Leaders from virtually all segments of the aviation business sector gathered in Dallas on November 17-18 to tackle a wide range of pressing issues, identify strategies to keep the aviation industry thriving, and outline pathways for moving forward.
Read MoreNATA (the National Air Transportation Association) joins the aviation community in honoring the life and legacy of Jerry Holland—a visionary and patriarch behind Sheltair Aviation, the family-founded FBO network that grew from a single operation at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) into a 16-location enterprise spanning four states.
Read MoreNATA (the National Air Transportation Association) joins the aviation community in mourning the loss of Pat Epps, a true icon of our industry. Pat’s leadership at Epps Aviation, his unwavering commitment to safety and service, and his lifelong passion for flight leave an indelible mark on general aviation. His legacy will continue to guide and inspire the community he helped build.
Read MoreNATA (the National Air Transportation Association) welcomed the end of the federal government shutdown and the forthcoming restoration of full operations across the Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and other agencies. Congressional passage of temporary funding through January 30, 2026, brings much-needed relief to safety-critical federal employees who have worked without pay, as well as aviation businesses, operators, and their customers who have managed significant uncertainty and endured recent disruptions.
Read MoreNATA (the National Air Transportation Association) has announced the recipients of its 2025 Industry Excellence Leadership Awards, honoring individuals whose professionalism and resilience exemplify the highest standards of general aviation. This year’s honorees, Adam Cope, General Manager of Signature Aviation (DCA) at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA), and Connor Thoreck, Operations Manager also at Signature Aviation (DCA), are recognized for their extraordinary leadership every day and particularly during the January 29 air disaster over the Potomac River, which claimed 67 lives.
Read MoreNATA (the National Air Transportation Association) announced the recipients of its 2025 Industry Excellence Awards today, honoring individuals whose professionalism and dedication strengthen safety, service, and leadership in business aviation. The awards will be presented during the NATA Aviation Business Conference on November 18 at The Adolphus in Dallas, Texas.
Read MoreNATA (the National Air Transportation Association) is honored to present its 2025 Distinguished Service Award to Michael Grossmann, Founder & CEO of Castle Aviation, in recognition of his decades of leadership, innovation, and steadfast commitment to advancing business and general aviation.
Read MoreNATA (the National Air Transportation Association) announced that Roger Woolsey, owner and CEO of Million Air Interlink (Million Air) and REW Investments, Inc., has been named the 2025 recipient of the Association’s prestigious William A. “Bill” Ong Memorial Award—NATA’s highest honor for extraordinary achievement and extended service to the general aviation industry.
Read MoreNATA (the National Air Transportation Association) announced the unanimous appointment of Natasha “Tash” Eckard Hammond, Director of Government and External Affairs at NetJets, to its Board of Directors.
Read MoreNATA (the National Air Transportation Association) announces the latest addition to its suite of insurance offerings with the launch of a brand-new cyber insurance program underwritten by E-Risk Services, LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company). Designed specifically for NATA’s diverse members, the program provides comprehensive protection against escalating cyber threats facing aviation businesses, with a flexible and easy-to-use online submission process.
Read MoreNATA (the National Air Transportation Association) congratulates François Lassale on his appointment as President and CEO of Vertical Aviation International (VAI). NATA and VAI have a long history of collaboration in areas critical to the industry’s future, including safety culture and training, aviation workforce development, safe implementation of unleaded aviation fuel, and timely integration of powered-lift technologies into the national airspace system.
Read MoreToday, at the largest annual gathering of the general aviation community — EAA AirVenture Oshkosh — U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the release of the long-awaited Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) Final Rule. NATA celebrates this significant achievement, which reflects years of collaboration between industry and government to strengthen and advance general aviation.
Read MoreNATA (the National Air Transportation Association) announces the appointment of Hector Huezo, Esq., as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). With over 30 years of experience spanning federal, state, and local government service in aviation, transportation, legal affairs, and public administration, Huezo brings deep operational insight and a strong advocacy foundation to the Association.
Read More“NATA reflects on the life and legacy of Fred Smith, a true visionary whose bold thinking led to the creation of FedEx—reshaping global commerce and inspiring generations of entrepreneurs and business leaders.”
Read More"NATA congratulates Rodney Scott on his confirmation by the U.S. Senate to serve as Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). His appointment signals a renewed opportunity for continued collaboration between CBP and the aviation business community.”
Read MoreNATA, IFBOA, AssuredPartners Aerospace proudly announce the final Program year for 2019 of its Workers Compensation Insurance Program, underwritten by QBE, closed with a Good Experience Return (GER) of $2.04 million to participants. To date, over $24 million in GER has been distributed to Program participants.
Read MoreThe National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the National Air Transportation Association (NTAT) have joined more than a dozen aviation associations in the launch of the “National Pause for General Aviation (GA) Safety,” an FAA Safety Team-supported initiative, also backed by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), which focuses on continually enhancing the safety of GA operations.
Read MoreThe National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) have welcomed President Trump’s nomination of pilot and aviation industry veteran Bryan Bedford to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), noting Bedford’s proven organizational leadership, and the importance of a confirmed administrator in providing consistency and continuity at the agency.
Read MoreEight aviation groups have joined together in welcoming an updated study detailing the robust contributions of general aviation to the U.S. economy. Conducted by PwC US Tax LLP, the updated study determined that general aviation (GA) supports a total of 1,330,200 jobs and a total of $339.2 billion in total economic output in the U.S. Both figures are sizable increases over an initial PricewaterhouseCoopers study conducted five years ago.
Read MoreNATA (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.
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