NBAA Update Archive
NBAA Update #03-04
Monday, January 27, 2003
30-MILE TFR FOR TOMORROW'S STATE
OF THE UNION ADDRESS
The FAA has issued NOTAM 3/0642 establishing a temporary flight restriction (TFR) in the Washington,
DC area during President Bush's State of Union address. No Part 91 or Part 135 operations
are permitted within 30 miles of the DCA VOR on January 28 between 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.,
closing Dulles International (IAD), Manassas (HEF), Leesburg (JYO) and Baltimore Washington
International (BWI) airports during this time. For more information, visit:
www.nbaa.org/airspace/2003stateoftheunion.htm
TSA CONSIDERS ANOTHER DELAY OF
12-5 STANDARD SECURITY PROGRAM DATE
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials report that the February 1, 2003, compliance
date for the Twelve-Five Standard Security Program (TFSSP) is being reviewed for extension,
and that operators will not be held in violation on February 1 for the Fingerprint Criminal
History Record Check (CHRC) and training requirements of the TFSSP. Specific information on
both of these issues is contained in letters that the TSA is sending to regulated operators,
Part 135 operators of aircraft at 12,500 pounds or more. For more information, visit:
www.nbaa.org/ops/security/charter/TFSSP.htm
TSA ISSUES RULES ON CONDUCTING THREAT ASSESSMENTS
OF CERTIFICATE HOLDERS
On January 24, the TSA issued two final rules with request for comments that outline procedures
that TSA will use to conduct threat assessments of individuals who hold or apply for an FAA
airman certificate, rating, or authorization. During the investigation, an individual's certificate
is to be suspended (see following NBAA Update item). NBAA is concerned that this rule provides
no opportunity for an independent review prior to certificate action by FAA or TSA. NBAA urges
its Members to comment on these rules by the March 25, 2003, due date. To view the complete
rules, including the TSA definition of a security threat, visit:
www.nbaa.org/ops/security
FAA ISSUES FINAL RULE REGARDING DISQUALIFICATION
BASED ON SECURITY
In connection with recent action taken by the TSA (see previous NBAA Update item), the FAA
issued on January 24 a final rule with request for comments amending 14 CFR Parts 61, 63 and
65. Under this amendment, the FAA is either: (1) to suspend or delay the issuance of a certificate
if the TSA advises that a security threat assessment is being conducted on an individual or
(2) to revoke or deny the issuance of any certificate should the TSA issue a final notification
of threat assessment. NBAA urges its Members to comment on these rules by the March 25, 2003,
due date. The final rule may be viewed at:
www.nbaa.org/ops/security
NOTE TWO NEW FAX NUMBERS FOR TSA WAIVERS
The TSA Waiver Office has relocated and been divided into two sections: the International
Waiver Office and the Domestic Waiver Office. Waiver requests for relief from FDC 2/5319 (operations
to/from locations outside the United States), or the requirement to enter the United States
via portal countries, should be faxed to the International Waiver Office at (571) 227-1947.
Waiver requests for relief TFRs, Special Event NOTAMs, and other domestic restrictions should
be faxed to the Domestic Waiver Office at (571) 227-2948. For additional contact information
and updated Waiver Request forms, visit:
www.nbaa.org/airspace/waivers.htm
TSA ANNOUNCES SCREENER TRAINING FOR PRIVATE CHARTER
AIRCRAFT OPERATORS
Under the Private Charter Standard Security Program (PCSSP), regulated operators are required
to screen passengers and accessible baggage prior to boarding. The Private Charter Rule allows
"non-TSA" screeners who have completed TSA-approved private charter screener training
to perform the required screening. TSA screeners who have completed the TSA-approved Basic
Screener Training Course may also perform screening at TSA checkpoints for private charter
operations. Private charter aircraft operators may contact the following individuals at Lockheed
Martin to schedule screener training: Elmer Nelson, director, homeland security, at (202)
554-2130; Nedra Pope, program director, private charter screener training, at (202) 554-2319;
and Mervin Doucet, operations, at (202) 554-2969. For more information about security issues,
visit:
www.nbaa.org/ops/security
108TH CONGRESS MOVES ON SEVERAL ITEMS SIGNIFICANT TO BUSINESS AVIATION
The Senate on January 23 approved a $390 billion measure to appropriate funds to run the government,
including the Department of Transportation, during the remainder of FY '03. Negotiations with
the House are underway to deal with difficult challenges, such as a reduction in funds for
FAA operations. Also last week, former Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge was confirmed and sworn
in as the first Secretary of the new Department of Homeland Security (DHS), while former Congressman
Asa Hutchinson (R-AR) was confirmed to serve as DHS Under Secretary for Borders and Transportation.
For more information, contact NBAA's Pete West at pwest@nbaa.org.
GENERAL AVIATION COALITION
MEETS WITH FAA ADMINISTRATOR BLAKEY
At a General Aviation Coalition meeting on January 21, senior general aviation community officials
had their first semi-annual meeting with new FAA Administrator Marion Blakey. The meeting
focused on the coalition's 12 recommendations to the FAA and TSA for enhancing the security
of general aviation. Other issues discussed at the meeting included airport funding, certification
and flight service stations. Administrator Blakey urged the continuation of regular interaction
with the general aviation community through such meetings and indicated that the agenda should
allow for discussion to resolve differences. For more information, contact NBAA's Pete West
at pwest@nbaa.org. To review the GA Coalition security
recommendations, visit:
www.nbaa.org/ops/security/GArecommendations.htm
GA COMMUNITY EXAMINES MOCK SECURITY SCENARIO
NBAA Senior Vice President Pete West recently joined General Aviation Manufacturers Association
President Ed Bolen and Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association President Phil Boyer to represent
the general aviation community at a round-table discussion that included TSA Administrator
James Loy, former FBI Director William Sessions and former Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore,
who currently heads President Bush's Terrorism Commission. The group reviewed the results
of a Center for Strategic and International Studies activity that focused on responses to
a mock security scenario involving general aviation. An NBAA goal in participating in this
meeting was to help those responsible for homeland security to understand the inherent security
of business aviation and its importance to the national economy. For more information, contact
NBAA's Pete West at pwest@nbaa.org.
NEW ADVANCED WEATHER SYSTEM HELPS CONTROLLERS MANAGE
TRAFFIC BETTER
All 20 U.S. air route traffic control facilities now are equipped with an advanced weather
data system that has the potential for reducing weather-related accidents and the impact of
bad weather on air traffic. The Weather and Radar Processor (WARP) deployment, which was completed
last week, allows controllers to see more accurate, timely and localized weather information
on the same color display that shows aircraft position data. By being able to see both an
aircraft and a storm, where an aircraft is going, and when and where it will return to its
original course, controllers have the ability to move other aircraft around more efficiently.
For information about business aviation airspace and air traffic information, visit:
www.nbaa.org/airspace
BRAZILIAN
TRAVEL VISA REQUIRED FOR U.S. CITIZENS TO ATTEND LABACE2003
NBAA Members are advised that a Brazilian government-issued Business Visa is required for
all non-Brazilian residents to exhibit at the First Annual Latin American Business Aviation
Conference & Exhibition (LABACE2003), to be held March 13 to 15, 2003, in Sao Paulo. In
addition, LABACE Attendees who register and pay on-site will be required to have a Business
Visa; however, Attendees who register and pay in advance may opt to use a less-expensive Tourist
Visa. NBAA encourages Members interested in attending this event to register and pay in advance
in order to qualify for the Tourist Visa. For more information about the Brazilian visa program
and requirements, visit the Brazilian Embassy web site at www.brasilemb.org/consular1.shtml;
the Zierer Visa Service web site at www.zvs.com; and the
official LABACE web site (for a PDF file download) at:
www.labace.org/attendees/forms/brazil_visas.pdf
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: CAN I FLY INTERNATIONALLY WITH A "PINK COPY" REGISTRATION?
NBAA's Answer: No. A valid Certificate of Registration must be carried on board an aircraft
when engaged in international air navigation. The "pink copy" of the Aircraft Registration
Application (FAA Form 8050-1), which authorizes aircraft to be used up to 90 days within the
United States, is not valid for border crossing flights; it is a temporary authority to operate
the aircraft in the United States pending registration of the aircraft. New owners who wish
to use their aircraft in international flight may submit, along with the required registration
documents, a request for expedited processing of the registration. More information on how
to request expedited processing can be found in the United States Customs Guide for International
Business Aviation, available by request to NBAA at publications@nbaa.org.
PLANS FOR SHOPPING MALL ENDANGER FARMINGDALE REPUBLIC AIRPORT (NY)
The town of Babylon, NY, is considering granting a building permit to establish a shopping
mall along the centerline of the runway at Farmingdale's Republic Airport (FRG). If permitted,
placing a mall immediately in the flight path of arriving or departing aircraft undoubtedly
would severely impact airport safety as well as arrivals and departures due to increased minimums.
The Long Island Business Aviation Association and FRG both have requested assistance from
NBAA Members in sending letters to the town of Babylon requesting an alternate site for this
mall. Mail comments to Richard Groh, Babylon Dept. of Environmental Control, 281 Phelps La.,
Babylon, NY 11703. For more information, contact NBAA's Dean Saucier at dsaucier@nbaa.org.
GO ONLINE FOR LATEST HIGH-ALTITUDE REDESIGN PROGRAM
BRIEFING SCHEDULE
The next four High Altitude Redesign (HAR) Program briefings are scheduled for this Friday,
January 31 in Chesterfield, MO; February 3 in Anaheim, CA (in conjunction with the NBAA Schedulers
& Dispatchers Conference); February 10 in Boca Raton, FL; and February 13 in Des Moines,
IA. This year the FAA will implement the HAR Program in seven western Air Route Traffic Control
Centers. The HAR Program will implement a significant change to the high-altitude strata (FL
390 or higher), including the elimination of jet routes and implementation of true point-to-point
navigation utilizing RNAV procedures. To review the latest HAR Program briefing schedule,
visit the NBAA web site at:
www.nbaa.org/airspace/har.htm
SOUTH FLORIDA BUSINESS AVIATION ASSOCIATION QUARTELY MEETING
The South Florida Business Aviation Association will hold its quarterly meeting on February
10 at 5:00 p.m. at the Renaissance Hotel Boca Raton, 2000 NW 19th St., Boca Raton, FL. Meeting
highlights will include featured speaker Bruce Buchmann of the TSA and an FAA briefing on
the High Altitude Redesign (HAR) initiative planned for 2003 in seven western Air Route Traffic
Control Centers. For more information or to RSVP for this event, contact NBAA's Harry Houckes
at hhouckes@nbaa.org.
RUNWAY BEING EXTENDED AT NORTH TEXAS AIRPORT
Gainesville (Texas) Municipal Airport (GLE) is lengthening its main runway by 1,000 feet,
which will make the landing strip 6,000 feet long when construction on Runway 17/35 is completed
in late summer. The three-million-dollar project is part of a capital improvement program
that includes resurfacing of taxiways and GLE's other runway (4,200-foot-long Runway 12/30),
as well as installation of new lighting and fencing at the facility. Officials at the airport,
which is located approximately 50 miles north of Dallas, say these projects are being undertaken
"to not only improve the facility, but to attract and accommodate business aviation."
For more information about business aviation issues in the Southwest Region, contact NBAA's
Paul H. Smith at psmith@nbaa.org.
FIFTH RUNWAY AT HOUSTON INTERCONTINENTAL TO BE COMPLETED IN OCTOBER
Completion of a fifth runway at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) originally
was slated to be done by the end of March, but now Runway 8L/26R is scheduled to be finished
in October. The new 9,000-foot runway, which will parallel the existing 9,400-foot-long Runway
8/26, is part of Intercontinental's $2.8-billion expansion program. A new $125-million state-of-the-art
air cargo complex opened earlier this month, and the IAH runway used primarily by general
aviation and regional aircraft (15R/33L) was widened and lengthened last spring. For more
information about business aviation issues in the Southwest Region, contact NBAA's Paul H.
Smith at psmith@nbaa.org.
500,000 EXPECTED FOR WRIGHT BROS. CENTENNIAL THIS MAY IN NORTH CAROLINA
An estimated 500,000 people are expected at North Carolina's largest celebration of the Wright
Brothers Centennial in Fayetteville, NC starting on May 16. The 11-day event will include
an array of military, commercial, corporate and general aviation aircraft as well as education
exhibits, demonstrations, general aviation and military air shows, and other aviation, aerospace
and NASA displays. A different aviation theme will be featured on each of the 11 days. Included
in the festivities will be the USAF Thunderbirds, Commemorative Air Force and Aerobatic and
other performers. Other events planned in North Carolina include a Centennial Ball in the
Wilmington area, tours to Kitty Hawk, and possibly a golf tournament. For more information,
contact NBAA's Dean Saucier at dsaucier@nbaa.org.
CHECK NBAA SCHOLARSHIP WEB SITE FOR DEADLINES, UPDATES
Friday, January 31, is the deadline for 2003 NBAA International Operators Scholarship applications.
In addition, 2003 applications for the NBAA Flight Attendant Scholarship now are available
for download. To review information and download applications for these and eight other NBAA
scholarships, visit the web at:
www.nbaa.org/scholarships
YOU CAN GIVE
A CANCER PATIENT A LIFT
As a Corporate Angel, you can give cancer patients a much-needed lift, both physically and
emotionally, without any cost, inconvenience, or extra effort on your part. You may be flying
with empty seats to the very place a patient needs to go for critical testing or treatment.
Patients are fully ambulatory and need no special treatment while traveling. To get involved,
call Corporate Angel Network at (914) 328-1313 -- they make all the arrangements. For current
destinations and date range of rides needed, visit:
www.corpangelnetwork.org/corporate/seats.html
