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| August 26, 2019 — Volume 18, Issue 33 |
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NATA’s Obitts Named to DOT Safety Committee
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Timothy Obitts, NATA’s COO and General Counsel has been appointed to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safety Oversight and Certification Advisory Committee (SOCAC) as a member representing business aviation operators.
As outlined in the charter, the SOCAC was established to provide advice to the U.S. Secretary of Transportation on policy-level issues facing the aviation community related to FAA safety oversight and certification programs and activities, including aircraft and flight standards certification processes, along with efforts to streamline those processes; implementation and oversight of safety management systems; risk-based oversight efforts; utilization of delegation and designation authorities, including organization designation authorization; regulatory interpretation standardization efforts; training programs; expediting the rulemaking process and giving priority to rules related to safety; and enhancing global competitiveness of United States manufactured and certificated aerospace and aviation products and services throughout the world. Read more.
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New NATA Regulatory Support Center Member Benefit
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Did you know that NATA has a Regulatory Support Center on our website, available to all NATA members?
Aviation is one of the most heavily regulated industries in the Nation. NATA regularly interfaces with several federal government agencies whose policy-making authority directly impacts the general aviation industry. The Association’s regulatory affairs staff leverages decades of agency, industry, and field experience to keep aviation businesses apprised of the regulatory climate and ensure that they receive equitable treatment.
If you are looking for advice or guidance on any sort of regulatory issue from Airports and Security to Air Charter and Maintenance, our expert staff is ready to help answer your questions. All you need to do is fill out the form on the webpage and a member of the team will be in touch.
Click here to view the Support Center!
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NATA's Industry Town Halls provides aviation business leaders across the region the opportunity to sit down together and discuss the challenges, risks, and opportunities within our industry — including regional matters and a legislative and regulatory update.
Industry Town Halls
September 12, 2019
West Houston Airport
Houston, TX
October 1, 2019
Boca Raton Airport
Boca Raton, FL
NATA Air Charter Forums allow attendees to discuss issues impacting the Part 135 community, including illegal charter, federal excise taxes, workforce issues, FSDO relationships, and more.
Air Charter Forum
October 3, 2019
Meridian Aviation
Teterboro, NJ
RSVP is required and complimentary lunch is provided for town halls and air charter forums.
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Thank You, Willa Hart, for Interning with NATA This Summer!
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NATA thanks our summer intern, Willa Hart, as she heads back to school for the fall. Willa assisted with the Membership and Marketing operations. She was instrumental in helping us with database management projects, membership duties, conference preparation, student scholarships, and communications.
You may have met Willa if you attended the Aviation Business Conference and Annual Meeting back in June, where she staffed the registration desk, attended the receptions, and sat in on multiple sessions to learn more about the industry.
We wish her the best with her studies and hope that we will see her again soon!
If you are interested in becoming an intern, please contact NATA at info@nata.aero and (202) 774-1535.
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Last Chance to Take Avoid Illegal Charter Survey | Tell Us How You Have Been Affected by Illegal Charter
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Earlier this month, NATA released a survey in conjunction with its Fly Smarter: Avoid Illegal Charter campaign (www.avoidillegalcharter.com) to collect information about illegal charter activity in the business aviation community. The Avoid illegal Charter website provides tools and educational resources to assist the industry and public in avoiding illegal charter. NATA hopes to gather data and feedback through the survey on the impacts of illegal air charter from its members that the Association can then use in future advocacy efforts. If you have been affected by illegal charter, please take 5-10 minutes to fill out the survey here.
Your responses will remain anonymous and neither you nor your company will be identified. NATA asks that members make their best effort to only have one survey response per company. By working together as an industry, we will put an end to illegal charter and the detrimental impacts it has on our industry.
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NATA Programs Assist with Pilot Retention
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Did you know that NATA offers three Programs tailored for air charter businesses to help assist with pilot acquisition and retention?
- Loss of License Insurance Program further protects your pilots — a crucial advantage in the current challenging environment for pilot staffing and retention. All participants are treated as one entity through the NATA plan, allowing for an easy underwriting experience and premium reductions created by the larger buying pool.
- The NATA FAA Medical Certification Services benefit program is available to all Part 135 air carriers and their pilots, as well as Part 91 corporate flight departments and their pilots, for a budget-friendly flat, per-pilot monthly fee. NATA members are eligible for a significant additional discount.
- NATA-Med powered by AirDocs is an exclusive program that improves operational safety and inflight assistance, 24/7. NATA-Med reduces liability by giving pilots inflight access to medical personnel. In addition, the service helps avoid costly and unnecessary flight diversions and coordinates ground assets post flight. The program assists before, during, and after flights.
Learn more at www.nata.aero/HarveyWatt.
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Enhance Your Knowledge of Ground Handling Safety | NATA’s 3rd Annual Symposium October 1-2 Ashburn, VA
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On October 1-2 in Ashburn, VA (IAD), attendees of NATA’s Ground Handling Safety Symposium (GHSS) will participate in open forum discussions focused on the operational safety needs of FBOs and other GA ground handlers. The symposium is designed for safety professionals, including directors of safety, line service managers, operations managers, and flight departments—any stakeholder responsible for ensuring the safe handling of aircraft. The symposium will also give attendees the opportunity to network with fellow safety professionals from across the industry. For more information or to register, please visit www.nata.aero/ghss.
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Don’t Miss Your Opportunity to Become a Certified Fuel QC Inspector | NATA Workshop September 10-11 Van Nuys, CA
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This fall, the Certified QC Inspector Workshop will provide attendees with a comprehensive advanced education in fuel handling topics. On September 10-11 (Van Nuys, CA), attendees will enhance their knowledge on fuel characteristics, filtration, sampling and testing, maintenance, and setting up a conformant inspection program. Additionally, this course will cover the importance of QC record keeping and documentation, along with how to prepare for a QC audit. To register, read testimonials, or for more information including the agenda, click here.
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World Fuel Services to Acquire Universal Weather and Aviation’s UVair Fuel Business
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World Fuel Services announced last Thursday that they have signed a definitive agreement with Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. (“Universal”) to acquire Universal’s UVair® fuel business. “We are excited to announce this strategic acquisition, which will further enhance our global business and general aviation fuel platform,” stated Michael J. Kasbar, chairman and chief executive officer of World Fuel Services Corporation. “We look forward to welcoming UVair’s fuel customers and providing them and Universal’s international trip planning customers with access to our best-in-class global fuel supply network.” UVair, headquartered in Houston, TX, serves business and general aviation customers at more than 5,000 locations worldwide. While Universal will maintain its international trip planning services business, the agreement to purchase the UVair® fuel business also includes an agreement for Universal to work exclusively with World Fuel to provide fuel supply to their customers. Read more.
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Sheltair To Break Ground on Colorado FBO
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Sheltair broke ground on its new FBO at Colorado’s Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (KBJC). The 21-acre, $20 million facility will include a 10,000-sq-ft terminal featuring a full slate of pilot and passenger amenities, aircraft arrivals canopy, a heated 35,000 sq. ft hangar—capable of sheltering the latest big business jets—with 5,000 sq. ft of build-to-suit office space, 10 acres of aircraft ramp space, and parking for up to 120 vehicles. “We are proud and honored to serve the aviation community and the regional economy that depends on a strong and dynamic KBJC,” said company Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Jerry Holland. “When we made the strategic decision to expand our company’s presence westward, we quickly realized that Jefferson County would be a welcoming partner because its public and private leadership recognizes the power of general aviation.” Read more.
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Gary/Chicago International Airport Held Grand Opening of East Corporate Hangar
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The Gary / Chicago International Airport (GYY) unveiled its new East Corporate Hangar at a ribbon cutting celebration on Friday, August 16. Members of the GYY Airport Authority were joined by City of Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson and Nick Popovich with Sage-Popovich, Inc and several dozen local business and aviation professionals as well as community leaders for a ceremonial ribbon cutting at the airport. Following the ceremony, attendees were invited to tour the new hangar. Read more.
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Southern Sky Aviation Joins the ACSF and Aviation Safety Action Program
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Last week, Southern Sky Aviation joined the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) and its Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP). The ASAP is a voluntary, self-reporting program that helps to identify and reduce possible flight safety concerns, as well as mitigate risk. Joining 200+ ACSF member companies, Southern Sky Aviation supports the ACSF’s vision to advance and enable the highest levels of safety in personal and business aviation by promoting and facilitating risk management programs. ACSF President Bryan Burns is pleased that Southern Sky has joined the Air Charter Safety Foundation. “We’re highly gratified that Southern Sky Aviation has joined our ranks and is adding their voice and efforts to the cause of aviation safety. And, further, their participation in the ASAP program demonstrates a commitment to safety well beyond what’s standard,” he said. Read more.
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