NBAA Welcomes Senate Passage of Key Measures to Bolster US Aviation Leadership

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has welcomed the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation’s approval of three bipartisan aviation measures that would enhance innovation, improve medication transparency for pilots and air traffic controllers and accelerate the safe deployment of advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft in the National Airspace System (NAS).

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NBAA Salutes Doug Carr for Decades of Service as Business Aviation’s Champion

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has expressed its gratitude to Doug Carr, Senior Vice President for Safety, Security, Sustainability, and International Operations, who recently announced his decision to retire at the end of August after 28 years of dedicated service to NBAA and the business aviation community.

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Clearing the Skies: Gulfstream Demonstrates Emissions Reductions with SAF at 50,000 Feet

Clearing the Skies: Gulfstream Demonstrates Emissions Reductions with SAF at 50,000 Feet

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has become the first business aviation company to successfully complete a high-altitude flight test campaign demonstrating the potential for 100% neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to reduce contrail-forming particle emissions at altitudes up to 50,000 feet.  The campaign marks the first 100% SAF flight for the Gulfstream G800 and Pearl 700 engine. The aircraft was paired with a specially modified Gulfstream G700, transformed into a flying emissions measurement laboratory.

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NBAA Tells Senate Committee: Strengthen Industry-Government Safety Partnerships for Continued US Aviation Leadership

As Senate leaders gathered to explore a series of recent aviation incidents and accidents, National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen highlighted the need for strengthened government-industry collaboration in developing effective safety best practices, encouraging new ways of thinking about incident avoidance and preserving America’s aviation leadership.

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NBAA Champions New FAA Mental Wellness Policy Supporting Counseling

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed a recent Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aeromedical policy update encouraging pilots and air traffic controllers (ATCs) to seek counseling and mental health support early and without fear that receiving talk therapy would jeopardize their medical certification, marking an important shift in the agency’s approach to mental wellness. 

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NBAA Welcomes New Website to Track ATC Modernization Progress

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) expressed its support for a new online dashboard developed by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to provide updates on the status of modernization of the country’s air traffic control (ATC) network. The new Modern Skies dashboard provides information about ATC modernization projects already underway and updates at more than 4,600 FAA sites across the country, accompanied by a map overlay detailing specific efforts.

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Long Range Private Jets: So Far Away

Long Range Private Jets: So Far Away

In the summer of 2026, the (men’s) World Cup will take place across Canada, Mexico and the U.S., with 48 teams competing in 104 matches vs. 24 teams in 52 matches. The event will draw fans from all over the world. Certainly, some will squeeze themselves into economy airline seats, or sojourn via group charter. Others will spring for a first-class ticket. However, there exists another alternative – private jet travel.

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Gulfstream Hosts Skyward Event in Savannah

Gulfstream Hosts Skyward Event in Savannah

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. welcomed nearly 2,000 attendees from six continents and more than 30 countries to Skyward, its newly reimagined customer event in Savannah, Georgia, to discuss various topics and trends impacting business aviation. The three-day conference was held at the Savannah Convention Center, located near the company’s worldwide headquarters.

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NBAA Welcomes House Approval of Bills to Strengthen US Aviation Leadership

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) applauds the House of Representatives for passing four bills that will strengthen America’s leadership in aviation, including one that would allow the return of supersonic flights. The supersonic bill (H.R.3410) would require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue new rules allowing civil supersonic flight in the U.S., as long as the aircraft is operated to ensure that no sonic boom reaches the ground. The U.S. has not allowed supersonic flights since 1973.

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NBAA Joins Coalition to Provide Industry’s Voice on FAA’s Proposed Altimeter Rule

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has joined with an industrywide coalition to ensure the industry’s views are clearly detailed with regard to a proposed federal mandate requiring installation of new radio altimeters on tens of thousands of aircraft and helicopters.

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NATA Commends FAA and DOT Announcement of Advanced Air Mobility and eVTOL Integration Pilot Program Projects

NATA (the National Air Transportation Association) welcomes the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announcement of eight selected projects under the newly launched Advanced Air Mobility and Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). NATA recognizes this milestone as a reflection of meaningful progress toward the safe and efficient integration of next generation aircraft into the National Airspace System (NAS), while opening the door to significant opportunities for growth, collaboration, and engagement across the general aviation community.

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NBAA Applauds Bill to Bolster Aviation Certification, Supporting American Competitiveness

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed a bipartisan bill, introduced in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, which would enhance transparency, predictability and accountability in the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) aircraft type certification process.

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NBAA Welcomes Strategically Focused Changes to FAA Structure

National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen welcomes organizational changes that ensure the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is strategically positioned to meet today’s aviation challenges, advance U.S. aviation leadership in the future and bolster the work to enhance safety, the industry’s highest priority.

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NATA Recognizes Publication of ASTM D8631-25 as Important Step in UL100E Evaluation Process

NATA (the National Air Transportation Association) congratulates LyondellBasell and VP Racing on an important milestone marked by the publication of ASTM D8631-25, the Standard Specification for Unleaded Aviation Gasoline Test Fuel Containing Ethers. Issued by ASTM International in November, the standard establishes the first ASTM specification for UL100E, the unleaded aviation gasoline co-developed by LyondellBasell and VP Racing.

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Private Aircraft Management - For the Potential Buyer of a Jet

Private Aircraft Management - For the Potential Buyer of a Jet

As more people fly charter more often, the number of flyers for whom owning rather than chartering a private jet might make sense is rising as well, with demand for new business aircraft expected to increase by roughly 3% yearly over the next decade. However, much more goes into owning a private jet than just buying a plane and soaring into the air. Ownership of your own aircraft is complex enough that a global industry of private aircraft management is now well-established – and potential jet buyers would be wise to understand more about it. If you think or hope that this might describe you sooner rather than later, read on.

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NBAA Welcomes DOT, FAA Selection of Integrator for Future ATC Network

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed the announcement by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of a prime integrator for a brand-new air traffic control (ATC) system, and commended both agencies for reaffirming their commitment to implement that system by the end of 2028.

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NBAA: Construction Prompts Changes to Plans for 2026 White Plains Regional Forum

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced that newly planned upgrades to Westchester County Airport’s (KHPN’s) primary runway will require changes to the organization’s White Plains Regional Forum, scheduled for June 3, 2026. 

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NBAA Welcomes Senate Bills to Protect Pilot and Controller Safety, Support Mental Health

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes the introduction of the Mental Health in Aviation Act and the Aviation Medication Transparency Act, which will improve transparency surrounding medication guidelines and increase access to mental health resources, while reducing the stigma surrounding such needs and protecting the livelihood of controllers and pilots.

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NBAA, Aviation Coalition Support New Legislation to Shield FAA From Future Government Closures

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and nearly 60 aviation stakeholder groups in the Modern Skies Coalition issued a statement in support of legislative measures to ensure continued Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operations in the event of a future government shutdown.

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NBAA Welcomes Removal of Shutdown Restrictions for General Aviation

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) removal of restrictions on access for general aviation, including business aviation, which have been in effect as a result of the federal government shutdown. 

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