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| September 23, 2019 — Volume 18, Issue 37 |
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| This Week's Top Stories |
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NATA Provides Members DEF Warning Decals
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Last week, NATA sent out free Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) decals to its members in response to recent DEF contamination incidents that have led to inflight emergencies. These decals can be used to clearly label storage containers and transfer equipment specifically for DEF use to avoid future contamination emergencies.
A core component of NATA’s mission is to empower our members to operate safely. We take the risk of DEF contamination very seriously and are pleased to provide the following to members in addition to the decals:
- Free DEF Contamination Prevention training, available upon request at Safety1st@nata.aero.
- A resource page with alerts, operational best practices, and fact sheets, which can be found at https://www.nata.aero/advocacy/DEF-Awareness.
If you are looking for more ways to enhance safety on your ramp, please look at our cloud-based digital Fuel Quality Control Management System that replaces the pen and paper approach to fuel farm and refueling equipment inspection and maintenance.
Information on how to get started with this system is available at www.nata.aero/Safety1st.
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Agenda Now Available for the Aviation Leadership Conference | November 5-6 in DC
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NATA is pleased to announce the agenda for this year's annual Aviation Leadership Conference (ALC), featuring sessions on the epidemic of sex trafficking, the economic forecast of business jets, enhancing company culture, and more!
On November 5-6, senior aviation leaders will convene at a new venue location, the MGM National Harbor just outside Washington, D.C. to hear from top aviation government officials and industry experts, including:
- Philip Langford, President, North America, International Justice Mission
- Rollie Vincent, Creator, JetNet IQ
- Patrick Wilson, Director, Office of Business Liaison, Department of Commerce
- And more!
The ALC also offers many opportunities to network and interact in meaningful discussions on enhancing operations and addressing aviation business issues.
NATA’s hotel room block ends Friday, October 11th and the deadline to select a sponsorship opportunity is Friday, October 18th. For information about registration and sponsorship, please visit www.nata.aero/alc.
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2020 NATA Membership Renewals Are Underway
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Monitor your inboxes, as 2020 membership renewal invoices have been sent out to all billing contacts. If you have not seen your membership renewal, please check all inbox folders and then contact membership@nata.aero to have a new copy sent to you.
We thank you for your continued support. We are here to represent you and look forward to continuing to serve you in our 80th anniversary year and beyond.
If you are not a current member and would like to join us in 2020, please fill out our new member form.
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NATA Webinars | Airport Tax Revenue Diversion, September 24 at 2PM EST
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On Tuesday, September 24th at 2PM EST, join NATA’s Vice President of Government & Public Affairs, Jonathon Freye, in the Association’s “Airport Tax Revenue Diversion” webinar. At airports across the United States, revenue intended for airport use is being improperly diverted elsewhere. Since 1987, a federal law has required that tax revenues generated by the sale of aviation fuel be remitted to the airport for operational expenses and capital improvement, but over one hundred state and local tax jurisdictions around the country are not in compliance with federal law. That money could otherwise be used for airport construction projects that support aviation businesses. Register for the webinar today to learn the specifics of the issue and how you can take action.
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| Member Monday: |
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NATA Member Monday! | Tulip City Air Service
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NATA’s Member Monday series highlights the diverse businesses that make up the Association's membership to show the positive impacts they have on their communities, the aviation business industry, and the world at large.
Tulip City Air Service, located in Holland, MI, is a full-service operator whose main lines of business are air charter, maintenance, fueling, and a flight school. For the Wrights, Hughes, Earharts, and Lindberghs, flight was the ultimate in adventure and independence. At Tulip City Air Service, they like to think the spirit that fueled the passions of those pioneers lives on. That’s why, since 1967, they have provided businesses, families, and those who love independence, the freedom of on-demand travel, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Read more here, and search #NATAMemberMonday on our social media for more profiles like this.
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NATA VP Spoke At Business Aircraft Financing and Leasing Conference
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Last Friday, NATA VP Ryan Waguespack spoke at the Business Aircraft Financing and Leasing conference hosted by the Emil Buehler Aviation Institute at Broward College in Davie, FL. The conference focused on enhancing the knowledge of financing and leasing business aircraft. The event explored themes such as technical pitfalls for leased aircraft, asset management, aircraft valuation and appraisal, aircraft registration and offshore registries, purchase and sale of aircraft, and legal matters for owners and operators. Read more.
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NATA P&C Plus Insurance Program | Coverage You Can Count On
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NATA launched a P&C Plus Insurance Program, with Chubb Insurance, exclusively for you. The Program provides a full suite of insurance coverage for members. This broker-driven program delivers flexible coverage options with a quick and simple enrollment process.
- The NATA P&C Plus Program offers a range of coverages including:
- Commercial Property
- Inland Marine
- Business Auto
- Storage Tank Liability - TankSafe®
- Premises Pollution Liability
- Cyber Liability
- Management Liability – Directors & Officers, Employment Practices, Fiduciary
- Crime Coverage
- Kidnap Ransom and Extortion
- Workplace Violence Expense
Speak with your broker about this new offering or fill out this form to speak with a Program representative.
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Register Now! Speakers Announced for NATA’s 3rd Annual Ground Handling Safety Symposium | October 1-2 in Ashburn, VA
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On October 1-2, the NATA Ground Handling Safety Symposium (GHSS) will return to the NTSB Training Center in Northern Virginia for its third year. The NATA GHSS is the premier event for safety professionals to explore the cutting edge of FBO and ground handling safety issues, training, and trends. Attendees will hear from top industry experts including:
- Don Baldwin, Baldwin Safety Systems | President and CEO
- Patrick Moylan, FBO Partners | Senior Associate (Safety Program Development and Implementation/Safety Culture Evolution/SMS Implementation and Auditing/Airline Services)
- Jeff Mittelman, Mittelman Aviation Solutions, LLC | Founder
- Michael France, NATA | Managing Director of Safety and Training
- Bob Schick, TAC Air | Director of Safety and Risk Management
- Ted Hamilton, former COO of Landmark Aviation
- Gary Dempsey, NATA | President
The agenda features facilitated safety discussions, incident case studies, a CEO/Executive safety roundtable, and more! Participants will also have ample opportunity to build their network with other respected ground handling safety professionals. The registration fee ($320 members/$640 non-members) includes access to all event sessions, materials, receptions, and meals.
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Boca Raton We Want to Hear from You Next Week | RSVP for the Final 2019 Town Hall
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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
October 1, 2019
Boca Raton Airport
Boca Raton, FL
RSVP is required and a complimentary lunch is provided.
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Sponsorship Opportunities and Room Block Close in One Month
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Join NATA and your colleagues for the November 5-6 Aviation Leadership Conference (ALC) at the MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, MD. The ALC is the premier event focused on senior aviation leaders—featuring opportunities for executives to tap into a wealth of industry knowledge from business and government policy experts.
The event also offers many opportunities to network and interact in meaningful discussions on enhancing business operations and addressing industry issues.
The program begins with an opening lunch keynote on Tuesday, November 5 and resumes on Wednesday, November 6 with a breakfast keynote and a half day of sessions, ending at noon. Registration is available at www.nata.aero/alc.
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Join NATA for Our Certified CSR Program | December 10-11 in New Orleans
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On December 10-11, NATA will hold its popular Certified CSR Program in New Orleans, LA. The two-day seminar will provide attendees with valuable knowledge and skills to create successful customer service experiences. Attendees will also learn how to deal with disgruntled customers and turn a marginal customer transaction into a fulfilled client transformation.
The Certified CSR Program is instructed by Aviation Business Strategies Group (ABSG) founders, John Enticknap and Ron Jackson. Ron and John are industry experts who have decades of experience in FBO services, marketing, and training. Check out ABSG’s FBO Connection Blog to get insights on how to enhance your operations.
Don’t miss out, reserve your seat today!
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Gulfstream Opens MRO Expansion at Savannah HQ
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This month, Gulfstream Aerospace cut the ribbon on a 202,000-sq ft MRO facility expansion at its Savannah, GA headquarters. Located on the east side of Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, the $55 million building gives Gulfstream more than one million sq ft of dedicated MRO hangar, office, and back shop space in Savannah alone. “Our customers choose to return to Gulfstream facilities for their service and support because they value the relationship and expertise only we can provide,” said Gulfstream President Mark Burns. “By increasing the number of maintenance facilities and combining them with our fleet of rapid-response vehicles and Gulfstream field and airborne support teams technicians, we’re offering our customers more service and support options, more accessibility, and more flexibility.” Read more.
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