National Air Transportation Association

NATA executives are awaiting justification from the FAA on its planned rulemaking to tighten requirements for Part 135 carriers flying public charter flights.

Avflight’s 22 U.S.-based FBOs earned Tier 1 certification under the National Air Transportation Association’s Sustainability Standard for Aviation Businesses.

The FAA’s move to address the growing frequency and complexity of public charter flights presents challenges and opportunities for the AAM industry.

Curt Castagna, who leads NATA, said he has left his position to focus entirely on serving as principal of the consulting firm Aeroplex Group Partners.

The first FAA-approved 100-octane unleaded aviation gasoline is unavailable at the pump.

“Regulatory revisions could have ripple effects throughout the entire Part 135 and general aviation ecosystem,” said Curt Castagna, president and CEO of NATA.

Knowledgeable passengers are key to combating illegal charter operations, which spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to FAA safety inspectors.

BCA Senior Editor Bill Carey discusses the progress of the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions Initiative with NATA CEO and Managing Director of Safety.

The two-day summit begins June 21 with committee meetings and appointments with members of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington.

The Avfuel-branded FBO said April 10 that it received its first shipment of UL94 in March.

NATA said it is reviewing a proposal made to Congress that public-use airports be required to provide ramp space for transient GA aircraft.

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is seeking to highlight members work in helping to deliver COVID-19 vaccines.