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January 13, 2014 – Volume 13 Issue 2
 NATA Applauds the Long-Awaited Repair Station Security Final Rule
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) released the long awaited Aircraft Repair Station Security regulation last week. The final rule will appear in Monday’s Federal Register.
The regulation requires repair stations certificated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under 14 CFR Part 145 to comply with TSA security directives and implement security measures as directed by TSA. It also allows TSA and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials to conduct security inspections in these facilities. Most importantly the publishing of this rule will now lift the long standing ban on certification of repair stations overseas. Click here to read NATA’s press release.
FAA Draft Order Open for Public Comment
The FAA released a new draft Order that is now open for public comment. The Order 8130.2, Airworthiness Certification of Aircraft and Related Products, establishes procedures for accomplishing original and recurrent airworthiness certification of aircraft and related products and articles. The procedures contained in this order apply to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) manufacturing aviation safety inspectors (ASI), to FAA airworthiness ASIs, and to private persons or organizations delegated authority to issue airworthiness certificates and related approvals. Comments must be submitted by January 31, 2014.
State Legislatures Convening for 2014 Legislative Sessions
As 2014 shapes up to be a busy year for aviation, most state legislatures are reconvening for their 2014 legislative sessions. In January, 37 state legislatures are assembling, including Alabama, Arizona, California, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington. Six states – Arkansas, Connecticut, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Oregon and Wyoming – plan to resume their legislative sessions in February. Florida and Louisiana legislators head back to work in March and North Carolina’s legislative session begins in May. Montana, Nevada, North Dakota and Texas do not have legislative sessions in even numbered years.
The NATA State Advocacy Network is working with MultiState Associates on state and local issues, and has provided the network with an easy access chart containing more information about state legislature dates, Governors and members of the state assemblies. For more information on the State Advocacy Network, click here.
Air BP Selects NATA Safety 1st as Training Provider
Air BP North America (NA) has chosen NATA Safety 1st as its safety training provider. Air BP’s customers now have access to the full range of NATA Safety 1st training products, including the Professional Line Service Training (PLST Online), Safety 1st OSHA Modules and the Supervisor Online program, at special network pricing. Air BP customers should contact their Air BP salesperson to initiate training under this partnership. Click here to read press release.
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.
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.
Galaxy Aviation FBO Being Acquired by Atlantic
The acquisition was announced on the Atlantic website: “Atlantic enters into agreement to purchase 5 Galaxy locations: PBI, MCO, SGJ, SUA and HDN.” Click here to read more.
Landmark Aviation-OAK Earns DASSP Approval
Landmark Aviation’s Oakland International Airport (OAK) location has received Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) Access Standard Security Program (DASSP) approval. The FBO can now serve as a gateway for authorized DASSP operators wishing to fly directly into DCA. Read more here.
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.
ACSF News
The 2014 Air Charter Safety Symposium will take place March 4-5. New for 2014! This program is NBAA CAM approved. The 2014 Air Charter Safety Symposium provides an opportunity to earn a maximum of one point toward the CAM Program. Visit http://www.acsf.aero/symposium for full agenda and to register. Visit http://www.acsf.aero/ for more ACSF News.
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