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California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA), which offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Administration, is the first to join the NATA College Chapter program. Sponsored by the Aeroplex/Aerolease Group, the College Chapter provides students valuable resources, access to experts and networking opportunities to advance their future aviation careers. “We’re excited to provide students with new opportunities to gain practical, hands-on experience from experts in the aviation business industry,” said Aeroplex/Aerolease Group CEO and NATA Board Member Curt Castagna. “By partnering with other aviation companies and trade organizations, we can successfully introduce students to the diversity of careers available behind-the-scenes at airports—from FBO management, sales and finance to aviation law and engineering.” NATA College Chapters provide numerous student-only savings and advantages. For more information about CSULA’s College Chapter, click here.

Advertising or sponsoring an event with NATA is a great way to put your company and products in front of thousands of aviation decision makers and end users. NATA offers high visibility, optimum value and direct access to aviation business leaders throughout the world. Advertisements are available in the Aviation Business Journal, NATA News or on our website www.nata.aero. For more information on advertising and sponsorships with NATA, click here.

Sponsorship opportunities starting at $250 are available. Select the following event(s) to view what options are still open:

June 8-10 Aviation Business Conference (sponsorship packet)

July 12-13 Safety 1^st ALS Hayward, CA

Advanced De-Icing Workshop Salt Lake City, UT

Phillips 66 Aviation recently expanded its contract fuel program, Partners-Into-Plane, to allow Part 91 corporate and all Part 135 charter operators to participate. It previously was available only to Part 121 and 125 operators, as well as Part 135 cargo, air ambulance and scheduled passenger operations. Building on its existing platform, the program does not require fuel releases or contract fuel cards for processing, which streamlines the process. Partners-Into-Plane is currently available at 200 FBOs in the U.S., and more than 300 members participate in the program, including major and regional passenger and cargo airlines, air ambulance, firefighting and other specialty operators. “In response to overwhelming feedback, we are making this program enhancement available to all flight operators,” said Phillips 66 Aviation manager for general aviation Greg Hart. For more information, click here.

Later this year, Pentastar Aviation will develop supplemental type certificates (STCs) for Gulfstream G450 and G550 aircraft in utilizing the SmartSky 4G network. The partnership will also include hardware sales and installations on other corporate aircraft. Pentastar serves as a business aviation leader, providing aircraft management, charter, advisory services, aircraft maintenance, avionics services, interior services and award-winning fixed-base operation (FBO) services. “We are pleased SmartSky Networks has engaged Pentastar to help bring this impressive technology to the market,” says Greg Schmidt, Pentastar Aviation President & CEO. “The SmartSky network will enable our customers to get the high-speed internet experience they need.” Click here for more information.

Paul Lange, President of the Law Offices of Paul A. Lange, is the latest speaker to join The Essentials of Hangar Subleasing: From Risk to Revenue roster. This seminar is a one-and-a-half-day management development program that covers the delicate balance between customer service, risk mitigation and revenue optimization in subleasing hangar space to aircraft operators. Facilitated by industry-experts FBO Partners on behalf of NATA, this course will teach the best practices, strategies and negotiation skills essential in hangar subleasing, and provide an immediate and quantifiable return for attendees. The seminar will take place May 10^th and 11^th in Augusta, GA. To view the program agenda, click here. For more information, please visit http://nata.aero/Events/Essentials-of-Hangar-Subleasing.aspx.

NATA Safety 1^st is pleased to bring its unique mix of technical and service training to Hayward, CA on July 12-13, 2016 at APP Jet Center. The Safety 1^st Advanced Line Service (ALS) Workshop is a two-day training event designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to make your line service team succeed and become new leaders within your company. Register now before seats are gone! Additional dates and locations for this workshop are available at www.nata.aero/events.

Support the growth of a safer charter industry along with +135 member companies. The Air Charter Safety Foundation leads and supports the advancement of the highest safety standards available for business, charter and fractional industry to offer the safest air transportation products in the world. The ACSF also informs the public about industry standards, certifications and services. 

  - Allow employees to report safety issues via an FAA-approved ASAP program

  - Help eliminate unlawful charter activity by reporting it via our Illegal Charter Hotline

  - Report and respond to safety occurrences via our free AVSiS software

  - Get on the path to achieving your Industry Audit Standard registration

 

Get started at www.acsf.aero/join.