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NATA is the leading national trade association representing the business interests of general aviation service companies on legislative and regulatory matters at the federal level, while also providing education, services and benefits to our members to help ensure their long-term economic success.
The Safety 1st Training Center (SFTC) provides exciting features, content and flexibility to training programs, helping build and maintain a talented, knowledgeable and experienced...
The NATA Safety 1st Training Center is a premier source for business and general aviation ground handling operational and safety training. It is in use at more than 1,600 locations...
Enhance the professional skills needed to maximize personal and professional contributions to the efficiency and safety of your operation with NATA’s Safety 1st Online Training...
The National Air Transportation Association announces continued leadership of its board of directors and the election of three new members following its annual meeting.
“NATA appreciates that the FAA is engaging in a rulemaking process and we are encouraged that the Agency wants to hear from different industry sectors to better understand...
The goal of Factors Affecting the Commercial Sale of Emerging Unleaded Aviation Fuels is to educate both aviation and community stakeholders on the dynamics of the commercial ...
NATA praised the bill’s directives for increased FAA/industry collaboration, general aviation protections during a safe transition to unleaded fuels, investments in a robust ...
Workers often develop personal ways of operating on a job. While these norms are functional, they are not always safe, with organizations at risk if the unwritten rules overtake...
With its expertise and industry connections, NATA proactively advocates for its members’ interests, delivering progressive, effective, competitive business advantages wherever...
National Air Transportation Association Compliance Services (NATACS) serves the Aviation Industry through a Government/Industry Partnership with the Transportation Security Administrati...
Today, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) released an update to its industry-wide Safety 1st General Aviation Misfueling Prevention Program — a free, online training...
The SAF Delivery Receipt allows fixed-base operators (FBOs) to provide industry-requested, standardized documentation to business aircraft operators about their uplift of SAF....
The NATA Career Center enables members to connect with aviation business professionals worldwide, offers guidance on career changes, educates new and potential aviation industry...
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced its 2022-2023 Board of Directors, following its Annual Meeting of the Membership held in conjunction with its Aviation...
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) expresses our sincere appreciation for Ryan Waguespack’s faithful service to the Association and dedication to furthering the...
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announces that FAA and industry veteran Ken Thompson has joined NATA’s regulatory team as Senior Advisor, specializing in business...
President Joe Biden reaffirmed the Administration’s commitment to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and recognized it as a pivotal component in the aviation industry reaching its...
Aeroplex Group Partners (Aeroplex), headquartered in Long Beach, California, has become the first airport developer to self-certify under NATA’s Sustainability Standard for Aviation...
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announces that Keith DeBerry has been named senior vice president of Safety and Education. DeBerry has served as NATA’s Senior...
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) released the following statement on the two-week delay of 5G services launch. NATA has led the charge for aviation businesses...
The Alternative Fuels for General Aviation program enables the support of fuel research and safety certification activities necessary to identify and secure approval and deployment...
On behalf of the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) membership and staff, President and CEO Timothy Obitts expressed sorrow over the sudden loss of longtime staff ...
NATA and its members have long advocated that aircraft hangar foam fire suppression requirements within the previous versions of the standard do not reflect the reality of the...
The Ground Safety Alliance is a collaborative industry-led organization dedicated to leveraging data to help advance business aviation and general aviation ground handling safety...
Washington, DC, September 9, 2021 – The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) issued the following statement in response to the Biden Administration’s announcement on...
Washington, DC, August 11, 2021 – On Monday, the U.S. Senate approved Jennifer Homendy to serve as Chair of the National Transportation Safety Board. National Air Transportation...
The National Air Transportation Association applauds the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s $2.5 billion investment in general aviation airports and $100 million investment...
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announces Board of Directors leadership changes and the election of two new members. Clive Lowe, Executive Vice President of...
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) supports the bipartisan legislation authorizing the FAA to draw from the balance of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund in the...
The National Air Transportation Association has revised the Safety 1st Clean Standard to reflect the latest updates from the CDC concerning the Federal Mask Order for Transportation...
On June 4th, Governor DeSantis signed the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) bill into state law, which directs public use airports to require Fixed Based Operators to develop and document...
Washington, DC, June 2, 2021 – Following the announcement of FAA Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety Ali Bahrami’s plans to retire on June 30, 2021, the National Air Transportat...
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA), along with the Florida Aviation Business Association (FABA), filed a friend of the court brief in Florida’s Second District...
The legislation establishes a $1.50 - $2.00 per gallon blender’s tax credit for SAF that achieves at least a 50 percent reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions compared...
In response to a GA Coalition request, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance for pre-departure testing. The new CDC guidance permits results...
NATA’s appeal to overturn the ballot results of TIA 1558 was denied by the NFPA Standards Council this week, despite the support of hundreds of stakeholders from every sector ...
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has committed to being certified carbon-neutral, signaling NATA’s ongoing commitment to sustainability within its own operations...
The aviation industry announced that – to build on its already impressive scope of activities for reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions – they are establishing the Council on...
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s, Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) announce the launch of the virtual safety...
Washington, DC, March 10, 2021 – Following Senate passage over the weekend, the House approved a $1.9 trillion COVID stimulus bill which is expected to be signed into law by President...
Washington, DC, March 1, 2021 – The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) introduced a Safety 1st Training Center course providing foundational knowledge of Safety Management...
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) on behalf of its over 3,700 general aviation business members called upon Washington leaders to consider the low risk of virus...
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced that 396 locations are now NATA Safety 1st Clean self-certified. The Safety 1st Clean standard relies upon industry...
On February 2, the U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination of Peter Buttigieg as the nation’s 19th Secretary of Transportation. NATA President and CEO Timothy Obitts applauded the...
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations regarding exemptions from excise taxes for managed aircraft announced last week are now in effect, following a multi-year effort...
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) applauds the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) introduction of the Dynamic Regulatory System (DRS). Developed at the recommendat...
On Dec. 21, Congress passed a $900 billion stimulus package to support American workers and businesses impacted by COVID-19. On Dec. 27, President Trump signed into law the Consolidated...
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced to its members the granting of COVID-related relief extending deadlines for proficiency and competency checks and ...
As part of a comprehensive industry response to federal concerns over illegal charter flights – including those conducted under so-called “sham dry lease” arrangements – the ...
Despite pleas from NATA and many others in the aviation community, the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) proceeded with a December 8th auction of flexible-use overlay licenses...
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announces several staff changes as the Association positions itself for continued success in its next decade of service. Recently...
NATA has issued the following statement:On the doorstep of what will likely be one of the most historic and consequential elections in our lifetimes, Congress has struggled to...
Last week, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) issued a request to its membership, asking them to comment on a proposed change to NFPA 407- Standard for Aircraft...
Washington, DC, September 28, 2020 – Last week, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) held its 4th annual Ground Handling Safety Symposium (GHSS) for the first time...
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) launched the official schedule for its Legacy Safety 1st System’s retirement and recent expansion of the new Safety 1st Training...
Officials will join others from government, as well as manufacturers, producers, providers/FBOs and operators, to discuss how to increase the production, availability and use ...
The DEFKit, available now through Gammon Technical Products (GTP) is a simple to use field test for detecting Diesel Exhaust Fluid in Fuel System Icing Inhibitor. Developed by...
Washington, DC, August 28, 2020 – Last week, the National Air Transportation Association’s (NATA) Chairman Curt Castagna joined President and CEO Tim Obitts and Senior Vice President...
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announces the establishment of a General Aviation Airports Committee to assist the Association’s policy priorities and advocacy...
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announces the formation of an Air Ambulance Subcommittee as an integral part of its Air Charter Committee. Marc Ramthun, Vice...
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announces a partnership with FlightAware in support of the CleanFlying coalition, a not-for-profit group of private aviation...
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced a new member benefit to provide aviation businesses with discounted access to David Allen Certified Disinfection &...
Today, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced the launch of a new initiative called “General Aviation Advancing America.” At cities throughout the U.S., ...
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announces that Jason Tepool, Business Development Executive for Boeing has been named Chairman of its Aircraft Maintenance and...
Washington, DC, July 28, 2020 – The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is pleased to announce that Jason Tepool, Business Development Executive for Boeing has been...
The 4th installment of the GHSS will be held from Sept. 22-24, 2020, featuring keynote speaker, Neil Smith, Secretary General, International Union of Aerospace Insurers.
Washington, DC, July 20, 2020 – The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced the establishment of an Environment Committee to assist the Association’s policy priorities...
Today, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced that 50 companies are self-certified in NATA’s Safety 1st Clean since its inception in mid-June. The Safety...
On June 23rd during its first-ever virtual Annual Meeting, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced changes to its Board of Directors. Curt Castagna, President...
Today, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) applauded the inclusion of language in H.R. 2, “The Moving Forward Act,” which supports the industry’s goal to increase...
Today, the Department of Transportation issued a final order on adjustments to service obligations, granting point exemptions to 15 Covered Carriers. As air carrier service at...
Today, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) released the Fire Marshal Toolkit and Accidental Foam Discharge Checklist as part of its Hangar Foam Fire Suppression...
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA), on behalf of its members conducting air carrier operations under Part 135, requested rulemaking to expand the number of pilot...
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA), on behalf of its members conducting air carrier operations under Part 135, requested rulemaking to expand the number of pilot...
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) welcomes the announcement of the Administration’s intent to nominate William A. Douglass as the Ambassador Extraordinary and...
National Air Transportation Association (NATA) submitted a statement to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on the impacts of COVID-19 discussing the...
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) applauded a comprehensive Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rulemaking package in the form of a Special Federal Aviation...
Congress passed the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (H.R. 266) intended to provide additional relief to Americans affected by the COVID-19 pandemic...
Today, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) released a white paper titled Recommended Practices for Airport Sponsors and Commercial Aviation Businesses in Addressing...
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin announced that small passenger air carriers with payroll under $100 million dollars would not be required to provide financial instruments as ...
The House of Representatives passed the CARES Act, which was signed into law by President Trump. While the Act provides some assistance for small businesses in the form of loans...
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) welcomed an additional FAA provision, allowing Part 135 to continue to operate in these uncertain times. The FAA announced that...
In a letter to U.S. DOT Secretary Elaine Chao, a coalition of five leading business and general aviation associations highlighted our industry’s vital role in responding to, and...
A coalition of six leading general and business aviation associations wrote to Speaker Pelosi and Leaders McConnell, McCarthy and Schumer asking for relief assistance in response...
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) would like to express our sincere appreciation for the years of partnership with Carol Giles and all the hard work and dedication...
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) Board of Directors is announces the selection of Timothy R. Obitts as its President and CEO. He succeeds Gary Dempsey, who assumed...
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) Board of Directors announced the selection of Timothy R. Obitts as its president and CEO. He succeeds Gary Dempsey, who assumed...
A global coalition focused on business aviation sustainability today welcomed two new carbon-reduction initiatives for Davos-bound flights at this year’s World Economic Forum ...
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announces a call for nominations to recognize the individuals, offices and organizations demonstrating excellence in their fields...
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) issued the following statement on the confirmations of Michael Graham and Thomas Chapman to serve as members of the National...
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) issued the following statement on the confirmations of Michael Graham and Thomas Chapman to serve as members of the National...
The bill also provides robust funding for the Airport Improvement Program at the $3.35 billion level as authorized, and an additional $400 million from the general fund.
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced that over 1,000 pilots are now enrolled in its Loss of License Insurance Program, administered by Harvey Watt & Co...
The bill also provides robust funding for the Airport Improvement Program at the $3.35 billion level as authorized, and an additional $400 million from the general fund.
As 2020 approaches, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA), entering its 80th year of service, remains committed to its efforts to address the needs of the Part 135...
National Air Transportation Association (NATA), entering its 80th year of service, remains committed to its efforts to address the needs of the Part 135 community, including bringing...
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced that it has submitted proposed changes to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 409: Standard on Aircraft...
The National Air Transportation Association’s (NATA) annual Aviation Leadership Conference (ALC) closed Wednesday after two successful days of panels and discussions. Held for...
The National Air Transportation Association’s (NATA) annual Aviation Leadership Conference (ALC) closed Wednesday after two successful days of panels and discussions. Held for...
