NBAA Flight Plan Podcasts

A recent NBAA News Hour webinar answered some common questions regarding insurability of business aircraft held under an LLC. In fact, there were so many questions that they couldn't all be addressed during that webinar, so we've brought back three of the presenters to answer them. The post Podcast: Answering More Aircraft LLC Insurability Questions appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviat...

Unstabilized approaches, get-there-itis, flight-plan continuation bias and not fully understanding aircraft runway performance are reasons why runway excursions continue to be one of the most common safety challenges facing Part 91 operators. Training on how to effectively deal with such events can help reduce the threat, but having a backup plan may be most important. The post Podcast: How to Avo...

Smaller Part 91 operators face the same challenges as their larger counterparts, but they do so with fewer resources. That makes it important for the aviation manager to not only set the right example, but for everyone in the department to lead from their respective positions to create a safe and professional operation. The post Podcast: The Importance of Leadership in a Small Flight Operation app...

Aircraft refurbishments continue to be in high demand, with new paint, cabin refreshes and connectivity solutions just a few of the popular upgrades available for business aircraft. Many times, it's ideal to combine this work with scheduled maintenance or overhauls, so planning ahead and scheduling refurbishment during maintenance downtime is as important as ever. The post Podcast: Business Aircra...

NBAA joined with five industry associations in submitting comments on the FAA's notice of proposed rulemaking on the operation of advanced air mobility vehicles in the National Airspace System. While the NPRM represents significant progress toward the start of commercial AAM operations as soon as 2025, industry stakeholders noted a few concerns. The post Podcast: NBAA Responds to Proposed Rules on...

Runway incursions and wrong surface events continue to challenge the aviation community, as seen in the NTSB's recently issued final report on a February 2023 incident in Boston in which a business jet departed without clearance and passed in front of an airliner approaching to land on an intersecting runway. Learn how the FAA, NTSB and NBAA are working together to mitigate these issues. The post...

Following record-breaking demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, the charter and fractional aircraft markets have experienced some turbulence in recent months. While there are signs indicating the segment's resilience, cost and pricing considerations may be key factors for many operators going forward. The post Podcast: What’s Next for the Charter and Fractional Markets? appeared first on NBAA - Nat...

Working as a scheduler or dispatcher is a significant time commitment. Nevertheless, it's important for those working in the field to allocate time to further their education and career potential by earning accreditations and certifications. The post Podcast: Growing Professionally as a Scheduler & Dispatcher appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .

Business aviation can play an important role in combating human trafficking operations by being alert to abnormal passenger behavior and following DHS-recommended ways to safely report suspected trafficking. The post Podcast: Best Practices to Combat Human Trafficking appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .

NBAA's Operations team answers some common questions about operating business aircraft, including how to comply with the FAA's Pilot Records Database requirements. One of the most frequent concerns stems from the requirement to provide records dating back more than a decade. The post Podcast: Answers to Your Frequently Asked Operations Questions appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation...

Those who work in business aviation seldom have a lot of free time away from their jobs. Nevertheless, it’s important to make time for opportunities that further professional development, as doing so often brings value far exceeding the time spent. The post Podcast: The Value of Professional Development appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .

The need for qualified workers across business aviation is as strong as ever. While pay remains a top consideration, there still are really good people out there who are looking for compensation and culture, notes Jennifer Pickerel of Aviation Personnel International. The post Podcast: What’s the Business Aviation Hiring Outlook at Midyear? appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Assoc...

Mentorship doesn't always involve an older or more senior coworker assisting someone newer to the company or industry. "Reverse mentoring," in which junior employees mentor those senior to them, can offer several benefits to business aviation organizations and individual team members. The post Podcast: The Potential Benefits of Reverse Mentorship appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation...

While mid-year sales trends for business aircraft have largely tracked with expectations set earlier in 2023, multiple factors -- ranging from geopolitics and a cooling economy to the industry's increasing focus on sustainability -- could affect aircraft prices and sales activity during the rest of this year. The post Podcast: The Business Aircraft Market at Mid-Year appeared first on NBAA - Natio...

The 2024 presidential campaign is already underway, and candidates who need on-demand air transportation may present opportunities for business aircraft operators. However, operators need to be aware of the FAA, DOT and Federal Election Commission rules that apply to this type of flying. The post Podcast: What You Need to Know About Flying U.S. Presidential Candidates appeared first on NBAA - Nati...

June 1 marked the beginning of the 2023 hurricane season. Based on recent weather patterns, business aircraft operators could be in for some interesting months ahead. The post Podcast: Preparing for the 2023 Hurricane Season appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .

We conclude our two-part discussion about mental wellness in business aviation with encouraging news: FAA Federal Air Surgeon Dr. Susan Northrup recently announced that the agency will revise its procedures to encourage anyone needing help dealing with mental health challenges to get it. The post Podcast: Addressing Mental Health Concerns in Business Aviation, Part 2 appeared first on NBAA - Natio...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and over the next two weeks NBAA Flight Plan, in cooperation with The Pilots Pandemic podcast, will feature an open and honest discussion about issues related to mental wellness in the business aviation community. The post Podcast: Addressing Mental Health Concerns in Business Aviation, Part 1 appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .

Several recent developments – including a new NBAA-supported blender's tax credit – have bolstered efforts to increase production of SAF to 3 billion gallons annually in the U.S. by 2030. The post Podcast: Growing the Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .

Supersonic travel over the continental U.S. has been banned for more than 50 years. However, NASA's X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology test aircraft, which should fly for the first time later this year, aims to change that. The post Podcast: NASA’s Supersonic Quest Continues appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .

Proactive planning and use of various weather tools can help operators navigate around convective weather. The post Podcast: Navigating Through Convective Weather appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association .

With just a few keystrokes, hackers may be able to collect personal data from aircraft passengers or flight operations employees and even damage a company’s IT infrastructure. Guarding against cyberattacks requires participation and vigilance by everyone in your aviation operation, as well as cooperation from vendors and support providers. The post Podcast: How Cyber-Secure Is Your Flight Operatio...

Companies and individuals often grapple with the tax complexities involved with operating a business aircraft, with federal excise tax (FET) obligations a common area of uncertainty. Tax experts encourage operators to conduct an FET analysis any time money is moved to pay for aircraft operations. The post Podcast: It’s Tax Time – Are You Sure You Don’t Owe FET? appeared first on NBAA - National Bu...

NBAA's Small Operator Learning Series is a valuable online resource featuring a number of educational modules -- including operational safety, securing letters of authorization and more -- all geared toward meeting the needs of single pilots and small flight departments. The post Podcast: SOLS Resource Offers Useful Tools for Small Operators appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Asso...

Young professionals (YoPros) working in business aviation continue to shape our industry in many exciting ways. The upcoming 2023 NBAA Maintenance Conference will feature a new session dedicated to supporting and encouraging these young professionals as they advance in their careers. The post Podcast: Supporting YoPros in Aviation Maintenance appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Ass...