NATA (the National Air Transportation Association) welcomes the announcement that Congressman Sam Graves (R, MO) will serve an additional term as Chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Read MoreBoth the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) have welcomed James “Jim” Viola as the incoming president and CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). He succeeds Peter “Pete” Bunce, who has led the organization since 2005.
Read MoreNATA (The National Air Transportation Association), the voice of the business aviation community, is pleased to announce that NATA Compliance Services (NATA CS) has joined the Association as a participant in its Partner+ Program. NATA CS is a leading service provider offering security, safety, and compliance solutions to the aviation industry.
Read MoreNATA (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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreNATA (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
Read MoreNATA 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.
Read MoreNATA (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.
Read MoreNATA (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.
Read MoreNATA (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.
Read MoreNATA (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.
Read MoreNATA (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.
Read MoreNATA (the National Air Transportation Association) has announced an agreement with Hawthorn Hill, LLC to provide the Association and its members enhanced expertise and insight into federal-level security policy and program development.
Read MoreToday, 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.
Read MoreLast 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.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreNational 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.
Read MoreNational Air Transportation Association (NATA) President and CEO Curt Castagna has congratulated the new Chair of the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Aviation, Rep. Garret Graves (R-LA).
Read MoreGil Wolin, a business aviation veteran who brought passion and a broad talent portfolio to his decades-long work in the industry, passed away Sept. 5 following a brief illness.
Read MoreTimothy 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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