NBAA Update Archive
NBAA Update #03-07
Monday, February 17, 2003
COMMUNITY RESTRICTIONS MAY RESULT
FROM PEER PERFORMANCE
Members should be fully aware that security weaknesses or breeches at any business aircraft
operation are likely to affect TSA's formulation of security restrictions for the entire business
aviation community. All Members are advised to guard against "warning fatigue" --
the "cry wolf" phenomenon. Upgrade your operation's security procedures, beware
of complacency and take very seriously NBAA's security best practices, available online at:
www.nbaa.org/ops/security/bestpractices.htm
DOJ ISSUES FINAL RULE FOR ALIENS SEEKING
FLIGHT TRAINING
In the February 13 Federal Register, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a final rule for
the screening of aliens and other designated individuals seeking flight training. Details
of the rule include the current procedure for expedited processing, instructions on the use
of the Flight Training Candidates Checks Program (FTCCP) for candidates who are not current
and qualified in aircraft with a maximum certificated takeoff weight of 12,500 pounds and
above, and clarifying definitions. Aliens seeking training are encouraged to review the rule
and contact their training provider in preparation for the rule's March 17, 2003, effective
date.
www.nbaa.org/ops/security/training
TSA URGES CHARTER OPERATORS TO IMPLEMENT SECURITY
MEASURES
In a February 3 letter to NBAA President Jack Olcott, Admiral James Loy, Transportation Security
Administration (TSA) Under Secretary of Transportation for Security, urged charter operators
regulated by the Twelve-Five Rule and the Private Charter Security Rule to implement security
measures as quickly as possible in order to be in full compliance with the rules by the new
deadline of April 1, 2003. The letter also mentioned that training programs and fingerprinting
guidance will be coming online incrementally over the next few weeks. The February 3 letter
and related Federal Register documents announcing the April 1 deadline are available for download
in PDF format from:
www.nbaa.org/ops/security
FAA EXTENDS SFAR 94 FOR TWO YEARS
In the February 14 issue of the Federal Register, the FAA published a final rule extending
the effective date of SFAR 94 until February 13, 2005. This rule requires any person operating
an aircraft to or from three Washington, DC-area airports -- College Park Airport, Potomac
Airfield and Washington Executive/Hyde Field -- to conduct those operations in accordance
with security procedures approved by the FAA Administrator. In addition, this extension will
allow the FAA, along with other Federal agencies, time to review current security threats
and associated contingency plans and procedures to determine future rulemaking efforts. View
the final rule at:
www.nbaa.org/airspace/WashingtonADIZ.htm
NEW YORK-AREA BUSINESS AVIATION FORUM SET FOR JUNE 5
On Thursday, June 5, NBAA will hold a day-long Business Aviation Forum & Static Display
at Republic Airport (FRG) in Farmingdale, NY. In addition to a static display of aircraft
and dozens of exhibits, this event will feature a number of seminars and briefings for the
business aviation community in the New York metropolitan area. For information about being
an attendee, exhibitor or sponsor, contact NBAA's Benjamin Jones at bjones@nbaa.org
or Joe Ponte at jponte@nbaa.org. To review details about
NBAA's Southern California Forum on March 28 in Long Beach, CA, visit:
www.nbaa.org/seminars/baf/baf_2003_03_28.htm
FAA RELEASES
RNAV DP AND STAR BRIEFING BULLETIN
NBAA Members are advised to familiarize themselves with an RNAV Departure Procedure (DP) and
Standard Terminal Arrival Route (STAR) Briefing Bulletin recently released by the FAA. For
more information, contact NBAA's Bob Lamond at rlamond@nbaa.org or visit the FAA web site
at:
www1.faa.gov/ntap/NTAP03FEB20/GEN03001.HTM
FAA AMENDS FLIGHT
PLAN EQUIPMENT SUFFIXES
On Thursday, February 20, the FAA will implement changes to the AIM, amending flight plan
equipment suffixes. The document change proposal briefing sheet outlining these changes is
available online at:
www.nbaa.org/airspace/M2-5-1-7AircraftEquipmentSuffixes.doc
THIS WEEK'S HAR PROGRAM BRIEFINGS TO BE HELD
IN TEXAS AND MISSOURI
Starting in mid-2003, the FAA will implement the High Altitude Redesign (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 and higher), including the elimination of jet routes and
implementation of true point-to-point navigation utilizing RNAV procedures. This Thursday,
February 20 at 8:30 a.m., the San Antonio Area Business Aviation Association will host a HAR
Program briefing at San Antonio Airport, and on Friday, February 21 the Kansas City Business
Aviation Association will host a briefing during a lunchtime meeting at Argosy Casino in Riverside,
MO. For more information, review the HAR Program briefing schedule at:
www.nbaa.org/airspace/har.htm
FAA REQUESTS COMMENTS ON PRIVATIZATION OF LAKEFRONT
AIRPORT
The long effort to qualify New Orleans Lakefront Airport (NEW) under the FAA's Airport Privatization
Pilot Program has proceeded to NEW's selection of American Airports Corporation as the potential
lessee/operator. The FAA has requested comments on the application for approval on or before
March 12, 2003. Review the Notice as it appeared in the Federal Register at www.nbaa.org/airports/NEW/FAA-2003-14246.pdf.
Interested parties have requested a 60-day extension, so the comment date may change. For
more information, visit the NBAA Airports web site at:
www.nbaa.org/airports/NEW
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: CAN I BLOCK MY TAIL NUMBER FROM BEING
TRACKED?
NBAA's Answer: Yes, operators can block their tail numbers from online flight tracking programs.
Aircraft Situation Display to Industry (ASDI) data are available to private subscribers through
several vendors for business aircraft operators interested in tracking the minute-by-minute
progress of their aircraft in real-time. Operators with privacy and industrial-security concerns
for their operations resulting from the availability of ASDI data can block public dissemination
of these data through NBAA. Operators may request that their aircraft's registration data
be barred from public availability by submitting a Block Aircraft Registration Request (BARR).
NBAA administers the BARR Database and will distribute it to ASDI vendors on a monthly basis.
For more information, visit:
www.nbaa.org/asdi
NBAA FLYING SAFETY AWARD APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH
1
The NBAA Flying Safety Awards provide Member Companies with well-earned recognition for exceptional
achievement in maintaining safe flying operations. They also are testimony to the high degree
of professionalism inherent in business aircraft operations. NBAA is now accepting applications
for these awards. All applications must be submitted for verification no later than March
1, 2003. For more information about the Flying Safety Awards Program or to download application
forms, visit the NBAA web site at:
www.nbaa.org/awards
CORPORATE AVIATION MANAGERS GATHER FOR LEADERSHIP
CONFERENCE THIS WEEK
Starting today, corporate aviation managers and aspiring managers are gathering this week
in Colorado Springs, CO for the NBAA Leadership Conference, which explores the theme "Leadership
& Management: Striking the Balance." This event is organized by NBAA's Corporate
Aviation Management Committee; learn more at:
www.nbaa.org/committees/camc
NORTH CAROLINA TO CELEBRATE FIRST FLIGHT ANNIVERSARY IN MAY AND JUNE
The North Carolina Department of Transportation's Aviation Division is planning WorldFlight
2003 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first manned, powered flight by the Wright
brothers in North Carolina. During May and June 2003, airports and communities across the
state will host aviation-themed events that showcase their heritage and honor 100 years of
aviation achievements. To learn more, visit the WorldFlight web site at www.worldflight2003.com
or contact NBAA's Dean Saucier at dsaucier@nbaa.org.
NBAA CLOSED TODAY FOR PRESIDENTS' DAY HOLIDAY, TOMORROW FOR SNOW
NBAA's Washington, DC offices will be closed today, Monday, February 17, in observance of
the Presidents' Day holiday and tomorrow, Tuesday, February 18 due to snow in the Washington,
DC area. They will reopen on Wednesday.
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A VALUABLE COMMUNITY SERVICE
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