NATA and NBAA Congratulate James Viola as New GAMA President and CEO

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Both 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.

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NBAA-BACE Media Breakfast to Feature House GA Champions, Reps. Graves, Larsen

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced that U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Rep. Sam Graves (R-6-MO) and Ranking Member Rep. Rick Larsen (D-2-WA) will be part of a special Media Kickoff Breakfast discussion just before the start of the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) on Oct. 22.

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Aviation Stakeholders’ Response to EPA Endangerment Finding on Leaded Avgas

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A coalition of aviation stakeholder organizations issued the following joint statement regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) endangerment finding on lead in aviation gasoline (avgas) issued on October 18.

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Aviation Groups Question Regulatory Overhaul for Flights Vital to Underserved Communities

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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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Aviation Groups Question Regulatory Overhaul for Flights Vital to Underserved Communities

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Six leading aviation groups joined to question the basis for the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) new notice proposing sweeping revisions to requirements for 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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EAGLE Initiative Making Progress

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The Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative executive committee has announced Robert Olislagers as Senior Coordinator of the initiative, announced that the International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) and National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) have joined EAGLE’s executive committee, and formally introduced the leads for the initiative’s key focus pillars.

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Aviation Groups Encourage Congress to Increase Funding for Alternative Fuels Program

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Six aviation associations came together to ask the leadership of the Appropriations Committee; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Subcommittee in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to increase funding for the Alternative Fuels for General Aviation program.
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Coalition Releases New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Guide

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The Business Aviation Coalition for Sustainable Aviation Fuel has released a new informational guide detailing how industry leaders can incorporate sustainable aviation fuel into their operations and accelerate the adoption of low-carbon fuels, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Civic, Aviation Leaders Showcase Viability of Alternative Jet Fuels in Live Demo

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A coalition of international business aviation organizations joined Los Angeles-area civic leaders to mark a milestone in the development and adoption of sustainable alternative jet fuels (SAJF) through Business Jets Fuel Green: A Step Toward Sustainability.
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Six General Aviation Associations Recommend Best Communication Practices for FBOs

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Together, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA), National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and three other aviation associations released a set of best communications practices for FBOs this week.
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Latest Harris Poll Survey Reaffirms Importance of Business Aviation to Companies, Communities

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) joined with the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) to release the findings of the latest survey conducted by The Harris Poll demonstrating the value of business aviation in providing safe, efficient transportation to companies of all sizes, particularly those located in smaller communities with little to no commercial airline service.
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