NBAA Flight Plan
NBAA Flight Plan is a regular podcast featuring business aviation news and information for people on the go. Each issue provides an overview of important developments affecting NBAA Members, and the Association's work to advocate for their interests. Listen to NBAA Flight Plan to hear the latest operational, regulatory and legislative news, and what it means for companies of all sizes, all across the U.S., that rely on business aviation to succeed. Subscribe to the NBAA Flight Plan podcast via iTunes or listen to past issues by clicking on the links below.
Recent Issues
- September 7, 2010
- GA Community United on Avgas Issue
The general aviation community has worked in a united front in responding to government officials’ exploration of alternatives for 100 low lead fuel. NBAA is part of a coalition of GA and petroleum industry stakeholders that seeks to address concerns about cost, availability and ease of production. Steve Brown, NBAA senior vice president of operations and administration, and Rob Hackman, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association vice president of government relations, talk about the progress the group is making in this week’s episode of the NBAA Flight Plan podcast. Listen now.
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- August 31, 2010
- Understanding Aircraft Dry Lease and Management Agreements
When entering into a management or lease agreement, aircraft owners and operators must be aware of and comply with the latest FAA rules and regulations. Understanding the typical models for management agreements and how they fit into the current regulatory landscape is critical. In this edition of the NBAA Flight Plan podcast, aviation attorney Ron Rapp with Vedder Price describes what these rules mean for NBAA Members. Listen now.
Listen now. - August 23, 2010
- FAA Considers New First-Officer Training Methods
The FAA is considering new training requirements for airline pilots sitting in the right seat, but how can this affect business aviation? “Our Members participate in hiring pilots that have worked for the airlines, and have an interest in their qualifications,” NBAA Senior Vice President, Operations & Administration Steve Brown says in discussing the issue in this week’s edition of the NBAA Flight Plan podcast. A rulemaking committee has been formed to look into increasing co-pilot qualifications and Brown is among nine aviation experts on the panel, which is due to release its findings in September. Listen to the NBAA Flight Plan podcast to learn more about the FAA’s consideration of first-officer qualifications, and NBAA’s work to represent business aviation.
Listen now. - August 16, 2010
- NBAA Updates Industry with August Recess Meetings
Each year, when Congress breaks for its annual August recess, NBAA staff attend local industry events across the U.S., to provide updates on the work the Association does in Washington to advance the industry's agenda, and highlight the continuing need for NBAA Members to make their voices heard with their representatives in the nation's capital. Lisa Piccione, NBAA Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, updates NBAA Flight Plan on that work, and also outlines what NBAA Members can do to support the industry's priorities.
Listen now. - August 9, 2010
- TSA Partners With Industry on New Security Measures
Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently introduced two security measures that industry has welcomed, because the changes have been informed by input from the general aviation community. NBAA and other industry groups are particularly enthusiastic about plans to streamline the process for international waivers without reducing the security benefit. "We're not going to be effective without a partnership with the general aviation community," Brian Delauter, the TSA's General Manager for General Aviation, says in this episode of NBAA Flight Plan.
Listen now. - July 30, 2010
- What Aircraft Re-Registration Means for NBAA Members
In spite of objections from NBAA and other industry groups, the FAA has published an onerous new rule for aircraft re-registration. As reported in NBAA Update, FAA officials believe more than a third of the aircraft registries in its database are outdated or inaccurate and cite the problem as the reason the agency is calling for all aircraft owners to re-register their aircraft within a three-year period. In this edition of the NBAA Flight Plan podcast, aviation attorney Frank Polk with McAfee & Taft describes what the new rule means for NBAA Members.
Listen now. - July 26, 2010
- The DC-3’s Role in Business Aviation
As the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA’s) AirVenture Oshkosh gets underway this week, the NBAA Flight Plan podcast focuses on the role of the Douglas DC-3 in supporting a broad range of military and civilian mission types. In this edition of the podcast, famed San Francisco broadcaster Jim Gabbert describes his first-hand experience with the DC-3. Gabbert today owns the DC-3 that was issued Army Air Corp General Hap Arnold, and flew presidents including Roosevelt and Eisenhower, and other dignitaries. A gathering of DC-3 airplanes is expected at this year’s EAA AirVenture show, and NBAA will have an education session on the history of the aircraft at the Association's big white tent, #465 on the event grounds.
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Archived Issues
- July 15, 2010
- Cessna’s Jack Pelton Shares How Business Aviation Helps Special Olympics Athletes
- July 12, 2010
- NBAA Makes Plans for EAA's Airventure in Oshkosh
- July 12, 2010
- Special Report: Honoring Chuck McKinnon With the Doswell Award
- July 2, 2010
- NBAA Informs FAA’s Consideration of Safety Management Systems
- June 28, 2010
- Highlighting New NTSB Accident Reporting Methods
- June 21, 2010
- Tips For Navigating Aviation Insurance Policies
- June 14, 2010
- Teterboro Forum Highlights Value of Airport to Local Economy
- June 7, 2010
- Crossing the U.S.-Canadian Border: What Should You Know?
- May 31, 2010
- FAA’s Babbitt Discusses ‘NextGen’
- May 24, 2010
- Aviation Groups, Residents, Government Can Work and Prosper Together
- May 17, 2010
- Business Aviation at the Half-Year Mark
- May 7, 2010
- EBACE2010 Achieves 10-Year Milestone with Strong Showing at Annual Event
- May 3, 2010
- Preparing for Thunderstorms and Summer Flying
- April 26, 2010
- Highlighting the Importance of SMS Requirements
- April 19, 2010
- Mobilization Made The Difference in WA Tax Battle
- April 12, 2010
- Tire Maintenance and Your Flight Operation
- April 5, 2010
- Safety Expert Discusses Trends and Issues
- March 29, 2010
- Colorado Event Highlights Necessity of Business Aviation
- March 22, 2010
- Human Error Issues In Focus In The Maintenance Arena
- March 15, 2010
- Update: Opposing an Onerous Washington State Tax Proposal
- March 10, 2010
- Business Aviation Community Can Fight Potential WA State Tax Hike
- March 8, 2010
- NBAA Member Represents Industry at WAI Conference
- March 1, 2010
- NBAA Flight Pan Podcast Focuses on WA Aircraft Tax
- February 22, 2010
- Compensating Your Employees in a Tough Economy
- February 18, 2010
- No Plane No Gain Crosses One-Year Milestone
- February 8, 2010
- User Fees Excluded From White House Budget – What's Next?
- February 1, 2010
- Local Voices Pivotal in Demonstrating Business Aviation Value
- January 29, 2010
- Business Aviation Builds an Air Bridge for Haiti Relief, Part V
- January 28, 2010
- Business Aviation Builds an Air Bridge for Haiti Relief, Part IV
- January 27, 2010
- Business Aviation Builds an Air Bridge for Haiti Relief, Part III
- January 26, 2010
- Business Aviation Builds an Air Bridge for Haiti Relief, Part II
- January 25, 2010
- Business Aviation Builds an Air Bridge for Haiti Relief
- January 15, 2010
- Business Aviation Safety Continues To Strengthen in 2009
- January 11, 2010
- 2010 Outlook for Business Aviation
- January 4, 2010
- The Year in Business Aviation, Part II
- December 28, 2009
- The Year in Business Aviation, Part I
- December 21, 2009
- Business Aviation Gives Back
- December 14, 2009
- Your Questions, NBAA’s Answers On EU-ETS
- December 28, 2009
- The Year in Business Aviation, Part I
- December 21, 2009
- Business Aviation Gives Back
- December 14, 2009
- Your Questions, NBAA’s Answers On EU-ETS
- December 7, 2009
- NBAA Flight Plan Speaks With TSA’s Brian Delauter
- November 30, 2009
- Blue Angels and Thunderbirds Commanders Discuss Leadership in Challenging Times
- November 23, 2009
- Access Issues at BUR: An On-the-Ground Perspective
- Scottsdale Airport Attracting Business Aviation After Community, Activist Outreach
- November 9, 2009
- New Toolkit Helps Measure Aircraft Value
- November 2, 2009
- Business Aviation and Social Media
- October 26, 2009
- Highlights From NBAA2009
- October 23, 2009
- NBAA's Regional Representatives Hear From Local Business Aviation Activists
- October 22, 2009
- Highlights From the NBAA Member Discussion
- October 22, 2009
- NBAA, AOPA to Co-Sponsor Light Business Airplane Conferences
- October 21, 2009
- The Value of General Aviation To Communities Across the U.S.
- October 20, 2009
- NBAA2009 Key to Marketing in a Tough Economy
- October 19, 2009
- NBAA2009 Shaping Up to be an Important Industry Event
- October 19, 2009
- Behind the Numbers in a Recent Business Aviation Survey
- October 12, 2009
- Humanitarian Flights in a Turbulent Economy
- September 30, 2009
- Webinar to Help Companies Prepare for H1N1 "Swine Flu"
- September 28, 2009
- New Study Examines the Value Business Aircraft
- September 21, 2009
- A Look at the Fall Congressional Session
- September 9, 2009
- John and Martha King's Plans for NBAA's Light Business Airplane Conference
- August 31, 2009
- New TSA GA Manager Discusses LASP and More With NBAA
- August 24, 2009
- No Plane No Gain: A Six-Month Progress Report
- August 17, 2009
- Access Challenges at California Airports: Santa Monica In Focus
- August 7, 2009
- The Latest on Emissions Policy Proposals
- July 27, 2009
- Special Edition: NBAA's Bolen Participates in EAA Airventure Forum on GA Issues
- July 27, 2009
- Access Challenges at California Airports: Van Nuys In Focus
- July 16, 2009
- Special Edition: Martha King Outlines LASP Concerns With Congress
- July 13, 2009
- The FAA Re-Visits Flight Time and Rest Rules
- July 6, 2009
- Access Challenges At California Airports: Burbank in Focus
- June 29, 2009
- The FAA's View on the EU's Environmental Trading Scheme
- June 16, 2009
- The Latest Access Challenges At California GA Airports
- June 8, 2009
- Considerations For Stormy Summer Weather
- June 1, 2009
- Industry Advocacy on TSA's 'Badging' Security Plan
- May 27, 2009
- Top Tax Policy Considerations for Business Aviation
- May 22, 2009
- FAA Reauthorization Update
- May 20, 2009
- Economic Outlook for Business Aviation
- May 14, 2009
- NBAA Reiterates Commitment to Aviation System Modernization at Senate Hearing
- May 7, 2009
- LASP Update
- May 5, 2009
- Swine Flu and Business Aviation, Volume II
- April 30, 2009
- Swine Flu and Business Aviation, Volume I
- April 27, 2009
- Inaugural Episode
