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| September 2, 2019 — Volume 18, Issue 34 |
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NATA COO to Speak at AAAE Conference on General Aviation Issues
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On September 9, NATA COO Timothy Obitts will be speaking on the “State of the General Aviation Industry” panel at the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Conference. His panel will expand on top issues the general aviation is facing, along with the challenges the future holds including the economy, funding, infrastructure, access, regulations, and more. Tim will be joined by Justin Barkowski of AAAE, Richard Doubrava of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), and moderator Jeff Kohlman of the Aviation Management Consulting Group (AMCG).
The AAAE Conference will be held from September 8-10 at the Hilton Minneapolis Downtown in Minneapolis, MN. This conference aims to analyze current trends to help airports better prepare for the future and tackle the challenges within the industry. The interactive format of the sessions will provide an opportunity to exchange ideas, discuss, and debate a variety of issues vital to general aviation. Learn more.
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NATA Committee on Urban Air Mobility
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NATA has formed a committee focused on the rise of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and its integration into business aviation, and we are looking for members who are interested in becoming involved. UAM is envisioned as the incorporation of on-demand vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft into urban and suburban areas for transportation and delivery. It has the potential to provide expanded connectivity and positively increase the impact and importance of the aviation business industry. This topic is of incredible importance to NATA as we look to future innovations and promote safe and successful aviation business. NATA aims to be a conduit between future operators, ground handlers, and regulators in UAM.
The Committee’s first meeting will be held in mid-November. If you would like to join the UAM Committee, or are interested in getting involved with any of our other industry committees, please reach out to NATA Vice President Ryan Waguespack at ryanw@nata.aero.
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The FAA recently began collecting public comments in preparation for requesting formal government approval from the Office of Management and Budget to collect data from operators using the Service Availability Prediction Tool (SAPT). The information collected is used to assist operators in complying with the regulatory requirements for ADS-B Out operations. SAPT is a web-based product intended to allow operators to evaluate a specific route of flight to ensure sufficient ADS-B coverage, as well as to provide operators a means to request authorization to operate in the event of reduced coverage.
The FAA has extensive information on SAPT that can be found at https://sapt.faa.gov. Operators should review FAR 91.225 and 91.227 to ensure familiarity with the ADS-B Out requirements that will be in effect as of Jan 1, 2020.
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Don’t Miss Your Opportunity to Become a Certified Fuel QC Inspector | NATA Workshop September 10-11 Van Nuys, CA
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This fall, the Certified QC Inspector Workshop will provide attendees with a comprehensive advanced education in fuel handling topics. On September 10-11 (Van Nuys, CA), attendees will enhance their knowledge on fuel characteristics, filtration, sampling and testing, maintenance, and setting up a conformant inspection program. Additionally, this course will cover the importance of QC record keeping and documentation, along with how to prepare for a QC audit. To register, read testimonials, or for more information including the agenda, click here.
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First NATA Member Monday! | Bismarck Aero Center - Bismarck, ND
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NATA is thrilled to announce the start of our all-new Member Monday series, highlighting the diverse businesses that make up the Association's membership to show the positive impacts they have on their communities, the aviation business industry, and the world at large. Our first member to be highlighted is Bismarck Aero Center in Bismarck, ND.
Bismarck Aero Center is your one-stop destination for all aviation needs. Located in the heart of North Dakota, they have a full-service, 24hr FBO, and the region’s largest Maintenance and Avionics shop. They also provide heated/cold hangar space, flight instruction, aircraft rental, and pilot services. Coming up on 30 years in aviation, they pride themselves on providing #1 customer service, 24hrs a day, with NATA Safety 1st certified staff. Everyone gets the red-carpet treatment when visiting Bismarck, ND! Read more here, and search #NATAMemberonday on our social media for more stories like this in the upcoming weeks.
If you would like to be highlighted in our Member Monday series, please contact NATA's Director of Communications, Ellen Miller, at emiller@nata.aero.
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Aramark is the Right Fit for Your Business
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NATA members are eligible for special savings with Aramark Uniform Services! Aramark enhances your overall customer and employee experience by offering high-quality workplace uniforms for rent, lease, or purchase with programs that can be tailored to your business needs. Get a comprehensive array of supply services to help ensure you workplace environment is always clean, fresh, and looking like new.
Start your new program today:
Rental Programs | Call 800-ARAMARK or visit www.aramarkuniform.com/request-a-quote to speak to a representative.
Direct Purchases | Call 800-388-3300 or visit www.shop.aramarkuniform.com to speak to a representative.
Please contact Courtney Bishop at cbishop@nata.aero for your special discount codes!
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Enhance Your Knowledge of Ground Handling Safety | NATA’s 3rd Annual 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. The symposium is designed for safety professionals, including directors of safety, line service managers, operations managers, and flight departments—any stakeholder responsible for ensuring the safe handling of aircraft. The symposium will also give attendees the opportunity to network with fellow safety professionals from across the industry. For more information or to register, please visit www.nata.aero/ghss.
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Let Your Voice Be Heard | Final 2019 NATA Industry Town Halls & Air Charter Forum
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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.
Industry Town Halls
October 1, 2019
Boca Raton Airport
Boca Raton, FL
NATA Air Charter Forums allow attendees to discuss issues impacting the Part 135 community, including illegal charter, federal excise taxes, the pilot shortage, FSDO relationships, and more.
Air Charter Forum
October 3, 2019
Meridian Aviation
Teterboro, NJ
RSVP is required and a complimentary lunch is provided for town halls and air charter forums.
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Textron Aviation Wins $11.8 Million Award for NOAA Aircraft
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Textron Aviation has won an $11.8 million award to supply a new Beechcraft King Air 350CER turboprop aircraft to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The 350CER variant will be built in Wichita and is expected to enter service in late spring 2021. According to a press release from NOAA, plans call for the turboprop to be outfitted with equipment to measure data for forecasts related to flooding, river levels, and water supply. It will also be capable of coastal mapping and aerial surveys following storms. “Observations from the high-altitude Gulfstream jet will greatly enhance NOAA’s predictive capabilities for hurricane track and intensification, while the King Air turboprop will provide essential data for many missions, including planning and recovery efforts for coastal and inland flooding,” says Neil Jacobs, acting administrator of NOAA. Read more.
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Gulfstream Completes Major Expansion of Appleton MRO Facility
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Gulfstream has completed a $40 million expansion of its maintenance, repair and overhaul facility at Appleton International airport in Wisconsin. Gulfstream began operating in Appleton in 1998, following its $250 million acquisition of business aviation services provider KC Aviation. While it has extended the facility on a number of occasions since then, Gulfstream’s Customer Support President Derek Zimmerman says the latest undertaking is “the most significant expansion” to date. “It will help us enhance the reliability of our growing fleet, support more customers and elevate their experience, continue to maintain a high level of safety, and provide a world-class workplace for our employees,” he says. In 2018, Gulfstream recorded around 500 aircraft visits to the site, where it provides a number of services including maintenance, structural modifications, major avionics installations. and large-cabin completions. Read more.
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Avfuel to Demonstrate Viability of Sustainable Aviation Fuel at Jackson Hole Aviation
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In an effort to further business aviation’s carbon neutrality goals, Avfuel will make sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) available to operators fueling at Jackson Hole Aviation on September 3 and 4. For the event, Avfuel will supply 7,300 gallons of SAF to the FBO to fuel operators flying in and out of the airfield during the demonstration days. “We’re committed to raising awareness on the viability of sustainable aviation fuel,” said Keith Sawyer, manager of alternative fuels for Avfuel. “Events like these show that the product exists, it is safe, it is simply jet fuel, and it provides a great benefit to our environment. By raising awareness, we’re hoping to garner commitments from more operators to use SAF and present those commitments to producers, in essence saying: ‘Here are our customers. The demand is there. We simply need the supply.’” Read more.
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| Air Charter Safety Foundation: |
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Upcoming Air Charter Safety Symposium in Ashburn, VA
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Register now for the 2020 Air Charter Safety Foundation Safety Symposium at the NTSB Training Center in Ashburn, VA. The event takes place March 3-4, 2020. Don't miss out! The 2020 theme is "Promoting the Highest Levels of Aviation Safety".
Visit www.acsf.aero/symposium or call Bryan Burns at (202) 774-1515 to learn more.
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