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Welcome Remarks
James K. Coyne, President, National Air Transportation
FAA Regulatory Review
John J. Hickey, Deputy Associate, Administrator for Aviation Safety, FAA
Joseph Conte, Office of the Chief Counsel, Enforcement Division, FAA
James J. Ballough, Special Assistant to the Assoc. Administrator for Aviation Safety, FAA
FAA representatives directly responsible for Part 135 oversight provided attendees with updates on current initiatives, including flight and duty time requirements, actions to publish the Part 135 ARC proposals, safety management system implementation and much more.
Charter Brokering Update
Dayton Lehman, Deputy Assistant General Counsel, Office of Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings, U.S. Department of Transportation
Andrew Priester, President & Chief Operating Officer, Priester Aviation
As the charter broker industry continues to evolve, charter experts discussed the latest on enforcement activities and whether a proposed regulation for this community is on the horizon.
Fractional Ownership Leadership Session
Kenneth C. Ricci, Chairman, Flight Options, LLC
The shared aircraft ownership industry is encountering its own set of challenges during this economic recession and is relying on forward thinking solutions to see it through to the other side. Attendees heard from the chairman of one of the biggest players in the community about the evolution of business aviation for hire and the future of fractional, card programs and on-demand air charter.
Transportation Security Administration Update
John Sammon, Assistant Administrator for Transportation Sector Network Management, TSA
Brian Delauter, General Manager, General Aviation, Transportation Sector Network Management, TSA
TSA representatives responsible for general aviation security, including the Twelve-Five Standard Security Program, provided the latest security developments affecting the charter community including an update on Large Aircraft Security Program proposed rule.
Economic Outlook for Part 135
Rolland Vincent, President, Rolland Vincent Associates
Finance and aerospace expert Rolland Vincent spoke about the impact of economic decline on the Part 135 community and discussed what the outlook is for the community in the years to come. Vincent has more than 25 years of experience in business, regional and international aviation, including Bombardier, Cessna, Learjet, Flexjet, and ICAO. He has a background in market research, economics and statistics, and has held senior leadership positions in marketing, strategy, business development, and consulting. With industry expertise from aerospace to financial services, Vincenty has the experience to provide answers to critical questions you and your business are facing in these times.
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Optional Session:
DASSP Briefing
Operators were encouraged to attend an optional session following the main Air Charter Summit events on June 8 to learn more about the DCA Access Standard Security Program (DASSP) application and flight processes. In addition to gaining access to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), the program has several other benefits of which many operators are unaware. Are you a TSA-approved DASSP operator or are you missing out on potential revenue? Join Lindsey McFarren, former TSA official, discussed more about this evolving program.
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Dinner with Special Guest Speaker - Bruce Jenner, Olympic Hall of Famer
Bruce Jenner captivated the world when he broke the world record by scoring 8,634 points in the decathlon at the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal and earned the title of “World’s Greatest Athlete.” His accomplishments earned him the coveted Wheaties cereal box and, of several hundred athletes who have been so featured, Jenner is one of seven Wheaties spokesmen.
In the years following his athletic achievements, Bruce has been involved in a wide variety of projects and causes. He’s been a guest star on numerous primetime television programs, a commentator for NBC, ABC and Fox sports and host of his own health show.
Bruce is also an entrepreneur, commercial spokesperson, television personality, actor/producer and author. A devoted husband and father of ten, when he isn’t making corporate appearances, Bruce can be found spending time with his family onscreen on E! Network’s Keeping Up With The Kardashians. Off screen and outside of work, Bruce finds time to enjoy his own hobbies including flying planes, racing cars in Grand Prix events and working on his golf game.
State Taxes and Applicability to Part 135 and 91k Operations
Anthony S. Gasaway, Gasaway Tax Law
Nel Stubbs, Vice Presdent and Co-owner, Conklin & de Decker
Record budget deficits have caused states to explore additional revenue sources such as aviation taxes. These taxes and fees are unduly onerous and confusing as they include aircraft registration fees, personal property taxes, fuel taxes, operating fees, and sales/use taxes. Attendees learned more about how Part 135 and 91k operators are being taxed by individual U.S. states and how some in the community are fighting back.
Federal Excise Taxes - What is a Charter Operator's Liability if the Broker Fails to Collect/Remit
Eileen Gleimer, Partner, Crowell & Moring, LLP
Terri Farish, Director of Client Services, Chantilly Air, Inc.
Charter operators often rely on charter brokers to collect and remit federal excise taxes. If the broker fails to collect and remit, can the IRS go after the charter operator? This very informative session discussed how charter operators can prepare to address this growing issue.
Flight, Duty & Rest - What New Rules Will Mean to the Charter Community?
Jacqueline Rosser, Director, Regulatory Affairs, National Air Transportation Association
Since the Part 125/135 ARC issued its recommendation on flight and duty time in 2005, the FAA has yet to issue a proposed rule on the subject. With increasing pressure being applied by Congress to produce a new requirement for the Part 121 community as well as the issuance of an updated mandate for the Part 135 industry, what could the new proposed rule mean for the on-demand air charter industry.
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