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| January 6, 2020 — Volume 19, Issue 1 |
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| This Week's Top Stories |
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NATA Loss of License Insurance Program Reaches Pilot Enrollment Milestone
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The Association is pleased to announce that over 1,000 pilots are now enrolled in its Loss of License Insurance Program, administered by Harvey Watt & Co. and underwritten by Symetra. This exclusive insurance program is intended for Part 135, Part 125, Part 91K and Part 91 operators. The key component of the Program offers income replacement for pilots who lose their FAA medicals.
“NATA’s Loss of License Program was developed to help our members and the general aviation industry to combat the pilot shortage that we face today. By expanding the benefits offered to pilots, companies can better recruit, protect, and retain pilots – making this one of our most sought-after membership benefits,” said Timothy Obitts, Chief Operating Officer of NATA.
For the full press release, please click here.
Visit www.nata.aero/lossoflicense or view other Harvey Watt & Co. and NATA offerings at www.nata.aero/HarveyWatt.
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NATA, IFBOA, and QBE Aviation Announce Final Good Experience Return of 24.74%
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The Association and QBE Aviation of QBE Holdings, Inc. (QBE) are proud to announce that the 2015 Program year of its Workers Compensation Insurance Program closed with a final Good Experience Return (GER) of 24.74%. On December 18, 2019, QBE declared approximately $6,113,555.60 for the Program participants for this year’s GER. To date, over $22,254,749.89 in GER has been distributed to Program participants.
“For 80 years, NATA has assisted its members in being safe and successful. The Program, with its good experience return, is just one way that NATA provides tangible value and assists aviation businesses in meeting their bottom lines. Participants look forward to these substantial savings year-after-year and we are pleased to see the substantial growth not only in the number of participants in the Program, but also in the overall return that the Program provides our members,” stated Timothy Obitts, Chief Operating Officer of NATA.
For the full press release, please click here.
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Super Bowl LIV Flight Requirements for GA Pilots
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Between January 27 to
February 4, 2020, general aviation pilots who want to fly
around Miami and Fort Lauderdale will need to check the FAA’s Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for air traffic
procedures for the area.
The FAA has published a webpage with information for South Florida-area airspace and airports. The agency will update the webpage as additional information becomes available.
As a designated National Security Special Event, additional unmanned aircraft restrictions will be in place before, during, and after the Super Bowl. Learn more here: Super Bowl LIV is a No Drone Zone.
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Mark Your Calendars for the 2020 GHSS!
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Back by popular
demand, NATA's Ground Handling Safety Symposium (GHSS) heads to 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! | Gem Air, LLC
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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.
Gem Air, LLC is a family owned and operated Part 135 air service based in Salmon, Idaho. It offers a wide range of services from UPS cargo, to charter, to flight instruction. Sister and brother, Jo and David Schroeder, have taken leadership roles in the company, and the family's first generation in the business, parents JoAnn Wolters and Dan Schroeder, remain involved as well. The cargo flights they run for UPS provide the financial backbone for the company, in the form of steady, year-round revenue. And, if the cargo flights are the financial backbone, the heart and soul is the seasonal backcountry flying. That culture and identity is ingrained in the company and the Schroeder family. The airmanship and good decision- making skills pilots learn in the backcountry environment shape Gem Air's tradition of safe, skilled aviation.
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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Happy New Year from the team at NATA. Empowering our members and the industry has been the priority of this Association since its inception, 80 years ago. The Association is pursuing a number of very important initiatives including sustainability, workforce development, emerging technologies, safety and training, and opposing illegal operations, among many other things. Our products and services will continue to support your businesses and help them to become as safe and successful as possible. And, our staff is always happy to assist you with anything from training, to regulation, to membership, and everything in between. “This is an exciting year for NATA as we have reached our 80th anniversary,” stated NATA COO Timothy Obitts. “We are firing on all cylinders, working on behalf of the wide variety of businesses that make up our industry. We look forward to amplifying your voice in the years, and decades, to come.” Please do not hesitate to reach out to us at info@nata.aero. For more information about all the ways NATA is working for you, please visit our website at www.nata.aero.
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NATA Safety 1st Has You Covered with its Fuel Quality Management System
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The NATA Safety 1st Fuel QC Management System is a cloud-based digital system that replaces the pen and paper approach to inspection and maintenance management. Key features include digital storage and access to all quality control (QC) records; an easy-to-use, mobile-optimized inspection platform; and Compliance Sentry technology that provides a 24-7 eye on your QC system.
This Program is intended for the GA community, including FBOs, fuel providers, air charter operators, and more! Conveniently access your records from anywhere, all from an iPad or other device.
Request a demo, speak with the Safety 1st team, or view the Program video walkthrough.
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Interested in Speaking or Recommending a Session Topic for NATA’s 2020 Air Charter Summit and Annual Meeting
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On June 16-18, 2020, NATA will host its Air Charter Summit and Aviation Business Conference, which will take place at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View in Arlington, VA. The event will commence with a reception on Tuesday evening and will conclude on Thursday at noon. Attendees will hear from government policymakers, industry experts and other leaders representing various sectors of the general aviation community — including air charter operators, FBOs, airports, and MROs. Along with several opportunities to connect with other attendees.
Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are also available — starting at $250. Please contact Kim Blankenship at KBlankenship@nata.aero for more information.
Check out what previous ABC attendees had to say about their experience. If you are interested in speaking at the conference or want to share a session topic we should cover, click here.
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Berry Aviation Expands Mx Capabilities with New Hangar
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Following the receipt of Part 145 repair station certification from the FAA and European Union Aviation Safety Agency, Berry Aviation has opened a maintenance hangar at San Marcos (Texas) Regional Airport. “Overall, these improvements have increased the company’s ability to add new repair capabilities by tenfold,” Berry Aviation President and Chief Operating Officer Stanley Finch said. “That, coupled with the new certifications, allows us to operate on a much wider range of aircraft and parts.” Read more.
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Air BP Signs TSA with Sonangol of Angola
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Air BP has signed a technical services agreement with Sonangol, the state-owned oil company in Angola. This marks Air BP’s entry into the country and expands its footprint in Africa. As part of the technical services agreement (TSA), Air BP will support Sonangol in assuring its operations to international standards, providing advice on product quality, operations, HSSE, and engineering. Training programs will be delivered in Portuguese to build knowledge and competence locally, as well as bringing Air BP’s internationally-renowned expertise to Sonangol’s airport operations and related engineering projects. Justin Walker, Technical Services Director, Air BP, said, “We are excited to partner with Sonangol to help them achieve their growth aspirations in Angola safely, effectively and reliably. The strong relationship BP Angola has developed with Sonangol and the Angolan government over the past decades, coupled with Air BP’s 90 plus years of aircraft refuelling experience, is a winning combination.” Read more.
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Bombardier Teams with Tech School for Global 7500 Jobs
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Bombardier has developed an apprenticeship
program with Texas State Technical College (TSTC) to develop local skills as it
ramps up manufacturing of the Global 7500 wing in Red Oak, Texas. The Canadian
manufacturer acquired the Global 7500 wing program in Red Oak from Triumph
Group earlier this year and signed a lease to continue production of the wing
line there. Further, Bombardier retained the employees who supported the
program. Looking forward, Bombardier and TSTC have developed a two-year
Bombardier aviation apprenticeship to help build a pipeline for that program,
as well as provide students with an entry into the aerospace sector. Students
will train at TSTC’s facilities and receive on-the-job training, enabling them
“to benefit at no cost from industry-tailored modules, experienced instructors,
tools, and equipment and financial support,” Bombardier said. Read more.
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