportation system,” but they are often not well understood, said Clara Bennett, executive director of the Boca Raton Airport Authority. “It’s critical for airport managers and airport tenants a...
The Michigan Business Aviation Association and Western Michigan Business Aviation Association have been working together for more than 30 years to reach students and pique their interest in the industry. Dean Walters, director of aviation for Jackson National Life, works with both groups, and said roughly one-third of business aviation pilots of come through the scholarship program. The goal, he said, is to reach kids while they are still in high school. The post Podcast: Michigan Groups Share P...
If you’re headed to any of the association’s events this spring, NBAA has tips for attendees and exhibitors to get the most out of their experience, starting with registering via social media. “This is a really great way to reach out to your own contacts, to your own network, and your colleagues and friends within the industry, and invite them to join you,” said Aimee Kaufman, NBAA’s senior director of marketing. The post Tips for Getting the Most Out of NBAA Events appeared first on NBAA - Nati...
It’s been 18 months since the FAA implemented significant changes to the reporting of runway conditions and contamination. The biggest challenge of the new system, referred to as Takeoff and Landing Performance Assessment (TALPA), has been getting the word out to operators, said Rich Boll, chair of the Airspace, ATC and Flight Technologies Working Group of the NBAA Access Committee. To that end, NBAA has created a six-part video series that explains TALPA and how pilots should apply the field co...
Last week’s NBAA Flight Plan podcast looked at the phraseology “climb via,” which has caused some confusion since it was introduced in 2014. This week, the podcast examines the practical implications of flying a climb via departure. “NextGen is all about fitting more aircraft in a smaller airspace and the intent of the procedure designers, both SIDs and STARs, is that they be auto flown,” said NBAA Access Committee member Keith Gordon, who participated on the team that led to climb via implement...
