NATA Statement on GAMI Unleaded Aviation Fuel Demonstration at Reid-Hillview Airport

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NATA (National Air Transportation Association) issued the following statement in response to General Aviation Modifications, Inc.’s (GAMI) announcement regarding G100UL at Reid-Hillview Airport (KRHV) in Santa Clara, California. NATA President and CEO Curt Castagna serves as Co-chair of the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative, a government and industry partnership dedicated to finding a safe and reliable unleaded aviation fuel for piston aircraft.

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Urban Named NATA Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Stephens Stays on as Senior Advisor

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The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is pleased to announce that Jenny Ann Urban has been promoted to the role of Vice President of Regulatory Affairs. Urban will take over as department head from Alan Stephens, who will continue to provide Association strategy and regulatory guidance in his new role as NATA Senior Advisor.

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NATA Mourns the Passing of Former Board Member and Industry Advocate Robert Olislagers

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NATA (the National Air Transportation Association) was saddened to hear of the passing of industry champion Robert Olislagers and recognizes his immeasurable contributions to enriching the aviation business community and those who support it

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NATA and NBAA Welcome Pleasance as AOPA President, Thank Baker for Years of Service

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NATA and NBAA have welcomed the appointment of Darren Pleasance as President and CEO of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), and thanked outgoing, longtime leader Mark Baker for his service to the community.

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NATA and The Alaska Air Carriers Association Form Partnership to Elevate Aviation Business Safety and Success

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NATA (National Air Transportation Association) and the Alaska Air Carriers Association (AACA) announced a partnership providing structure for advancing the safety and success of air carriers, while contributing to the greater good of aviation businesses nationwide.

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NATA Partner+ Aligns Aviation Businesses with Individualized Solutions for Specific Needs

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NATA (National Air Transportation Association) has announced the rollout of NATA Partner+, a strategic marketing platform aligning members’ current and future needs with an expansive array of experts, tools, and resources. 

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NATA Promotes Jake Legere to Associate Vice President

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NATA (National Air Transportation Association) is pleased to announce that Jake Legere has been promoted to Associate Vice President of Sales & Marketing. In this role, Legere will be responsible for leading the strategic vision for and oversight of NATA’s insurance programs and member benefit programs as well as helping to drive membership growth.

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NATA Annual Meeting Confirms Three New Board Members and Continuity in Leadership

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NATA (the National Air Transportation Association) announces continued leadership of Board of Directors and the election of three new members following its Annual Meeting of the Members held during its Air Charter Summit. 

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SMS Rule Expanded to include Part 135, NATA Providing Educational Resources

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NATA (National Air Transportation Association) issued a statement on the final FAA rule requiring the implementation of Safety Management Systems (SMS) by on-demand air carriers operating under part 135. The SMS Rule is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on April 26, 2024. Affected operators will have 36 months from the effective date of the rule to implement an SMS.

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Malone AirCharter CEO Cristine Kirk Selected as NATA Board Vice Chair

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Malone AirCharter CEO Cristine Kirk Selected as NATA Board Vice Chair

Today, the NATA (National Air Transportation Association) board of directors named Cristine Kirk, CEO of Malone AirCharter, Inc., as its Vice Chair. Kirk was elected to serve on the NATA Board in June 2023.  Kirk joined Malone AirCharter in 2010 as Staff Accountant and was promoted to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) after just five years. In her role as CFO, Kirk spent the next six years on the company’s strategic leadership team focusing on safety, customer service, and growth. In 2021, Kirk purchased Malone Air Charter, continuing to run the company in the same family-owned tradition of its founding in 2002. 

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

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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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NATA Commends Passage of Bipartisan House Bill Focusing on Strong Leadership and a Healthy Aviation Ecosystem

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As passed by Committee, the legislation addresses many of the concerns NATA raised on behalf of its members and includes multiple provisions to improve and streamline FAA processes. Specifically, NATA appreciates the legislation’s improvements to the Part 135 certification and check pilot processes, focus on the scalability of SMS requirements for small operators, creation of an FAA ombudsman to provide impartial dispute mediation, and increased FAA/stakeholder engagement during the rulemaking process.

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NATA's Castagna Testifies Before House Aviation Subcommittee, Providing Insight on Securing the Successful Future of General Aviation

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National Air Transportation Association (NATA) President and CEO Curt Castagna testified before the House Aviation Subcommittee to discuss solution-focused proposals that secure a vibrant future for general aviation. In the testimony, NATA highlights the critical importance of FAA Reauthorization legislation that will maintain the security and increase the resiliency of the National Airspace System while refining the focus and improving the efficiency of its regulatory agency.

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NATA Announces New Leadership, Recognizes Obitts’ Service to Members

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Timothy Obitts will step down as President and CEO of NATA, effective September 1, 2022, to advance the cause of sustainability as the Chief Legal Officer for Alder Fuels. The Board of NATA has appointed Curt Castagna (President and CEO, Aeroplex Group Partners, Long Beach, CA) to serve as NATA’s 11th President and CEO.

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