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Innovative Solutions Necessary to Meet ADS-B 2020 Deadline Sep 11, 2018

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The January 2020 deadline for ADS-B installation and compliance is quickly approaching and time is running out to stay FAA-compliant.

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How Professionalism Supports the Five Foundations of Safety Aug 27, 2018

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Business aviation puts an emphasis on safety, and professionalism plays a major role in ensuring safe operations.

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Spotlight on Fitness for Duty Following CitationJet Incident Aug 20, 2018

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As authorities continue to investigate the recent CitationJet incident, conversations surrounding fitness for duty are increasing in the industry, and beyond.

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Podcast: Gain a Competitive Edge Though Certification Aug 13, 2018

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NBAA’s Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) program, which focuses on leadership, human resources, operations and business management, has become an impactful workforce development tool in the business aviation industry over the last 15 years. Listen to this week's podcast.

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Tips for Upgrading Your Aircraft Cabin Aug 06, 2018

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Looking to upgrade the interior of your aircraft? The process can take months of planning before the work even begins, said Jon Haag, CAM, former chair of NBAA’s Maintenance Committee. “Communication is huge and it starts the day that the principal says, ‘You know, I’d like to update the airplane’,” he added. Haag also recommended making sure there’s no “gray areas” in the work order, to minimize mistakes.

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Considerations for Selecting a Maintenance Vendor Jul 30, 2018

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With ADS-B and new NextGen mandates quickly approaching, many companies are working with maintenance partners to make sure that they are on track to remain compliant with all regulations moving forward. “The best thing an aircraft owner or operator can do is start planning a year in advance and working a couple of MROs to get proposals going,” said Nathan Winkle, chairman of NBAA’s
Maintenance Committee. “Our whole business is all about relationships…it’s important to know who the actual technicians that are going to be managing and working on your project. Who they are, what they do, what their work ethic is.” Winkle explains what you should and shouldn’t consider when choosing an MRO in this week’s NBAA Flight Plan podcast.

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Aircraft Marketplace Now ‘Balanced’ Says Industry Veteran Jul 16, 2018

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Due to a growing global economy, there has been a major turnaround in worldwide jet sales and the aircraft market is balanced for the first time in years, creating a healthy, sustainable marketplace, according to a veteran broker Jay Mesinger,

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Tips for Flying to Mexico Jul 09, 2018

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Cabotage rules can vary from country to country, but Mexico’s are easy to remember. Learn more in this episode of NBAA's NBAA Flight Plan podcast and subscribe today on iTunes or Google Play Music.

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NBAA-BACE to Put Workforce Challenges and Solutions in Spotlight Jul 02, 2018

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Though the 2018 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) is still months away from arriving in Orlando this October, an exciting program of education sessions is already in the works.

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Corporate Shuttle Best Practices Jun 25, 2018

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Corporate shuttles are becoming a more popular travel option for companies that need to send employees to sites far from major airports. Passengers appreciate the predictability and the time savings that allow them to have better work-life balance, said Lee Blake, chief pilot of shuttle operations at Cummins Inc. Corporate shuttles also can have a huge financial impact on the business, as well, said Matthew Grudenwald, chair of NBAA’s Shuttle Working Group. “There is an economic value of time, and the U.S. government uses a formula for calculating economic value for time for all transportation-related projects,” he said.

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