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August 5, 2013 – Volume 12 Issue 21
 Napa Jet Center to Host NATA’s Hendricks At Town Hall Meeting August 28
Join us at Napa Jet Center in Napa, CA on Wednesday, August 28th to hear NATA’s President and CEO Tom Hendricks discuss critical legislative and regulatory issues facing America’s aviation businesses and airports. Doors to the Town Hall open at 5:00 p.m. PDT and refreshments will be served. To RSVP, contact Rebecca Mulholland at (800) 808-6282 or via email to rmulholland@nata.aero no later than August 21, 2013.
Airline Services Council To Meet In September
The NATA Airline Services Council will meet September 17-18 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Arlington, VA. Issues to be addressed include third party screening, airport badging, civil penalties, international garbage standards, and more. Meet with representatives from TSA, FAA, CBP, and other industry and government leaders. Contact Diane Gleason at dgleason@nata.aero or (703) 575-2050 with your travel dates and to RSVP for the meeting and dinner.
Wisconsin Governor Dedicated Week to General Aviation
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker proclaimed last week, July 29-August 4, as Wisconsin Aviation Week. The week coincided with “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration,” the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) AirVenture in Oshkosh. Across Wisconsin, there are 133 public-use airports that provide access to communities and businesses throughout the state. General aviation generates about $7 billion annually in economic activity and supports 90,000 jobs, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. “Wisconsin’s airport system plays a vital role in the state’s transportation network and responsibly and effectively meets business, passenger, freight and recreational air transportation needs all around the state,” stated Department of Transportation Secretary Mark Gottlieb. To view the Governor’s proclamation, and press release from EAA, click here.
Weekly Regulatory Update
NATA compiles relevant updates from the FAA, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Homeland Security each day from the Federal Register. You may view the latest notices, rules and proposed rules in a single source by clicking here.
Register Onsite For Commercial Operators Tax Seminar
Register onsite for the NATA and Conklin & de Decker sponsored Commercial Operators Tax Seminar. The seminar takes place August 6-7 in Chicago, Illinois. Don’t miss it! For more details, click here.
NATA Fall Committee Meetings
NATA will host its Fall Committee Meetings September 23-24 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Hotel information, a schedule of events and links to register are available at http://www.nata.aero/Committees.aspx.
Workers’ Comp 101 – Insurance Advice That Will Save You Money
Understanding the basics of Workers’ Compensation Insurance and how it affects your bottom line is a vital part of doing business today. NATA’s informative webinar reveals how to minimize your overall risk, determine how to maximize your savings with Dividend Plans and discover how your Modification (MOD) factor can influence your rates for 3 years. You’ll also gain an understanding of the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) employee classification codes and the dangers of misclassification. Listen to our industry experts, Robert McManus and Dick Woodall, from Beacon Aviation to save on workers’ compensation insurance by clicking here.
New Aviation Management Workshop And Updated LSST
NATA Safety 1st is launching a new Aviation Management Workshop and an updated version of its popular Line Service Supervisor Training (LSST) seminar this fall. Both events take place September 25-26 in Indianapolis, Indiana in conjunction with the Fall Committee Meetings. The Line Service Supervisor Training seminar features new speakers and new content. To lean more or register for these events please visit NATA’s Events Page.
Galaxy Aviation Ground Breaking For Massive Hangar Space At Palm Beach International Airport
NATA’s Vice President of Operations, Amy B. Koranda, joined Governor Rick Scott, Galaxy Aviation executives, employees and other dignitaries for an hangar ground breaking ceremony July 31 at the Palm Beach International Airport. The 65,000-square-foot hangar will have space for 15 to 20 private jets, and the companies that lease space there will employ about 50 workers, Scott said. Click here for the article.
Landmark Launches Upgraded Mobile App
Landmark Aviation launched an upgraded version of its mobile application. The updated app, Connect 2 Landmark, replaces the original Landmark Connect app. The new platform enables customers to find detailed information about Landmark Aviation FBOs and MROs, as well as request a charter from their mobile device. Click here for additional details.
NATA Aviation Legal Services Plan - Exclusively for Aviation Businesses
NATA offers a new benefit - the NATA Aviation Legal Services Plan™. This money-saving plan is administered by Aviation Legal Services, LLC and is exclusively available to NATA members. Eligible companies include aircraft management and charter operators, fractional ownership programs, maintenance, repair, and overhaul facilities, fixed base operators, flight schools, parts manufacturers, and others.
NATA Aviation Legal Services Plan™ benefits started in July, and include 24/7 telephone access to an experienced aviation attorney toll-free at 877-4-AIR-LAW (877-424-7529). The Plan also guarantees legal representation concerning FAA enforcement actions, drug and alcohol program inspections, the FAA Voluntary Disclosure Reporting Program, aircraft accident reporting, and more. Click here for more details.
ACSF News
The Air Charter Safety Foundation is pleased to announce that Air Trek of Punta Gorda, Florida, is the newest charter operator to join the ACSF. Also, learn more about ACSF’s featured member, PlaneSense, Inc. Visit www.acsf.aero for more details.
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