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March 3, 2014 – Volume 13 Issue 9
 NATA Elects New Board of Directors Members and Announces New Leadership
Today at its annual Membership Meeting, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced the selection of Gary Dempsey, President, Flight Services – The Americas, Jet Aviation Holdings USA, Inc., as Chair of the NATA Board of Directors. The association named Andy Priester, President and Chief Executive Officer, Priester Aviation, board Vice-Chair and Gregory Schmidt, President and Chief Executive Officer, Pentastar Aviation as Treasurer.
NATA also elected three new members to its board of directors and re-elected one current board member: Curt Castagna, President and Chief Executive Officer, Aerolease/Aeroplex Group; Guy Hill, Jr., Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, Hill Aircraft; Marty Hiller, Owner and Partner of Marathon Jet Center; and Mark Larsen, Vice President – Large Fleet, Fractional Fleets, & Government Contracts, StandardAero Business Aviation.
Moran To Join Members of Congress and Industry Fly-In
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) will join other Members of Congress to address attendees of the Aviation Business and Legislative Conference at the Members of Congress and Industry Fly-In on Wednesday, March 5. Senator Moran, along with Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), was instrumental in pushing legislation through Congress that gave the FAA the ability to reprogram existing funds within the agency’s budget to apply towards contract towers slated for closure and air traffic controllers that faced furloughs. For more information on the Fly-In and the Aviation Business and Legislative Conference, click here.
GAO Study on Pilot Shortage
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a study on the current and future availability of airline pilots. The report identifies the supply and demand for airline pilots as well as steps government and industry are taking to increase the pilot population. Click here to read the full report.
NATA Names William Deere as Senior Vice President for Government and External Affairs
NATA is pleased to announce the selection of William (Bill) Deere as the association’s Senior Vice President for Government and External Affairs. Deere will lead NATA’s policy, strategy and advocacy efforts. “Bill Deere’s association expertise and Hill insight will be valuable assets to NATA. His broad experience in advocacy will help NATA continue to be a strong influence in the aviation industry,” said NATA President and CEO Thomas L. Hendricks. Click here to read the press release.
Weekly Regulatory Update
NATA compiles relevant updates from the FAA, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Homeland Security each day from the Federal Register. You may view the latest notices, rules and proposed rules in a single source by clicking here.
NATA’s Aviation Business & Legislative Conference Sessions Begin Tomorrow
Don’t miss D.C.’s premier aviation business and policy event designed to advance the priorities of aviation businesses across the board. The Aviation Business & Legislative Conference will take place March 3-5 at the Gaylord National Resort & Conference Center in National Harbor, MD. Conference topics include an FAA regulatory update, a legislative update, Airport Sponsor/Tenant Relationship: Negotiations, an HR Compliance and Affordable Care Act Update session, an Aviation Business Exit Strategy session, International Regulated Garbage session and more. Click here for more information. Registration is available onsite.
FBO Success Seminar – Seats are Filling Quickly
The 2014 FBO Success Seminar, “Winning Strategies for the Savvy FBO Owner, Operator and Manager,” will be held in conjunction with the Aviation Pros Live 2014 Event. Attendees will receive a pass to go to the Expo - click here for details on the 2014 Aviation Pros Live Event (March 25-26). Click here to read more about the FBO Success Seminar (March 24-25).
Mark Your Calendar for the 2014 NATA Air Charter Summit
NATA’s annual Air Charter Summit will take place June 16-18, 2014, at the Washington Dulles Marriott in Dulles, VA. Online registration will be available soon. Please mark your calendars to attend.
General Aviation Leaders Meet at Heli-Expo To Discuss Shared Concerns
Guarded optimism for the year ahead, despite a number of looming concerns on several fronts, was the dominant theme expressed by leaders of the major general aviation (GA) associations in a town hall forum discussion at Heli-Expo. Further details available here.
First Quarter Safety 1st eToolkit Available for Download
The first quarter Safety 1st eToolkit is available for download by clicking here. Also, don’t miss the latest NATA Safety Net blog post, “Follow the Recipe.”
Conklin & de Decker Announces 2014 State Tax Guide for General Aviation
Conklin & de Decker announces the release of their 2014 State Tax Guide for General Aviation (“State Tax Guide”). Packed full of critical tax information, the State Tax Guide is a must-have reference tool for helicopter and fixed-wing operators, accountants, dealers, brokers, aviation law professionals, and others. Click here for further details.
ACSF News
The 2014 Air Charter Safety Symposium will take place March 4-5. Registration is available onsite. Visit http://www.acsf.aero/symposium for full agenda. The Air Charter Safety Foundation will hold an ACSF Auditor Workshop on March 5-6 immediately following the ACSF Safety Symposium. Visit http://www.acsf.aero/ for more ACSF News.
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