NBAA2008 Now Only a Month Away
Sepetmber 2, 2008
The NBAA 61st Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2008) – the world's largest purely civil aviation trade show – is only one month away. NBAA2008 will take place from Monday, October 6 through Wednesday, October 8 in Orlando, FL at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), with a Static Display of Aircraft at Orlando Executive Airport (ORL). Over one million square feet of exhibit space at the OCCC will accommodate indoor exhibits and over 100 Information and Maintenance & Operations Sessions. The highly anticipated three-day event will include the NBAA Playground Build, the Annual Chairman's Charity Classic, the NBAA Charities Gala and an Opening General Session featuring International Civil Aviation Organization President Roberto Kobeh González and famed political couple James Carville and Mary Matalin. Register now or learn more at www.nbaa.org/2008.

NBAA's September Newsletter for Schedulers & Dispatchers Now Online
September 1, 2008
Now available online, the September 2008 issue of NBAA Dispatch includes a message from NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers (S&D) Committee Chair Anne-Marie Smith of Steelcase Aviation, who reflects on the past and future of the profession. Sponsored by Air BP, the issue also includes an update on plans underway for the 20th Anniversary S&D Conference, how schedulers and dispatchers can get involved with NBAA Charities and news about industry professionals and regional groups. The printed issue has mailed to NBAA Member schedulers and dispatchers. View the issue online.

2009 S&D Scholarship Applications Now Available
September 1, 2008
The NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers (S&D) Committee is now accepting applications for the 2009 S&D Scholarship and 2009 S&D Training Awards. Applications must be received by October 17. Applicants may now e-mail applications to NBAA at scholarships@nbaa.org. However, applications cannot be e-mailed without a scanned signature. Scholarship recipients will be announced at the NBAA 20th Annual S&D Conference, to be held from January 14 to 16, 2009 in Long Beach, CA. To download scholarship applications or for more information, visit www.nbaa.org/scholarships.

NBAA Challenges Sensationalist Bloomberg News Story on Charter
August 28, 2008
NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen called into question a one-sided story from Bloomberg News that overlooked the emphasis by government and industry on charter broker oversight in an attempt to paint the whole charter industry as unsafe. In a letter sent to newspapers that published Bloomberg's article, Bolen said: "NBAA supports the government's role in ensuring charter safety, and NBAA leads an initiative with the Department of Transportation to increase oversight of charter brokers without destroying the value reputable companies offer customers." Review Bolen's full letter.

NBAA Extends Condolences to Friends, Family of Connie Penne
August 20, 2008
NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen today extended his sympathies to those affected by the sudden loss of Connie Penne, NBAA’s vice president, membership marketing, who passed away earlier this week. “We at NBAA are shocked and saddened over the news of Connie’s passing, and our prayers are with her family at this difficult time,” Bolen said. NBAA is in the process of establishing a memorial fund for Ms. Penne, and the Association will provide notice when the fund has been established. Members who wish to express their condolences to the family may do so here. More.

NBAA's Business Aviation Insider Has Tips for Secure International Travel
August 29, 2008
The "Security Spotlight" feature in the current issue of Business Aviation Insider, NBAA's official Member publication, includes the latest security guidance for Members planning international trips. The article – the latest in a series of articles about general aviation security published by NBAA – discusses security threats, determining the needs for each operator's specific international missions, where to get expertise on security threat avoidance or response and more. Read complete article.

NBAA Disappointed by FAA Action on GA Slot Use at LGA
August 26, 2008
Following last week's decision by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to reduce the number of hourly slots available for general aviation (GA) at New York's LaGuardia Airport (LGA), NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen said the FAA appears to be emphasizing operational limitations at the airport instead of focusing on measures to increase capacity there. "Although general aviation does not contribute to congestion at LaGuardia, we remain disappointed that the FAA seems to be most interested in adopting measures to limit operations for all aviation segments at this and other New York City airports," Bolen said. "This spring, an ad hoc industry group including NBAA provided the FAA with a list of specific capacity-enhancing techniques that could be quickly implemented at LaGuardia. As of today, very few of those techniques are in effect." View the announcement.

Changes to Instrument Arrival Procedures to Be Implemented at LAX
August 26, 2008
On September 25, four revised Instrument Landing System approaches, as well as one new and two revised standard terminal arrival routes (STARs), will become effective at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, CA. The enhancements will simplify the selection of approach procedures by eliminating the need for runway transitions on Flight Management System- equipped aircraft. Assuming normal weather patterns, these new procedures will be in use for all aircraft arriving at LAX on or after 6:00 a.m. PDT on September 25. Learn more.

Make Housing and Travel Reservations Online Now for NBAA2008
August 26, 2008
NBAA2008 hotel rates have been negotiated by NBAA to give Attendees the lowest rates at official show hotels; no pre-payment for hotel reservations; immediate confirmations; the option to update or cancel hotel reservations online without fees or penalties; and descriptions, photos and maps to aid in choosing hotels. To make housing and travel reservations online, visit the NBAA2008 housing web site.

Results Available for the 2008 NBAA Compensation & Benchmark Survey
August 21, 2008
Results from the 2008 NBAA Compensation & Benchmark Survey are now available to survey participants. The survey was developed to help NBAA Member Representatives and their company salary administrators evaluate their flight departments by providing a comprehensive review of aviation department personnel salaries and operational data. This year's results are based upon survey responses from 861 aviation departments who provided compensation data for 4,527 employees.  Online access to the compiled results of the survey is available at no cost to survey participants. Participants may purchase hard copies of the survey results for $75. NBAA Member Representatives who did not participate in the survey may purchase online access to survey results for $75 and hard copies for $150. Survey results are not available to non-Members. Review the results.

Register Now for the 2008 Bombardier Safety Standdown
August 20, 2008
The 2008 Bombardier Safety Standdown, sponsored in partnership with NBAA, the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board, will be held from October 20 to 23 in Kansas City, MO at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center. This year’s event will focus on a variety of critical safety topics and feature an exciting lineup of presenters, including John J. Nance, author and aerospace analyst at ABC News; Dr. Mica Endsley from SA Technologies; Air to Air photographer Paul Bowen of Paul Bowen Photography; and Clay Lacy of Clay Lacy Aviation. In addition, flightcrew and CPR training and a one-day maintenance workshop on human factors in aviation safety will be offered. Attendance is limited and NBAA Members are encouraged to register early. Registration will close on September 17. To register and learn more, visit: http://www.safetystanddown.com