Aren’t All Air Charter Operators Legit?

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Aren’t All Air Charter Operators Legit?

A bright shiny airplane, sharply dressed pilots in official-looking uniforms, personalized air transportation — sounds great, doesn’t it? Since the pandemic, private air charter has surged because of the convenience and personal touch. With that surge have come unscrupulous, illegal charter operators that mimic legitimate operators, but they do not have Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorization to fly. Why is that important to you, the passenger? Because these rogue operators, while they may be cheap, do not abide by the same standards of safety that legitimate, legal operators must abide by.

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NBAA-BACE Media Breakfast to Feature House GA Champions, Reps. Graves, Larsen

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced that U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Rep. Sam Graves (R-6-MO) and Ranking Member Rep. Rick Larsen (D-2-WA) will be part of a special Media Kickoff Breakfast discussion just before the start of the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) on Oct. 22.

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Safety in Focus at 2024 NBAA-BACE: A Preview

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Just as the year has brought a number of significant developments to the safety landscape for business aviation, the issue will be in focus as never before at the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), taking place Oct. 22-24 in Las Vegas.

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FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker to Keynote 2024 NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced that Michael Whitaker, administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), will be a featured speaker for the Opening Keynote Session on Oct. 22 at the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas.

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NBAA Tells Congress: Workforce Growth Key to Continued US Aviation Leadership

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today highlighted the need to redouble the focus on attracting the next generation of industry professionals as a national priority and urged Congress to ensure that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) effectively implements plans contained in the agency’s newly enacted reauthorization to build a workforce that preserves America’s global aviation leadership.

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NBAA Questions FAA’s Plan for New Rules on Flights Critical to Communities

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is questioning the rationale for a government plan to develop far-reaching new regulations, on alleged safety grounds, for certain on-demand public charter carriers that are often key to aviation service in small communities. 

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Business Aviation Community Joins in NBAA’s Urgent Call to Pass FAA Reauthorization Bill

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) sent a strong message to Congress, bolstered with signatures from hundreds of business aviation stakeholders, urging lawmakers to move forward a long-delayed, long-term reauthorization measure for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

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NATA Statement on Bipartisan, Bicameral FAA Reauthorization Bill

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NATA (National Air Transportation Association) issued the following statement on the bipartisan, bicameral FAA Reauthorization bill text released Monday by the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee and the U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  

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Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) Expands Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) with Addition of Novus Jet Charter and Otter Air Services

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The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is proud to announce the expansion of its Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) with the inclusion of two esteemed members, Novus Jet Charter (novusjets.com) based in Boca Raton, FL, and Otter Air Services (flyotter.com) located in Grand Rapids, MI. 

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NATA Statement on FAA’s Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Rulemaking Committee Recommendations

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“NATA appreciates this collaborative effort to unite the aviation industry across all segments to address this vital issue. Many industry leaders’ voices and views were heard from across the globe in developing this comprehensive set of recommendations. As we continue to analyze the data and educate our members, we look forward to enhancing the environment for our workforce by removing barriers and improving trust to keep our skies safe,” said Suz Viljoen, NATA’s Education Success Manager and Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Rulemaking Committee Representative.

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NATA Statement on Senate Commerce Committee’s Passage of S. 1939, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023

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NATA applauds the Senate Commerce Committee’s passage of S. 1939, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023, and thanks Chair Maria Cantwell (D, WA), Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R, TX), Aviation Subcommittee Chair Tammy Duckworth (D, IL) and Ranking Member Jerry Moran (R, KS) for their bipartisan leadership to secure a stronger, more efficient Federal Aviation Agency and protect the safety and success of aviation businesses.

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NBAA Joins Call for Senate to Move Ahead on Long-Term FAA Reauthorization Bill; Issues Call to Action to its Members

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As time ticks down toward expiration of the latest short-term extension of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) joined with 22 additional aviation groups in sending an urgent call for U.S. Senate leadership to markup and pass the comprehensive five-year FAA reauthorization bill that remains under deliberation in the chamber.

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As Congress Passes Second FAA Extension; NBAA Reaffirms Call for Long-Term Reauthorization Bill

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) marked last night’s passage of a second congressional extension to maintain authorization for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operations with a renewed call for Congress to move forward with a new multi-year authorization bill for the agency.

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NATA and NBAA Welcome Decision from Treasury on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have released guidance on the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Credit established by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The guidance identifies eligible models for measuring lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions reduction, which will be used to qualify for and calculate the tax credit. The U.S. Department of Energy announced plans to develop a modified version of its Greenhouse Gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy Use in Transportation (GREET) model that would be eligible, as well.

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