2007 NBAA Update Archives

December 31, 2007

U.S. Customs Expands Radiation Scanning of GA Aircraft
FAA Revises Guidance on Pre-Takeoff Icing Checks for Part 135/125 Operators
IRS Publishes 2008 Aviation Excise Tax Rates
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December 24, 2007

New ICAO SARPs for International GA Operations to Be Released
Traffic Management Initiatives Possible Over Holiday Period
Over-flight Fees Being Charged in Certain Caribbean Airspace
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December 17, 2007

User Fee Debate Will Carry Into 2008
President Signs Bill to Raise Pilot Retirement Age to 65
House Passes Legislation to Create Airport Employee Screening Pilot Program
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December 10, 2007

NBAA Welcomes Sen. Hutchison as New Aviation Subcommittee Ranking Member
NBAA Voices Concern About CBP Proposal for General Aviation
FAA Announces New Takeoff/Landing Performance Assessment ARC
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December 3, 2007

Sen. Lott, Republican Whip and Aviation Subcommittee's Ranking Member, Resigns
NBAA Voices Concern About CBP Proposal for GA; Members Encouraged to Do Likewise
FAA Issues Final EAPAS Rule
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November 26, 2007

NBAA Urges Members to Submit Comments on CBP Rule Before Deadline
Where Can I Find Graphical Depictions of TFRs?
NBAA Joins Aviation Week to Sponsor VLJ Forum This Week
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November 19, 2007

House Committee Members: Airlines Should Stop Promoting 'Distortions' About GA
U.S. Military to Help Curb Holiday Travel Delays
FAA Publishes Advisory Circular Regarding Landing-Phase Runway Overruns
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November 12, 2007

Congress Extends Current FAA Authorization
Chertoff Further Discusses GA Security Plans As NBAA Continues Industry Advocacy
Customs Extends Comment Period for Private Aircraft Proposal
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November 5, 2007

FEC Proposes Changes for Candidate Travel; NPRM Available on NBAA Web Site
ICAO Group Considers Terminating North Atlantic Airspace VOLMETS
Don't Miss This Week's NBAA Regional Forum in Oakland, CA
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October 29, 2007

NBAA's Bolen Represents Business Aviation at IRS Hearing
NBAA Issues Statement on President's Nomination of Robert Sturgell as FAA Administrator
Safety Standdown Draws Record Attendance
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October 22, 2007

As Congress Reviews Aviation Security, NBAA Highlights GA Security Measures
FAA to Host Telcons on ERAM Transition
FAA's Winter Deicing Program Update Published; Copy Available at NBAA Web Site
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October 15, 2007

NBAA Comments on FAA Charter Revocation
NBAA Offers New Operational Control Audit Checklist
NBAA Hosts Chinese Delegation
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October 8, 2007

NBAA Joins Bombardier for This Month's 11th Annual Safety Standdown
IS-BAO Workshop to Follow Safety Standdown, Oct. 26
Save the Date for NBAA2008; Oct. 6 – 8, 2008
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October 1, 2007

NBAA2007 an Enormous Success, Breaks Exhibitor Record
NBAA's Steve Brown Tells Congress: Airline Delays Are 'Self- Inflicted Wound'
NBAA Announces New Board Officers; Jeffrey W. Lee Appointed Chairman
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September 27, 2007

NBAA2007 Is Enormously Successful Show
NBAA Announces New Board Officers; Jeffrey W. Lee Is Chairman
Security Experts Address Aviation Security and Company Preparedness
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September 26, 2007

NBAA's Steve Brown Tells Congress: Airline Delays Are a 'Self- Inflicted Wound'
AOPA's Boyer Says General Aviation Won't Be Divided in User Fee Fight
NBAA's Online Convention News Bureau Features Multimedia Event Coverage
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September 25, 2007

NBAA2007 Opens Today With Strong Numbers
New Speaker: DHS's Rottman to Discuss U.S. Security Priorities
NBAA2007 Online Convention News Bureau Features Multimedia Event Coverage
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September 24, 2007

Commemorative Flight Arrives at NBAA Convention in Atlanta
NBAA Lauds Senate, House Actions on FAA Modernization
NBAA and More Than 500 Volunteers Build Aviation-Themed Playground for Atlanta Elementary School
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September 17, 2007

NBAA2007 Opening General Session Only One Week Away
NBAA Board Chairman Emerick Issues Farewell Letter to Membership
NBAA Troubled With Customs' Proposal for Private Aircraft Manifest Information
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September 10, 2007

Chertoff Reaffirms DHS Focus on GA Security; NBAA Working With Agency, Keeping Members Apprised
New Ethics Reform Law to Affect Use of Private Aircraft
NBAA to Honor Rick Hale, Richard Shine With American Spirit Awards
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September 3, 2007

Newspapers Publish NBAA Letters Highlighting GA Support for Aviation System Modernization
NBAA Tells Newspaper Editorial Writers: No User Fees
Bolen's NBAA Newsletter Column Provides User Fee Battle Update
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August 27, 2007

NBAA Sets Media Straight on Airline Delays and User Fees
NBAA Calls for Prompt Nomination of FAA Administrator
NBAA's 60th Annual Meeting & Convention Only Four Weeks Away
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August 20, 2007

NBAA Challenges Southwest Airlines' Misleading Claims About GA
NBAA Newsletter Highlights Possible GA Security Developments
Business Aviation's Biggest Event Is Only Five Weeks Away
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August 13, 2007

Register in Advance for Next Month's Annual Meeting & Convention
FAA NOTAM Released for NBAA2007
Update: U.S. Customs Testing for Radiation on Arrival
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August 6, 2007

NBAA Member Tells Congress: Modernize Aviation System With Fuel Tax
NBAA Again Challenges Airline Misstatements About GA and User Fees
House Committee Clears Measure for Airport Employee Screening Pilot Program
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July 30, 2007

At Oshkosh, Bolen Tells GA Community to Keep Up Fight Against User Fees
NBAA Resource Explains Business Aircraft Tax Law Changes
Washington ADIZ Modifications to Take Effect August 30
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July 23, 2007

NBAA Member Outlines User Fee Flaws for Senate Finance Subcommittee
NBAA Member Newsletter Reviews Forthcoming GA Security Measures
FAA Releases New Safety Alert
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July 16, 2007

User Fee Opposition Continues
NBAA Continues Challenging Airlines' Misleading Claims About GA
NBAA to Honor Moss and Epps During Convention in Atlanta
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July 9, 2007

NBAA Challenges Airline Lobbyists' Finger-Pointing
News Organizations, Grassroots Voices Stepping Up Opposition to User Fees
GA Security Overhaul Under Consideration
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July 2, 2007

NBAA Lauds House Leaders' Rejection of Aviation User Fees
Bolen Confronts United Airlines Over Deceptive E-mail
NBAA Focuses on Upcoming GA Security Changes
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June 25, 2007

Letters From Bolen to Media Challenge Mischaracterizations
Air Carriers Urged to Prepare for FAA Operational Control Inspections
NBAA Submits Comments on Extensions for Pilot Medical Certificates
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June 18, 2007

NBAA Alerts Media to Airline Spin on GA and Delays
Bolen Challenges Claims About GA in Airline Magazines
IRS Proposes Regulations for Certain Non-Business Use of Aircraft
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June 11, 2007

Bolen Defends GA Security in Letter to Newspaper
With New GA Security Measures Coming, NBAA Hosted Officials During EBACE
NBAA Member Profile: MI Windows and Doors
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June 4, 2007

Opposition to User Fees Gains Momentum at State, Local Levels
User Fee Debate Moves to Senate Finance Committee
DHS, TSA Mulling GA Security Policy Changes
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May 28, 2007

Bolen Asks CNN Network to Pull Deceptive Ad by Airline Lobby
Information-Packed EBACE Breaks All Previous Records
Duats.com: An Electronic Alternative to Flight Service Stations
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May 21, 2007

Bolen Lauds Member Support on User Fee Vote, Says Fight Is Far From Over
This Week's EBACE Poised to Break Last Year's Record
NBAA2007 to Include Construction of Aviation-Themed Playground
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May 14, 2007

NBAA Challenges Newspaper Editorial's Support for FAA User Fee Plan
NBAA and FSF Denounce Brazilian Police Investigators Charging Legacy Pilots in 2006 Mid-Air Collision
NBAA2007 to Celebrate Several Industry Milestones
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May 7, 2007

NBAA Opposes User Fees in Senate FAA Funding Proposal
NTSB Issues Final Report in Lidle NYC Plane Crash
Recent Middle East Event Reinforces Need for Security Vigilance
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April 30, 2007

NBAA Urges Members to Visit and Use New Online Advocacy Center
Dozens of Papers Publish Bolen Letter Defending GA
EBACE2007 Poised to Set Records
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April 23, 2007

NBAA's New Online Advocacy Center Helps Industry Voice Opposition to Big Airlines' FAA User Fee Proposal
Bolen Challenges NJ Newspaper's Story About Business Aviation
NBAA Board Chairman Provides Recap on First Quarter Happenings
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April 16, 2007

NBAA Challenges Article's Misleading Claims About Local Airports, Business Aviation
NBAA Welcomes Diverse Coalition Advocating for General Aviation
NBAA Responds to Report Mischaracterizing Business Aviation Safety
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April 9, 2007

Bolen Promotes Modernization of Air Traffic System
DOT Releases Procedures for Washington-Area 9/11 Reimbursements
Washington State Aircraft Tax Regulation Raises Concerns for NBAA
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April 2, 2007

Bolen to Represent GA Community This Week at U.S. Chamber's Aviation Forum
NBAA Files Comments on Proposed FAA Rules for On-Demand Air Taxi Operations
FAA Issues Inspector Guidance for Part 142 Training Centers
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March 26, 2007

NBAA: Small Businesses, Small Towns, Rural Areas Lose Under FAA Plan
Bolen to Represent GA Community at U.S. Chamber's Aviation Forum
Hundreds Expected at International Operators Conference
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March 19, 2007

NBAA Promotes Aviation System Modernization Through Proven Funding Methods
NBAA Says Airline-Backed FAA Proposal Threatens Jobs, Access, Economic Growth
NBAA Hosts Regional Forum in Fort Lauderdale This Thursday
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March 12, 2007

NBAA Calls Upon Congress to Reject Ruinous User Fees, Tax Hikes in Big Airlines' FAA Funding Plan
NBAA Resources for Part 135 Operational Control Compliance
New AC on RNAV Operations Redesignates Type A and B Procedures
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March 5, 2007

Bolen Urges Members to Make Their Voices Heard Against User Fees
Business Aviation Helps Apogee Bring Health Care to Remote Areas
NBAA Meets With IRS and Treasury on Certain Non-Business Use Regulations
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February 26, 2007

2007 NBAA Compensation & Benchmark Survey Now Open for Participation
Highlights from the Leadership Conference
NBAA Provides FAQs on FAA's Part 135 Operational Control Initiative
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February 19, 2007

NBAA Calls Proposed FAA Budget "Sweetheart Deal" for the Big Airlines
Leadership Conference Opens This Week in San Diego
Aviation Insurance: Additional Insured – Who Needs It?
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February 12, 2007

NBAA Rebuts USA Today Endorsement for White House Aviation Budget
Sensationalist Local News Story Stokes General Aviation Security Concerns
Highlights From ABACE2007 Available Online
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February 5, 2007

Bush Administration Budget Includes 'Toxic Mix' of User Fees, Huge Tax Increases for General Aviation
NBAA Alerts Members to Faulty Management Guide Shipment
Final ETOPS Rule Affects Certain Part 135 Operations; FAA InFO Available
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January 29, 2007

Another User Fee Signal? DOT Secretary Promotes Radical FAA Funding Changes
S&D Conference Breaks Records; Highlights Available Online
NTSB Hearing Addresses Safety Issues on Operating in Icing Conditions
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January 22, 2007

As Senate Panel Reviews GA Security, NBAA Remains Active on Issue With Policymakers
Senate Changes Internal Rules for Business Aircraft Use
Record Numbers of Schedulers Expected in Phoenix This Week
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January 16, 2007

Bolen Letter to Editor Challenges Airlines in User Fee Debate
NBAA Highlights Business Aviation Safety Record in Responding to Reporters on Van Nuys Accident
NBAA Provides Members With A008 Operational Control Compliance Checklist
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January 8, 2007

NBAA Position on New House Rule Concerning Transport of Elected Officials
FAA Responds to NBAA Concerns, Reissues Part 125 LODA Notice
Reminder: New U.S. Passport Requirements Take Effect Jan. 23
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January 1, 2007

FAA Releases Revised OpSpec A008; Bolen Issues Letter to Members About FAA Charter Policies
President Ford State Funeral Impacts GA Flights in Washington ADIZ
FAA Announces Updated TIPH Notice
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