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Companies using business aircraft operate within the National Airspace System (NAS) differently than the airlines do.  For example, business aircraft tend to fly above or below airline traffic and operate into a far greater number of airports than air carriers do.  NBAA has provided resources to allow operators of all sizes of business aircraft to maximize their efficient operation through the National Airspace System.

Airspace News

Tools for Traffic Management in Storm Season
May 22, 2012
To help facilitate business aircraft operations, the GA Desk's efforts to help subscribers find the most efficient and timely routes around bad weather are augmented by tactical route coordinators (TRCs). For example, the TRC at New York TRACON is used to provide reroutes during Severe Weather Avoidance Plan events for airspace over the New York region. The TRC establishes a phone bridge with tower personnel at the small airports most often used by business aircraft and New York Center personnel, as well as flight plan service providers. The coordination among the parties helps smooth departure rates and make options available for operators able to adjust their departure plans. Read more about traffic management during stormy weather.
FAA Issues Update on NextGen Work
May 7, 2012
The FAA's updated NextGen Implementation Plan, now available online, includes tweaks to its strategy for modernizing departure and arrival procedures, particularly in 21 "metroplexes" (metro areas encompassing multiple airports). Highlights of the plan affecting general aviation include expanded implementation of WAAS/LPV approaches, as well as RNAV RNP. NBAA Senior Vice President for Operations & Administration Scott Brown said of the plan, "They've appropriately prioritized what they need to do first, and they've followed recommendations from the industry advisory committees we participate in, so we're happy about that." Read more about the latest NextGen plan.
Updated Web Site Offers Information for Avoiding Midairs
August 3, 2011
Recent midair collisions involving general aviation aircraft have highlighted the need for pilots to remain aware of their surroundings at all times. A partnership between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Department of Defense (DOD) has paved the way for the development of an informative website about the subject. Effective last month, the updated SeeAndAvoid.org website includes links to the military's Mid-Air Collision Avoidance (MACA) programs, as well as greater access to information about military aircraft movements. Learn more.
New NBAA Resource Explains Considerations for EFVS
April 11, 2011
Operators of aircraft equipped with an FAA-approved enhanced flight visual system (EFVS) must ensure their pilots understand how to use the system safely. The NBAA Access Committee has developed a resource for Members on the operational considerations for using EFVS; the relationship between the final approach segment vertical descent angle and any installed visual glide slope indicator; and how that relationship is depicted on instrument approach charts. View the resource.
FAA Releases Updated Guidance on Instrument Landing System Intercepts
April 8, 2011
As a result of the NBAA Access Committee’s involvement in the FAA’s Aeronautical Charting Forum, the FAA has released a new Information For Operators message (InFO 11009) regarding minimum crossing altitudes at stepdown fixes on instrument landing system (ILS) approaches. While the ILS glideslope remains stationary regardless of atmospheric temperature, stepdown fixes are published according to indicated altitude, which varies with temperature changes. This means that on hotter days, pilots must comply with the minimum stepdown altitude, even if it means remaining above the ILS glideslope until reaching Final Approach Fix. Review the InFO and NBAA’s summary.

  • NBAA GA Desk

    NBAA staffs a full-time General Aviation Desk at the FAA Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC). Subscribers to GA Desk services benefit from real-time monitoring of their flights by GA Desk Specialists, receive up-to-the minute information about air traffic issues.
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  • VIP 91.141 NOTAM Impact Statements

    NBAA Air Traffic Management Specialists, at the NBAA GA Desk, provide impact statements for VIP Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs). These impact statements detail the effects that specific TFRs have on business and general aviation, including what airports and airspace might be affected. Learn more.

  • NBAA Access Committee

    The NBAA Access Committee works to preserve airport and airspace access for everyone who relies on business aviation.

  • Obstruction Evaluation / Airport Airspace Analysis (OE/AAA)

    Navigable airspace is being threatened as everything from microwave towers, to office buildings to wind turbines are being built in ever increasing numbers, many near airports. Learn more.