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Empowering Aviation Businesses

NATA (pronounced nā-ta) has been the leading national trade association representing the business interests of general aviation service companies on legislative and regulatory matters at the federal level for more than eight decades. NATA also provides education, services, and benefits to members to help ensure their long-term economic success.

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Safety Stems Our Success

Beyond its interaction with governmental entities, NATA membership offers a number of important safety and business products and services including its highly regarded Safety 1st Training Program. The NATA Safety 1st Training Program has led the industry in ground handling training for more than 30 years, training thousands of aviation professionals around the world.

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Covering All Industry Corners

NATA’s nearly 3,700 member companies provide a broad range of aeronautical services to the aviation community, including aircraft sales and acquisitions, fuel, aircraft ground support, passenger and crew services, aircraft parking and storage, on-demand air charter, aircraft rental, flight training, aircraft maintenance and overhaul facilities, parts sales, and business aircraft and fractional ownership fleet management.