

More than 13,300 laser strikes against aircraft were reported in the U.S. in 2023, and while business aircraft aren't targeted as frequently as airliners, operators must know how to respond safely. The post Podcast: Responding Safely to Laser Strikes https://nbaa.org/news/flight-plan/podcast-responding-safely-to-laser-strikes/ appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association https://nbaa.org.


Women's History Month offers an opportunity to learn more about the contributions of female aviation pioneers and reflect on ways our industry can encourage future generations of women to enter business aviation. The post Podcast: Encouraging and Empowering Women to Help Advance Business Aviation https://nbaa.org/news/flight-plan/podcast-encouraging-and-empowering-women-to-help-advance-business-aviation/ appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association https://nbaa.org.


Attracting and retaining business aviation talent remains a challenge. Savvy aviation managers have a rapport with their human resources staff and they work together to help their company hire and hold on to business aviation's best and brightest. The post Podcast: Working With HR to Attract and Keep Aviation Professionals https://nbaa.org/news/flight-plan/podcast-working-with-hr-to-attract-and-keep-aviation-professionals/ appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association https://nbaa.org.


As the saying goes on Capitol Hill, most work in any congressional session gets done in the first 100 days of a new year. NBAA has been using this time to focus on numerous legislative and regulatory matters that impact business aviation, including by utilizing the CLIMBING. FAST. campaign to underscore the industry's leadership on sustainability and push toward net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The post Podcast: Business Aviation Advocacy in the First 100 Days of 2024 https://nbaa.org/news/flight-plan/podcast-business-aviation-advocacy-in-the-first-100-days-of-2024/ appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association https://nbaa.org.


One of the featured sessions at the record-setting 2024 NBAA Leadership Conference was a live podcast with aerial coordinator and stunt pilot Kevin LaRosa II, whose work helped create several gravity-defying moments in the blockbuster movie "Top Gun: Maverick." In this podcast, LaRosa shares his perspectives on the concept of "Next-Level Leadership" and balancing the "need for speed" with a steadfast commitment to safety. The post Podcast: Next-Level Leadership With Kevin LaRosa II https://nbaa.org/news/flight-plan/podcast-next-level-leadership-with-kevin-larosa-ii/ appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association https://nbaa.org.


NBAA is working diligently with the Irish Business and General Aviation Association and other stakeholders to preserve access to Dublin Airport. The post NBAA Flight Plan Extra: Maintaining Business Aviation Access to Dublin Airport https://nbaa.org/news/flight-plan/nbaa-flight-plan-extra-maintaining-business-aviation-access-to-dublin-airport/ appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association https://nbaa.org.


Throughout February, NBAA has marked Black History Month by recognizing the significant aviation contributions of African Americans and emphasizing the importance of ensuring our industry is open and welcoming to people from all backgrounds. The post Podcast: Expanding Opportunities to Join Business Aviation https://nbaa.org/news/flight-plan/podcast-expanding-opportunities-to-join-business-aviation/ appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association https://nbaa.org.


The FAA has been working with NBAA and others to address privacy concerns with the Privacy ICAO Address program (PIA), which recently was expanded beyond the contiguous U.S. to include overwater routes. The post Podcast: Enhancing Privacy for Business Aircraft Operators https://nbaa.org/news/flight-plan/podcast-enhancing-privacy-for-business-aircraft-operators/ appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association https://nbaa.org.


Flight data monitoring and data sharing are important tools to help identify potential safety risks before they become serious issues. That said, many operators are uncertain about how they work, what equipment is needed and what this information can offer their operations. NBAA has developed a new, comprehensive resource to answer those and other questions. The post Podcast: How Data Collection, Monitoring and Sharing Improves Safety https://nbaa.org/news/flight-plan/podcast-how-data-collection-monitoring-and-sharing-improves-safety/ appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association https://nbaa.org.


In this special edition of NBAA Flight Plan, podcast host Rob Finfrock gets a few moments in between conference sessions with NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen to discuss the latest efforts by the association to highlight business aviation's societal benefits. The post NBAA Flight Plan Extra: A Start-of-Year Reminder of Business Aviation’s Value https://nbaa.org/news/flight-plan/nbaa-flight-plan-extra-a-start-of-year-reminder-of-business-aviations-value/ appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association https://nbaa.org.


NBAA, with input from its Emerging Technologies Committee, Access Committee and Advanced Air Mobility Roundtable, recently joined with other industry partners to declare there are good reasons for the FAA not to use the term advanced air mobility in the agency's proposed revised definition of aeronautical activity. The post Podcast: Should Aeronautical Activity Be Redefined? https://nbaa.org/news/flight-plan/podcast-should-aeronautical-activity-be-redefined/ appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association https://nbaa.org.


NBAA's Dr. Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation Award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professionalism and leadership in support of business aviation safety. In this podcast, three of the 2023 Kern Award recipients discuss how they are continuing their efforts to enhance safety, and how you can, too. The post Podcast: Continuing the Quest for Safety Excellence https://nbaa.org/news/flight-plan/podcast-continuing-the-quest-for-safety-excellence/ appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association https://nbaa.org.


Recently, NBAA spoke with four business aviation young professionals about how important it has been for them to find jobs with employers with a just and welcoming organizational culture. Today's podcast discusses why it's important that aviation managers understand their role in creating a culture that values employees' perspectives. The post Podcast: The Role of Aviation Managers in Developing a Just Workplace Culture https://nbaa.org/news/flight-plan/podcast-the-role-of-aviation-managers-in-developing-a-just-workplace-culture/ appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association https://nbaa.org.


Business aviation's young professionals are not only establishing their places in the industry; they are also defining its future, and that includes seeking out company cultures that welcome and encourage new perspectives and solutions. The post Podcast: YoPro Perspectives on the Role of Culture in Workforce Recruitment and Retention https://nbaa.org/news/flight-plan/podcast-yopro-perspectives-on-the-role-of-culture-in-workforce-recruitment-and-retention/ appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association https://nbaa.org.


As competition for qualified personnel from other aviation industry segments looks to remain strong in 2024, employers continue to review and reconsider their approaches to hiring so they can bring new business aviation professionals into their companies. The post Podcast: Business Aviation’s 2024 Hiring Outlook https://nbaa.org/news/flight-plan/podcast-business-aviations-2024-hiring-outlook/ appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association https://nbaa.org.


The new year promises to be an interesting one for many reasons. What might the U.S. presidential election – and other factors – portend for the pre-owned business aircraft market? Three experts share their perspectives. The post Podcast: The Forecast for Pre-Owned Business Aircraft Sales in 2024 https://nbaa.org/news/flight-plan/podcast-the-forecast-for-pre-owned-business-aircraft-sales-in-2024/ appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association https://nbaa.org.


With the New Year quickly approaching, we look back on the most popular episodes of NBAA’s Flight Plan podcast over the past 12 months, which featured discussions about professionalism and safety, the relationship between sustainability and emerging technologies in business aviation and how NBAA works with the FAA to keep pilots flying safely through areas of convective weather. The post Podcast: The Top Flight Plan Episodes of 2023 https://nbaa.org/news/flight-plan/podcast-the-top-flight-plan-episodes-of-2023/ appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association https://nbaa.org.


Although business aviation is not a cause of aviation system delays, weather and other factors can pose unexpected travel challenges. If business aviation is in your planning this holiday season, it's best to prepare for potential delays. The post Podcast: Planning Ahead for the Holiday Travel Season https://nbaa.org/news/flight-plan/podcast-planning-ahead-for-the-holiday-travel-season/ appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association https://nbaa.org.


Attracting the next generation of business aviation professionals is a top priority throughout the industry, and local and regional groups are often the first point-of-contact for students and young people seeking information about the industry and its potential opportunities. The post Podcast: Regional Groups Guiding Young People Toward Business Aviation Careers https://nbaa.org/news/flight-plan/podcast-regional-groups-guiding-young-people-toward-business-aviation-careers/ appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association https://nbaa.org.


The end of the year is often a stressful time for business aircraft operators that are grappling with tax issues, particularly if they've purchased an airplane hoping to take advantage of higher bonus depreciation rates. Aviation managers shouldn’t wait until the final weeks of the year to develop their tax strategy. The post Podcast: 2023 Year-End Tax Planning https://nbaa.org/news/flight-plan/podcast-2023-year-end-tax-planning/ appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association https://nbaa.org.


In the second part of our conversation about mental wellness, experts offer advice on what pilots should do when disclosing a condition such as depression or anxiety to their AME and how to ensure their case is addressed in a timely manner. The post Podcast: Mental Wellness and Business Aviation, Part 2 https://nbaa.org/news/flight-plan/podcast-mental-wellness-and-business-aviation-part-2/ appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association https://nbaa.org.


Mental wellness continues to be a common, if uncomfortable, subject throughout the nation’s aviation community. In the first of a two-part series, experts share their … Continued https://nbaa.org/news/flight-plan/podcast-mental-wellness-and-business-aviation-part-1/ The post Podcast: Mental Wellness and Business Aviation, Part 1 https://nbaa.org/news/flight-plan/podcast-mental-wellness-and-business-aviation-part-1/ appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association https://nbaa.org.


Loss of control in flight (LOC-I) remains a significant safety concern all across aviation. Utilizing upset prevention and recovery training (UPRT) training in an aircraft, combined with simulator training and ground instruction, provide a multi-pronged way to minimize LOC-I risk. The post Podcast: A Full-Circle Approach to Mitigating Loss of Control in Flight https://nbaa.org/news/flight-plan/podcast-a-full-circle-approach-to-mitigating-loss-of-control-in-flight/ appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association https://nbaa.org.


Winter weather is just around the corner, and that requires business aircraft operators to prepare now for the harsh realities of freezing temperatures, wind, snow and ice. Here are a series of tips on how to get ready for flying this winter. The post Podcast: Cold Weather Operating Tips https://nbaa.org/news/flight-plan/podcast-cold-weather-operating-tips/ appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association https://nbaa.org.


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 https://nbaa.org/news/flight-plan/podcast-answering-more-aircraft-llc-insurability-questions/ appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association https://nbaa.org.


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 Avoid a Runway Excursion https://nbaa.org/news/flight-plan/podcast-how-to-avoid-a-runway-excursion/ appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association https://nbaa.org.


The Importance of Leadership in a Small Flight Operation Smaller Part 91 operators face the same challenges as their larger counterparts, but they do so with fewer available resources and personnel. 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 https://nbaa.org/news/flight-plan/podcast-the-importance-of-leadership-in-a-small-flight-operation/ appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association https://nbaa.org.


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 Aircraft Refurbishing Trends and Tips https://nbaa.org/news/flight-plan/podcast-business-aircraft-refurbishing-trends-and-tips/ appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association https://nbaa.org.


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 AAM Ops https://nbaa.org/news/flight-plan/podcast-nbaa-responds-to-proposed-rules-on-aam-ops/ appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association https://nbaa.org.


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 Podcast: Promoting Runway Safety and Situational Awareness https://nbaa.org/news/flight-plan/podcast-promoting-runway-safety-and-situational-awareness/ appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Association https://nbaa.org.