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 NATA’s Aviation Business Roundtable Starts Today |
EADS North America Chairman of the Board and CEO Sean O’Keefe kicks off NATA’s Aviation Business Roundtable program at the Luncheon and Aerospace Perspective session beginning today at 12:30 p.m. This two-day event takes place at The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City in Arlington, Virginia. You may still register onsite to attend. Please click here to view the finalized roundtable program including speaker bios and a list of attendees.
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NATA recently joined other national aviation organizations in signing a letter welcoming the recent remarks made by FAA Acting Administrator Michael Huerta regarding the safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into the National Airspace System (NAS).
In August, Administrator Huerta addressed the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) 2012 North America Conference, in which he stated that the goal of the FAA is to “safely and efficiently integrate unmanned systems into our airspace.” He acknowledged that there would be challenges to a swift and easy integration, but that the FAA will work towards integration in a “thoughtful, careful manner that ensures safety, addresses privacy concerns and promotes economic growth.” Until recently, UAS mainly supported military and security operations. The systems are now looking to save money and enhance safety and lives in the public domain. UAS can be used publically for aerial photography, surveying land and crops, monitoring forest fires and environmental conditions, and protecting borders and ports.
The letter highlights issues involved in the integration of UAS into the NAS, including airspace access limitations; modifications to existing aircraft fleets that fly in the NAS, beyond what is expected to be updated with the implementation of NextGen; and the importance of the agency’s progress in other areas including civil aircraft, repair stations and operations that already experience delays.
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| Weekly Regulatory Update |
Relevant updates from the FAA, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Homeland Security are compiled each day from the Federal Register. The latest notices, rules and proposed rules can now be found in a single source by clicking here.
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Is your Workers’ Compensation Insurance Policy renewing soon? If so, have your insurance agent contact a representative from Beacon Aviation Insurance today! Beacon is the administrator of NATA’s new Workers’ Compensation Insurance Program™ starting January 1, 2013. Find out how the key features of the program will benefit your company, including greater pricing discounts, expanded coverage, and increased dividend potential. Click here for more information on the new NATA Workers’ Compensation Insurance Program™.
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NATA Business Management Committee Meeting To Take Place In January
All NATA Committee Members are Invited to Attend as Guests |
The NATA Business Management Committee’s first meeting of 2013 will take place on January 21 in conjunction with the NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference. All NATA committee members are invited to attend this meeting as guests and also attend the reception with the NATA Board of Directors that immediately follows the meeting. To register for the meeting and reception, please complete this form and fax to 703-845-8176 or email to cclark@nata.aero.
NATA Business Management Committee Meeting and Reception
Monday, January 21, 2013
Meeting: Noon – 5:00 p.m.
Reception: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Marriott Rivercenter, 101 Bowie Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
Meeting Room: Salon D
Housing arrangements may be made through the NBAA website under events for the NBAA Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference, January 22-25, 2013.
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| Fuel Handling And Quality Control Webinar Series To Conclude On Wednesday |
The Fuel Handling and Quality Control Webinar series wraps up this Wednesday at 2:00 p.m., with a webinar titled Aviation Fuel Filter Monitors - EI-1583, 6th Edition. Fuel filters and water separators are the central component of most on-airport aviation fuel quality control systems. How well do you and your staff know your fuel filters? In this webinar, your staff will have the opportunity to hear from one of the leading aviation fuel filter manufacturers on the specifics of handling and using fuel filters, Rick McKenna.
This webinar series is available for $295 for members and $395 for non-members. Included with your registration is a copy of NATA’s Refueling and Quality Control Procedures for Airport Service and Support Operations, access to all four webinars, plus unlimited use of recordings of all four webinars after they are complete.
Click here to register.
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| Aircraft Flight Coordinator Training – Order Now To Secure Discounted Online Training |
NATA’s Safety 1st Aircraft Flight Coordinator Training (AFCT) will be available in the New Year to schedulers, dispatchers and all individuals within an organization that participate in flight planning and release processes. AFCT is a certification program that provides core flight coordinator knowledge with an emphasis on safety and technical expertise to assist crews with all facets of a flight.
NATA’s AFCT training includes an overview of flight coordinator responsibilities; operating in the national airspace system, regulations/requirements including Ops Specs and Parts 61, 91, 119 and 135; weather review and analysis; airport/runway operations; aircraft performance and resource management advice for flight coordinators.
AFCT, rolling out in the New Year, is available at a 15% presale discounted price until December 21, 2012. Click here for an order form or brochure.
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Ninety-five aviation companies, including Part 135 on-demand air charter operators, fractional aircraft management companies, brokers, underwriters, consultants, and aircraft OEMs have become members of the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) since the 501(c)(3) was founded in 2007. The ACSF’s membership has more than doubled since November 2010, when the ACSF had 40 member organizations. Last year during NBAA, the association had 60 members.
“I’m extremely proud of the progress that the Air Charter Safety Foundation has made to grow the value we provide to our members,” said ACSF President Bryan Burns. “While we’re best known for creating the leading Industry Audit Standard, we’ve worked hard to launch several new member benefits, such as the Aviation Safety Action Program, which helps promote safety and mitigate risk throughout the air charter and fractional industry.”
To learn more about the ACSF’s progress, please click here.
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| Aviation Business Journal Q4 Available Online |
The 4th Quarter edition of Aviation Business Journal is now available online.
This edition features:
- Profile on NATA's new President and CEO, Tom Hendricks
- Introduction to the new NATA Workers' Compensation Insurance ProgramTM
- Member profile of Solairus Aviation
- Updated version of the NATA Air Charter Consumer Guide
Click here to view the Aviation Business Journal.
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Fax: 703-845-8176
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