Per Seat Charter: Flying Private 1-by-1

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Per Seat Charter: Flying Private 1-by-1

When it comes to overall comfort in travel, charter aviation offers one of the best options around. While airline journeys are certainly faster than what cars or even most trains can provide, it also involves early airport arrivals, long lines, complicated security processes, crowded terminals, unexpected delays, narrow seats and all sorts of other inconveniences and frustrations that make flying something to be tolerated rather than enjoyed.

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NBAA Welcomes Chris Rocheleau’s Return to the Association From the FAA

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is thrilled to welcome the return of Christopher J. Rocheleau as the organization’s chief operating officer (COO), after a period of critical service to the country with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

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NBAA Supports ‘WINGS’ Act to Address Financial Barriers to Aviation Careers

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has welcomed a bipartisan House bill that would recognize degrees for pilots, mechanics and air traffic controllers as professional degrees, expanding access to student loans for individuals pursuing aviation careers and helping to grow the industry’s workforce.

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NBAA Welcomes Emily Deaton as SVP, Product Development and Sales

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced that jetAVIVA CEO and business aviation trailblazer Emily Deaton will join the association in a new role, as senior vice president for product development and sales. Deaton will lead the creation of new offerings and experiences for NBAA members, forge strategic partnerships across the industry, launch new products and services and accelerate the association’s growth at a transformational time for business aviation.

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2026 NBAA Gold Wing Award Nominations Now Open: Journalists, Apply Today

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Gold Wing Award for Journalism Excellence honors outstanding, accurate and insightful reporting on business aviation topics, and is presented annually to journalists from trade or non-trade media outlets.

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

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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

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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 Craig Olson to Board of Directors

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The Board of Directors of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has elected Craig R. Olson, vice president, aviation, Starbucks Coffee Company, to the association’s board. Olson began his aviation career working for Kenmore Air, flying floatplanes throughout the Pacific Northwest and Canada, before joining the U.S. Navy in 1994. He served 20 years as a Navy fighter pilot, accumulating nearly 4,000 hours in the F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet as a distinguished combat pilot, flight leader and instructor pilot.

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Stabilized Approaches Among Top Focus Areas in NBAA’s Q1 2026 Bizav Accident, Incident Analysis

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) recently released its latest NBAA Business Aviation Accident and Incident Analysis, examining 40 business aircraft safety events in the first three months of 2026, including six fatal accidents. The analysis – offered exclusively as a benefit of NBAA membership – highlights several common areas of focus for industry safety managers and experts.

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NBAA and NATA Join Industry Call to Preserve Customs and Border Protections

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) have joined a coalition of leading aviation and travel organizations –  representing  airports, airlines, hotels and other business and consumer stakeholders – in urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to avoid actions that would significantly reduce Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations at U.S. airport ports of entry.

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NBAA Welcomes New Website to Track ATC Modernization Progress

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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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Updated NBAA Management Guide Navigates Evolving Business Aviation Landscape

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has unveiled the latest version of the NBAA Management Guide, providing invaluable guidance and direction from industry veterans to help industry professionals navigate a complex landscape filled with exciting new advances and ongoing challenges.

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Record-Breaking NBAA White Plains Forum Wows Thousands, Adds to Energy Ahead of NBAA-BACE

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The National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) 2026 White Plains Regional Forum, held yesterday at Westchester County Airport (KHPN), was one for the record books: a sold-out exhibit floor, a crowded aircraft showcase and a series of standing-room-only panel discussions, all under sunny May skies.

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NATA and NBAA Welcome Senate Confirmation of Dan Edwards as DOT Assistant Secretary

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) welcome the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Daniel J. Edwards as the Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s) assistant secretary for aviation and international affairs, and Michael Graham for another five-year term on the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

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NBAA Marks the Passing of General Aviation Icon Hal Shevers

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) pays tribute to Hal Shevers, the founder and longtime chairman of Sporty’s Pilot Shop, who passed away May 12, at the age of 90. “Hal Shevers’ love and enthusiasm for general aviation is part of his enduring legacy,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. “Through Sporty’s Academy and Sporty’s Pilot Shop, he trained and equipped countless pilots. But it was his Saturday fly-ins, tireless work on behalf of the Boy Scouts and Aviation Explorer programs, and involvement in the Air Race Classic that made general aviation even more accessible and fun.”

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As Aircraft-Transaction Complexity Grows, NBAA’s New, Members-Only Guide Simplifies Acquisitions

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced a new member resource providing a comprehensive introduction to the tax, regulatory and transactional considerations involved in the complex process of acquiring a business aircraft. The NBAA Aircraft Transactions Guide is designed to highlight the key aspects of a deal, and outline essential elements of a transaction on the path to success

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Standout NBAA Maintenance Conference Inspires, Fuels the Momentum for NBAA-BACE

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With a theme of “Big Easy, Bright Futures,” the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) 2026 Maintenance Conference energized more than 1,000 registered attendees with a high-octane, business-driven event marked by a shared enthusiasm for an industry on the move.   

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NBAA, MedAire Partner to Bring Peer Support Access to Individual Aviation Professionals

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced a partnership with MedAire, an International SOS company, which extends MedAire Wellbeing Services access to individual NBAA members at a preferred member rate, marking the first time aviation professionals can enroll independently of their flight department.

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NBAA Seminars Deliver Critical Insights Into the Complexities of Aviation Tax Issues, Aircraft Transactions

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) hosted two highly successful programs designed to keep industry professionals informed on the latest developments in aviation tax law and provide strategic guidance for navigating the complexities of aircraft acquisition and sales. The NBAA Business Aviation Taxes Seminar took place April 28, followed by the association’s Aircraft Transactions Workshop on April 29. Held together for the first time, the co-located events offered a comprehensive, back-to-back educational experience — enabling attendees to address both tax compliance and the legal and deal-making aspects of aircraft ownership in a single trip.

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