The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has hired Michael France as its new manager, regulatory affairs. France, who attended Ball State University, previously worked with Volo Aviation in Manassas, Va., as a quality control and training coordinator. In his new position, he will be responsible for handling issues that affect the association’s FBO and general […]
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Register for ‘Day on the Hill’
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA)’s 13th annual Day on the Hill is slated for May 13. Each year, the association coordinates more than 200 visits for those in the GA community to meet with their members of Congress and staff to address critical issues confronting America’s aviation businesses. “This year’s Day on the Hill […]
NATA partner helps optimize flight planning
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has struck a partnership with Scheduling Sidecar Inc. (SSC), a new fuel research and optimization program that complements flight planning software. The program works alongside an operator’s existing trip scheduling program to provide flight planners additional data to plan trips cost effectively. Data includes contract fuel availability and the […]
NATA’s Coyne asks Senate to oppose automobile bailout
National Air Transportation Association (NATA) President James K. Coyne sent a letter to members of the Senate, Dec. 11, encouraging opposition to House bill 7321, which authorizes financial assistance to automobile manufacturers. The Senate plans to consider the bill immediately. Within the House legislation is a provision that would prohibit the major automobile manufacturers from […]