NBAA Flight Plan Podcasts

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) remains perhaps the most important tool driving business aviation's commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. NBAA Flight plan speaks with experts on SAF and its future. The post Podcast: The Future of Sustainable Aviation Fuel – Innovations and Next-Gen Advancements appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .

In this episode of NBAA Flight Plan, we recognize Black History Month and speak with industry leaders about ensuring opportunities in business aviation are open to everyone. The post Podcast: Overcoming Obstacles – Black Bizav Leaders’ Inspiring Stories appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .

As the country experiences frigid temperatures, snow and ice, and all the associated challenges that come with winter flying, business aircraft operators need to be aware of possible impacts, even from storms hundreds of miles from their planned route. The post Podcast: Essential Tips for Safe Winter Operations appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .

The FAA's powered-lift special federal aviation regulation outlines a regulatory path for the introduction of advanced air mobility into commercial service. Hear what industry leaders say about the initial regulations and their expectations for this fledgling industry. The post Podcast: A Regulatory Roadmap for Initial AAM Operations appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association...

Developments around pilot mental health, new technology to assist pilots flying challenging visual approaches and insights from those at the controls of the emerging AAM sector were among the most popular NBAA Flight Plan topics in 2024. The post Podcast: Most-Popular Flight Plan Episodes of 2024 appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .

Working in business aviation often requires high-level skills, sometimes at the expense of developing the "soft skills" that can be valuable in a team environment. One way that operators can help nurture these skills is by tying them to other job requirements. The post Podcast: A Hard Look at Building Soft Skills in Part 135 appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .

Boom Supersonic Founder/CEO Blake Scholl shared the latest details about his efforts to develop a quieter, more efficient and environmentally friendly successor to the Concorde. The post Podcast: Boom Supersonic CEO Discusses Faster, Quieter and Sustainable Travel appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .

November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to reflect on the history, culture and contributions of Native Americans to our country, including many in the business aviation community who are working to draw more tribal members to the industry. The post Podcast: Celebrating Native Americans in Business Aviation appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .

Analysts predict thousands of aviation professionals will be needed in the coming decades. The challenge seems daunting, but recently passed congressional legislation passed earlier this year could help provide a fix. The post Podcast: What’s Being Done to Grow the Industry Workforce? appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .

The 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition is the industry’s largest and most dynamic international gathering, and this year's edition in Las Vegas promises to be a show unlike any other. The post Podcast: Check out the Must-See Highlights of 2024 NBAA-BACE appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .

Partnering with executive leadership is a smart and effective long-term strategy for improving sustainability across any business aviation operation. The post Podcast: How Aviation Managers Can Help CEOs Embrace Sustainability appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .

As aviation insurance premiums approach record highs, industry experts share cost-management strategies for smaller operators. The post Podcast: How Smaller Flight Operations Can Mitigate Rising Insurance Premiums appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .

Social media can be a powerful tool for those in business aviation to enlighten and educate others about their experiences. The post Podcast: Leveraging Social Media to Educate Others About Business Aviation appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .

Expert pilots share their perspectives about the recent introduction of FMS-Guided Visual Approaches, which can bring added safety and stability when landing at more challenging airfields. The post Podcast: Helpful Guidance for Challenging Visual Approaches appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .

For airline pilots who may be wondering what it's like to fly with a business aviation operator, we've gathered three experts with helpful guidance on making the transition. The post Podcast: Moving From the Airlines to BizAv – the Pilot’s Perspective appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .

Listen in on a conversation between test pilots from three companies currently developing eVTOL air taxis. Find out what it’s like to fly these new aircraft types, compared with traditional airplanes and rotorcraft. The post Podcast: Test Pilots Share Insights Into Flying eVTOL Air Taxis appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .

The FAA has issued new guidelines indicating that the agency is changing its criteria for evaluating pilots' mental wellness, giving medical examiners greater autonomy in evaluations. With this edition of the NBAA Flight Plan podcast, a panel of mental-wellness experts takes listeners behind the headlines. The post Podcast: The FAA and Pilot Mental Wellness: A Closer Look appeared first on NBAA -...

If business is taking you to Europe this summer, operators should be aware of challenges that may arise due to the Summer Olympics taking place in Paris from July 26 to Aug. 11. The post Podcast: Is Business Taking You to Europe During the Olympics? Here’s What You Need to Know appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .

Even though social distancing is no longer the norm, many business aviation schedulers and dispatchers continue to work from home at least part-time. How might that affect their ability to perform these important roles? The post Podcast: Can Working Remotely Improve Schedulers’ Productivity? appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .

This year's storm season has already brought a wave of severe weather activity across the U.S. Personnel at the FAA's Air Traffic Control System Command Center, including NBAA's Air Traffic Services team, are ready to assist business aircraft pilots as they navigate around stormy weather. The post Podcast: Guiding Business Aviation Safely Around Stormy Skies appeared first on NBAA - National Busin...

Some charter operators are making public their key performance indicators, or KPIs, to provide greater transparency for customers. In Part 2 of this two-part episode, industry advocates discuss why tracking and publishing such data can not only benefit those companies, but the entire charter market. The post Podcast: Using Standardized Performance Metrics to Enhance the Charter Industry, Part 2 ap...

There is a growing trend among charter operators, fractional companies and jet card providers to track and publish key performance indicators, or KPIs, to assist clients in finding the right company for their needs. The post Podcast: Using Standardized Performance Metrics to Enhance the Charter Industry, Part 1 appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .

The NBAA Management Guide is widely regarded as the industry's how-to manual and the latest revision published earlier this year was virtually a complete overhaul that now aligns with NBAA's Certified Aviation Manager program. The post Podcast: Revamping One of NBAA’s Most Useful Resources appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .

Runway excursions are the leading cause of accidents in turbine business aircraft operations. NBAA's Domestic Operations Committee recently updated the association's safety resource, Reducing Runway Excursions in Business Aviation, with additional tips for operators to avoid these events. The post Podcast: Proactive Steps to Help Prevent Runway Excursions appeared first on NBAA - National Business...

Business aircraft pilots often utilize their annual Part 61.58 recurrent checkride to not only demonstrate their proficiency in required flight maneuvers, but also as an opportunity to train on specific operational scenarios. The post Podcast: Recurrent Checkrides Are a Moment to Level-Up, Not Just Level Off appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .