News & Publications
May/June 2024
Experts Share Tips on Mitigating Flight Crew Fatigue
Mitigating risk from flight crew fatigue is among the most challenging tasks for any business aviation flight department – especially Part 91 operations. Three experts shared their ideas on guidance and best practices.
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May 6, 2024
NBAA Issues Urgent Member Call to Action on FAA Reauthorization
NBAA called upon the business aviation community to issue a clear statement to Congress on the need to pass a long-term reauthorization measure for the FAA before the latest extension expires May 10.
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May 6, 2024
NBAA Honors the Legacy of Legendary Round-the-World Aviator Dick Rutan
NBAA marked the passing of acclaimed pilot and aviation pioneer Dick Rutan.
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May 6, 2024
Podcast: Revamping One of NBAA’s Most Useful Resources
The NBAA Management Guide is widely regarded as the industry's how-to manual and the latest revision published earlier this year was virtually a complete overhaul that now aligns with NBAA's Certified Aviation Manager program.
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May 3, 2024
Leaders Highlight Business Aviation’s Net-Zero Mission At Major DC Event
Key leaders in the business aviation community’s mission to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 took center stage at a May 2 Washington aviation policy forum to detail the sector’s comprehensive focus on sustainability, in a panel discussion moderated by NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen.
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May 3, 2024
NBAA Maintenance Conference Drives a Growing, Dynamic Profession
NBAA cheered the success of the 2024 NBAA Maintenance Conference in helping prepare an exciting and expanding profession for a bright future ahead.
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May 2, 2024
EBACE2024 Keynote to Spotlight Industry, Government Leaders Shaping Aviation’s Future
EBAA and NBAA announced a compelling lineup of keynote speakers for this year’s European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE), which will take place at Geneva’s Palexpo and Geneva International Airport from May 28-30.
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May 1, 2024
NBAA Names Recipients of Maintenance AMT Scholarships
NBAA’s Maintenance Committee has announced the recipients of 2024 Maintenance AMT Scholarships.
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May 1, 2024
NBAA Maintenance Conference Preps for ‘Growing Into the Future’
The 2024 NBAA Maintenance Conference kicked off in Portland, OR, with a mission to help prepare attendees for a bright future, including a powerful keynote by a former Blue Angels three-time commander who offered valuable insights into building successful teams.
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May/June 2024
Aspiring Chief Pilots Should Have a Professional Development Plan
If your career goals include being a business aviation chief pilot, experts advise creating a professional development plan. Chief pilots offer tips on why it matters and how to start.
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April 30, 2024
Fourth Anniversary of Controversial ‘Ligado Order’ Spurs Renewed Call for Revocation
NBAA, along with more than 90 transportation industry trade associations and others, urged the FCC to vacate the controversial “Ligado Order,” a 2020 ruling that approves a high-speed broadband cellular network proven to interfere with GPS and satellite communications networks.
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April 30, 2024
NBAA Welcomes Progress on FAA Reauthorization Bill
NBAA welcomed House and Senate negotiators’ agreement, released early Monday morning, on a bipartisan, bicameral bill to reauthorize the FAA.
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April 29, 2024
NBAA News Hour: Unpacking the FAA’s New SMS Rule
The FAA’s new rule expanding safety management systems (SMS) to Part 135 on-demand operators, certain Part 21 certificate holders and 91.147 air tour operations will be positive for the business aviation community and meets most of the criteria advocated by NBAA and other industry stakeholders, concluded an expert panel during an NBAA News Hour webinar.
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April 29, 2024
NBAA Names Recipients of Hilsmann Memorial Scholarships
The Maintenance Committee of the NBAA announced the recipients of the Hank Hilsmann Memorial Scholarship.
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April 29, 2024
Podcast: Proactive Steps to Help Prevent Runway Excursions
Runway excursions are the leading cause of accidents in turbine business aircraft operations. NBAA's Domestic Operations Committee recently updated the association's safety resource, Reducing Runway Excursions in Business Aviation, with additional tips for operators to avoid these events.
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April 26, 2024
Industry Leaders Tell Future Workforce: Leverage the Powerful Aviation Network
At the Alpha Eta Rho conference, industry leaders Julia Harrington of Axis Jet, Caleb Stitely of Chantilly Air and Gary Webb of AviationManuals took part in a Collegiate Connect panel to share insights with the aviation fraternity members on the breadth of career tracks in business aviation.
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April 26, 2024
NBAA Thought Leadership Webinar: Best Practices for Data-Driven Aircraft Maintenance
An evidence-based approach to business aircraft maintenance means planes spend more time in the air and less on the ground, said John Talmadge, from aviation management platform provider Veryon.
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April 26, 2024
NBAA, Aero Club of Washington Sponsor Educational ‘Take Your Child to Work Day’
NBAA, in collaboration with the Aero Club of Washington, sponsored a "Take Your Child to Work Day" breakfast at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC, giving children aged 5 to 16 an opportunity to learn about aviation and aerospace.
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May/June 2024
Lifesaving Takeaways From 3 Recent Business Aviation Accidents
Although aviation remains the safest form of travel, accidents continue to be an unfortunate and infrequent reality. Information stemming from crash investigations often spurs important discussions about ways to make operations safer. In fact, preliminary findings from probes conducted by the NTSB can yield valuable lessons.
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May/June 2024
Inside NBAA’s Laser Focus on Safety
As risks to business aviation are identified, NBAA’s Safety Committee is positioned as a center of expertise, analyzing industry data and findings to shape the scope of the NBAA’s Top Safety Focus Areas.
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