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| December 16, 2019 — Volume 18, Issue 49 |
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NATA
Participates with FAA and Industry on General Aviation Safety Roundtable
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Last week, the Association’s COO and General Counsel Timothy Obitts, VP
of Regulatory Affairs John McGraw, and Chairman of the Board Curt Castagna
attended the FAA’s General Aviation Safety Roundtable. The Roundtable, held
periodically with general aviation associations and the FAA, reviews the major
safety issues of the day and what the next steps are towards ameliorating those
problems. Particularly important to NATA is the issue of illegal operations that represent themselves as legitimate Part 135 carriers. Obitts was quoted at the Roundtable as having said, “NATA, with the assistance of its Illegal Charter Task Force, continues to work with the FAA to quantify the scope of illegal operations and further enhance channels to collect actionable data, including the launch of an industry website containing an online reporting form and other informational resources on the dangers of these illicit operations. We thank the FAA for working with us on this important safety issue. Together, we are a force for protecting the lives and livelihoods of those who rely on 135.” If you would like more information about NATA’s illegal operations initiative, please contact NATA Senior VP Ryan Waguespack at ryanw@nata.aero. Read more.
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NATA
and General Aviation Industry Leaders Committed to Safest Flying Season Ever
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The Association, along with industry leaders from the
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), Experimental Aircraft
Association (EAA), General Aviation Manufacturing Association (GAMA),
Helicopter Association International (HAI), and National Business Aviation
Association (NBAA) are committed to making this the safest general aviation
flying season on record. In a live ‘Holiday Flying Webinar’ held on Tuesday, Dec. 17, AOPA President and CEO Mark Baker and Air Safety Institute Executive Director Richard McSpadden will share tips to help pilots identify potential traps unique to the holidays that impact aviation decision making. McSpadden will explore shortfalls of the human decision-making process to help pilots identify elements that sometimes trick otherwise safe pilots into making bad decisions. Leaders of each organization are asking GA pilots to tune in and discover practical ways to identify and mitigate red flags that can impact pilot decisions around the holidays. Please use this link to join the live webinar on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern.
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Pilot Rest and Duty Rules Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) Survey
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You may be aware that NATA is participating in the FAA’s Part 135 Pilot Rest & Duty Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC). The ARC aims to incorporate the latest fatigue science into recommendations, but NATA also wants to ensure we understand how our recommendations may affect the current state of 135 operations. In support of the ARC, we are working to collect important insight for the committee into the type, size, and complexity of operations currently under Part 135. To help us gain a full picture of the 135 community, please fill out this short survey with just 11 multiple choice questions by January 20. Click here. If you receive this survey from multiple associations, we ask that each operator only fill it out once. If you know of other 135 operators who may not receive this email, we ask that you please feel free to pass it along.
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Back
by popular demand, NATA's Ground Handling Safety Symposium (GHSS)
will take place at the NTSB Training Center in Ashburn, VA in August 2020. Join your colleagues and participate in knowledge-sharing, open format discussions focused on understanding and providing solutions for the operational safety needs of FBOs and other GA ground handlers. The Symposium is intended for safety professionals, directors, line service managers, operations managers, flight departments, and more. Attendees will also have multiple opportunities to network with colleagues and industry experts.
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| Member Monday: |
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NATA Member Monday! | Circle Air Group
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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. Children’s Flight of Hope (CFOH) provides air transportation for children to access specialized medical care. Since its founding in 1991, CFOH has grown to be an international organization, working with top children’s hospitals around the world from their headquarters in North Carolina. Without the service provided by CFOH, many families would be forced to postpone care, drive thousands of miles, or forego treatment altogether. CFOH is the only organization that offers the unique combination of commercial, purchased private charter, and corporate-donated private flights to ensure clients can access treatment despite certain medical, financial, or logistical constraints. CFOH allows families to focus on what is really important: the health and well-being of their child. Read more here, and search #NATAMemberMonday on our social media for more stories like this. |
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| Association Highlights: |
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Sign Up and Save: Drug Program Set Up Fee Waived
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Rates
are going to increase in 2020 for FedEx and UPS. NATA members need to stay
informed of the changes in order to keep costs low. Here are the top takeaways to
keep you in the know: - FedEx and UPS small package rates are increasing an average of 4.9% - effective January 6, 2020 and December 29, 2019, respectively. - Your actual costs will vary. Depending on the service you use and your package characteristics, you could see increases above or below the average. - Many common surcharges are also increasing. On top of the base rates, you need to be aware of the charges that apply to your shipments and how they’ll affect your total costs. PartnerShip®, the endorsed shipping provider for NATA, has sorted through the rate charts and put together a complete guide for members. Download the free white paper for key details about the new rates and how they may impact your business. NATA members have exclusive access to discounts on select FedEx® services to help offset these increases. Enroll today to start saving.
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NATA’s Insurance Programs Provide Strength in Numbers
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NATA Seeking Sponsors, Exhibitors, and Training Facilities for 2020 Events
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NATA is
currently seeking FBO member locations to host our 2020 training
workshops, professional development seminars, and regional town halls and
forums. Please note, the meeting space must have room to fit a minimum of 20-25
attendees comfortably. This is a great opportunity for FBOs looking for direct contact with our members. In addition to hosting other NATA members at your facility, your business will be featured on the event’s webpage, on signage, in NATA News, and in other advertisement opportunities. In exchange for the use of your facility, your company will be named a sponsor and will receive a complimentary registration where applicable. Alternatively, paid sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities for NATA events start at $250. Sponsors and hosts also have the option of promoting their business with marketing flyers and/or giveaways. If interested in hosting, sponsoring, or exhibiting, please contact Kim Blankenship at kblankenship@nata.aero or (202) 774-1513.
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Gulfstream Opens New MRO at Van Nuys Airport
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Last week, Gulfstream Aerospace officially opened
its second company-owned maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility in
Southern California. The new service center at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) offers
sizeable ramp space and access to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), the
Savannah, Georgia-based airframer said. “Southern California, especially Los
Angeles County, is a prime location for Gulfstream business jets, and with
maintenance facilities in both Van Nuys and Long Beach, we have the resources
to assist customers based in and transitioning through the area faster and more
efficiently,” said Gulfstream Customer Support President Derek Zimmerman. “This
expansion ensures our new aircraft, the Gulfstream G500 and G600, and the rest
of our growing fleet continue to have the best service and support in business
aviation.” Read more.
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Thales, StandardAero Team on Light Helo Autopilot
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StandardAero and Thales signed an agreement last
week to jointly develop and certify an advanced autopilot system for several
light helicopters, starting with the Airbus AS350. “As part of our
ongoing Safecraft program, offering this modern compact autopilot allows us to
press forward in our aggressive pursuit of certifying transformational safety
technologies that address…pilot fatigue and entry into inadvertent IMC
conditions that can often result in LOC-I and CFIT situations,” said
StandardAero VP of Business Development for Airframes and Avionics Solutions
Elvis Moni. “Until now, we haven’t had the right technology available for this
segment to adequately address the threat head-on.” Read more.
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Harrison to Chair NATA’s Airport Sponsored FBO Subcommittee
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The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has named Ben Harrison the chair of the newly-created Airport Sponsored FBO Subcommittee, which falls under the organization’s Airport Business Committee. It’s a role that Harrison says will put Cullman’s airport in closer touch with problem-solving ideas that other airports across the country may already be practicing, while sharing locally-created solutions with the wider aviation community. “More than anything, it gives us the ability to pick up the phone whenever there’s a problem here, and other professionals in the industry if they’ve dealt with that same problem before,” he explained. “It gives us the chance to see what we can learn from them — but also to see if they can learn anything from us. We’re all in the same boat — or, our business, I should probably say the same ‘plane’ — so it’s a great way to share our best practices and for everyone to learn from each other.” Read more.
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