NATA News

The November/December 2017 FAA Safety Briefing explores the world of flight simulation technology and its evolving impact on aviation safety. Featured articles focus on the many flight simulation options now available to pilots, as well as how simulation can improve efficiency, efficacy and overall flight safety.

NATA launched a series of podcasts, highlighting various association events, industry updates, advice and more. The most recent edition touched on Helping Aviation Businesses Grow by Leveraging Social Media.

Others include:

• NATA Safety 1st Program Administration FAQs
• NATA’s Aviation Business Roundtable, the Aviation Leadership Conference
• Prospects for Tax Reform
• Legislative Update: ATC Privatization

NATA awards several scholarships throughout the year to aviation college/university program and flight training students — as well as to association members looking to continue their education. The National Air Transportation Foundation (NATF) is currently accepting applications for: The Pioneers of Flight Scholarship, The Dan L. Meisinger Sr. Memorial Learn to Fly Scholarship and The NATA Business Scholarship. Multiple awards are available from $1,000 to $2,500 with application deadlines in November and December of 2017. For more information or to complete your application, click here.

On November 14^th and 15^th, NATA will hold its final 2017 Advanced Line Service (ALS) Workshop at Base Operations Page Field in Fort Myers, FL. This popular two-day workshop includes discussions on motivation and leadership techniques, customer service training and the impact of human factors on aviation ground handling. Attendees will also learn about advanced aviation fuel handling and quality control, including hands-on training. Register now for the November ALS Workshop in Fort Myers, FL!

Save the date for NATA’s 2018 Aviation Business Conference. Next year’s conference will take place June 12-14 at the Grand Hyatt Washington in D.C. Mark your calendar and look for upcoming registration details!

Avfuel Corporation and Sheltair recently announced their renewed partnership effective December 1, 2017. The agreement with Sheltair means Avfuel will continue to brand all 17 of its FBOs, including 11 FBOs in Florida: Daytona Beach (DAB), Panama City (ECP), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Jacksonville (JAX), Lakeland (LAL), Orlando (ORL), Ocala (OCF), St. Petersburg (PIE), Pompano Beach (PMP), St. Petersburg (SPG) and Tampa (TPA)—one in Georgia: Savannah (SAV)—and five in New York: Westhampton Beach (FOK), Farmingdale (FRG), Islip (ISP), and New York City (JFK & LGA). Read more.

The new Gary Jet Center facility includes a glass-walled, 45-seat lobby, along with crew lounges, a business center, sleeping rooms and kitchen facilities. Jet Center President Lynn Eplawy tells The (Northwest Indiana) Times the new facility is aimed at providing a first-class experience for corporate and general aviation customers. The Jet Center provides fueling, maintenance, aircraft management and hospitality services for private and business aviation at the airport. The flight center completion comes two years after the Gary airport finished a $174 million project that included extending its main runway to nearly 9,000 feet. Read more.

Register now for the 2018 Air Charter Safety Foundation Safety Symposium at the NTSB Training Center in Ashburn, VA. The event takes place March 13-14, 2018. The Symposium is the annual gathering of the air charter and business aviation industry where current and emerging safety challenges are reviewed and discussed. This year’s theme is "Promoting the Highest Levels of Aviation Safety.” For more information, please click here.