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EBACE2004 Opens Tomorrow in Geneva; EASA's Goudou to
Keynote
The 4th Annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2004) will begin tomorrow in Geneva, Switzerland with an Opening General
Session featuring keynote speaker Patrick Goudou, executive director of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The Session will be moderated by
Brian M. Humphries, European Business Aviation Association chairman, and Donald E. Baldwin, NBAA chairman, interim president and CEO. EBACE2004, a
three-day Show held from Tuesday, May 25 until Thursday, May 27, is expected to register more than 6,000 Attendees. As of May 19, the event had
registered 247 Exhibiting Companies occupying 728 3-meter by 3-meter booth spaces and 37 aircraft on Static Display at Geneva International Airport.
For more information, visit:
http://www.ebace.aero/welcome/pressroom/20040524.php
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NBAA Urges U.S. House of Representatives to Extend Bonus
Depreciation
The U.S. Senate has passed the Jumpstart Our Business Strength (JOBS) Act, which includes a provision extending the time during which a business
aircraft purchased in 2004 may be placed in service by a taxpayer and still qualify for bonus depreciation (see http://www.nbaa.org/govt/depreciation/200405.php). NBAA urges the U.S.
House of Representatives -- which is considering an even broader approach that would allow an aircraft to be ordered as well as placed in service by
December 31, 2005 -- to, at a minimum, pass the Senate-approved provision. Further, NBAA urges Member Company Representatives to communicate with
their elected officials in the House on this topic. For more information, download NBAA Interim President Donald E. Baldwin's May 21 letter to Rep.
William M. Thomas (R-CA), chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means, in PDF format at:
http://www.nbaa.org/govt/letters/20040521Thomas.pdf
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TSA Suspends the Three-Trip Requirement for International Fleet
Waivers
NBAA met with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) representatives last Thursday to discuss issues associated with the current TSA Waiver
program. During that meeting, the TSA confirmed that it decided to suspend the current "three trip" monthly frequency requirement necessary for
operators to qualify for an International Fleet Waiver. This meeting was one of several that NBAA has had with the TSA to outline the operational
constraints and economic burdens that this requirement has placed on Association Members. NBAA is pleased that the TSA recognized business aviation's
concerns and suspended this requirement. For more information, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/ops/security/waivers
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Expected TFRs for Upcoming VIP Travel
Operators should anticipate temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) for VIP travel within the next few weeks. TFRs can be expected for the following
areas: Youngstown, OH, on May 25; Nashville, TN, on May 27; and Savannah, GA, from June 8 to 10. Since TFRs are announced shortly before they go into
effect, Members must continue to use all resources to prevent flying into restricted airspace. Operators are urged to review NOTAMs carefully prior
to every flight. For more information, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/airspace/restrictions
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Operators Encouraged to Participate in NAT SATCOM Test
Program
On April 12, the North Atlantic Systems Planning Group (NATSPG) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) initiated an operational test
of the routine use of satellite communications (SATCOM) for waypoint position reporting (WPR). The test program, currently limited to general
aviation operators, is open-ended with an initial evaluation to be conducted after 30 days. NBAA Members operating in the NAT Region and equipped
with SATCOM capability are encouraged to participate in the test to help validate the benefits of SATCOM in the oceanic environment. To participate,
e-mail a completed registration form to Dave Stohr davidstohr@sprintmail.com. Download the
registration form in Word format at:
http://www.nbaa.org/ops/cns/satcom/WPR_Test.doc
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NBAA Welcomes Fifth GA Desk Specialist
Today Ernest E. Stellings joins the NBAA Staff as its newest General Aviation (GA) Desk specialist at the FAA Air Traffic Control System Command
Center in Herndon, VA, where he will provide NBAA Members with face-to-face representation to the FAA on matters pertaining to the daily operation of
the National Airspace System. This expansion of services at the GA Desk will provide seamless staff coverage and a more robust schedule. For more
information, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/news/pr/2004/20040519-031.php
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NBAA to Meet with FAA About Proposed Peak Period Pricing at BOS
Following a meeting hosted by NBAA today involving aviation users and a flight service organization, NBAA will meet with David Bennett, director of
the FAA Office of Airport Safety and Standards, to discuss Massport's proposed peak period pricing at Boston's Logan International Airport (BOS).
NBAA is concerned that any peak period pricing plan may unjustly discriminate against operators of general aviation aircraft, and that if such a plan
is implemented at BOS, it could set a dangerous precedent for the use of such schemes at airports nationwide. For more information, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/ops/airports/bos
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Significant Airspace Restrictions Expected for DNC and RNC
NBAA remains engaged with various Federal and local government agencies to monitor the restrictions likely to be placed on business aviation during
the Democratic National Convention (DNC) and Republican National Convention (RNC) this summer. NBAA anticipates that TFR NOTAMs limiting access to
the respective areas will not be released more than a week in advance of the events. In the meantime, Members can expect measures to be put in place
around lower Manhattan and downtown Boston that will have varying degrees of impact on the business aviation community. When President Bush is on
site at the RNC, expect restrictions to increase for the duration of his stay. NBAA will monitor this issue and report known facts to the Membership
as soon as practical. For more information, contact NBAA's Bob Lamond at rlamond@nbaa.org.
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NBAA Opposes New California State Assembly Bill 2107
NBAA opposes California Assembly Bill (AB) 2107, submitted by California Assemblyman Lloyd Levine, which would change the requirements exempting
aircraft from the state's 7.5-percent use tax on aircraft sales and leases. The measure would allow fewer aircraft owners and operators to qualify
for the exemption. AB 2107, presently in its third reading by the Assembly Budget Committee, is winding its way through California's budget-strapped
legislature and eventually must gain a two-thirds vote from both houses for passage. NBAA Members, together with other opponents, defeated its
predecessor, AB 694. Review bill specifics by clicking "Bill Information" online at http://www.leginfo.ca.gov
and entering "2107." For more information, contact NBAA's Dan Burkhart at dburkhart@nbaa.org.
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FAA Seattle TRACON Traffic Management Briefing to Be Held Jun. 2
The annual FAA Seattle TRACON Traffic Management briefing will be held on June 2 at the Seattle TRACON, 825 S. 160th St., Buren, WA. The briefing
will present issues related to severe weather procedures and the flow constraint access plan for the spring and summer season 2004. Briefings are
open to all system stakeholders. Jim Burgan, West Coast manager for tactical operations, will discuss the FAA's new Air Traffic Organization and the
system operating plan. Subject matter experts will address topics such as national/high-altitude redesign, enhanced traffic management system
updates, strategic planning operations, national route program and local traffic management initiatives. RSVP by Tuesday, May 25 to Clifford.Nelson@faa.gov or (253) 351-3550. For more information, contact NBAA's Bob Lamond at rlamond@nbaa.org.
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Airspace Planning Meeting to Be Held at Salt Lake Airport This Thursday
Wasatch Front corporate operators are invited to attend a Salt Lake City Airspace Planning Meeting at 12:00 noon on Thursday, May 27, Million Air
Facility (Old Smith Hangar), Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), Salt Lake City, UT. High on the list of FAA priorities is airspace redesign,
including airport RNAV procedure. FAA Air Traffic Manager Clark Desing and Salt Lake Center's Sherry Butler will address STC RNAV STAR and DP
development and DRVSM implementation, and NBAA Western Regional Representative Dan Burkhart will discuss NBAA issues and current events. This
complimentary event will include lunch, courtesy of its sponsors, Million Air Salt Lake City and Gulfstream. For directions call (801) 359-2085 or
visit http://www.slcairport.com/transport/directions. For more information or to RSVP,
contact Burkhart at dburkhart@nbaa.org.
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St. Louis-Area REACHBAC to Feature NBAA and FAA Representatives
Join NBAA Chairman and Interim President Donald E. Baldwin for a special reception and dinner on Friday, June 4 at the Emerson Electric Flight
Operations Facility on the Spirit of St. Louis Airport (SUS) in Chesterfield, MO. The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. and be followed by dinner and a
briefing by Baldwin. FAA Central Region Administrator Chris Blum also will discuss key issues affecting business aviation. This June 4 event will
serve as an excellent opportunity to exchange information, perspectives and opinions with NBAA's leadership. This REACHBAC event is complimentary but
RSVPs are required. For more information or to RSVP, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/cs/reachbac/20040604
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Customs and Border Protection Opens Office at Rogers Airport (ROG)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently opened an office at the Rogers Municipal Airport-Carter Field (ROG) in Northwest Arkansas. The
full-service CBP office is housed in the Beaver Lake Aviation facility on the airport. Since offering this service, the airport has experienced a
dramatic increase in international operations. The airport also is planning on opening a contract control tower in August. For more information call
479-636-9400 or visit http://www.beaverlakeaviation.com. (Note: This item corrects an error that
appeared in last week's NBAA Update about Rogers Airport. NBAA regrets the error.)
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NBAA Announces 2004 Meritorious Service and Doswell Award
Winners
The NBAA Board of Directors has selected Stuart Matthews, president and CEO of Flight Safety Foundation, as the recipient of the 2004 NBAA Award for
Meritorious Service to Aviation. Past NBAA Chairman Allan B. Lane, retired aviation manager and chief pilot for BP Amoco, will receive the 2004 NBAA
John P. "Jack" Doswell Award. For more information, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/news/pr/2004/20040524-033.php
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NBAA Member Poll on Term Life Insurance for Pilots
NBAA is conducting an online poll to evaluate Member interest in an NBAA-sponsored term life insurance program for pilots. Participate in the
one-question poll at:
http://www.nbaa.org/poll/200405
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NBAA Members Receive Aviation Maintenance Awards
On May 18 the Professional Aviation Maintenance Association recognized several individuals, chapters and organizations during its Annual Awards
Luncheon in Las Vegas. NBAA commends the following Members who were presented with PAMA Awards: Gary Stephen Goodpaster, The Kroger Co., who was
named Maintenance Technician of the Year; Keith B. Lewis, Stevens Aviation, Inc., who was named Avionics Tech of the Year; and Cosgrove Aircraft
Service, Inc., which received the Company Appreciation Award. In addition, NBAA Member Jim Janaitis of IBM was presented with the FlightSafety
International 2004 Award for Excellence in Maintenance Training. For more information, contact PAMA at editor@pama.org.
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Henderson to Host 2004 NBAA Static Display of
Aircraft
The NBAA2004 Static Display of Aircraft will be held on Henderson Executive Airport (HND), located approximately 11 miles south of the Las Vegas
strip, a 20- to 25-minute drive from the Las Vegas Convention Center. NBAA shuttle buses will provide transportation to and from the airport.
Exhibitor contracts have been revised and currently are being accepted through June 4. For more information, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/cs/amc/2004/static.php
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Improve Your Flight Department Policies and Procedures at NBAA Workshops
NBAA will host two events in Boston next month: a Flight Operations Manual Workshop on June 7 and 8 and a Management Fundamentals for Flight
Departments Workshop on June 9 and 10. The Flight Ops Workshop will introduce Attendees to the International Standard for Business Aircraft
Operations (IS-BAO) and help bring their operations manuals up to date by incorporating the latest policies and procedures. At the Management
Fundamentals Workshop, Attendees will learn and discuss best practices for operating a flight department, how to develop high-quality policies and
procedures, and how to obtain support from their companies. Both events are led by experienced facilitators John Sheehan and Walter Kraujalis and
certified as NBAA Professional Development Program Courses. For more information or to register, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/events
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Business Aviation Regional Forum Comes to Chicago on Jun.
24
NBAA's Chicago-area Business Aviation Regional Forum will be held on June 24 at DuPage Flight Center on DuPage Airport (DPA), with exhibits located
at T-Bird Aviation. NBAA's Regional Forum is a day-long learning and networking experience designed to meet the needs of the regional business
aviation community and to provide an introduction to local business leaders interested in learning more about business aviation. The Chicago Forum
will feature approximately 40 aircraft on Static Display, 60 Exhibitors, and hundreds of Attendees. In addition, Informational Sessions will address
the importance of the factory/service center relationship, security for business aviation operations, transitioning from paper to electronic
charting, runway incursions, aircraft purchase considerations and analyzing the corporate shuttle option. For more information or to register,
visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/cs/forums/20040624
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Chairman's Charity Classic Golf Tournament Details Now Online
The NBAA 8th Annual Chairman's Charity Classic Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday, October 10, at the Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort in conjunction
with the NBAA 57th Annual Meeting & Convention. This year's Classic will benefit Angel Flight West, a not-for-profit organization based in Santa
Monica, CA that serves the western United States by providing free, non-emergency air transportation in response to medical and other compelling
human needs. Learn more about Angel Flight West at http://www.angelflight.org. For more information about
the Classic, to become a Sponsor, or to register, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/2004/golf
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NBAA Update Advertising Opportunities Now
Available
NBAA Update, business aviation's most informative e-mail newsletter, now offers several advertising opportunities designed for your company to
reach a wide audience of business aviation professionals. More than 15,000 subscribers from all segments of business aviation receive NBAA
Update each week. To learn more or to reserve your spot, contact Melissa Murphy at mmurphy@nbaa.org or
visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/advertise
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EBACE2004
May 25-27, Geneva, Switzerland
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REACHBAC Event
June 4, St. Louis, MO
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Flight Operations Manual Workshop
June 7-8, Boston, MA
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Management Fundamentals for Flight Departments Workshop
June 9-10, Boston, MA
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Security Training for Part 91 Operators
June 8, Chicago, IL
June 10, Denver, CO
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9th Annual Flight Attendants Conference
June 18-19, Anaheim, CA
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Business Aviation Regional Forum
June 24, Chicago, IL
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IS-BAO Implementation Workshop
June 25, Chicago, IL
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Business Aviation Regional Forum
July 15-16, Hong Kong, China
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Review the Full NBAA Events Calendar
http://www.nbaa.org/events
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Review Future NBAA Convention Dates
http://www.nbaa.org/conventions/futuresites.htm
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