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Last week, Representative Sam Graves (R-MO) was elected to serve as Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in the 116^th Congress. In a press statement released following the announcement, NATA President Gary Dempsey noted the many contributions Representative Graves has made to general aviation. “Throughout his time on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Congressman Graves has long advocated for the interests of the aviation business community by supporting FAA reform to improve our aviation system, addressing the pilot and mechanic shortages affecting the industry, and assisting small and rural airports to make investments to support general aviation transportation across the country.” NATA COO Tim Obitts also recognized the Congressman’s efforts to support small business, acknowledging the Congressman’s work as a past Chairman of the House Small Business Committee — “To have a small businessman and an accomplished general aviation pilot help steer such an important committee, while ensuring the best interests for small businesses, will be a true asset for general aviation in the new Congress.” To read more about the Congressman’s goals for the committee in his new position, click here.

Give back to the aviation industry this year with a donation to the National Air Transportation Foundation (NATF) and/or Safety 1^st Future Development funds. With your donations, we look to expand upon the efforts of the Foundation to fit the needs of our industry and foster the aviation aspirations of our youngest industry members through our scholarships and grants. On the education and training side, donations to the Safety 1^st Future Development fund will be crucial in the progress of the new training platform and upcoming updates as we continue to add more courses and make changes based on user needs.

All NATF donations are tax deductible, NATF is the 501(c) (3) charitable arm of NATA to enhance the safety and quality of service provided to the flying public by assisting aviation businesses in the education and training of their employees. All Safety 1^st donations: Please be aware that 7% of your dues/donations are not deductible because federal lobbying expenses are non-deductible as an ordinary business expense. 

If you wish to donate, please fill out this form so that we can send you or your company an invoice. You may donate to the Foundation, Safety 1^st Development or both. Please contact aconnole@nata.aero if you have any questions.