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February 10, 2014 – Volume 13 Issue 6
 FAA Streamlines Process for Angle of Attack Indicators
The FAA has streamlined the design and production approval process for Angle of Attack (AOA) indicators that will be used in general aviation aircraft.
AOA indicators are a useful tool to reduce stalls and subsequent loss of control accidents. However, the existing approval process was overly cumbersome and costly resulting in limited installations.
As a member of the General Aviation Joint Steering Committee’s Loss of Control Working Group, NATA supported efforts to introduce these efficiencies into the approval process so that greater use of AOA indicators in the fleet is possible.
Click here to review additional information on the new FAA AOA process announcement.
NATA Gives Top Honors To Congressman Sam Graves And NATA Treasurer Marian Epps
NATA is pleased to announce Congressman Sam Graves, Chairman of the House Small Business Committee will receive NATA’s William A. “Bill” Ong Memorial Award and Marian Epps, Chief Financial Officer of Epps Aviation is the recipient of NATA’s Distinguished Service Award. NATA annually recognizes individuals or organizations demonstrating the highest levels of support for general aviation and leadership excellence. Congressman Graves and Ms. Epps will join five other awardees of Industry Excellence Awards categories for a ceremony during NATA’s Aviation Business & Legislative Conference on March 3rd at the Gaylord National Resort & Conference Center at National Harbor, Maryland. Click here to read press release.
TSA Issues Security Guidance For GA Operations At Sochi Olympics
The TSA has asked NATA to disseminate security guidelines for general aviation operations within the Russian Federation during the Sochi Olympic Games. Operators are asked to review and implement the procedures contained within the TSA guidance document. Click here to download the TSA document.
FAA Western Hemisphere Flight Standards Meeting
The FAA announced it is hosting a Western Hemisphere Flight Standards meeting on March 12-13, 2014 in Arlington, Virginia. The FAA invites industry to participate to share information, promote best practices and collaborate on safety issues among partners in the aviation community. The conference details can be found 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.
FBO Success Seminar – Seats are Filling Quickly
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 (March 25-26). Click here to read more about the FBO Success Seminar (March 24-25).
2014 Aviation Business & Legislative Conference – Sponsorship Opportunities Are Still Available
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. Email Elizabeth Nicholson at enicholson@nata.aero to reserve your optimal sponsorship opportunity today!
2014 Spring Committee Meetings – Register Today!
NATA will hold its 2014 Spring Committee Meetings on Monday, March 3rd, 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 Friday, February 14, 2014, but your earliest possible response will help us plan your committee meeting attendance.
NATA Celebrates Successful 1st Year of the NATA Workers’ Compensation Insurance Program™
NATA is celebrating a highly successful first year anniversary of the NATA Workers’ Compensation Insurance Program™, administered exclusively by Beacon Aviation Insurance Services. This rapidly growing program is currently available in forty-seven states nationwide and covers all types of businesses that operate in the aviation arena.
“NATA is thrilled with the growth and member acceptance of this program in its inaugural year. Our participating members are finding the EZ Pay option plans, quicker dividend payouts and up-front rewards for those with the best worker safety experience to be the most attractive benefits of this program,” said NATA President & CEO Thomas L. Hendricks.
Backed by A-Rated Companion P&C (a subsidiary of Blue Cross Blue Shield), this program includes maximum allowable credits, in-house underwriting by the Beacon Aviation Insurance staff, and an industry-leading dividend program that pays as much as 18% in just 10 short months after policy expiration. This rapid dividend program is unmatched in the workers’ compensation industry. In addition, NATA members participating in NATA’s Safety 1st programs are given preferential pricing where permitted by applicable state insurance regulations. Demonstrating their commitment to our nation’s wounded warriors, Beacon Aviation Insurance Services is making donations to the Veterans Airlift Command, an organization long-supported by NATA, for every new NATA Workers’ Compensation Insurance Program™ enrollment.
NATA’s Hendricks and ACSF’s Lawton to Participate in HELI-Expo
NATA President and CEO Tom Hendricks will participate in the HAI HELI-Expo General Aviation Association CEO Town Hall on February 26th in Anaheim, CA. In addition, the Air Charter Safety Foundation will also be represented at the expo by Director of Safety Russ Lawton who will speak at the “IHST Accident Intervention Workshop” on Monday, February 24th from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the convention center. Visit http://heliexpo.rotor.org/ for more information.
Million Air Welcomes New Director of FBO Safety and Operations
Million Air is proud to announce and welcome Rick Boyce as its new Director of FBO Safety and Operations. Click here to read further.
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. The Air Charter Safety Foundation will hold an ACSF Auditor Workshop on March 5-6 immediately following the ACSF Safety Symposium. Visit http://www.acsf.aero/ for more ACSF News.
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