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| Coyne Highlights Turnaround In Industry During Member Visits; Talks With Two Key Governors |
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| NATA President James K. Coyne spent last week crossing the country and meeting with key state executives as well as a number of association members. Coyne first visited with Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell and highlighted the importance of general aviation to his state and the many small businesses that support this segment of the aviation industry. Coyne then traveled to Wichita, KS, where he provided the keynote address for the Wichita Aeroclub luncheon on March 29th and discussed some of the indicators that he is seeing from around the country that an economic turnaround is now underway.
Coyne then met with Aircraft Electronics Association President Paula Derks in Independence, MO, to visit their new company headquarters. Coyne wrapped up his trip with visits to Lincoln, NE, and Cleveland, OH. In Lincoln, Coyne participated at a town hall meeting sponsored by Duncan Aviation, as well as meeting Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman. In Cleveland, OH, Coyne met with incoming NATA Chairman Jim Miller from Flight Options.
Media Coverage from Wichita, KS visit:
http://www.kwch.com/Global/story.asp?S=12227078
http://www.kansas.com/2010/03/31/1248679/aviation-chief-sees-signs-of-recovery.html
Media Coverage from Lincoln, NE visit:
http://www.journalstar.com/business/local/article_7b521ecc-3d10-11df-b50b-001cc4c03286.html
http://www.1011now.com/home/headlines/89657932.html
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| NATA Publishes Legislative Report On Health Care Reform Bill |
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| On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed into law legislation to overhaul our nation’s health care system. The U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives approved the measure, H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. In addition, legislation was passed by the House and Senate, H.R. 4752, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, which makes a number of health-related financing and revenue changes to H.R. 3590. Both bills seek to make purchasing health insurance coverage more affordable and to cover over 30 million uninsured Americans. The bills were signed into law by the President on March 26, 2010.
NATA has highlighted the most prominent provisions in the legislation, including those affecting small business.
To view NATA’s legislative report, please click here.
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| Washington State Tax Proposal On Aviation Rejected |
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| NATA, along with general aviation (GA) industry groups including the National Business Aviation Association, reached out to members in the state of Washington last month about a bill being considered by the Washington State House of Representatives. The bill had intended to increase dramatically the annual tax on aircraft linked to the state. While that effort was defeated, a new House proposal had arisen that would institute an onerous tax based on a complicated chart of aircraft types and manufacture dates. Last week, the Washington State Senate rejected amendments to the House budget proposal that included the onerous tax on aircraft. The tax proposal would have increased the tax paid by aircraft owners on some newer and heavier GA aircraft in the state of Washington.
Thanks to all who participated in contacting Washington state representatives in opposition to the state tax on aircraft.
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| NATAPAC Reminder |
| Solicitation Authorization Forms Due |
| Every three years, because NATA is a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) organization, we must obtain written approval from NATA’s member companies before soliciting contributions from those companies’ employees for NATAPAC. Completing and returning the form in no way requires you to make a contribution; however, signing the authorization form allows you to stay informed and contribute to NATAPAC.
In the past, NATA has been successful in contributing to Members of Congress who have proven their leadership in supporting general aviation. NATAPAC will support the congressional campaigns of Members who support aviation businesses, regardless of party affiliation! With political fundraising and campaign activity at an all time high, we cannot afford to allow other interest groups to define the issues that will impact our members. To stay informed about NATAPAC, fill out the attached authorization form today!
To view the NATAPAC Chairman’s letter, please click here.
To view the NATAPAC brochure, including authorization form, please click here.
Additional information regarding NATAPAC can be found at www.nata.aero/natapac.
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| Charter Economic Outlook At Air Charter Summit |
| Register Now for the Most Comprehensive Part 135 Regulatory Event of the Year |
| Finance and aerospace expert Rolland Vincent will talk about the impact of economic decline on the Part 135 community and discuss what the outlook is for the community in the years to come at NATA’s 2010 Air Charter Summit.
Vincent has more than 25 years of experience in business, regional and international aviation, including Bombardier, Cessna, Learjet, Flexjet, and ICAO. He has a background in market research, economics and statistics, and has held senior leadership positions in marketing, strategy, business development, and consulting. With industry expertise from aerospace to financial services, Vincent has the experience to provide answers to critical questions you and your business are facing in these times. Click here to visit Rolland Vincent’s Web site.
NATA’s 2010 Air Charter Summit will take place on June 7-9 at the Westfields Marriott in Chantilly, Virginia. The summit provides an important opportunity to learn about the Part 135 regulatory landscape straight from government officials. Industry leaders will also get the latest intelligence, tactics and strategies from nationally recognized experts, be inspired, find new solutions to current business and economic challenges, and network one-on-one with their peers.
Additional Agenda Topics:
- FAA Regulatory Review
- Charter Brokering Update
- Fractional Ownership Leadership Session
- Transportation Security Administration Update
- Dinner with Special Guest Speaker: Bruce Jenner, Olympic Hall of Famer
- State Taxes and Applicability to Part 135 and 91k Operations
- Federal Excise Taxes – What Is A Charter Operator’s Liability If The Broker Fails to Collect/Remit
- Flight, Duty & Rest – What New Rules Will Mean to the Charter Community
Click here to view a pdf of the advance program brochure. The brochure will arrive in your mailbox in a few weeks. If you know someone who should get one, please send their information to lpylant@nata.aero. Visit www.nata.aero/acs for event details and to register today!
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| Get Dr. Dewett’s Prescription For Successful Leadership |
| Register for May 19-20 LSST Seminar in Windsor Locks |
Register for May 19-20 LSST Seminar in Windsor Locks
Dr. Dewett has quickly become one of the most popular Line Service Supervisor Training Seminar (LSST) speakers. His wit, enthusiasm and wisdom captivate line service supervisors and managers and inspire them to strive for a new level of leadership. Be sure to catch Dr. Dewett’s presentation at the upcoming LSST Seminar in Windsor Locks on May 19-20. In the meantime, click here to see Dr. Dewett in action.
The LSST seminar provides the training line service supervisors need to become more proficient in supervising staff, motivating others, communicating and coaching a team. Participants will also achieve certification in accordance with 14 CFR Part 139 fire safety training.
Among the Topics to be Covered:
- Attendee Self Assessments
- Creating A Healthy Safety Culture
- Leadership and Supervisor Essentials
- Legal Compliance As A Leader
- Employee Engagement / Effective Communication
- Line Service Supervisor Technical Review
- Simple Steps To Ensure Top-Notch Customer Service
The seminar will take place at the New England Air Museum. The museum maintains an outstanding collection of aviation artifacts and over 125 aircraft and 200 aircraft engines, many of which are on display. Click here for more information on this seminar, including how to register.
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| PCI Compliance 101 |
| For merchants doing business with Multi Service Aviation |
| Are you having trouble validating your compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS)? You are not alone. Many organizations, especially small merchants, struggle to understand and meet the requirements of PCI-DSS.
In today’s environment, security is a primary consideration for every type of business that accepts credit and debit cards. The card networks require all merchants to comply with the PCI-DSS and all payment applications to be certified and validated in accordance with the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS).
During the PCI Compliance 101 webinar, held April 27, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. (CDT), a Trustwave expert will review the PCI-DSS requirements, outline the common barriers to compliance and provide best practices for overcoming these obstacles to protect your business.
As your merchant services provider, we are committed to helping you meet your data security and compliance obligations. Please join Multi Service Aviation and Trustwave by registering for this free event.
Event address for attendees: https://trustwave.webex.com/trustwave/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=357011522
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
10:00 am Central Daylight Time (GMT-05:00)
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| BCA Ops & Safety Special: Thunderstorms |
| Visit New Site and Become a Fan on Facebook |
| For operators in the Northern Hemisphere, thunderstorm season is returning. These potent meteorological marvels follow patterns in development, movement and dissipation, and woe to the aviator who fails to understand, identify and take appropriate action to circumvent the threat they present — at whatever altitude.
The new BCA Ops & Safety Special Web site and Facebook Fan Page provide a wealth of practical, expert and usable information in a variety of formats to help pilots operate safely and with minimal scheduling disruption during thunderstorm season.
The site includes an Ask the Expert section, a photo gallery, video, systems and services and links to many different articles on thunderstorms.
The following are just a few of the article topics:
- When Lightning Strikes
- The Hazard of Heavy Rain
- Weather Radar and High Altitude Cells
- Lessons from the Crossfield Crash
- Getting the Most From Weather Radar
- Summertime Flight Operations
- Thunderstorm Season Defensive Tools
- Colliding With Nature: Gust Fronts
Access to the information on the special site is free and new topics will be introduced quarterly.
Visit the site at http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/eventType3.do?eventName=thunderstorms_2010 and their Facebook fan page at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Business-Commercial-Aviations-Ops-Safety/100439586664361?ref=ts. Become a Fan today for regular updates and community discussion!
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| Operators Encouraged To Complete Safety Survey |
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| The Turbine Aircraft Operations Subgroup (TAOS), part of the FAA’s General Aviation Joint Steering Committee, was formed in 2005 to study and make practical recommendations to the FAA regarding safety practices for turbine aircraft operations. As part of that effort, TAOS has created a short on-line safety survey seeking input from pilots and operators about safety-related practices and programs.
The survey is available by clicking here. The deadline to complete the survey is April 30, 2010.
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| Byer’s Weekly Blog: |
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| This week, NATA Vice President of Government and Industry Affairs Eric R. Byer highlights what NATA members are saying about the association’s Day on the Hill. To read Byer’s blog please click here.
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| Weekly Web Survey |
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| Do you believe general aviation industry is starting to see an economic turnaround?
Participate in survey.
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| Fact of the Week |
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| Along with many other industry stakeholder groups, NATA participates in the General Aviation Awards Program. In each of the past 47 years, the General Aviation Awards program and the FAA have recognized a small group of aviation professionals in the fields of flight instruction, aviation maintenance, avionics, and safety for their contributions to aviation, education, and flight safety.
This awards program is a cooperative effort between the FAA and more than a dozen industry sponsors. The selection process begins with local FAA Safety Team managers at Flight Standards District Offices (FSDO) and then moves on to the eight regional FAA offices. Panels of aviation professionals from within those four fields then select national winners from the pool of regional winners.
This week, NATA is pleased to introduce Jeffrey Robert, 2010 National Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI) of the year.
Jeff is president of Fly Like the Pros (www.FlyingLikeThePros.com) in Los Angeles. He specializes in single-pilot jet operations, advanced avionics, advanced instrument instruction, and ground training software. A longtime Master CFI, he was an early member of the Cirrus Standardized Instructor Program (CSIP) as well as a co-creator and chief flight instructor of the Cessna Advanced Aircraft Club Recurrent Training Program for the Corvalis aircraft. Additionally, he serves as a FAASTeam representative.
Congratulations Jeff!
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