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| February 24, 2020 — Volume 19, Issue 19 |
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| This Week's Top Stories |
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General
Aviation’s Contribution to U.S. Economy Remains Strong
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Last week, NATA and a group of general aviation associations welcomed an updated study detailing the contributions of general aviation to the U.S. economy. The study, conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, determined that general aviation supports a total 1,179,200 jobs and a total of $246.8 billion in total economic output in the U.S.
NATA along with the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA), Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), Helicopter Association International (HAI), and National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) sponsored the study, with the support from JETNET LLC. and Conklin & de Decker. Leaders of the associations expressed confidence in the study’s portrayal of the expanding breadth and depth of the general aviation industry.
To determine the total U.S. economic impact of general aviation, the study calculated the direct, indirect, induced and enabled economic impacts, based on the most recent data available from 2018. The PricewaterhouseCoopers study is available here.
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Safety
1st Training Center Demonstration at SDC
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Come visit NATA at booth #1805 during NBAA’s Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference (SDC) in
Charlotte, NC on March 11 at 10:30AM EST for the “Safety 1st
Training Center: A New Approach to Training!” demonstration. NATA staff will be
on hand to talk about the training center and answer any questions you may
have.
The NATA Safety 1st Training Center
introduces exciting new features, content, and flexibility to your training
program. Designed with NATA member input in mind, this redeveloped system seeks
to fundamentally change the way we think about training. The NATA Safety 1st
Training Center places the focus squarely on employee development – instead of solely
on compliance – helping you build and maintain a talented, knowledgeable, and
experienced workforce.
For more information about NATA at SDC or to
schedule an in-person meeting during the conference, please click here.
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NATA on Record: The Evolution of Training
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NATA’s Managing Director of Safety and Training, Michael France, addresses the role of training in compliance, proficiency, and development for ground handling services in the business aviation sector in Regional Gateway magazine. Regional Gateway is
the industry media portfolio dedicated exclusively to airports serving regional,
business, and low-fare routes. Their magazine offers extensive coverage to
airports who support the rapidly evolving aviation sector and valuable exposure
to the suppliers who serve them. Please read his article, on page eight, titled “Evolution of Training” to learn more.
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FAA Fly Safe: Addressing GA Safety
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This month’s installment of the FAA’s Fly
Safe: Addressing GA Safety series focuses on mountain flying. While flying over
mountains provides a beautiful scenery, it is challenging because of
operational altitudes, higher winds, and the increased risk of fatality. It is
essential that you attend a recognized mountain flying course to gain the
knowledge and skills you will need. Contact your local FAA Safety Team (FAASTea
Rep) or an FAA Flight Standards District Office to receive references. The FAA
and GA community’s national #FlySafe campaign helps to educate GA pilots about
safety, including loss of control (LOC), powerplant failure, and controlled
flight into terrain (CFIT).
This series will show you how
you can incorporate safety into every flight.
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| Member Monday: |
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NATA Member Monday!
| Beach Aviation Services
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NATA’s Member Monday series
highlights 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. Bohlke, LLC (dba Bohlke International Airways) is a family-owned and operated company with a third-generation pilot at the helm, made up of a 60-person team. It is the exclusive FBO and charter fleet on St. Croix (TISX) in the U.S. Virgin Islands. While fueling is the primary service offering, the company’s capabilities range from aircraft management to drone data collection. Serving decades as the exclusive fueler on the TISX field, the Bohlke team has fulfilled a vital role to the southern and easternmost point of U.S. territory. Also under the company umbrella is Tradewinds Flight Center, one of the only part 145 repair stations in the region. Bohlke International Airways also proudly serves as strategic aviation partner to AeroMD for medical evacuation flights. Together, these companies have successfully completed more than 1,000 life-saving missions since 2015. Read more here, and search #NATAMemberMonday on our social media for more stories like this.
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NATA Participating in CA Aviation Days
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This week NATA will be sponsoring and participating in the
California Aerospace and Aviation Days. This 8th annual event will
be held on February 26 at the State Capitol in Sacramento. This event is a
state-wide industry opportunity to promote aviation in California and to meet
with state legislators personally and individually. The event is present
through a joint partnership between the Association of California Airports and
the Aerospace States Association.
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Get A Handle on Fuel QC Inspections
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NATA's Certified QC
Inspector Workshop heads to Chesterfield, MO this April! Gain in-depth instruction on aviation fuel quality control and refueling safety over the course of two days. Join our industry experts to enhance your knowledge on fuel characteristics, filtration, sampling and testing, maintenance, and setting up a conformant inspection program. New for 2020 NATA’s Certified QC Inspector Workshop now provides attendees with a 139.321(e)(1) Fuel Safety Supervisor Certification and is designed to provide a comprehensive education in safe fuel handling, quality control procedures, fire safety, and hands-on fire extinguisher training. Learn more or register here.
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NATA Safety 1st Has You Covered with Its Fuel Quality
Management System
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The NATA Safety 1st Fuel QC Management System is a cloud-based
digital system that replaces the pen and paper approach to inspection and
maintenance management. Key features include digital storage and access to all quality control (QC) records; an easy-to-use, mobile-optimized inspection platform; and Compliance Sentry technology that provides a 24/7 monitoring on your QC system. This program is intended for the GA community, including FBOs, fuel providers, air charter operators, and more! Conveniently access your records from anywhere, all from an iPad or other device.
Request a demo, speak with theSafety 1st team, or view the Program video walkthrough.
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NATA's Popular FBO Success Seminar
Takes Place April 15-16 in New Orleans
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NATA's FBO Success Seminar returns by popular demand! Join your colleagues April 15-16, 2020 at the Chateau LeMoyne - French Quarter in New Orleans to learn new FBO management techniques, gain essential operational and service knowledge, and connect with fellow attendees at a networking forum. This seminar is designed for FBO owners, operators, general managers, new managers, finance personnel, and other key FBO employees who are interested in building a more successful and profitable FBO. Attendees will hear from Aviation Business Strategies Group's industry experts, John Enticknap and Ron Jackson, who have decades of experience in FBO facility and ramp operations, building a strong safety culture, marketing, and delivering a superior customer experience. Email events@nata.aero for more information and to register.
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Nominations
Open for NATA Awards Programs
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Nomination forms are available for
the 2019 Industry Excellence Awards and the 2020 AMT Employer Award Program.
Each year, NATA presents awards to the exceptional individuals and companies
that have helped to improve the general aviation community.
The Industry Excellence Awards,
along with the AMT Employer Awards, will be presented at a luncheon held during
NATA’s Air Charter Summit and Aviation Business Conference on June 16-18.
The nomination deadline is March 25, 2020. For more information,
please click here. To submit an online nomination
form, click here.
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StandardAero
Acquires TRS Ireland
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StandardAero, a US-based provider of aircraft
maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), has acquired aviation and industrial
engine repairer, TRS Ireland, for an undisclosed sum. “TRS Ireland has a
long-standing, hard-earned reputation in the industry as a reliable service
partner and will bring immediate growth and opportunity for StandardAero,” said
Russell Ford, StandardAero’s chairman and CEO. Read more.
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| Air Charter Safety Foundation: |
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The 2020 ACSF Safety
Symposium Is Next Monday
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The 2020 Air Charter Safety Foundation Safety Symposium will explore
trending and emerging safety challenges facing aviation businesses and consumers
today. Join your colleagues March 2-4, 2020 to stay informed and learn from
industry leaders. In addition, there will also be a TWA
800 Briefing Tour, networking reception, and dinner all included with your
registration. Register at www.acsf.aero/symposium or call Bryan Burns at (202) 774-155 to learn more.
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