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| March 16, 2020 — Volume 19, Issue 11 |
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NATA Coronavirus Response & Resources
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As we are now in trying times, our thoughts go out
to our members and others impacted. As always, the safety and success of your
staff and your business is our mission and the NATA team is ready to serve.
NATA has been actively working with representatives on Capitol Hill and the Administration to continue to highlight the vital importance of our segment of the industry.
NATA is also working diligently with our various committees, the agencies, and health and industry experts to develop access to resources, including webinars, updates on operational information, links to guidance for small businesses, and more. Please continue to visit ww.nata.aero/advocacy/coronavirus, as the information is updated frequently.
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April 2020 NATA Events Postponed
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In light of the current situation
regarding COVID-19, NATA has decided to postpone the Certified QC Inspector
Workshop scheduled for April 7th and 8th in Chesterfield,
MO and the FBO Success Seminar scheduled for April 15th and 16th
in New Orleans, LA.
The health, safety, and well-being of all our event attendees, staff, and speakers are of the utmost importance. We will continue to monitor the situation and share new dates once they’ve been identified. Thank you for your interest and understanding. Please contact NATA at events@nata.aero with any questions or comments.
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Best Practices in Medical Transportation and Risk Mitigation Webinar Recording Now Available
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The recording of the “Best
Practices Best Practices for Medical Transportation and Risk Mitigation” is
now available. This webinar gave some first-hand insight into the coronavirus
(COVID-19) and best practices for dealing with it in a flight setting from Jet
Logistic, Inc’s W. Ashley Smith, JR. Some of the questions answered during this
one-hour webinar include:
- What protection measures should a flight crew take to prevent contracting COVID-19 from passengers?
- What sanitation measures should be taken in an aircraft?
For the answers to these questions and many more, click here for the recording on best practices in medical transportation.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Ryan Waguespack at ryanw@nata.aero.
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CrewID®and NATA Safety 1st Team Up to Provide Enhanced Benefits to Customers - CrewID® Gives FREE Badges to Safety 1st Participants
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Last
year, an agreement was made between the National Air Transportation Association
(NATA) and CrewID® to integrate NATA’s Safety1st Training
Center Program into CrewID®’s Global Credentialing System. As part
of that agreement, Safety1st Training Center participants will
receive a CrewID® badge at no cost. The companies were pleased to
announce at last week’s Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference that the
integration is now live.
“Communication and transparency set the tone for an organization’s safety culture. The CrewID® / Safety 1st integration provides the tools to enhance these areas between flight crews and ground handling team members,” said NATA Managing Director of Safety & Training, Michael France. “NATA is excited to once again leverage technology to increase safety awareness and membership value.” Read more.
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| Member Monday: |
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NATA Member Monday! | jetCenters of Colorado
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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.
jetCenters of Colorado is comprised of three full-service Fixed Based Operators (FBOs) along Colorado’s Front Range–including Colorado jetCenter (COS), Denver jetCenter (APA), and Fort Collins-Loveland jetCenter (FNL)–where safety, service, and security are their top priorities. They offer flight services for business, general, commercial, and military aircraft operations. Their award-winning, professional service combined with the amenities to fully accommodate you, your passengers, and your aircraft make jetCenters of Colorado the preferred FBO network. Serving aviation is their ONLY business, and they look forward to serving you!
Read more here, and search #NATAMemberMonday on our social media for more stories like this.
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FAA Revokes Operating Certificate of Paradigm Air Operators for Alleged Illegal Charter Flights
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The U.S. Department of
Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an emergency
order revoking the operating certificate of Paradigm Air Operators, Inc. of
Dallas, Texas, for allegedly conducting dozens of unauthorized charter flights
using unqualified pilots and when it lacked required air carrier management and
safety personnel.
Under its FAA issued operating certificate, Paradigm is allowed to conduct non-common carriage and private carriage operations, which the FAA considers providing air transportation services for one or several selected customers, generally on a long-term basis. However, Paradigm does not have a certificate allowing it to advertise for-hire charter flights to the public, or to solicit or conduct such “common carriage” flights.
Nevertheless, the FAA alleges Paradigm between June 2013 and March 2018 conducted at least 34 unauthorized, common carriage charter flights using its two Boeing 757 and one Boeing 737 aircraft.
Under the FAA’s emergency revocation order, Paradigm must immediately surrender its operating certificate. The company faces a civil penalty of $13,669 for each day it fails to surrender the certificate. Read more.
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FAA Safety Briefing – Mountain Flying
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Flying
over mountains can offer beautiful scenery and views you just can’t get from
the ground. Whether it’s the Rockies, the Appalachians, or the Alps, mountain
flying is often an unforgettable experience. However, keep in mind that
mountain flying also involves more risks than flying over the flatlands. If you
are inexperienced or not currently proficient with mountain flying, download the
FAA’s #FlySafe fact
sheet and watch the 57-second video here. Watch
the previous video addressing high density altitude concerns here.
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CISA Risk Management of Coronavirus
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The Cybersecurity and
Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a CISA Insights document titled, “Risk Management for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)”
detailing steps to help executives think through physical, supply chain, and
cybersecurity issues that may arise as a result of this ongoing public health
concern. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC), COVID-19 has been detected in locations across the world, including
multiple areas throughout the United States. You can review the new document at
CISA.gov/insights.
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| Membership Spotlight: |
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Avfuel
Corporation Helps Operators Cancel Emissions with Carbon Offsets
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Last week, Avfuel furthered its
commitment to helping the industry reach its carbon neutrality goals. As part
of this initiative, Avfuel now offers a voluntary carbon offset program for its
fueling partners.
“Aviation currently accounts for 2% of the world’s
CO2 emissions,” said C.R. Sincock, Avfuel’s Executive Vice President. “Other
than utilizing sustainable aviation fuel, carbon offsetting is going to be the
key way to reduce industry emissions in the near term. We’re happy to help our
customers efficiently and cost-effectively cut their carbon emissions with this
new program.” Read
more.
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Ross Aviation Introduces Carbon Offset Program
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Ross Aviation has established a partnership with Carbonfund.org in
an effort to help clients reduce their carbon footprints. "Flight shamers
aren’t completely wrong," said Brian Corbett, Chief Executive Officer of
Ross Aviation, in detailing the company’s new carbon offset program. "Just
like any industry today, business aviation needs to continue to reduce our
carbon footprint and its associated impact on the environment. Ross Aviation is
pleased to do our part by assisting our customers in becoming carbon neutral
through their purchase of fuel with us, and participation in our carbon offset
initiative," he said. Read
more.
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Bombardier Announces Leadership Change
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Last week, Bombardier announced that Éric Martel has been appointed
President and Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Bombardier Board of
Directors, effective April 6, 2020. Éric Martel joins Bombardier from
Hydro-Québec, where he served as President and Chief Executive Officer from July
2015. With revenues of approximately $10 billion (USD), Hydro-Québec is one of
the largest producers of hydroelectricity in the world. Prior to joining
Hydro-Québec, Éric Martel held a number of leadership positions at Bombardier,
including President of the Business Aircraft Division and President of the
Customer Services and Specialized Aircraft Division. “Eric is the right leader
at the right time for Bombardier, as the company is completing its turnaround
plan and focusing on growing its leading business aviation franchise. He is an
engaging builder with a deep understanding of our organization and product
portfolio, as well as of the global business aircraft industry. He has enjoyed
great success in his career through operational excellence, tight management of
complex manufacturing processes and a personalized approach towards customers,”
said Pierre Beaudoin, Chairman of the Bombardier Board of Directors. Read
more.
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