At DOT ‘Industry Day,’ NBAA Underscores Importance of ATC Transformation

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) commended government agency leaders for hosting an important Industry Day to provide a starting point for aviation stakeholders to begin charting the way forward on a full overhaul of the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system in the coming years.

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Bolen Tells Congress: Investment in US Air Traffic Infrastructure a ‘National Imperative’

National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen has delivered a powerful message to lawmakers on the U.S. House Aviation Subcommittee on the “national imperative” to reform the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) infrastructure to maintain safety in the world’s most complex airspace network.

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NBAA Lauds Inclusion of Industry Priorities in House-Passed Budget Bill

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes passage by the U.S. House of Representatives of multiple initiatives supporting the growth, safety and sustainability of the nation’s aviation industry and infrastructure included in a budget reconciliation bill. The bill includes $12.5 billion to fund airport and air traffic control (ATC) projects over the next four years. These include replacing aging radar systems, control towers and terminal radar approach control facilities, as well as expanding controller recruitment and training.

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NBAA Reaches 1,000th Certified Aviation Manager Milestone

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) congratulates Cook Flight Operations Capt. Doug Rock for becoming the 1,000th Certified Aviation Manager (CAM), a landmark achievement for a training program that has become the gold standard for leadership development in business aviation.

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NBAA Thanks SE Regional Director Greg Voos for Legacy of Service to Members

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has recognized Greg Voos, the association’s Southeast regional director, who recently retired after 11 years of service on behalf of NBAA members in Alabama, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.

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NATA and NBAA Join Modern Skies Coalition in Support of DOT’s ATC-Modernization Plan

NBAA, NATA and more than 50 other industry groups have joined together in support of Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy’s proposal for a comprehensive upgrade of the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system, which serves approximately 45,000 flights and 2.9 million passengers every day. 

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NBAA Congratulates Aerospace Icon Charlie Precourt, FSF Meritorious Service Award Recipient

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) congratulates four-time space shuttle astronaut, retired U.S. Air Force test pilot and steadfast industry safety champion Charlie Precourt on receiving the Flight Safety Foundation’s 2025 Business Aviation Meritorious Service Award today at the 70th Business Aviation Safety Summit (BASS) in Charlotte, NC.

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Veteran NTSB, U.S. Navy Leaders to Keynote 2025 NBAA Maintenance Conference

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced that Gregory Feith, former senior air safety investigator with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and retired U.S. Navy Commander Manny Sanchez will be keynote speakers at NBAA’s Maintenance Conference, April 29-May 1 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH.

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NATA and NBAA Join Coalition Supporting a National Pause for General Aviation Safety

The 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.

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Insight and Inspiration Drive a Powerful 2025 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference

The National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC) left an indelible mark on the industry’s 2025 event calendar, with unmatched opportunities for networking, learning and sharing new ways to navigate challenges, now and in the future.

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NBAA Recognizes GAMA’s Pete Bunce for Industry Leadership

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) recently honored Pete Bunce, longtime president and CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), with an award recognizing his decades of industry advocacy and leadership. Bunce will retire next month from GAMA after 20 years at the helm of the group representing general aviation airframe, avionics, powerplant and other original equipment manufacturers.  

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NBAA Names 5 Industry Leaders to its Board, Advisory Council

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced that FlightAware Founder and BakerVentures CEO Daniel Baker and 4AIR President Kennedy Ricci have been appointed to NBAA’s Board of Directors. Additionally, Clay Lacy Chief Commercial Officer Joe Barber, CAM; Avfuel Corporation Executive Vice President C.R. Sincock, II and Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Aviation at Garmin International Inc. Phil Straub have been named to the association’s Advisory Council.

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NBAA Welcomes Nomination of Bryan Bedford as FAA Administrator

The 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.

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‘Is It Safe to Fly?’ NBAA News Hour Addresses Steps to Ensure the Answer Remains ‘Yes’

In the wake of several high-profile accidents and incidents this year, at least three of which have involved business aircraft, even the most seasoned industry professional may have asked the question dominating news headlines: “Is it safe to fly?”

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NBAA Tells Congress: ATC Infrastructure, Workforce and Just Culture Crucial to Aviation Safety

National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen has urged a congressional aviation subcommittee to fund air traffic control (ATC) system infrastructure and controller hiring and training, while recognizing the critical contribution of industry safety initiatives.

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NBAA Welcomes Bipartisan Senate Bill to Bolster ATC Workforce

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes a new Senate bill that aims to increase the number of certified air traffic controllers and improve aviation safety. The Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025, introduced by Sens. John Hoeven (R-ND), Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), would authorize funding for training that will expand the ATC workforce and incentivize retention, give the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) additional resources for training technology, and have the agency take additional steps to provide more mental health support for air traffic controllers.

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NBAA’s First 2025 Regional Forum a Resounding Success

Spurred by picture-perfect weather, a stunning aircraft display and the promise of a new era in advanced air mobility (AAM), the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) 2025 Orlando Regional Forum drew thousands of attendees on Feb. 26 to Florida’s Orlando Executive Airport (KORL).

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