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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NBAA’s 2026 Int’l Operators Conference Drives Global Operations Excellence

The National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) 2026 International Operators Conference (IOC2026) brought together an energized group of the industry’s most knowledgeable professionals for three days of meticulously selected content focusing on operations in an increasingly complex global mission environment.

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NBAA Announces Recipients of 2026 International Operators Scholarships

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced the selection of eight recipients of 2026 International Operators Scholarships. The International Operators Scholarship provides recipients with funding and training to pursue professional development within business aviation careers, with a focus on international operations. The scholarship winners are:

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International Operators: NBAA’s Member-Only GA Customs Resource Now Updates in Near-Real Time

In conjunction with the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) highly successful 2026 International Operators Conference (IOC2026), the association unveiled an updated version of a highly valued member-only online resource, especially among companies operating international missions requiring Customs and Border Protection (CBP) services.

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NBAA Welcomes Senate Confirmation of Ryan McCormack to Key DOT Post

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes the Senate’s confirmation of Ryan McCormack as the Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s) under secretary with responsibility for policy. McCormack was confirmed by the Senate on Feb. 26. He has been serving as deputy chief of staff for Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy since January 2025. 

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NBAA Brings a Powerhouse Regional Forum to Miami’s Opa Locka Airport

Buoyed by blue skies and beautiful weather, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) kicked off its 2026 regional forum season in spectacular fashion Feb. 25 at Miami-Opa locka Executive Airport (KOPF). The powerhouse event featured a sold-out exhibit floor, a cutting-edge aircraft display and nonstop networking in a region focused on launching an exciting new era in business aviation.

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NBAA Welcomes ALERT Act’s Timely and Thoughtful Approach to Strengthening Aviation Safety

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed comprehensive bipartisan legislation from leaders in the House of Representatives to increase aviation safety by effectively addressing the many key lessons from the tragic January 2025 midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to real-world operations in the National Airspace System (NAS). 

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NBAA, NATA Call on FCC to Apply Proven Framework to Safeguard Bizav Amidst Upper C-Band Deployment

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) have urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to employ its “emerging technologies framework” to Part 91 and Part 135 operators to ensure business aviation safety, equitable cost allocation and the orderly deployment of Upper C-Band wireless services.

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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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Connecting the Northern Hemisphere

Connecting the Northern Hemisphere

In celebration of our 40th anniversary, we'll be sharing nostalgic flashbacks throughout the year. This month, let’s take a look at how The Air Charter Guide evolved and grew by region while tweaking format and data. On the cover from 1988, we see Chuck Spencer, CEO of HubExpress Airlines, “giving the keys” to Carolyn Moore of the Boston law firm McDermott & Rizzo after The Air Charter Guide donated three hours of helicopter time to a new business user on behalf of one of its advertisers. This edition moved to a “City-Listed Format” while operators like Clay Lacy started to update their fleet and contact information on a regular basis with us. A 1989 cover of The Air Charter Guide notes the addition of “Europe” to the directory, an important next step in the pursuit of the “North Atlantic Route.”

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NBAA Announces Recipients of 2026 Leadership Conference Scholarship

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced that the association’s Business Aviation Management Committee has selected two individuals as recipients of its 2026 Leadership Conference Scholarship.

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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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Bizav Industry Leaders DeMoor, Swanson Inducted Into NBAA CAM Fellow Program

The CAM Fellow Program, which was launched in 2024, pays tribute to exceptional individuals who have demonstrated a substantial and ongoing commitment to the business aviation industry and the CAM program’s vision: “Committed to Excellence, Prepared to Lead.” The first fellow class included 19 inductees, and going forward up to two professionals receive the honor each year.

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Industry Leader, Innovator Kenn Ricci to Keynote NBAA’s SDC2026

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced that business aviation innovator and entrepreneur Kenneth C. “Kenn” Ricci will deliver the keynote presentation at the 2026 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC2026) taking place March 24-26 in Cleveland, OH.

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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 Congratulates Joan Sullivan Garrett for Selection to Women in Aviation Int’l Pioneer Hall of Fame

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) congratulates Joan Sullivan Garrett on being named a 2026 inductee into the Women in Aviation International (WAI) Pioneer Hall of Fame. She will be honored on March 20, 2026, during the 37th Annual WAI Conference in Dallas, TX.

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