NBAA Update Archive
NBAA Update #02-05
Monday, February 4, 2002
ACUTE SECURITY CONCERNS PREVAIL AT FAA, DOT, SECRET
SERVICE
Members are advised that Federal officials with jurisdiction over aviation continue to be
focused primarily on the issue of security. The prevention of additional terrorist acts is
of the highest priority on the Federal agenda. This priority, which we do not expect to change
for the foreseeable future, is significantly diverting government resources at the expense
of "normal" government business, reducing the government's usual response times
for ordinary business. Members are further advised that Federal officials believe that a terrorist
act using general aviation aircraft is highly possible. NBAA strongly suggests that every
reasonable step be taken to maintain your personal awareness and vigilance related to aviation
and to secure your aircraft against this threat, both at home and on the road, and to immediately
report any suspicious activity.
www.nbaa.org/ops/security
BRIEFING ABOUT GA ACCESS TO DCA
Today, more than 90 flight department representatives are expected to attend NBAA's second
briefing on the status of general aviation access into Reagan Washington National Airport
(DCA). NBAA will hold monthly briefings on the status of general aviation access into DCA
until access is restored; the next meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 4.
http://www.nbaa.org/airports/DCA
GOVERNMENT RESPONDS TO NBAA'S SLOA PROPOSAL
The FAA and other government officials are actively reviewing two test applications for Security
Letters of Authorization (SLOAs), which would allow qualified general aviation operations
within the National Airspace System during periods of FAA-mandated increased security and
at specified locations. While NBAA is encouraged by recent progress, the Association has yet
to confirm a start date for operations under the SLOA due to the complexities of coordinating
efforts of multiple government agencies.
http://www.nbaa.org/sloa
2002 WINTER OLYMPICS - CREW ACCREDITATION
PACKAGES
NBAA has confirmed that the FAA has begun sending out crew accreditation packages to those
operators approved by the Utah Olympic Public Safety Command to fly into the 45-mile Salt
Lake City Olympic TFR. The accreditation package contains procedures for making reservations
to obtain the "consensual" security inspections required at four gateway airports.
Download the procedures at:
http://www.nbaa.org/airspace/2002winter.htm
FAA AND DOJ CONSIDER ADDITIONAL CATEGORY OF FLIGHT TRAINING
Last week, NBAA worked with flight training service providers to develop recommendations that
would allow advance consent for aliens seeking recurrent types of training. NBAA has sent
these recommendations to the FAA and Department of Justice (DOJ) for their consideration.
The FAA and DOJ currently are developing new guidance for flight training providers, and NBAA
expects that the DOJ will issue this new guidance shortly. For more information, contact Eric
Ramsdell at eramsdell@nbaa.org.
FAA DRVSM WEB SITE NOW ONLINE
The FAA has added a Domestic Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (DRVSM) section to its main
RVSM Web site at www.faa.gov/ats/ato/rvsm1.htm.
The FAA DRVSM page at www.tc.faa.gov/act-500/niaab/drvsm/Default.asp
includes an overview section with links to topics such as ATC procedural changes and issues,
aircraft operator approval information and documents, DRVSM seminars, and rulemaking schedule.
NBAA encourages Members to familiarize themselves with this informative Web site. The NBAA
RVSM Web page is located at:
http://www.nbaa.org/member/rvsm
DRVSM
SEMINARS NOW AVAILABLE
The FAA will present the first of five DRVSM seminars on April 9 and 10 at the Hyatt Dulles
Hotel at Dulles International Airport, VA. The intent of this seminar is to provide information
to operators and other interested parties from the Eastern area of the United States. The
remaining four DRVSM seminars will be conducted in the Southern, Southwestern, Northwestern,
and Central/Great Lakes areas at approximately six-month intervals to accommodate attendees
from those general areas. For more information, visit www.tc.faa.gov/act-500/niaab/drvsm/drvsm_seminars.asp.
To register, contact Thomas G. Jones, CSSI, Inc., at (202) 484-3370 or tjones@cssiinc.com.
AVIATION INSURANCE UPDATE
Six straight years of aviation industry losses, lower returns on investment due to a soft
stock market, lower interest rates and the September 11 terrorist attacks have combined to
force dramatic changes in the aviation insurance market, one of the hardest ever seen. Stuart
Hope, Hope Insurance, provides an aviation insurance update and provides answers to frequently
asked questions.
http://www.nbaa.org/member/taxes/insurance/2002Insurance.doc
FAA SEEKS COMMENTS REGARDING FIREARMS
ON FLIGHTS
The FAA seeks comments on issues related to pilots carrying firearms into the cockpit and
flight deck crewmembers carrying less-than-lethal weapons on aircraft providing air transportation
or intrastate air transportation. FAA also requests comments on issues related to provision
of emergency services on commercial air flights during emergencies by law enforcement officers,
firefighters and emergency medical technicians. NBAA encourages its Members to submit feedback
on these topics by responding to the DOT docket titled "Fire Arms, Less Than Lethal Weapons,
and Emergency Services on Commercial Air Flights," via the Web at http://dms.dot.gov
by February 14. Download the docket text at:
http://www.nbaa.org/ops/security/firearmsdocket.pdf
TETERBORO CUSTOMS UPDATE
NBAA Members that use Teterboro Airport (TEB) in New Jersey are concerned about Customs restrictions
at that airport. Currently, Customs is provided at only one FBO on the airport, which requires
business aviation operators to taxi across runways and taxiways to reach the location and
then shut down their aircraft, prompting operators to question the safety and efficiency of
this procedure. Customs personnel have indicated that they are open to suggestions and willing
to work with NBAA and its Member Companies to develop a solution. For more information, contact
Dean Saucier at dsaucier@nbaa.org.
CONNECTICUT BUSINESS AVIATION ASSOCIATION TO FORM
Attendees at a Bradley International Airport (BDL) tenants meeting on February 1 decided to
form a Connecticut corporate and business aviation association within the next month and a
half in order to address issues involving Customs, Immigration and approaches into and out
of BDL and other Connecticut airports. For more information, contact Dean Saucier at dsaucier@nbaa.org.
FEBRUARY FEES AT DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL
The city of Daytona, FL is levying an additional fee of $50 per day per aircraft for operators
using Daytona International Airport (DAB) - which is adjacent to Daytona Racetrack - starting
on February 10 with the Budweiser Shootout through February 17 with the Daytona 500. For more
information, contact Dean Saucier at dsaucier@nbaa.org.
REALLY QUIET STAGE 3 HUSH KIT RECEIVES FAA APPROVAL
Really Quiet LLC announced on January 25 that it has received FAA approval for its hush kit,
which will enable operators of Gulfstream business jet models GII, GIIB and GIII who elect
to install the kit to have these aircraft recertificated as Stage III aircraft. NBAA currently
is planning to offer a Gulfstream Hush Kit Informational Session during its 55th Annual Meeting
& Convention this September in Orlando, FL, which will focus on marketing efforts and
operational issues. For more information, contact Jeff Gilley at jgilley@nbaa.org.
CALL FOR FLYING SAFETY AWARD APPLICATIONS
NBAA encourages its Operating Members to submit applications for the 2002 NBAA Flying Safety
Awards by March 1, 2002. These awards were created to recognize the high degree of professionalism
inherent in business aircraft operations as well as the skill and ability of business aviation
management, maintenance, pilot and support personnel teams. Awards are given in the categories
of 50-year safe flying achievement, corporate business flying, commercial business flying,
aviation maintenance department, pilot, maintenance/avionics technician and aviation support
services. Application forms, rules and regulations, and a list of frequently asked questions
are available on the NBAA Web site at:
http://www.nbaa.org/awards
NBAA SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR TWO AWARDS
NBAA currently is accepting nominations for business aviation's two most distinguished honors:
the NBAA Meritorious Service to Aviation Award and the John P. "Jack" Doswell Award.
Nominations are due by February 15.
http://www.nbaa.org/awards
DALLAS TAX FORUM AGENDA NOW ONLINE
http://www.nbaa.org/seminars/tf/tf_2002_03_22.htm
