NBAA Tells FCC: GPS 'Must Be Protected From All Sources of Interference'

The National Business Aviation Association replied Wednesday to a petition by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) asking for public comment ahead of its final decision on whether embattled telecommunications company LightSquared may deploy a nationwide 4G wireless broadband network, despite repeated test results demonstrating signals from that network would cause catastrophic interference with global positioning system (GPS) signals and receivers.

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NBAA Thanks Florida Senator for Speaking Out Against User Fees

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) thanked Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) for his recent letter to the White House opposing President Barack Obama's proposal for a $100 per-flight user fee on general aviation.

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Hurun Report Is Official Media Partner for ABACE2012

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced that Hurun Report will serve as the Official Media Partner for the 2012 edition of the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE2012), serving as a major promoter and participant in the upcoming event.

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With Two Months to Go, ABACE2012 Exhibitor Space Sold Out

With less than two months to go before the opening of the 2012 Asian Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (ABACE2012) in Shanghai, an unprecedented level of Exhibitor interest has led to a sold out Exhibit space, not only on the main show floor, but also in a new pavilion area created to accommodate the added demand.

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NBAA Applauds Congressional Progress on FAA Reauthorization Package

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) praised the House-Senate Conference Committee for reaching agreement on a long-term Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) "reauthorization" package of funding and program direction for the agency. A final vote on the measure is expected soon.

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NBAA: New Online Election-Year Tool Helps Members Be Informed, Involved

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced a new "Election 2012" web resource to help the business aviation community be informed and involved in this year's elections.

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Nominations Welcome for 2012 European Business Aviation Award

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and European Business Aviation Association (EBAA), the co-organizers of the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE), are calling for nominations for the 2012 European Business Aviation Award.

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NBAA Encouraged By Reports of Congressional Agreement on FAA Reauthorization

National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen made the following statement in response to reports that congressional aviation policy leaders reached agreement Friday on a "reauthorization" bill for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), paving the way for a final vote in the House and Senate to approve the measure, which would fund FAA programs and aviation system modernization.

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NBAA Not Buying White House Defense of User Fees

National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen issued the following statement in response to a signal of renewed support from the Obama White House for per-flight user fees for general aviation. A White House staff person sent the message defending the Administration's position on user fees in response to a petition calling on the president to reconsider his support for user fees. The message was sent to all signatories to the petition.

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NBAA Promotes Schedulers & Dispatchers Training Through 2012 Scholarship Awards

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and its Schedulers & Dispatchers (S&D) Committee have announced the 14 recipients of the 2012 Schedulers & Dispatchers Training Scholarship.

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