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  View HTML Version of Newsletter    July 25, 2016 — Volume 15, Issue 30 
 
  This Week's Top Stories 


New Allianz Workers Compensation Insurance Program Tailored for Aviation Businesses

Allianz recently announced the new NATA Aviation Workers Compensation Insurance Program. This program features competitive rates and NATA’s signature “Good Experience Return” that provides additional savings by rewarding companies with excellent safety records. This broker-driven program is backed by a trusted international insurance company with proven financial ratings. NATA’s strategic relationship with IFBOA continues to allow members to participate in IFBOA's Workers Compensation Insurance Program with QBE — providing you with options to best fit your business. Learn more at www.nata.aero/wcip.

 

 


NATA Safety 1st Certified Trainer Program | Registration Closes August 3rd

The NATA Safety 1st Certified Trainer Program (CTP) begins August 10th. Be sure to register your team by August 3rd. The CTP is an online, cost-effective course designed to provide anyone who trains line service professionals the basic knowledge and skills to understand, teach and implement training programs, including Safety 1st. It is comprised of five instructor-led, online classes taught by industry experts and includes the “Fundamentals of Learning,” “Effective Training Management,” “Getting the Most Out of the Safety 1st Program,” and more. Investing in trainers pays dividends in all areas including safety, morale and customer service. Advance the development and growth of your trainers by registering them before August 3rd. To learn more, click here.

 


Save the Date | 2017 NATA Aviation Business Conference

NATA's 2017 Aviation Business Conference takes place June 6th-8th at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. The conference kicks off with a reception Tuesday evening, June 6th and the conference concludes Thursday afternoon, June 8th. Early bird registration opens fall 2016. Mark your calendar now and look for upcoming registration details!

 


Deere and Obitts Attend AirVenture This Week

NATA Senior Vice Presidents Bill Deere and Tim Obitts will be on hand at AirVenture this week in Oshkosh — meeting with member companies and participating in industry events. For members interested in talking with Bill or Tim at AirVenture, please contact Shannon Chambers at schambers@nata.aero or (202) 774-1535.


 
 Committee Updates
 


NATA Maintenance Committee Assists Association with Comments on AC 145-9A

 

With the assistance of the association’s Aircraft Maintenance and Systems Technology Committee, NATA submitted comments last week to the FAA on Advisory Circular (AC) 145-9A, Guide for Developing and Evaluating Repair Station and Quality Control Manuals. Overall, NATA is pleased to see the revision, as repair station practices have expanded beyond what was envisioned with the last regulation and AC revision. However, NATA’s Maintenance Committee still believes the AC conflicts with the 14 CFR 145 regulations and the FAA Order 8900.1 Vol. 2 Ch. 11. To further clarify the repair station’s overall functions, responsibilities, and quality control procedures, the Maintenance Committee suggested “the AC, Order, and DCTs have an asterisk next to the sections that may be preferred or used to ‘help’ the FAA, but are not required by the regulations.”

 
 
   
 


FAA Issues Final Rule on RVSM Application Process

 

On July 20th, the FAA issued a final rule, Changes to the Application Requirements for Authorization to Operate in Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum Airspace. The agency states, “This action revises the FAA’s requirements for an application to operate in Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) airspace and eliminates the burden and expense of developing, processing, and approving RVSM maintenance programs.” NATA submitted comments to the NPRM on July 27, 2015, and recommended the agency adopt the proposed changes since the need for revision is long overdue. “RVSM requirements are now fully integrated by design into aircraft, as evidenced by airframe Original Equipment Manufacturers’ (OEMs) providing maintenance support information in the maintenance manuals,” stated NATA’s Director of Regulatory Affairs, John McGraw. McGraw added, “The OEM-provided maintenance program already contains necessary RVSM tasks to ensure operators appropriately maintain RVSM system(s) along with the other aircraft systems.” The final rule becomes effective on August 19, 2016.

 
 
 
   From the FAA
 


FAA Releases New Version of the Remote Pilot — Small UAS ACS

 

Last week, the FAA issued new versions of the Remote Pilot – Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Airman Certification Standards (FAA-S-ACS-10) (previously titled Unmanned Aircraft Systems Airman Certification Standards) and the Airman Certification Standards FAQ, which are available on the Airman Certification Standards web page. The agency notes “the ACS integrates the elements of knowledge and risk management in 14 CFR part 107 for a Remote Pilot Certificate with an sUAS rating. It thus forms the comprehensive standard for what an applicant must know and consider to successfully completing each task tested on the knowledge test.” The FAA-S-ACS-10 document will be effective August 29, 2016. For more information on Unmanned Aircraft Systems and to view the complete text of the Small UAS Rule, click here.

 
 
 
 


FAA and Industry Develop New Standards to Enhance Runway Conditions Reporting

 

Last week, the FAA announced U.S. airports, airline flight crews, dispatchers, general aviation pilots, and air traffic controllers will begin using new Takeoff and Landing Performance Assessment (TALPA) standards “to reduce the risk of runway overrun accidents and incidents due to runway contamination caused by weather and other factors.” The standards were produced with the help of the Takeoff and Landing Performance Assessment (TALPA) Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC), and acts as a “new method for airports and air traffic controllers to communicate actual runway conditions to the pilots in terms that directly relate to the way a particular aircraft is expected to perform.” Beginning October 1st, airport operators will start reporting runway conditions using the Runway Condition Assessment Matrix (RCAM), which is displayed in a standardized format and is based off of airplane performance data provided by aircraft manufacturers.

 
 
 
 Member Spotlight
 


Phillips 66 Aviation Announces Multiple U.S. Sales Appointments

 

NATA Member Phillips 66 recently named R. G. (Greg) Still as General Aviation Manager, Smith Underwood as Director, Sales General Aviation, and Charlie Schouweiler as Coordinator, Supply for General Aviation. With more than 35 years of experience, Still served in numerous management and marketing roles with Phillips 66, previously ConocoPhillips — including Branded Sales Manager, Wholesale; Manager, Wholesale Sales Mid-Con; and Director, Branded Sales in General Aviation. Underwood will report to Greg Still in his new role. After spending more than four years serving as a platoon leader for the U.S. Army, Underwood joined the now Phillips 66 organization in 1997. For nearly 20 years, Underwood has served in positions of increasing responsibility, most recently serving as Manager, Data Driven Marketing and leading the U.S. Marketing’s big data strategic initiative. In his new role, Schouweiler will be responsible for scheduling the shipment and supply of avgas to terminals throughout the U.S. Read more.

 
 
  
 


AEA to Award $1,000 Toward an ADS-B Upgrade to Five Aircraft Owners at Oshkosh

 

For the third consecutive year, the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) will randomly award five aircraft owners with $1,000 toward an ADS-B compliant upgrade during the Experimental Aircraft Association's AirVenture Oshkosh, July 25-31, in Wisconsin. "The avionics repair shop industry in the U.S. has only 41 months remaining to equip the general aviation fleet of more than 100,000 aircraft with ADS-B Out equipment," said AEA President Paula Derks. "Aircraft owners who wait to equip will face scheduling pressure and likely higher installation costs as we get closer to the Jan. 1, 2020, deadline. By awarding $1,000 to five different aircraft owners to help them become compliant sooner rather than later, the AEA hopes to send a message to owners of general aviation aircraft that the time to act and upgrade is now." Aircraft owners may enter to win one of the five $1,000 awards at AirVenture Hangar B, booth No. 2035/2036, beginning July 25. For more information, click here.

 
 
 
  
 


NATA Member Texas Jet Earns IS-BAH Certification

 

NATA would like to congratulate Safety 1st Qualified member, Texas Jet for recently becoming IS-BAH Registered! Click here to read about Texas Jet’s accomplishment. Visit the FBO / Ground Handling Status Map to see what other service facilities are Safety 1st Qualified and/or IS-BAH registered. To find out more about the IS-BAH program, please visit http://nata.aero/Safety-1st.aspx or the Safety Net Blog.

 
 
  Events
 


NATA Announces ADDITIONAL Location for the Advanced Line Service Regional Workshop

 

NATA Safety 1st is pleased to bring its unique mix of technical and service training to Chesterfield, MO on August 24-25, 2016 at the Spirit of St. Louis Airport. The Safety 1st Advanced Line Service (ALS) Workshop is a two-day training event designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to make your line service team succeed and become new leaders within your company. Limited seating is available, so register now before seats are gone! Additional dates and locations for this workshop are available here.

 
 
 
  
 


Prepare for Winter Now | NATA Safety 1st Advanced De/Anti-Icing Training in Salt Lake City

 

On September 20th and 21st, NATA Safety 1st will hold its new Advanced De-Icing Workshop at TAC Air in Salt Lake City, Utah. The workshop will provide instruction on safety protocols associated with de-icing procedures, advanced de-icing techniques and hands-on de-icing training. All attendees will be provided the Safety 1st De/Anti-Icing Online Training module which must be completed in advance of the workshop. The preliminary agenda is available here. For questions regarding registration or sponsorship opportunities, contact Elizabeth Nicholson at (202) 774-1532 or enicholson@nata.aero.

 
 

 

 


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