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September 9, 2013 – Volume 12 Issue 26
 Eastern Aviation Fuels Selects NATA Safety 1st as Training Provider
NATA is pleased to announce that Eastern Aviation Fuels (EAF), the exclusive marketer of Shell branded aviation fuels in the United States, has chosen to partner with NATA Safety 1st to provide training to its branded Fixed Base Operators (FBOs). Eastern Aviation Fuels’ customers will receive comprehensive training in an easy to administer, self-paced and self-directed online platform through NATA Safety 1st. Click here for more details.
FAA Grants OSHA Authority In Aircraft Cabins
The FAA has announced a final policy statement (member login required) granting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) authority to enforce regulations related to bloodborne pathogens, hazard communication and hearing conservation standards for persons working in aircraft cabins. The policy will require compliance by both commercial and noncommercial aircraft operators that assign workers to perform duty in an aircraft cabin during aircraft operations within six months.
Kansas Governor Proclaims September as Aviation Appreciation Month
On August 23, Kansas Governor Sam Brownback signed a proclamation declaring September 2013 as Aviation Appreciation Month. The proclamation commemorates aviation’s contributions to Kansas’ people and businesses as well as recognizes the state’s annual Kansas Aviation Expo which will take place September 26-27, 2013. Known as the “air capital of the world,” Kansas is home to 140 public-use airports which serve 7,449 pilots and are utilized by 3,547 general aviation aircraft. Annually, more than 282,000 visitors travel to Kansas on general aviation aircraft. The general aviation industry supports $7.1 billion in annual economic impact in Kansas, of which $66.6 million is contributed from commercial agriculture. Click here to view a press release from the Kansas Department of Transportation.
Indiana Fuel Sales Tax Replaced By Fuel Excise Tax
Sales taxes on aviation gasoline and jet fuel in Indiana have been replaced by an aviation gasoline and jet fuel excise tax saving pilots hundreds of dollars, according to the Indiana Department of Revenue. The 10 cents-per-gallon excise tax, which went into effect on July 1, 2013, is collected by adding it to the selling price of the fuel, passing the tax along to consumers. Consumers are exempt from paying the tax if the fuel will be used in aircraft owned by the United States or its instrumentalities, the state of Indiana, the Indiana Air National Guard or commercial/freight carriers. Click here for more information from the Indiana Department of Revenue.
Weekly Regulatory Update
NATA compiles relevant updates from the FAA, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Homeland Security each day from the Federal Register. You may view the latest notices, rules and proposed rules in a single source by clicking here.
OSHA Hazard Communications - What does it mean to your business? Webinar
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set a deadline of December 1, 2013 for training of employees on the 2012 changes to the Hazard Communications (HazCom) Standard. Is your company prepared? The OSHA HazCom standard was enacted in the 1980’s and provides workers with the right to know about hazardous chemicals they may be exposed to at work. This webinar is presented at no charge in an effort to educate our members and the industry in general, on the requirements of the OSHA HazCom Standard and changes made to that standard in 2012. NATA’s FREE webinar will take place on September 9, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. Register here.
Airline Services Council To Meet September 17-18
The NATA Airline Services Council will meet September 17-18 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Arlington, VA. Issues to be addressed include third party screening, airport badging, civil penalties, international garbage standards, and more. Meet with representatives from TSA, FAA, CBP, and other industry and government leaders. Contact Elizabeth Nicholson at enicholson@nata.aero with your travel dates and to RSVP for the meeting and dinner.
Fall LSST Seminar – Last LSST of 2013
NATA Safety 1st is launching an updated version of its popular Line Service Supervisor Training (LSST) seminar this fall. The Line Service Supervisor Training now includes hands-on fire extinguisher training, sending your supervisors home with the knowledge to teach your other employees. To view the LSST promotional video or to register for the LSST, please visit NATA’s Events Page.
NATA Fall Committee Meetings
NATA will host its Fall Committee Meetings September 23-24 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Hotel information, a schedule of events and links to register are available at http://www.nata.aero/Committees.aspx.
NEW Aviation Management Workshop
NATA Safety 1st is launching a new Aviation Management Workshop this fall. This new workshop is designed to provide a practical foundation for improving your performance as a leader and manager and help you be more effective. The Aviation Management Workshop takes place September 25-26 in Indianapolis, Indiana in conjunction with the Fall Committee Meetings. To learn more or register for this workshop, please visit NATA’s Events Page.
New President’s Message Blog Post - "Year 1 Report: On Course and Climbing"
"Well, it’s been one year since I took over the helm at the National Air Transportation Association and I thought it was a good time to update our members on where we’ve come and where we’re headed!" Read the latest blog post by Tom Hendricks in its entirety.
NATA Casts New Safety Blog
The NATA Safety Net blog is a new and interactive way for you, the Safety 1st participant or NATA member, to stay up-to-date with the program. Here, we will share thoughts on safety and training issues, helpful hints, and tips for using Safety 1st training more effectively. You will hear from the whole Safety 1st and NATA team as well as a few recognized safety and training experts from across our industry that are on board as contributors. You may also subscribe to receive posts by email via a link on the right-side column of the blog. Click here to read the first post on recent program updates.
Directional Aviation Capital Buys Flexjet
Directional Aviation Capital—the company headed by Kenn Ricci that owns Flight Options, Sentient Jet, Nextant Aerospace and Constant Aviation—announced this morning that it is buying fractional provider Flexjet from Bombardier for $185 million. Click here for the full article.
ACSF News
Visit http://www.acsf.aero/ for the latest Air Charter Safety Foundation News.
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