NATA Honors Signature Aviation Leaders with 2025 Industry Excellence Awards

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NATA (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.

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Cynthia Guidry Earns NATA’s 2025 Airport Executive Partnership Award

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NATA (the National Air Transportation Association) is proud to announce that Cynthia Guidry, Director of Long Beach Airport (KLGB), has been named the recipient of the Association’s 2025 Airport Executive Partnership Award. The honor recognizes an airport leader for outstanding efforts to nurture strong relationships between airport operators, aviation businesses, and the surrounding community.

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NATA Announces 2025 Industry Excellence Award Recipients

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NATA (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.

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FAA Deputy Administrator Chris Rocheleau Receives NATA’s 2025 Distinguished Public Service Award for Steadfast Leadership

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NATA (the National Air Transportation Association) is pleased to recognize Federal Aviation Administration Deputy Administrator Chris Rocheleau as the 2025 recipient of its Distinguished Public Service Award, recognizing his leadership during a pivotal time for aviation and honoring the integrity and character that have defined his career.

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Castle Aviation’s Michael Grossmann Receives NATA’s 2025 Distinguished Service Award for Decades of Leadership

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NATA (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.

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Million Air CEO Roger Woolsey Receives NATA’s Top Honor

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NATA (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. 

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NATA’s Cyber Insurance Program Offers Exclusive Protection Against Evolving Threats

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NATA (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.

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NATA Welcomes Appointment of François Lassale as VAI President & CEO

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NATA (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.

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NATA Names Hector Huezo COO

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NATA (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. 

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NATA Statement on the Confirmation of Rodney Scott as Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection

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"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.”

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NATA Calls for Swift Confirmation of FAA Administrator Nominee Bryan Bedford

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NATA (The National Air Transportation Association) supports the swift confirmation of Bryan Bedford to serve as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). At a time of historic transformation and trials for the aviation sector, our industry needs experienced, steady leadership to advance safety, innovation, and operational excellence across the National Airspace System. The following statement can be attributed to NATA President and CEO Curt Castagna: 

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Court Ruling Denies Forced Premature Transition to Unleaded Aviation Fuel, Affirming Focus on Safety and Industry Consensus

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The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda's denial of the Center for Environmental Health’s (CEH) motion to mandate the premature transition to a new unleaded aviation fuel recognizes the critical need for a transition with a focus on safety and industry consensus. It also affirms that any change must consider materials compatibility, demonstrated commercial availability, and industry readiness.

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NATA, IFBOA, and AssuredPartners Aerospace Announce More than $2 Million in Good Experience Returns (GER) to Program Participants

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NATA, 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.

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

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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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FlyHouse Names Al Mann Chief Safety Officer

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"Safety isn’t just about following rules, it’s about building a culture where it’s second nature," said Al Mann. "FlyHouse is pushing private aviation forward, and I’m excited to be part of a team that doesn’t just talk about safety but lives it in every flight, every decision, and every interaction."

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NBAA Welcomes Nomination of Bryan Bedford as FAA Administrator

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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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