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| March 2, 2020 — Volume 19, Issue 20 |
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| This Week's Top Stories |
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NATA Mourns the Loss of Matt
Zuccaro Former HAI President
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NATA joined the aviation community in mourning the
passing of former long-time Helicopter Association International (HAI)
President Matt Zuccaro. “On behalf of the NATA Board of Directors and members,
I extend my condolences to his family, colleagues, and close network of
friends. Matt has always been a steadfast partner in advancing the aviation
community’s shared safety goals and a staunch protector of the industry. His
keen sense of humor and willingness to share his wealth of knowledge will be
greatly missed,” stated NATA President and CEO Timothy Obitts.
Zuccaro was named President of Helicopter Association International in November 2005, serving in that role for 15 years. In January 2020, Zuccaro retired and became an independent industry consultant. In his career, Zuccaro held several executive and operations management positions with commercial, corporate, air tour, scheduled airline, and public-service helicopter operations in the northeastern U.S.
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FAA Releases Long-awaited Guidance on
Permissible Sharing of Flight Expenses
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In response to a
directive from the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, NATA welcomed an advisory
circular (AC) released by the Federal Aviation Administration last week
clarifying acceptable sharing of flight expenses. As expected, the AC affirms
the longstanding precedent and policy from the FAA: holding out to the general
public – including through the use of a website or app - without an operator’s
certificate is prohibited. The legislation requiring the publication of this
guidance was the result of a provision supported by NATA to give pilots better
clarity on permissible flight sharing scenarios, and also required a study by
the Government Accountability Office for which NATA was extensively interviewed.
“The FAA outlines specific scenarios to demonstrate what is and is not permissible. We expect that pilots will find this useful in understanding the concepts of holding out and common carriage. NATA hopes this enables pilots to make better decisions in this area to avoid enforcement actions that would jeopardize their future ability to fly,” stated NATA President and CEO Timothy Obitts. Read more.
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NATA Applauds
Bill to Create a National Forum to Advance Aviation
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NATA welcomed legislation to establish the National Center
for the Advancement of Aviation (NCAA) to serve as an independent forum aiming
to facilitate collaboration between all sectors of aviation and aerospace, with
a focus on aviation and workforce development.
The bill, S. 3360, was introduced last week by U.S. Senators Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and supported by NATA and more than 130 other aviation stakeholder groups. The coalition of aviation groups penned a letter of support highlighting, “…we value the National Center’s focus on four key areas: aviation and aerospace STEM curriculum; workforce development, economic and safety data and research sharing, and being a forum for cross-disciplinary collaboration. The NCAA created by your legislation would ensure that the United States remains a global aviation and aerospace leader…”
“NATA is pleased to endorse efforts like these that create pathways, not only for the next generation of aviation business professionals, but also for all aviation and aerospace sectors. Together we are a strong force for securing our industry’s future,” stated NATA President and CEO Timothy Obitts.
Read the full text of the bill here.
Read the industry letter here.
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Join NATA Best Practices in Medical Transportation Webinar on March 12, 3PM
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Jet
Logistics, Inc. (JLI) has been a government contractor for more than 10 years
conducting various medical transports both domestically and internationally.
For the last two years, JLI has been part of a contract with the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services to provide support with medical
transportation in times of need – both domestic and international. As part of
this contract, JLI has been flying all of the Americans affected by the
coronavirus since their return to the U.S. Their flight crews have attended
rigorous training, and the procedures to protect the flight crew and medical
staff are extensive. W. Ashley Smith, Jr., President/Director of Operations of
Jet Logistics, has personally flown COVID-19 missions and has some rare insight
into the virus and best practices for dealing with it in a flight setting.
Get firsthand insight from Ashley during a webinar at 3:00 p.m. eastern, hosted by NATA’s Senior Vice President Ryan Waguespack. Click here to register.
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| From the FAA: |
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2019 FAA GA Survey is Open Available
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 42nd
Annual General Aviation (GA) and Part 135 Activity Survey is open until July 10, 2020. This voluntary survey is distributed by mail to a representative sample
of GA and on-demand Part 135 aircraft owners and operators. Survey participants
may complete the survey online or by mail.
The survey is 4 pages long and takes about 10 to 30 minutes to complete. Individual responses are kept confidential to the extent permitted by law. Survey results will be posted on the public website by January 2021. If you have questions, contact the GA Survey helpline, at 1-800-826-1797, or email: infoaviationsurvey@tetratech.com or the FAA at GASurvey@faa.gov.
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| Association Highlights: |
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FQMS Demonstration at SDC
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Come visit NATA at booth #1805
during NBAA’s SDC in Charlotte, NC on March 12 at 10:30 AM EST for the
“Aviation Fuel Quality Control for the Modern Era!” demonstration. NATA staff
will be on hand to talk about the training center and answer any questions you
may have.
The NATA Safety 1st Fuel Quality Control Management System brings QC into the 21st century! The FQMS is a cloud-based, digital fuel quality control management suite that replaces paper-based systems and is revolutionizing aviation fuel QC management. Stop by to see how this powerful tool will allow you to leverage technology to significantly improve your QC management process!
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 Programs Assist with Pilot Retention
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3 Programs Designed for You
- Loss of License Insurance Program now has over 1,000 enrolled pilots! Further protect your pilots with this benefit program, a crucial advantage in the current challenging environment for pilot staffing and retention.
- NATA FAA Medical Certification Services provides unlimited confidential access to doctors and nurses, proactive identification and assistance for pilots affected by unpublished FAA changes to the approved medications list, and expert representation when working with the FAA.
- NATA-Med assists before, during, and after flights by improving operational safety and offering inflight assistance, 24/7, with access to medical personnel.
Learn more at www.nata.aero/HarveyWatt.
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Save on Your Next Car Rental with Your NATA Membership
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Save on
Avis and Hertz rentals with the special NATA member code. Possible benefits
include:
- Discounts on base rates
- Upgrade on compact car class bookings (based on availability)
- Free weekend days
- Discounts on weekly rentals
- Discounts on monthly rentals
- And more!
Next time you are renting, simply mention or enter the exclusive NATA member code to get your discount. Get the member code by emailing jlegere@nata.aero.
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The FBO Success Seminar Returns for its 13th Year
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The 13th annual NATA FBO Success Seminar will take place April 15-16 at Chateau LeMoyne - French Quarter in New Orleans, LA.
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 FBO. Learn experiences and best practices from industry experts John Enticknap and Ron Jackson, who have decades of experience in FBO services, marketing, and training.
Register or learn more here.
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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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American
Jet Charter Makes 604 Addition
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Oklahoma City-based American Jet
Charter has added a Challenger 604 to its fleet. “This is the first
Challenger 600 series aircraft to be available to charter in Oklahoma City,”
says President and Director of Operations Jim Hensley. “We think it will be in
high demand for customers looking to transport more than nine passengers in
comfort and luxury.” The Challenger 604 joins a fleet comprising a 2019
Challenger 350, Citation VII, Citation Encore, Citation Bravo, King Air E90 and
Beechcraft Baron 58, and after 35 years in business the company is also very
proud of its perfect safety record. Read more.
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| Air Charter Safety Foundation: |
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The 2020 ACSF Safety Symposium Kicks Off Tonight with A Reception
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The 2020 Air Charter Safety Foundation Safety
Symposium opens with a reception tonight at the Matchbox Restaurant in One
Loudoun.
The Symposium will explore trending and emerging safety challenges facing aviation businesses and consumers today. In addition, there will also be a TWA 800 Briefing Tour, networking reception, and dinner all included with your registration.
Call Bryan Burns at (202) 774-1515 to learn more.
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