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January 6, 2014 – Volume 13 Issue 1
 FAA Survey Prelude To Tail-End Ferry Changes
The FAA is preparing to release a survey of Part 135 on-demand operators to gauge the impact of new rules applying flight time and rest requirements to tail-end ferry flights. The survey questions are provided in a Notice published last month announcing that the FAA is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget to collect the data. FAA is requesting comments as to the adequacy of the questions and the potential burden to operators that participate.
The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Section 345 (Public Law 112-95), requires the FAA to initiate rulemaking to apply Part 135 flight time limits and rest requirements to Part 91 tail-end flights. For more information, members can visit the Issue Page (Requires Member Login).
Policy Change for FAA Approved Training Devices
The FAA announced a change of policy that will require aviation training devices to meet the standards detailed in AC 61-136 entitled “FAA Approval of Basic Aviation Training Devices (BATD) and Advanced Aviation Training Devices (AATD).” This includes FAA approved ground trainers, Personal Computer Aviation Training Devices (PCATD), Flight Training Devices (FTD) level 1-3 and Aviation Training Devices (ATD). Devices that have been approved between July 14, 2008 and August 23, 2013 must be reissued an LOA without the need for additional evaluation. Devices approved prior to July 14, 2008 must be reevaluated under AC 61-136 to receive a new LOA. The deadline for those devices needing an LOA re-approval is January 1, 2015. Click here to read the notice in the federal register and here to access AC 61-136.
Hendricks Featured in Airport Business
NATA President and CEO Tom Hendricks was featured in the latest issue of Airport Business. Click here for article.
Visit NATA Staff at Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference
Stop by booth #317 at NBAA’s Schedulers & Dispatchers (S&D) Conference for the latest information on NATA and NATA Safety 1st products and services. S&D takes place January 14-17, 2014 in New Orleans, LA.
Applications for 2014 Aviation Maintenance Technician Employer Award Program Due January 24
Applications for the 2014 Aviation Maintenance Technician Employer Award Program are now available and will be accepted through January 24, 2014. For more information on the program, or to download an application packet visit NATA’s website at http://www.nata.aero/Awards/AMT-Award.aspx or contact NATA at safety1st@nata.aero.
2014 FBO Success Seminar
The 2014 FBO Success Seminar, “Winning Strategies for the Savvy FBO Owner, Operator and Manager,” will be held in conjunction with the Aviation Pros Live 2014 Event. Attendees will receive a pass to go to the Expo - click here for details on the 2014 Aviation Pros Live Event. Click here to read more about the FBO Success Seminar.
2014 Aviation Business & Legislative Conference
Don’t miss D.C.’s premier aviation business and policy event designed to advance the priorities of aviation businesses across the board. The Aviation Business & Legislative Conference will take place March 2-5 at the Gaylord National Resort & Conference Center in National Harbor, MD. Conference topics include an FAA regulatory update, a legislative update, Trends in the Airport Tenant Relationship, a Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) session, an Aviation Business Exit Strategy session, International Regulated Garbage session and more. Click here to register.
2014 Spring Committee Meetings
NATA will hold its 2014 Spring Committee Meetings on Monday, March 3, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. The committee meetings are held in conjunction with the NATA Aviation Business and Legislative Conference (ABLC). Registration is available online or through a printable registration form. The deadline for confirming your attendance at the committee meetings is Monday, February 14, 2014, but your earliest possible response will help us plan your committee meeting attendance.
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Clara Bennett – New Executive Director of Boca Raton Airport
On December 18, 2013 at the Boca Raton Airport Authority meeting, Clara Bennett was chosen as the new Executive Director of the Airport. Clara is the Manager of Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport and the Deputy Director of Transportation and Mobility for the City of Fort Lauderdale. Clara is expected to begin her tenure at the Boca Raton Airport by the end of January. Click here to read more.
NATA Support Level Program for Members
NATA members of all sizes can now choose to participate at a higher level in the NATA Support Level Program. Participants may select from many offerings that meet your company’s individual needs. Companies that select a level are also recognized throughout the year at NATA events, the quarterly Aviation Business Journal and on NATA’s website. Click here for the participation form.
ACSF News
The 2014 Air Charter Safety Symposium will take place March 4-5. Visit http://www.acsf.aero/symposium to register. Visit http://www.acsf.aero/ for more ACSF News.
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