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April 24, 2017 — Volume 16, Issue 17 |
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NATA Policy Blog: “If It’s on the Internet It Must Be Safe”
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NATA’s Rebecca Mulholland reports from Capitol Hill on the effort being made by internet companies to dismantle the FAA’s safety rules protecting the flying public. Mulholland, who interacts with congressional offices on a daily basis, attended a recent Hill event focused on aviation innovation that included a representative of the proposed flight-sharing application known as Flytenow. According to Mulholland, Flytenow’s answers to Hill staff questions “were instructive of how internet innovators often miss the point of various FAA safety regulations.” Read how internet innovators respond to questions about safety, flying experience, training and compensation as she contrasts their answers against the facts. Mulholland also discusses the policy prescription NATA proposes as an alternative to lowering safety standards for the flying public — streamlining the process to grow the pool of pilots that could provide single-engine piston charter. “This would increase the number of people already available to offer that service legally and safely, regardless of the means of communication — it helps everyone.”
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Save the Date for the New NATA Ground Handling Safety Symposium September 26-27 in Ashburn, VA
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The NATA Ground Handling Safety Symposium is a new annual event developed by the NATA Safety Committee to promote safety at FBOs and other general aviation ground handling firms. Held September 26-27 at the NTSB Training Center in Ashburn, Virginia, the symposium is designed for safety professionals, directors of safety, line service managers or operations managers — anyone who is responsible for making sure that aircraft are handled safely.
The theme of this year’s program is Building a Better Safety Management System and includes: The Big Picture, Safety Management & IS-BAH; Practical Approaches to Risk Assessment; Safety Promotion and Your Organizational Culture; Safety Reporting & Employee Buy-In; The Intersection of Safety & Service; Emergency Response Basics for FBOs; and Data & General Aviation Ground Handling.
The registration fee is $295. More details and registration information will be available soon!
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Help the FAA Provide Accurate Information on Aviation Activity and Safety
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The 39th annual FAA General Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey (GA Survey) is underway! The FAA’s annual GA Survey is the only government source of information on the general aviation fleet, the number of hours flown, and general aviation aircraft usage. The data helps determine funding needs, assess the impact of regulatory changes, and measure aviation safety. If you are selected to complete this year’s survey, you can complete the survey online or submit the survey form that was mailed to you along with a postage-paid envelope. Your responses will be used for statistical purposes. For questions, please contact survey manager Tetra Tech toll-free at 1-800-826-1797 or email infoaviationsurvey@tetratech.com. Previous years’ survey results can be found here.
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Tell NATA How Your Business Supports the Pilot Community
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NATA is continuing its work in support of free enterprise, battling the charge that FBOs and airports are maximizing their respective revenue streams in a manner that is unfair to pilots and the suggestion that FBOs be economically regulated. We have heard from many FBOs regarding how they go out of their way to support the needs of general aviation pilots, even at the expense to their bottom-line. If you have such a story, please contact us today. Your examples assist NATA in its continuing advocacy in support of free markets.
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| From the FAA |
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The April 2017 FAA Safety Briefing focuses on mountain flying. The FAA Safety Team offers tips and resources for weather minimums and planning for pilots.
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Safety 1st Training Expansion
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Read the latest Aviation Business Journal update from Safety 1st. NATA recently announced the launch of a new education and training product, the Part 135/91 Training Center. The Training Center provides organizations with access to a wealth of training resources for pilots, aeromedical crewmembers, aircraft flight coordinators and aircraft ground handling team members. The Part 135/91 Training Center utilizes the same technology that makes Safety 1st so effective in providing high-quality, economical and trusted training to air charter operators and corporate flight departments. Content in the NATA Part 135/91 Training Center includes: General Subjects Pilot Courses, Crew Resources Management, Hazmat Will or Will-Not-Carry, Aeromedical Flight Crewmember, Aircraft Flight Coordinator, Organizational Safety Training, and Ground Handling & Fueling Safety.
To learn more about Safety 1st Training, visit “The Safety Net” blog — a great place for trainers and administrators to share thoughts on safety and training issues, ask questions, share comments or even make suggestions for using Safety 1st online training more effectively. The most recent blog post also features the top OSHA safety violations and top 10 most frequently cited standards. Subscribe to “The Safety Net” to stay informed and engaged with the Safety 1st community.
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Get Fast, Free and Straightforward Freight Quotes with PartnerShip®
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This free member benefit provides access to the most competitive freight rates in the industry. PartnerShip® saves time and money on every LTL (less-than-truckload), truckload, trade show and small package or expedited freight shipment. Get your free quote at www.partnership.com/Quote and see how much you can save with the industry’s top freight carriers. Learn more.
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Five Seats Left for Upcoming Advanced Line Service Workshop | May 23-24 in Reno
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Register today for an upcoming Advanced Line Service Workshop. The next ALS workshop will be held on May 23-24 at NATA Compliance Services in Reno, NV. ALS workshops are designed for Line Service Professionals who are experienced or relatively new to the industry. This workshop also assists managers, owners and even customer service representatives with knowledge and skills that will help them excel in their respective areas.
The registration fee is only $225/person for this two-day event and space is limited. Register here, download the registration form or view more upcoming ALS Workshop dates.
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2017 NATA Aviation Business Conference | Spotlight: Capitol Hill Meetings
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NATA's Aviation Business Conference takes place June 6-8, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. For 2017, NATA is providing conference participants an opportunity to meet with their elected representatives to discuss the issues impacting aviation businesses — particularly the airlines’ proposal to create a user-fee funded air traffic control corporation. Constituents are the industry’s best representatives and it has never been more important for the voice of aviation business to be heard in the corridors of power.
The 2017 Aviation Business Conference is once again located just steps away from Capitol Hill, making it easy for you to visit with your legislators. When you register for the conference, please indicate your interest in taking part in meetings on Capitol Hill. The earlier you register, the easier it is to arrange your participation at this important moment in the debate on the future of our nation’s air traffic control system. For questions regarding registration, please contact Karissa Uko at (202) 774-1513 or kuko@nata.aero.
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Agenda Available for Commercial Operators Tax Seminar | June 28 in Scottsdale
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Conklin & de Decker Associates and NATA continue to offer the only tax seminar designed for commercial operators. The Commercial Operators Tax Seminar looks at tax issues that you face every day in your operations, including:
- Federal Excise Taxes
- State Taxes
- Audits
- Depreciation and Passive Activity Loss Rules
- International Fees
Are you concerned with recent audits by the IRS on management and charter management companies relating to the application of the commercial FET to owner flights and management fees? This seminar will provide insight on this and other IRS opinions and how to prepare and survive an IRS audit. For the seminar agenda, click here. Register today!
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NATA Members Jet Aviation and Pazos FBO Collaborate in Caribbean
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Last week, Jet Aviation signed an agreement with Pazos FBO at Puerto Rico’s Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport, rebranding the operation as Jet Aviation San Juan. “The brand new San Juan-based FBO, with more than 20,000 sq. ft. of space including an expanded aircraft parking ramp with capacity for increased traffic and future additional hangar facilities, is the perfect fit for Jet Aviation to continue expanding our reach within the region,” noted Jet Aviation Group President Rob Smith. The $6 million FBO, which opened last fall, also features a pilot suite with showers and snooze room, flight planning area, executive passenger lounge, A/V-equipped conference room and aircraft maintenance. The facility — a key U.S. entry port for aircraft from the Caribbean and South America — is the only FBO in Puerto Rico with a full-service, onsite U.S. Customs and Border Protection terminal for convenient customs, immigration and agricultural clearance of international flights. “For decades, we have provided our clientele with premiere services, which are now enhanced by the company’s new state-of-the-art FBO installation,” said Pazos President Jose Maldonado. “Adding Jet Aviation’s global strength, resources and management expertise is the perfect next step for us.” Read more.
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Business Jet Access Adds Third Challenger 300 to Charter Offering
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This month, Business Jet Access (BJA) added a third Hawker 800XP to its FAR Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate bringing its charter offering to 8 aircraft. The super-midsize aircraft has seating for up to nine passengers with a maximum seats-full range of 3100 nautical miles. “The Challenger 300 is an extraordinary mid to long-range aircraft,” said Jeremy Holley, Aircraft Management & Charter Sales for BJA. “It’s an extremely comfortable aircraft for any type of mission, including international travel. With three Challenger 300s now available, our charter customers will be able to enjoy scheduling flexibility on this very popular aircraft.” The aircraft features a double club arrangement to help facilitate on-board meetings, a forward galley with a microwave oven, coffee maker, CD Player, DVD player, iPod stereo system, forward and aft monitors, and an enclosed lavatory. Read more.
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Pentastar Receives Honeywell LCD Display STC
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Honeywell-authorized dealer Pentastar Aviation has received an Approved Model List (AML) STC for certification of the Honeywell DU-875 flight deck display upgrade on the Bombardier Global Express. The unit is a form-fit, plug-and-play LCD upgrade to replace the nearly obsolete CRT DU-870 found on older aircraft, for which Honeywell has said it plans to discontinue customer support and repair. For a limited time, the manufacturer is offering a trade-in incentive of $40,000 per display. Michigan-based Pentastar’s AML STC requires no cockpit or wiring changes, or even any additional pilot training. “The DU-875 is a low-risk upgrade allowing for minimal aircraft downtime, [and] has higher display reliability and resolves obsolescence issues,” noted Jesse Beard, Pentastar’s Avionics and Engineering Manager. “There is also reduced cost of ownership and a growing path to future technologies.” The LCD units, which are significantly lighter than the former CRT displays, can be replaced individually or as a suite, paving the way for advanced features through additional software and hardware upgrades. The STC will be expanded later this year to include other aircraft equipped with the DU-870, including the Cessna Citation X, Bravo (550) and Ultra/Encore/Excel (560), as well as the Dassault Falcon 900C/EX. Read more.
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