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| August 19, 2019 — Volume 18, Issue 32 |
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| This Week's Top Stories |
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NATA Launches “Avoid Illegal Charter” Website Featuring New Online Search and Reporting Tools
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NATA and its Illegal Charter Task Force have announced the launch of a new website (www.avoidillegalcharter.com) dedicated to assisting members and the traveling public in identifying, avoiding, and reporting illegal charter activity. The site is segmented into five functional areas with fact sheets and information essential to each air charter audience: operators, owners, brokers, consumers, and the FAA.
Available to all site visitors are two easily accessible tools: the Look Up a Charter Operator search function and the online Illegal Charter Report Form. The Look Up a Charter Operator function is a user-friendly tool for navigating FAA air charter certificate data. Any interested party may simply enter an operator name or aircraft tail number to verify charter status. If an operator is suspected of engaging in illegal charter, a report may be made by calling the Illegal Charter Hotline (888-SKY-FLT1) or by using the new, online Illegal Charter Report Form. Individuals may choose to remain anonymous through either reporting option.
“Through these new tools and educational materials, NATA is leading the effort to prevent illegal charters from undermining safe and legitimate businesses. The new search and reporting capabilities provide the agility needed in the field to support the ultimate goal of putting an end to illegal charter. We are encouraged by the immediate adoption of these tools with inquiries already submitted,” stated NATA Vice President Ryan Waguespack.
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Upcoming Free Webinars
Emerging Issues in Excise Tax Audits of Charter Operators | August 22
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Join industry veterans Nel Stubbs, Vice President, Conklin & de Decker (a JSSI Company) and Ryan Waguespack, Vice President, NATA, for a webinar discussing “Emerging Issues in Excise Tax Audits of Charter Operators.” IRS audits of charter operators’ excise tax filings are uncovering issues that may affect the entire industry. On August 22 from 2-3 PM EDT, operators and representatives impacted by the Federal Excise Tax on commercial air transportation will learn more about these audit findings and their potential impacts.
Nel joined Conklin & de Decker in 1999 and has been in the business aviation industry for more than thirty years. She consults with numerous companies and individuals on aviation tax related matters at both the federal and state levels and has extensive experience in the areas of tax planning, cost and financial analysis, budgeting, aircraft ownership, operating structures, and tax audits.
Don’t miss this FREE webinar, register today.
Cybersecurity: Protecting Your Customers’ Critical Data and Your Reputation
Join NATA on Thursday, September 19 at 2PM EDT to learn how to prepare businesses—on land and in the sky—for the quantum future, the most important frontier in cybersecurity. Operators, managers, IT, and security experts alike need to face existing threats and make adjustments quickly; every day that passes gives bad actors even more of your critical data.
Register now.
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NATA's Industry Town Halls provides aviation business leaders across the region the opportunity to sit down together and discuss the challenges, risks and opportunities within our industry — including regional matters and a legislative and regulatory update.
September 12, 2019
West Houston Airport
Houston, TX
October 1, 2019
Boca Raton Airport
Boca Raton, LA
RSVP is required, and complimentary lunch is provided for the town halls.
Register today!
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EmbraerX Discusses UAM with NATA Operator Members
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Last week, EmbraerX Business Development Director David Rottblatt engaged with NATA Vice President Ryan Waguespack and a focus group of NATA member operator companies in order to learn from their knowledge in discussing the future of Urban Air Mobility (UAM). The group delved into the issues of functionality, market interest, and potential pain points a UAM project might face. “We are happy to help facilitate conversations and connections throughout our membership’s vast and diverse knowledge base that help the aviation business community as a whole progress,” stated Waguespack. “If you have a question or are looking for input, there is sure to be another company who will be able to lend their expertise, and NATA is happy to be a conduit for that conversation.” Feel free to reach out to Ryan Waguespack at RyanW@nata.aero for more information.
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Associate Members: Ensure Correct Information for ABJ Fall Edition Buyers’ Guide
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The upcoming Fall edition of the Aviation Business Journal (ABJ) includes NATA’s Buyers’ Guide and will have bonus distribution at the fall NBAA conference. Associate Members should ensure their information is correct by logging in as a member at www.nata.aero and clicking on the Membership Directory link on the Membership tab. Should you need to change your information or have questions, please contact Alexandra Connole at (202) 774-1535. The deadline to update your record is August 23.
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What's New for the Upcoming Annual Ground Handling Safety Symposium | October 1 & 2 Ashburn, VA
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On October 1-2 in Ashburn, VA (IAD), attendees of NATA’s Ground Handling Safety Symposium (GHSS) will participate in open forum discussions focused on the operational safety needs of FBOs and other GA ground handlers. For more information or to register, please visit www.nata.aero/ghss.
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Join NATA for the Premier Event for Executive & Senior Level Aviation Business Leaders | November 5-6 at the MGM National Harbor
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Join NATA and your colleagues for the November 5-6 Aviation Leadership Conference (ALC) at the MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, MD. The ALC is the premier event focused on senior aviation leaders — featuring opportunities for executives to tap into a wealth of industry knowledge from business and government policy experts.
The event also offers many opportunities to network and interact in meaningful discussions on enhancing business operations and addressing industry issues.
The program begins with an opening lunch keynote on Tuesday, November 5 and resumes on Wednesday, November 6 with breakfast keynote and a half day of sessions, ending at noon. Registration is available at www.nata.aero/alc.
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West Houston Airport Acknowledges Passing of Longtime Chief Pilot C.G. “Hank” Henry
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On Wednesday, August 7, the longtime, highly-recognized, West Houston Airport, Chief Pilot, C.G. ‘Hank’ Henry passed away at the age of 94. Born on January 10, 1925, in Crossville, TN, Hank was a world-renowned flight instructor with over 35,000 hours of flight time most of which was instructing. Hank learned to fly at an early age and served in World War II as crew of the B24 while flying missions over the English Channel. He later managed the Flight Operations for an FBO in Galveston, TX and went on to become the Chief Pilot/Test Pilot for Navion Aircraft Corporation. His stints included working as mechanic and pilot for Guinn Flying Service in Pearland, TX. In 1973, he joined the staff at West Houston Airport where he served in various positions including Maintenance Supervisor, Charter Pilot, Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), Chief Pilot and FAA Designated Pilot Examiner. “Hank is an aviation legend teaching generations of pilots, he has students who are now professional pilots at probably every airline around the world,” said Woody Lesikar, airport manager of West Houston Airport, “I’ve known him for 60 years, he taught me to fly in the 60’s.” Read more.
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Cutter Aviation Promotes Gina Iacolino to Chief Inspector
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Cutter Aviation has announced the promotion of Gina Iacolino to the role of Chief Inspector for Cutter Aviation’s maintenance facility in Denver, CO. In her new role, Gina is responsible for administering the Inspection, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control programs for all Maintenance and Avionics functions at the Denver, Centennial Airport (KAPA) MRO. Gina brings a wealth of experience to the Cutter Team. She proudly served in the United States Army as an OH-58 mechanic and crew chief. Her diverse background after the military includes more than 30 years of experience as an A&P mechanic, sheet metal mechanic and assembler, field maintenance mechanic, 145 Shop Floor Mechanic, 135 Aircraft Records Manager, and Chief Inspector. Read more.
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Signature Flight Support Sponsors Second Annual ‘Girls in Aviation Day’ in the Delaware Valley
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In its second year as a corporate host, Signature Flight Support has joined Women in Aviation International chapters and corporate members globally as a title sponsor for Girls in Aviation Day (GIAD) Delaware Valley - an outreach event aimed at inspiring the next generation of females in aviation. The event aims to address the aviation workforce shortage by introducing young women to careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and their role in aviation. It will take place at Signature’s FBO location at Atlantic City Int’l Airport in Egg Harbor Township, NJ, from 11:00am to 4:00pm on Saturday, October 5, 2019. With more than 800 young women and their chaperones expected to attend, visitors will enjoy static displays, fly drones, participate in STEM and aviation exhibits, and meet and listen to a diverse group of female speakers. Read more.
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Solairus Aviation Joins the Air Charter Safety Foundation and ASAP
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On August 15, the Air Charter Safety Foundation welcomed Solairus Aviation of Petaluma, CA, to its roster of more than 200 member companies. “At Solairus, we employ 600-plus flight crew and support personnel to operate a fleet of nearly 170 aircraft. The safety of our clients and team members is our highest priority,” explained Greg Petersen, Chief Operating Officer and the senior executive responsible for Solairus Aviation’s flight operations, maintenance, and safety. “We are in the people business—not just the plane business—so our goal is to continuously get our teams exposure and access to as many tools and training as possible. Participating in the ACSF-FAA ASAP program is a natural extension of those efforts.” Read more.
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