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The FIFA World Cup takes place this summer with matches running from June 11-July 19 at regional sites throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. The event will drive increased flights toward each locale, which will be handled through various FAA initiatives.

NBAA welcomed a recent FAA aeromedical policy update encouraging pilots and air traffic controllers to seek counseling and mental health support early and without fear that receiving talk therapy would jeopardize their medical certification, marking an important shift in the agency’s approach to mental wellness. 

The Board of Directors of NBAA has elected Craig R. Olson, vice president, aviation, Starbucks Coffee Company, to the association’s board.

Experts, including an ex-FAA safety inspector, say it helps to be proactive, transparent and familiar with the process.

NBAA has released its latest NBAA Business Aviation Accident and Incident Analysis, examining 40 business aircraft safety events in the first three months of 2026, including six fatal accidents.

NBAA joined a coalition of leading aviation and travel organizations -  representing  airports, airlines, hotels and other business and consumer stakeholders - in urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to avoid actions that would significantly reduce Customs and Border Protection operations at U.S. airport ports of entry.

NBAA advises business aircraft operators arriving to the U.S. of updated arrival restrictions implemented by DHS due to an ongoing Ebola outbreak across the central African countries of Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan.

NBAA expressed its support for a new online dashboard developed by the Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration to provide updates on the status of modernization of the country's ATC network.

NBAA has unveiled the latest version of the NBAA Management Guide, providing invaluable guidance and direction from industry veterans to help industry professionals navigate a complex landscape filled with exciting new advances and ongoing challenges.

Those affected by recent changes in the commercial airline landscape may find new career opportunities in business aviation.

Contact: Dan Hubbard, 202-431-5970, dhubbard@nbaa.org White Plains, NY, May 21, 2026 –  The National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) 2026 White Plains Regional Forum, held yesterday at Westchester County … Continued

NBAA is delivering even greater value to members with the launch of NBAA Member Rewards, an exclusive new program designed to help operators reduce costs, maximize efficiency and generate an immediate return on their investment in NBAA membership.

NBAA) today welcomed the Senate’s vote to approve Daniel Edwards to become the Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s) assistant secretary for aviation and international affairs, and Michael Graham to serve another five-year term on the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

Whether you're brand new to business aviation maintenance or a seasoned professional, a refresher on the basics of clear and compliant recordkeeping is always a good idea, and a key component of a strategic approach to safety.

International business aviation is entering a more demanding regulatory environment, with every aspect of flight operations requiring greater precision and better documentation, noted an expert panel on the recent NBAA New Hour webinar

NBAA paid tribute to Hal Shevers, the founder and longtime chairman of Sporty’s Pilot Shop, who passed away May 12, at the age of 90.

Contact: Dan Hubbard, 202-431-5970, dhubbard@nbaa.org Washington, DC, May 14, 2026 – With just a week remaining until the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) May 20 White Plains … Continued

The partnership between local and regional business aviation groups and NBAA is vital in advocating for policies that allow business aviation to grow and thrive. That was the message from NBAA Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Kristie Greco Johnson to attendees at the 17th annual Florida Aviation Business Association conference, held May 12, 2026, in Tampa, FL.

NBAA formally endorsed the flight training modernization blueprint proposed by the National Flight Training Alliance (NFTA), in comments sent to the FAA.

NBAA announced a new member resource providing a comprehensive introduction to the tax, regulatory and transactional considerations involved in the complex process of acquiring a business aircraft.