NBAA Flight Plan Podcasts

As workforce concerns continue to be front-and-center in business aviation, three young professionals share how they discovered their career pathways and offer advice and encouragement to others looking to enter and advance in the industry.

As winter takes hold across most of the country, and those in chillier climes head to sunny Florida, business aircraft flight crews may face additional delays in what is already some of the busiest airspace in the country.

Flight data monitoring (FDM) can help identify potential issues with your aircraft and pilots before they become bigger problems. To be fully effective, however, FDM requires commitment and buy-in from across your flight operation.

Two recipients of NBAA's 2022 Dr. Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation Award share how they strive to demonstrate professionalism and leadership in their roles supporting business aviation safety, including their willingness to learn and share their expertise and experiences with others.

Upcoming changes for the tax treatment of business aviation operations, including the phaseout of bonus depreciation, along with the end to tax reductions from the Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017, highlight the need for operators to reassess their tax strategies.

Freezing temperatures and snow have already been experienced in some parts of the country, so business aircraft operators must once again implement plans for combatting winter's effects on their operations.

As many as 3 million people from around the world are expected to head to Doha, Qatar next month for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Many of them will travel aboard business aircraft, so operators need to be mindful of the strict travel procedures throughout the region.

NBAA's annual Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) is coming to Orlando, FL, Oct. 18-20. To make the most of your time at our industry's premier event, NBAA's Maureen Cameron recommends attendees start planning for their show experience today.

Runway excursions are the most common type of accident involving business aircraft, with single pilot operators particularly susceptible to the risk of going off the runway on landing. In this NBAA Flight Plan episode, several experts discuss steps single pilots can take to minimize the chance of experiencing a runway excursion.

Industry workforce concerns have underscored the importance of nurturing younger members of the business aviation community, an experience that often greatly benefits both the mentee and their mentor.

Aviation stakeholders have taken many approaches to addressing the industry's workforce challenge. In San Antonio, TX, partners ranging from GA groups to the Department of Defense to community leaders have engaged in an effort to introduce students to new, uplifting career paths.

Three business aviation professionals who have earned accreditation through NBAA's Certified Aviation Manager program offer their thoughts on one of the industry's most vexing challenges: how to attract the next generation of aviation professionals to our industry.

In addition to highlighting general aviation's economic contributions and the industry's role in providing critical lift to smaller communities, sustainability has become a key part of grassroots efforts to promote the industry.

Since 1998, NBAA’s regional representatives have provided a vital link between the association and local and regional business aviation stakeholders on matters affecting the industry. Recently, NBAA rebranded their role as regional directors to better reflect how their jobs have evolved.

Changing weather patterns are affecting aviation, and among the greatest resulting risks to air safety is clear air turbulence (CAT). A study by scientist Dr. Paul Williams has led him to predict that severe CAT will increase in the future.