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contains manufacturer’s specifications for 42 light business aircraft in eight categories from single- engine pistons to twins and turboprops, up to very light and light jets.
Another popular benefit of NBAA Membership for light business airplane owner- operators is the “Small Aircraft Exemption.”
Available only to NBAA Member Companies using aircraft under 12,500 pounds maximum takeoff weight, the exemption allows a business to utilize certain cost-sharing and reimbursement options for transporting guests on company aircraft, or allowing a subsidiary company to use the airplane. Without this exemption, approved
by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), operators of light business airplanes would not normally be able to utilize these beneficial cost sharing options
NBAA looks forward to another year of working with you to meet the challenges of succeeding in business with the help of business aviation.
NBAA Regional Reps Provide New Tools for State and Local Groups
NBAA’s six regional representatives organizations to meet at the 2009 NBAA Annual
coordinate advocacy efforts across the
country and provide a nationwide voice for the business aviation community. These representatives work closely with local leaders and groups to tackle a wide variety of issues in their regions – from airport access, to sales tax and security. “Strengthening the ability of the local groups’ efforts to connect with their communities and finding ways in which to better sustain these often all-volunteer organizations is a primary goal,” said Dan Burkhart, NBAA Director, Regional Programs, who helps guide and support NBAA’s many efforts and programs at the state and local level.
This year, NBAA has been working closely with local aviation groups on some critical challenges, including sales tax issues in the Northeast, sales and use tax reform in Florida and airport access concerns in California. To help meet these challenges, NBAA is offering a series of webinars for regional groups, a concept originated from the Local/Regional Business Aviation Associations Networking Session, a much-anticipated opportunity for the regional representatives, NBAA headquarters staff and individuals from local or state business aviation
Meeting & Convention and discuss key issues and effective advocacy strategies.
“We had a strong attendance at the NBAA Annual Meeting & Convention in Atlanta,” said Burkhart. The session covered such issues as connecting with legislators and maintaining momentum with other regional groups, as well as how to partner with NBAA’s government affairs staff.
The first webinar, titled “Communicating via the Internet and Social Networking Media,” was held in December and is available for download at www.nbaa.org/ondemand. Another upcoming webinar, “Community Business Aviation Development,” will provide a case study that demonstrates the value of airports and business aviation to the community, and a third will focus on the value of scholarships and charities to regional aviation groups. “A vibrant scholarship program can have a lot of community value,” said Burkhart. “This seminar will show regional groups how to go about it.”
To learn how to join or form a regional group, contact your NBAA regional representative, or visit www.nbaa.org/regional.
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