NATA Statement on Bipartisan, Bicameral FAA Reauthorization Bill

NATA (National Air Transportation Association) issued the following statement on the bipartisan, bicameral FAA Reauthorization bill text released Monday by the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee and the U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  

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Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) Expands Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) with Addition of Novus Jet Charter and Otter Air Services

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is proud to announce the expansion of its Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) with the inclusion of two esteemed members, Novus Jet Charter (novusjets.com) based in Boca Raton, FL, and Otter Air Services (flyotter.com) located in Grand Rapids, MI. 

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NATA Statement on FAA’s Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Rulemaking Committee Recommendations

“NATA appreciates this collaborative effort to unite the aviation industry across all segments to address this vital issue. Many industry leaders’ voices and views were heard from across the globe in developing this comprehensive set of recommendations. As we continue to analyze the data and educate our members, we look forward to enhancing the environment for our workforce by removing barriers and improving trust to keep our skies safe,” said Suz Viljoen, NATA’s Education Success Manager and Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Rulemaking Committee Representative.

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NATA Statement on Senate Commerce Committee’s Passage of S. 1939, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023

NATA applauds the Senate Commerce Committee’s passage of S. 1939, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023, and thanks Chair Maria Cantwell (D, WA), Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R, TX), Aviation Subcommittee Chair Tammy Duckworth (D, IL) and Ranking Member Jerry Moran (R, KS) for their bipartisan leadership to secure a stronger, more efficient Federal Aviation Agency and protect the safety and success of aviation businesses.

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NBAA Joins Call for Senate to Move Ahead on Long-Term FAA Reauthorization Bill; Issues Call to Action to its Members

As time ticks down toward expiration of the latest short-term extension of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) joined with 22 additional aviation groups in sending an urgent call for U.S. Senate leadership to markup and pass the comprehensive five-year FAA reauthorization bill that remains under deliberation in the chamber.

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As Congress Passes Second FAA Extension; NBAA Reaffirms Call for Long-Term Reauthorization Bill

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) marked last night’s passage of a second congressional extension to maintain authorization for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operations with a renewed call for Congress to move forward with a new multi-year authorization bill for the agency.

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NATA and NBAA Welcome Decision from Treasury on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have released guidance on the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Credit established by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The guidance identifies eligible models for measuring lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions reduction, which will be used to qualify for and calculate the tax credit. The U.S. Department of Energy announced plans to develop a modified version of its Greenhouse Gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy Use in Transportation (GREET) model that would be eligible, as well.

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GA Stakeholders Urge Passage of Long-Term FAA Reauthorization Bill

Several general aviation (GA) groups today advised Congress that continued short-term extensions of authorization for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) would “challenge the certainty that industry and the FAA depend on to enable long-term planning and investment in many critical areas required to ensure the safety of the NAS and America’s global leadership in aviation.”

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NATA President and CEO Curt Castagna Steps in as Industry Co-Chair of EAGLE Initiative

Last week, the EAGLE (Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions) Initiative announced that NATA President and CEO Curt Castagna will serve as co-chair, alongside the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Executive Director of Aircraft Certification Services (AIR-1) Lirio Liu.

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NBAA and NATA Applaud Senate Confirmation of Mike Whitaker to Lead FAA

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) hailed the vote by the full U.S. Senate to confirm Michael Whitaker as the next permanent administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

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NBAA Welcomes Senate Committee Approval of Michael Whitaker as Next FAA Administrator

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed the vote by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation to move the nomination of Michael Whitaker as the next permanent administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to the Senate floor.

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FAA, NTSB Leaders to Headline Panel at 2023 NBAA-BACE Day 1 Keynote

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced that Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Deputy Administrator Katie Thomson and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy will participate in a panel discussion during the Day 1 Keynote session at the 2023 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).

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AAM Innovators to Discuss Technology’s Potential at NBAA-BACE Day 2 Keynote

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) will welcome industry leaders in the advanced air mobility (AAM) sector for what is certain to be a compelling discussion about the potential AAM technologies have for driving sustainable on-demand aviation during the Day 2 Keynote session at the 2023 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas, NV.

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Aviation Groups Question Regulatory Overhaul for Flights Vital to Underserved Communities

Seven leading aviation groups joined today to comment on a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) notice proposing sweeping revisions to regulations that impact part 135 charter operators, including on-demand air carriers operating Department of Transportation (DOT)-authorized public charter operations, which provide vital air service to small communities.

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