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| February 10, 2020 — Volume 19, Issue 6 |
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| This Week's Top Stories |
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NATA Announces Leadership Changes
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The National Air Transportation
Association (NATA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of
Timothy R. Obitts as its President and CEO. He succeeds Gary Dempsey, who
assumed the role of NATA’s President after six years of service on the
Association’s Board of Directors, including a term as Chairman of the Board.
“It is a great honor to be at
the helm of an association with such a rich history and bright future. NATA’s
relevance is even more important now than it was 80 years ago as we look toward
the advent of new technology, ingenuity that continuously raises the bar on
safety, and an ever-increasing commitment to greater environmental
stewardship,” stated Timothy Obitts. “I join the Board, the staff, and the
members in expressing gratitude to Gary Dempsey for leveraging his extensive
experience, both at the board level and as President, to help elevate the
Association and industry. I look forward to continuing to work with the Board
and our talented staff to further his legacy.”
In addition, Jason Miller, who
has served NATA for seven years as CFO, was named Chief Operating Officer/Chief
Financial Officer. “We look forward to Tim’s leadership as we enter a new
decade of service and congratulate Gary on all his success while serving as
NATA President,” said NATA Board Chair Curt Castagna. “The Board is confident
that Tim, along with the support of COO/CFO Jason Miller and the dedicated
staff, will continue to advance safety and prosperity throughout our membership
and the entire aviation business community.”
The full press release
is available on our website.
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Operations During the Coronavirus Outbreak
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NATA representatives have been
monitoring the ongoing government provisions for aircraft operations affected
by the Coronavirus outbreak, specifically those operations involving carrying
passengers who have been in China. The situation is extremely dynamic, and
operators are urged to review information from all sources to ensure awareness
of the latest restrictions and provisions. Guidance that is available to date
includes a bulletin published by the Carrier Liaison Program of US Customs and
Border Protection (available here), a DHS document (available here), and a Presidential Proclamation (available here). The FAA also has a website that includes resources for carriers
(available here).
Note that passengers arriving from the impacted
areas in China may be denied entry into the United States.
Some exceptions are made for
cargo flights and for operating and deadheading crew.
CBP advises us that the most
current information is likely to be available at a flight’s first Port of Entry
and through CBP’s Regional Carrier Liaison Groups, listed below:
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Asia, Pacific Rim
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808-237-4632
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Miami
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Latin America, Caribbean
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305-874-5444
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New York
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Europe, Africa, Mid-East
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718-553-1783
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Urban Air Mobility (UAM) is a new frontier that will
radically change business and operational models. Aircraft ground service
providers and air charter operators will provide the operations and support
that will enable UAM’s success. As the national point of expertise in the core
business competencies of our members,
NATA is launching a new Urban Air Mobility committee this year.
As UAM moves from concept to reality, topics such as
propulsion, aircraft and operational certification, societal acceptance, noise,
and local zoning regulations have dominated stakeholder conversations. Although
these issues are indeed some of the most significant challenges, and thus have garnered
commensurate attention, other topics like passenger facilitation and aircraft
ground support have largely been overlooked. But, as with conventional
aviation, UAM will rely heavily on a broad ecosystem of passenger accommodation
facilities, skilled personnel, and ground support equipment and services in
order to create an efficient system able to realize the full potential of UAM.
UAM providers have identified customer experience as a key
spoke of the flywheel that UAM will require for commercial viability. While
emerging UAM companies have core expertise in fleet operations and passenger
aggregation, a natural synergy exists with legacy aviation service providers
that operate brick-and-mortar infrastructure at airports and heliports across
the United States.
If you are a NATA member interested in participating in the
UAM committee, please contact Jonathon Freye, Vice President of Government and
Public Affairs at jfreye@nata.aero.
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NATA’s
Upcoming Air Charter Summit and Aviation Business Conference
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This June, NATA will be hosting the Air Charter
Summit and Aviation Business Conference on June 16-18 at the Arlington Renaissance
in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. This event is intended for Part 135
Operators and those that support the industry, will provide a forum for discussions
about how to maximize safety and success in air charter business, while also
addressing major threats to the industry.
In conjunction with the Summit and Conference, NATA
will recognize individuals, offices, and organizations demonstrating excellence
in their fields and the highest levels of customer service to the general
aviation community. The Industry Excellence Awards, along with AMT Employer
Awards, will be presented at a luncheon held during NATA’s Air Charter Summit
and Aviation Business Conference. Nominations for these awards must be received
by NATA no later than March 25. The nomination form is available here.
NATA will also provide an app for all attendees. This
app will help attendees better navigate through the conference. If opted-into,
the app will notify attendees of upcoming sessions, conference announcements,
exhibitors, sponsors, and much more! Attendees will also be able to interact
with speakers and engage in the discussions via our conference app through anonymous
question submissions and by answering polling questions.
To learn more about why you should attend, please
read feedback from previous ABC attendees. For more information, please visit www.nata.aero/events/abc2020.
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| Member Monday: |
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NATA Member Monday!
| Beach Aviation Services
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NATA’s Member Monday series
highlights the diverse businesses that make up the
Association's membership to show the positive impacts they have on their communities,
the aviation business industry, and the world at large.
Beach Aviation Services, with
operations at Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR), Grand Strand Airport
(CRE), Conway Horry County Airport (HYW), and Twin Cities Airport (5J9), is the
gateway to the Grand Strand. They are committed to providing a clean, safe and
passenger-friendly facility that is capable of meeting current travel needs
with VIP level of customer service. The Beach Aviation Services staff consists
of a dedicated and professional team with many employees who have proudly
served in the Airforce, Army, Marines, Navy, and the Coast Guard. Beach
Aviation Services is owned by Horry County and operated by the Department of
Airports.
Read more here,
and search #NATAMemberMonday on our social media for more stories like this.
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| Association Highlights: |
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NBAA’s
Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC) will be held March 10-13, 2020 in
Charlotte, NC. Come to booth #1805 and visit with the teams from NATA, NATA
Compliance Services, and CrewID®. We’re excited to show you all the
ways we are working to empower your safety, security, and success!
NATA
staff will be on hand throughout the conference, giving demonstrations and
available to meet with you For more
information about NATA at SDC and to schedule an in-person meeting during the
conference, please click here. |
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NATA Safety 1st Has You Covered with Its Fuel Quality
Management System
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The NATA Safety 1st Fuel QC
Management System is a cloud-based digital system that replaces the
pen and paper approach to inspection and maintenance management.
Key features include digital storage and access to all quality control (QC)
records; an easy-to-use, mobile-optimized inspection platform; and Compliance
Sentry technology that provides a 24-7 eye on your QC system.
This Program is intended for the GA community, including FBOs, fuel
providers, air charter operators, and more! Conveniently access your
records from anywhere, all from an iPad or other device.
Request a demo, speak with
the Safety 1st team, or view
the Program video walk-through.
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NATA's Acclaimed Ground Handling
Safety Symposium (GHSS) Returns this August
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NATA's Ground Handling Safety Symposium
(GHSS) heads to the NTSB Training Center
in Ashburn, VA on August 18-19, 2020.
Join your colleagues and
participate in knowledge-sharing, open format discussions focused on
understanding and providing solutions for the operational safety needs of FBOs
and other GA ground handlers. The Symposium is intended for safety
professionals, directors, line service managers, operations managers, flight
departments, and more. Attendees will also have multiple opportunities to
network with colleagues and industry experts. NATA's Ground Handling Safety Symposium
(GHSS) heads to the NTSB Training Center
in Ashburn, VA on August 18-19, 2020.
Join your colleagues and
participate in knowledge-sharing, open format discussions focused on
understanding and providing solutions for the operational safety needs of FBOs
and other GA ground handlers. The Symposium is intended for safety
professionals, directors, line service managers, operations managers, flight
departments, and more. Attendees will also have multiple opportunities to
network with colleagues and industry experts.
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Nominations
Open for NATA Awards Programs
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Nomination forms are available for
the 2019 Industry Excellence Awards and the 2020 AMT Employer Award Program.
Each year, NATA presents awards to the exceptional individuals and companies
that have helped to improve the general aviation community.
The Industry Excellence Awards,
along with the AMT Employer Awards, will be presented at a luncheon held during
NATA’s Air Charter Summit and Aviation Business Conference on June 16-18.
The nomination deadline is March 25, 2020. For more information,
please click here. To submit an
online nomination form, click here.
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| Membership Spotlight: |
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WAI Board Appoints Allison McKay
New CEO To Lead Strategic Vision
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Today, the Women in Aviation (WAI)
Board of Directors announced that Allison Mckay will join WAI International as
CEO on February 18, 2020 and will be responsible for the future strategic
vision of the 14,500-member strong organization while overseeing the board of
directors, professional staff, and daily operations. She previously served as
Vice President of the Helicopter Association International Foundation since
2015, commissioning the first academic study of staffing projections for the
rotorcraft industry, as well as creating a workforce development initiative.
Allison will draw from more than 20 years of experience in the development and
implementation of highly strategic initiatives with other aviation companies
including Safran USA and B/E Aerospace.
“I am thrilled to work for this
great organization, to meet many members at our conference next month, and to
move WAI in a direction that will construct programs and initiatives to propel
women of all ages and backgrounds to follow their own personal aviation
dreams,” Allison McKay said. “Thanks to Dr. Peggy Chabrian’s dedication to this
industry and her vision to create the annual conference and the organization, I
am honored to carry on this work and direct the future of this organization.”
“On behalf of the National Air
Transportation Association, I congratulate Allison on her appointment to CEO of
Women in Aviation International,” said NATA President and CEO Tim Obitts. “We
look forward to future collaboration as WAI continues to deliver on its important mission.”
Please click here for more information.
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Avfuel Welcomes ProJet
Aviation to Branded Network
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Avfuel Corporation has welcomed ProJet
Aviation at Leesburg Executive Airport (KJYO) to its branded network of FBOs. Located
at the closest general aviation airport to the nation’s capital city, ProJet
Aviation serves as Washington D.C.’s private aviation destination and acts as a
gateway to the Dulles Tech Corridor, and Virginia’s horse and wine country. “Customers
tell us they love our service and the hassle-free experience at Leesburg
Executive,” said Shye Gilad, ProJet Aviation CEO. “We are excited to expand our
reach with the Avfuel Network.” Read more.
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| Air Charter Safety Foundation: |
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The 2020 ACSF Safety
Symposium Is Only A Few Weeks Away
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The 2020 Air Charter Safety Foundation
Safety Symposium will explore trending and emerging safety
challenges facing aviation businesses and consumers today. Join your colleagues
March 2-4, 2020 to stay informed and learn from industry leaders.
In addition, there will also be a TWA
800 Briefing Tour, networking reception, and dinner all included with your
registration.
Register
at www.acsf.aero/symposium
or call Bryan Burns at (202) 774-1515 to learn more.
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