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| January 13, 2020 — Volume 19, Issue 2 |
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| This Week's Top Stories |
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NATA
Welcomes the Confirmations of Graham and Chapman to the NTSB
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Last week, the Association issued the following statement on the
confirmations of Michael Graham and Thomas Chapman to serve as members of the
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB):
"NATA congratulates Michael Graham and Thomas Chapman on their
confirmations to the NTSB and, having had the pleasure of working with them in
the past, looks forward to continued partnerships to further the safety mission
of the industry," stated NATA COO Timothy Obitts. "Both Chapman and
Graham bring a level of experience, expertise, openness, and collaboration that
will greatly benefit the important work of the NTSB.”
Graham's term as a board member is through 2025, and Chapman's term runs
through the end of 2023. Their appointments round out the 5-member Board. Read more.
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Nominations
Open for NATA industry Excellence Awards
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Last week, the Association announced a call for nominations
to recognize the individuals, offices, and organizations demonstrating
excellence in their fields and the highest levels of customer service to the
general aviation community. Last year’s addition of the FBO Customer Service
Representative (CSR) Award and the Future Leader Award brought the total number
of Industry Excellence Awards selected by our members to six.
The Industry Excellence Awards, along with the AMT Employer
Awards, will be presented at a luncheon held during NATA’s Air Charter Summit
and Aviation Business Conference on June 16-18, 2020 in the Washington, DC
metropolitan area.
The nomination
deadline is March 25, 2020. For more information, please click
here. To submit an online nomination form, click
here. Read
more.
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NATA Staff Participate in 2020 UAA Aviation
Policy Seminar
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Last week, NATA’s VP of
Government & Public Affairs, Jonathon Freye, and Director of Regulatory
Affairs, Megan Eisenstein, met with students attending the University Aviation
Association’s (UAA) annual Aviation Policy Seminar in Washington, DC. NATA
hosted the group of 10 students at their headquarters for a discussion on
current legislative and regulatory issues impacting NATA’s membership,
including illegal charter operations, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) jet fuel
contamination, and hangar fire foam suppression systems. The students also
gained a greater understanding of how the Association represents the business
interests of general aviation service companies on legislative and regulatory
matters at the federal, state, and local levels, as well as some of the other
products and services it provides.
“It was a pleasure speaking with
this group of aviation students and listening to their interests and
perspectives on current industry matters. Their engagement and eagerness to
join the industry reflect positively on the future of our industry’s
workforce,” stated NATA’s Megan Eisenstein.
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NATA Remembers Two of Our Industry’s
Writing/Publishing Legends
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NATA honors the life
of two aviation literary giants: Colonel Walter Boyne and Murray Q. Smith. Col. Walter Boyne,
bomber pilot and aviation writer, has written more than 1,000 articles, 44
non-fiction books, and seven novels, all focused-on aviation, with several books
appearing on the NYTimes Bestseller List. He also co-founded “Wingspan – the
Air & Space Channel.”
“It’s rare to
encounter someone with as much brilliance, kindness, and dedication as Walter
Boyne. To get the chance to work with him was a distinct honor that I will
never forget. Walter and his vast accomplishments left an enduring mark on
aviation for generations to come,” stated NATA Vice President of Marketing and
Communications Shannon Chambers.
“Over the past
several weeks, there has been an outpouring of story after story of how Murray
Smith gave so many their start in not only writing, but also aviation or
perhaps a combination of both. Always the mentor, Murray was someone you just
wanted to be around to benefit from his wisdom and words of encouragement,”
stated Chambers.
Murray Smith, who made his mark on aviation journalism steering the Professional Pilot magazine for more than five decades. Smith’s publication became known for bringing in young talent who would later become leading editors in aviation journalism.
“Walter and Murray worked so passionately for so long because they cared
so deeply for what they did and who they did it for. Both were highly gifted
storytellers who captured the narrative of aviation for all time and will be
greatly missed,” added Chambers.
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| Member Monday: |
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NATA Member Monday! | Capital Jet Center
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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.
Capital Jet Center is located at the
southeastern end of Yeager Airport. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week, they provide
first class facilities for both the corporate and pleasure traveler. Their
modern, spacious lobby features comfortable seating with multiple widescreen
satellite televisions as well as an outstanding view of their ramp. The flight
planning and weather briefing room features the latest technology in weather
monitoring programs. Upstairs, their spacious pilot’s lounge offers a complete
view of the ramp, comfortable seating, and flat screen television. They are
part of the Central West Virginia Regional Airport Authority and, with that,
can offer 24/7 police and fire protection, as well as 24/7 staff and equipment
to handle things - such as large snow events - quickly and efficiently. The
friendly staff will always be looking forward to your visit and will provide
you, the customer, with the highest level of service.
Read more here, and search
#NATAMemberMonday on our social media for more stories like this.
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| From the FAA: |
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FAA Safety Briefing – Know Your Aircraft
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The January/February
2020 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on how to better “Know Your Aircraft.” Read the latest issue
that covers each major section of aircraft, highlighting the many design,
performance, and structural variations likely seen and how they affect flying.
Also gain insights into understanding aircraft energy management.
FAA Safety Briefing,
formerly FAA Aviation News, promotes aviation safety by discussing current
technical, regulatory, and procedural aspects affecting the safe operation and
maintenance of aircraft.
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| Association Highlights: |
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NATA P&C Plus Insurance Program | Coverage You Can Count On
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NATA’s P&C Plus Insurance Program was created exclusively for you.
The broker-driven Program provides a full suite of insurance coverage for
members and delivers flexible coverage options with a quick and simple
enrollment process.
Coverages include:
- Commercial Property
- Inland Marine
- Business Auto
- Storage Tank Liability - TankSafe®
- Premises Pollution Liability
- Cyber Liability
- Management Liability – Directors & Officers, Employment Practices, and Fiduciary
- Crime Coverage
- Kidnap Ransom and Extortion
- Workplace Violence Expense
Speak
with a Program representative today by visiting www.nata.aero/PCPlus.
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| Events: |
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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 on August 18-19, 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.
Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are also available — starting at $250. Please contact Kim Blankenship at KBlankenship@nata.aero for more information.
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| Membership Spotlight: |
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Costa Rica's First-Ever General Aviation Terminal Now Open at MROC
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Costa
Rica’s first-ever general aviation terminal (GAT), named GAT SJO, at San Jose
Juan Santamaría International Airport (MROC/SJO) is fully open and exclusively
available to business aviation operators. The GAT will operate under the name
GAT SJO General Aviation Terminal.“This is a historic day for Costa Rica and business
aviation,” said Adolfo Aragon, Senior Vice President, Latin America &
Caribbean, Universal®. “Private operators who have ever been to
Costa Rica before should be prepared for a faster, better, and more secure
experience for private aircraft travelers.” Read
more.
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Maven
by Midfield Joins the Paragon Network
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Maven by Midfield, in Waterford, MI, has become an
elite member of The Paragon Network. Maven
by Midfield recently finished building their own private fuel farm to ensure
fuel will always be available to their customers. Their passion for aviation is
consistently shown through their superior attention to their client’s needs. “All
of us at Maven by Midfield are thrilled to start off the new year as a member
of The Paragon Network,” stated Jason Zimmerman, President of Maven by
Midfield. “Joining the Paragon Network will help us accelerate the growth of
our business and expand our customer base. This is a great opportunity for us
and I’m looking forward to working with their elite group of FBOs.” Read more.” Read more.
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NetJets
Receives Its First Citation Longitude
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Textron Aviation has delivered its first Cessna
Citation Longitude to NetJets, the two companies announced January 6. The
delivery was completed on December 31, and the twinjet is expected to enter
service for the fractional provider early this year. The $28.345 million
Longitude received FAA type certification on September 21, followed by entry
into service on October 2. “No matter the reason for being on board, from
takeoff to landing, the innovations of the Citation Longitude make it the most
enjoyable flight imaginable,” said NetJets chairman and CEO Adam Johnson.
NetJets is the largest, publicly-announced customer for the Longitude, having
agreed to acquire up to 175 of the twinjets. Read more.
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