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. The post Podcast: Next-Level Leadership With Kevin LaRosa II appeared firs...
Mar 04, 2024•25 min
NBAA is working diligently with the Irish Business and General Aviation Association and other stakeholders to preserve access to Dublin Airport. The post NBAA Flight Plan Extra: Maintaining Business Aviation Access to Dublin Airport appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .
Feb 28, 2024•20 min
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. The post Podcast: Expanding Opportunities to Join Business Aviation appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association ....
Feb 26, 2024•23 min
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. The post Podcast: Enhancing Privacy for Business Aircraft Operators appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .
Feb 20, 2024•28 min
Flight data monitoring and data sharing are important tools to help identify potential safety risks before they become serious issues. That said, many operators are uncertain about how they work, what equipment is needed and what this information can offer their operations. NBAA has developed a new, comprehensive resource to answer those and other questions. The post Podcast: How Data Collection, Monitoring and Sharing Improves Safety appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Associati...
Feb 12, 2024•27 min
In this special edition of NBAA Flight Plan, podcast host Rob Finfrock gets a few moments in between conference sessions with NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen to discuss the latest efforts by the association to highlight business aviation's societal benefits. The post NBAA Flight Plan Extra: A Start-of-Year Reminder of Business Aviation’s Value appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association ....
Feb 07, 2024•8 min
NBAA, with input from its Emerging Technologies Committee, Access Committee and Advanced Air Mobility Roundtable, recently joined with other industry partners to declare there are good reasons for the FAA not to use the term advanced air mobility in the agency's proposed revised definition of aeronautical activity. The post Podcast: Should Aeronautical Activity Be Redefined? appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association ....
Feb 05, 2024•19 min
NBAA's Dr. Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation Award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professionalism and leadership in support of business aviation safety. In this podcast, three of the 2023 Kern Award recipients discuss how they are continuing their efforts to enhance safety, and how you can, too. The post Podcast: Continuing the Quest for Safety Excellence appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association ....
Jan 29, 2024•21 min
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. The post Podcast: The Role of Aviation Managers in Developing a Just Workplace Culture appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association ....
Jan 22, 2024•26 min
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. The post Podcast: YoPro Perspectives on the Role of Culture in Workforce Recruitment and Retention appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association ....
Jan 08, 2024•23 min
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. The post Podcast: Business Aviation’s 2024 Hiring Outlook appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association ....
Dec 18, 2023•19 min
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. The post Podcast: The Forecast for Pre-Owned Business Aircraft Sales in 2024 appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association ....
Dec 11, 2023•22 min
With the New Year quickly approaching, we look back on the most popular episodes of NBAA’s Flight Plan podcast over the past 12 months, which featured discussions about professionalism and safety, the relationship between sustainability and emerging technologies in business aviation and how NBAA works with the FAA to keep pilots flying safely through areas of convective weather. The post Podcast: The Top Flight Plan Episodes of 2023 appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association...
Dec 04, 2023•25 min
Although business aviation is not a cause of aviation system delays, weather and other factors can pose unexpected travel challenges. If business aviation is in your planning this holiday season, it's best to prepare for potential delays. The post Podcast: Planning Ahead for the Holiday Travel Season appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association ....
Nov 27, 2023•22 min
Attracting the next generation of business aviation professionals is a top priority throughout the industry, and local and regional groups are often the first point-of-contact for students and young people seeking information about the industry and its potential opportunities. The post Podcast: Regional Groups Guiding Young People Toward Business Aviation Careers appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association ....
Nov 20, 2023•21 min
The end of the year is often a stressful time for business aircraft operators that are grappling with tax issues, particularly if they've purchased an airplane hoping to take advantage of higher bonus depreciation rates. Aviation managers shouldn’t wait until the final weeks of the year to develop their tax strategy. The post Podcast: 2023 Year-End Tax Planning appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association ....
Nov 13, 2023•18 min
In the second part of our conversation about mental wellness, experts offer advice on what pilots should do when disclosing a condition such as depression or anxiety to their AME and how to ensure their case is addressed in a timely manner. The post Podcast: Mental Wellness and Business Aviation, Part 2 appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association ....
Nov 06, 2023•18 min
In the first of a two-part series, experts share their perspectives about where the business aviation community stands on mental wellness matters, and what pilots might expect if they disclose a concern such as anxiety or depression to their aviation medical examiner. The post Podcast: Mental Wellness and Business Aviation, Part 1 appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association ....
Oct 30, 2023
Loss of control in flight (LOC-I) remains a significant safety concern all across aviation. Utilizing upset prevention and recovery training (UPRT) training in an aircraft, combined with simulator training and ground instruction, provide a multi-pronged way to minimize LOC-I risk. The post Podcast: A Full-Circle Approach to Mitigating Loss of Control in Flight appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association ....
Oct 23, 2023•26 min
Winter weather is around the corner, and that requires business aircraft operators to prepare now for freezing temperatures, wind, snow and ice. Here are a series of tips on how to get ready for flying this winter. The post Podcast: Cold Weather Operating Tips appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .
Oct 09, 2023•19 min
A recent NBAA News Hour webinar answered some common questions regarding insurability of business aircraft held under an LLC. In fact, there were so many questions that they couldn't all be addressed during that webinar, so we've brought back three of the presenters to answer them. The post Podcast: Answering More Aircraft LLC Insurability Questions appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association ....
Oct 02, 2023•19 min
Unstabilized approaches, get-there-itis, flight-plan continuation bias and not fully understanding aircraft runway performance are reasons why runway excursions continue to be one of the most common safety challenges facing Part 91 operators. Training on how to effectively deal with such events can help reduce the threat, but having a backup plan may be most important. The post Podcast: How to Avoid a Runway Excursion appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association ....
Sep 25, 2023•17 min
Smaller Part 91 operators face the same challenges as their larger counterparts, but they do so with fewer resources. That makes it important for the aviation manager to not only set the right example, but for everyone in the department to lead from their respective positions to create a safe and professional operation. The post Podcast: The Importance of Leadership in a Small Flight Operation appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association ....
Sep 18, 2023•16 min
Aircraft refurbishments continue to be in high demand, with new paint, cabin refreshes and connectivity solutions just a few of the popular upgrades available for business aircraft. Many times, it's ideal to combine this work with scheduled maintenance or overhauls, so planning ahead and scheduling refurbishment during maintenance downtime is as important as ever. The post Podcast: Business Aircraft Refurbishing Trends and Tips appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association ....
Sep 11, 2023•22 min
NBAA joined with five industry associations in submitting comments on the FAA's notice of proposed rulemaking on the operation of advanced air mobility vehicles in the National Airspace System. While the NPRM represents significant progress toward the start of commercial AAM operations as soon as 2025, industry stakeholders noted a few concerns. The post Podcast: NBAA Responds to Proposed Rules on AAM Ops appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association ....
Aug 28, 2023•25 min
Runway incursions and wrong surface events continue to challenge the aviation community, as seen in the NTSB's recently issued final report on a February 2023 incident in Boston in which a business jet departed without clearance and passed in front of an airliner approaching to land on an intersecting runway. Learn how the FAA, NTSB and NBAA are working together to mitigate these issues. The post Podcast: Promoting Runway Safety and Situational Awareness appeared first on NBAA - National Busines...
Aug 21, 2023•30 min
Following record-breaking demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, the charter and fractional aircraft markets have experienced some turbulence in recent months. While there are signs indicating the segment's resilience, cost and pricing considerations may be key factors for many operators going forward. The post Podcast: What’s Next for the Charter and Fractional Markets? appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association ....
Aug 14, 2023•19 min
Working as a scheduler or dispatcher is a significant time commitment. Nevertheless, it's important for those working in the field to allocate time to further their education and career potential by earning accreditations and certifications. The post Podcast: Growing Professionally as a Scheduler & Dispatcher appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association ....
Aug 07, 2023•15 min
Business aviation can play an important role in combating human trafficking operations by being alert to abnormal passenger behavior and following DHS-recommended ways to safely report suspected trafficking. The post Podcast: Best Practices to Combat Human Trafficking appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .
Jul 31, 2023•20 min
NBAA's Operations team answers some common questions about operating business aircraft, including how to comply with the FAA's Pilot Records Database requirements. One of the most frequent concerns stems from the requirement to provide records dating back more than a decade. The post Podcast: Answers to Your Frequently Asked Operations Questions appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association ....
Jul 24, 2023•17 min
