News: FAA Mandates Aircraft ADS-B 'Out' Equipage by 2020
Today the FAA issued a final rule to require installation of ADS-B "Out" equipment by 2020 for aircraft flying in Class A, B and C airspace, essentially making equipage mandatory for business jets and turboprops. ADS-B Out has demonstrated initial operating capability in the Gulf of Mexico; Philadelphia; Juneau, Alaska; and at the UPS main hub in Louisville, Ky. According to the FAA, the nationwide rollout of ADS-B ground stations will be complete in 2013. The final rule issued this morning spells out requirements for ADS-B avionics that will replace radar and be required to fly in positive control airspace under the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). "This [final] rule gives the green light for manufacturers to begin building the onboard equipment that will allow our air traffic controllers to know where aircraft are with greater precision and reliability," FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt said in a conference call with reporters. The rule mandates that the ADS-B broadcast signal meets specific requirements in terms of accuracy, integrity, power and latency. Babbitt said that incentives are going to be built around "best equipped, best served." Asked about the cost to users and whether there will be any financial incentives from the federal government, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said, "I think we have the White House's attention on this."

News: Digital Flight Data Recorder Deadline Extended to Apr. 2012
In response to a petition from avionics manufacturers and industry stakeholders, the FAA recently agreed to extend the agency's deadlines regarding the recording of datalink communications for commercial and non-commercial aircraft. The new compliance date, after which newly installed datalink systems must include recording capability for aircraft operating under FAR Part 91, is April 6, 2012. The new date for FAR Part 121, 135 and 125 operators is December 6, 2010. For more information on the changes to this rule, visit:
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-7660.pdf

News: TEB ATIS frequency change effective May 12, 2010
Operators should be advised that the ATIS frequency for Teterboro/TEB commonly used on the ground will be changed on May 12, 2010 from 132.025 to 132.85 due to some conflicts with Washington Center/ZDC. TEB ATIS frequency 114.2 will remain unchanged. Unfortunately this change will not be in the latest chart cycle. A NOTAM will be issued confirming the frequency change and the new frequency should be included in the June chart cycle. Once again, please note the new TEB ATIS frequencies effective 5/12/10 will be 132.85 and 114.2.

News: New Fee at LAS Customs Reporting Facility
A new $200 Airport Facility Use Fee has been in effect since January for operators of non-commercial aircraft needing to clear Customs at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS). Beginning April 1, new procedures will be in place for the collection of the fee. LAS Ramp Control will keep track of aircraft requesting the West Side Customs facility, and will submit a monthly report to the Airport Finance Office. Airport officials will collect the fee from the primary tenant (i.e. FBO) used by the operator to clear Customs, and the FBO will bill the operator. For more information on the rates and charges at LAS, visit:
http://www.mccarran.com/DoingBusiness/main.html

News: CBP Expands Aircraft Preclearance at Shannon Airport
Beginning today, March 1, aircraft departing Ireland's Shannon International Airport (EINN) for the U.S. may utilize preclearance services available at the airport. Preclearance allows the Department of Homeland Security to screen travelers before takeoff through much the same process a traveler would undergo upon arrival at a U.S. port of entry. Following preclearance inspection, private aircraft may land at one of over 200 U.S. airports capable of handling and processing international garbage as required by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. NBAA is interested in receiving feedback from operators that utilize the preclearance process; please contact the Operations Service Group at info@nbaa.org or (202) 783-9451. For more information, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/ops/intl/customs-regulatory/customs/preclearance

News: New EU-ETS List Released
The European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU-ETS) requires aircraft operators to report their carbon emissions when traveling to, from or within EU member countries. The EU-ETS assigns a single member country to be responsible for each operator that performs aviation activities in the EU. The European Commission recently published a new list of aircraft operators and the EU country to which they are assigned for the purpose of complying with the EU-ETS. The new version of the list and additional information on the plan can be found on NBAA's web site at: http://www.nbaa.org/ets

News: GA Preclearance thru EINN
Beginning March 1st, GA aircraft will be able to preclear US CBP in Shannon, Ireland / EINN before traveling to the USA.

Release Date: February 23, 2010
For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
Contact: 202-282-8010

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano and U.S. Ambassador to Ireland Daniel M. Rooney today announced the expansion of preclearance services for private aircraft departing Shannon Airport for the United States beginning March 1-enhancing global aviation security by providing DHS the ability to clear passengers and their luggage prior to takeoff.

"Working together to enhance aviation security is vital to ensuring the mutual safety of the United States and Ireland," said Secretary Napolitano. "Expanding preclearance services at Shannon Airport underscores our commitment to protecting the safety and security of our citizens while streamlining legitimate travel and commerce between our two nations."

"The relationship between Ireland and the United States is one of the strongest in the world," said Ambassador Rooney. "Opening preclearance operations to private aircraft at Shannon is just one example of how our countries are working together to put in place programs that further strengthen this bond. The anticipated increase in flights through Shannon as a result of this service expansion will give an economic boost to the region around Shannon airport. We look forward to continuing our work with the Irish government on preparations for the opening of the preclearance facility at Dublin airport later this year."

Preclearance inspection allows DHS to screen travellers before takeoff through essentially the same process a traveller would undergo upon arrival at a U.S. port of entry. Preclearance travellers do not need to undergo an additional inspection upon arrival in the United States.

News: EU-ETS Includes Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein
The European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU-ETS) has been expanded to include Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. Operators conducting flights to or from these countries or European Union countries and territories already included in the EU-ETS are required to monitor and report their aviation emissions for those flights as part of their compliance with the EU-ETS. For additional information, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/ops/environment/eu-ets

News: Aviation User Fees Zapped from FY11 Budget
NBAA and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) were pleased to learn that the Obama Administration's Fiscal Year 2011 federal budget proposal-released yesterday-does not include new user fees for general aviation. The previous proposal, issued a year ago, contained a provision that would "replace some aviation excise taxes with direct user charges" in 2011. However, the President's new budget proposal does not contain similar language. "When it comes to the long-standing battle over user fees, it appears that we have reached an important and welcome milestone," noted NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen. GAMA president and CEO Pete Bunce said he supports the Administration's "common-sense decision" not to propose user fees. "A burdensome user-fee system faced widespread opposition in Congress and universal opposition from general aviation," he added. "GAMA stands ready to work with both the Administration and Congress to pass an FAA reauthorization bill that will help the agency move forward on air traffic control modernization and other important national priorities."

News: Requirement for Visa Waiver Travelers Now Enforced
The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection are reminding U.S.-bound passengers traveling from Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries with operators approved to use the VWP that they are required to use the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). Beginning January 20, CBP initiated a 60-day transition to enforced ESTA compliance for air operators. VWP travelers without an approved ESTA may not be allowed to board a U.S.-bound plane. The online application can be found on the CBP web site. For more information, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/customs

News: FAA to Implement ICAO's 'Line Up and Wait' Phraseology
Recently an FAA Safety Risk Management Panel concluded that it is safe to replace the FAA phraseology, "position and hold," with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) phraseology, "line up and wait." The National Transportation Safety Board previously recommended that the FAA amend order 7110.65, requiring the use of standard ICAO phraseology for airport surface operations. The change, which is being coordinated within the FAA, requires an extensive awareness campaign to ensure pilots and controllers are informed. If approved later this month, the changes could be implemented by June 2010. For more information contact NBAA's Bob Lamond at rlamond@nbaa.org.

News: New EU Aviation Emissions Trading Scheme List Released
The European Commission has published a new provisional list of operators who are required to submit plans for monitoring, reporting and verifying carbon emissions under the European Union emissions trading scheme (EU-ETS). The list is intended to give operators extra time to prepare and file plans ahead of the planned publication of a full updated list in February. Once this list is published, operators will be held to an eight-week deadline for filing plans. The list outlines for operators which of the national authorities in one of the 27 European Union states they have been assigned to for EU-ETS administration.

News: European Commission Could Approve ETS MRV Procedure Soon
The European Commission's DG Environment recently indicated that Eurocontrol's Pagoda system could be validated and approved as a Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) simplified procedure in the near future. According to DG Environment, the final decision will be taken by the European Union Climate Change Committee, which brings together national officials from all EU Member States and DG Environment's officials. The Pagoda service will be provided by Eurocontrol and available to small emitters on-line if approved in January 2010. Member States would then accept Pagoda as a means of compliance under the MRV simplified procedure. For more information on this issue and the latest news from the European Business Aviation Association, visit:
http://www.ebaa.org

News: Eurocontrol Increasing Route Charges in 2010
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has reported that Eurocontrol will adopt an increase of 2.7 percent in the unit rate of its en route charges beginning with December 2009 flights. The average weighted unit rate is expected to be approximately 57 euros ($85), but, the unit rate will vary by aircraft weight and the member states in which flights operate. EBAA also reports that European aviation associations are pressing their own national ANSPs to control costs during these financially constrained times. NBAA has long promoted building upon the stable and reliable fuel tax for funding the FAA and modernization of the U.S. aviation system. For additional details and a calculator of approximate charges in Europe, visit:
http://www.eurocontrol.int/crco/public/subsite_homepage/homepage.html

News: EU ETS update for the UK
The UK Environment Agency is giving operators more time to register their plans for monitoring, reporting and verification of carbon dioxide emissions under the European Union's emissions trading scheme. The deadline for registration fell on November 12 and a large but unspecified number of operators still hadn't completed the process by then. A government spokesman indicated to AIN that the agency will not be levying fines at this stage.

News: Changes Coming to Mode S Exemptions for European Flights
The process for obtaining Mode S exemptions is changing for operators flying in Europe. As of December 31, the Eurocontrol Mode S Exemption Coordination Cell (ECC) will close. The ECC has been responsible for granting Mode S exemptions for operators who are late in equipping compliant transponders due to technical issues. After the closure, the individual National Aviation Authorities (NAAs) will be responsible for granting exemptions on a state-by-state basis. For more information, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/member/ops/cns/modes/index.php

News: Scottsdale City Council Approves Measure Welcoming Business Aircraft
NBAA applauds the Scottsdale City Council for unanimously approving an aircraft weight limit increase for Scottsdale Airport (SDL), from 75,000 lbs. to 100,000 lbs. The approval follows more than a year of advocacy by the Arizona Business Aviation Association (AZBAA). "Ultimately, this issue was about the economic impact for the city of Scottsdale," said AZBAA President Mike Goode. "There are many local businesses that will benefit from companies choosing to be based out of SDL." For more information, contact NBAA's Dan Burkhart at dburkhart@nbaa.org. To read the full release, visit: http://www.nbaa.org/news/pr/2009/20091016-083.php

News: EBAA Cites EC for Sloppy Emission Scheme Execution
Sweden and Italy belatedly have confirmed extensions to the August 31 deadline for operators to register for Europe’s new emissions trading scheme (ETS). Italy is giving operators until September 30 to file plans for monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) of carbon emissions, while the Swedes have granted an extension to October 15. In theory, the August 31 deadline still applied in the other 23 European Union states, despite the fact that the European Commission published a revised list of affected operators only on August 22. Any operator on the EC list who does not meet the deadline(s) for registering MRV plans can be fined $8,000, with an additional $800 for each day that it is late in filing. However, according to the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA), the national authorities implementing ETS on the EC’s behalf are not expected to impose these penalties due to the delay in publishing the list and operators’ difficulties in registering their MRV plans. Meanwhile, the EC has rejected a proposal to use Eurocontrol’s Pagoda air traffic data system as a tool for calculating aircraft emissions. Instead, a revised version of Pagoda dubbed the ETS support facility is being evaluated and is expected to be accepted as a calculation tool.

News: EU Releases Advance Copy of New ETS Operator List
The European Commission (EU) has published an advance copy of the new list of aircraft operators and the EU country to which they are assigned for the purpose of complying with the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). The new version of the list includes nearly 4,000 worldwide operators compared to the 2,755 that appeared on the original list published in February. France is now the EU state with the largest number of operators under administration, having seen its list rise from 513 to 1,105, mainly due to the addition of 462 operators known only by their International Civil Aviation Organization code or tail number but who are believed to be operators from French overseas territories. For additional information on the ETS, visit: http://www.nbaa.org/ets

News: European Countries Adding Time to Submit ETS Plans
Authorities in Germany, Sweden and Italy will provide more time for operators to submit annual emissions-monitoring plans and optional emissions-benchmarking plans for compliance with the European Union's Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS). Aircraft operators assigned to Sweden for ETS administration must submit their plan(s) by October 15, 2009. Italy now requires operators to submit their plan(s) no later than September 30, 2009. Germany and the UK have not set a specific date, but Germany's will be in late September or early October 2009 and the UK in late November 2009. Those operators required to comply with the EU ETS assigned to other EU member states should plan to submit their annual emissions monitoring plan and optional emissions benchmarking plan by the original deadline of August 31, 2009. For more information, visit: http://www.nbaa.org/ets

News: French Visas Not Needed for Business Aircraft Flightcrews
As of August 1, U.S. citizen airline crew members, as well as flightcrews of business aircraft on duty for their companies, no longer need a visa to operate in France or in transit via France. Crew members who already made visa appointments with the French General Consulate in Washington, D.C. are kindly requested to cancel them in order to free slots for other applicants. For additional information, visit:
http://www.consulfrance-washington.org/spip.php?article403

News: NBAA Answers Questions About EU's Emissions Trading Scheme
Have you been curious how to comply with the upcoming European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) requirements or if you're even required to comply? NBAA has created a resource which walks operators through the determination of their need to comply with the EU ETS and the steps needed to submit the required annual emissions monitoring plan as well as the optional emissions benchmarking plan. For more information, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/ets

News: VANCOUVER 2010 WINTER GAMES Info
Provided to NBAA courtesy of Bill Boucher of CBAA

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 21 / 09 (VANCOUVER 2010 WINTER GAMES)

THE VANCOUVER 2010 WINTER OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES

The 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games will take place over an
eight-week period during the months of February and March, 2010. This
AIP Canada (ICAO) Supplement explains the airspace structure as well as
the operating rules and procedures that will be in place during the Games.
Available though the NAV CANADA Flight Planning web site:


http://www.navcanada.ca/ContentDefinitionFiles/Publications/AeronauticalInfoProducts/AIP/Current/PDF/EN/part_4_aip_sup/4aip_sup_eng.pdf

For additional information please visit the CBAA web site: http://www.cbaa.ca/portal/comm/communiques

The Business Aviation representative for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games is Bill Boucher, Vice President Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA).

www.bboucher@cbaa.ca
Telephone: 1-613-236-5611 Extension 226

News: Start Preparing Now if Attending the 2010 Vancouver Olympics
For those Members who are planning to attend the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics Games, which will be held in February 2010, there will be a number of requirements for those operating business aircraft to the event. NBAA has created a web page, based upon information from the FAA, NAV Canada and the Canadian Business Aviation Association, providing guidance regarding the procedures for gaining access to the Vancouver area during the games. For more information, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/olympics

News: FAA Finalizes Age Limit for Part 121 Pilots
On July 15, the FAA issued a final rule that raises the mandatory retirement age of airline pilots from 60 to 65. This final rule reflects the requirements of the Fair Treatment for Experienced Pilots Act (Public Law 110-135), signed by President George W. Bush on December 13, 2007. Since then, airlines have allowed pilots to continue flying until their 65th birthday. For additional information contact NBAA at info@nbaa.org, or read the rule at:
http://www.nbaa.org/admin/personnel/age-60

News: TSA Adds Richmond, St. Louis Gateway Airports to DASSP
The TSA last week announced the addition of two new gateway airports to the DCA Access Standard Security Program (DASSP), which allows certain general aviation aircraft to apply for access to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Flights granted access under the DASSP must be screened at an approved FBO on a gateway airport as the last point of departure prior to arriving at DCA. Effective July 15, the following FBOs and airports are new gateways for the DASSP: Richmond Jet Center at Richmond International Airport (RIC) in Virginia and Executive Beechcraft at Chesterfield Spirit of St. Louis Airport (SUS) in Missouri. Last week's announcement raises the total number of gateway airports with DCA access to 28. For more information about the DASSP, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/ops/security/programs/dassp

News: UK Implementation of EU ETS to be delayed
From the BBGA UK....

Following continued delays in the publication of the ‘definitive’ operator list by the European Commission, the UK Department for Transport (DfT) has decided to postpone the implementation of the UK’s programme, which encompasses more operators than any other EU Member State. This means that the planned 31st August deadline for ETS registration now will not apply, and the UK deadline will now be set roughly three months after the publication of the Commission’s list to allow time for the UK legislation to become official. The Commission’s operator list is now anticipated to be published in early to mid August, although this puts it in the middle of the European vacation period so that date may itself be at risk. If the EC list is published on schedule, the UK deadline could now be some time in November 2009 at the earliest.

An official communication from the DfT and the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to all known UK operators will be issued later this week, and will include details of where to view and download their draft legislation so that operators can become fully versed in its requirements while the legislation passes through governmental approval. .

The Commission is also yet to publish two other vital pieces of information, namely a) a decision on the use of Pagoda, EuroControl’s fuel consumption estimation tool, which is a vital component of a simplified system for small operators, and b) the overall aviation ‘benchmark’ of fuel use which becomes the basis of the future emissions cap. Both of these elements are vital to the success of the scheme, but Pagoda approval is especially important for BBGA members as without it small operators will be forced to use a cumbersome, expensive and bureaucratic system of fuel measurement which will cost many times the cost of the CO2 emissions alone.

BBGA will publish further updates as we lead up to the launch of the UK programme, and will be assisting members to become compliant with the UK’s version of the scheme through the most cost-effective methods. In the meantime, operators expecting to be included in the scheme should ensure that they have a documented system in place which will capture aircraft type, registration, payload and city pairs for all flights to, from or within the EU so that this process can be used as part of their future compliance.

News: Dulles Airport Construction Delays Expected Late July
A project to renovate Runway 19C/1C at Dulles International Airport (IAD) may generate taxi delays for operators this summer. Runway 19C/1C will be closed for a significant amount of time and expected to begin in late July, requiring the use of Runway 19R/1L and 19L/1R. Until 19R/1L (the west runway) is connected via Taxiway W2 to the main airport area, the 19C/1C closure will result in significant taxi time increases for aircraft moving between 19R/1L and the general aviation ramp areas. NBAA will publish more information about this project as it becomes available. For additional details, contact NBAA's Operations Service Group at info@nbaa.org.

News: GPS Requirement for Some Operators Flying RNAV Routes Effective July 1
Beginning July 1, 2009, operators filing U.S. area navigation (RNAV) routes (Q and T routes), RNAV standard terminal arrivals (RNAV STARs) and RNAV departure procedures (RNAV ODPs and RNAV SIDs) will need to perform a pre-departure GPS receiver autonomous integrity monitoring (RAIM) prediction as part of their pre-flight planning when TSO C129 GPS equipment is used to solely satisfy the RNAV equipment requirement. Aircraft with Advisory Circular 90-100A-approved DME/DME/IRU RNAV equipment or aircraft equipped with an approved WAAS-capable GPS having confirmed WAAS coverage along the entire route of flight are not required to complete a pre-departure GPS RAIM prediction. For more information on acceptable methods, procedures and limitations concerning this pre-departure GPS RAIM prediction requirement, see GENOT 09001 at: http://www.nbaa.org/member/ops/cns/pbn

News: Get the Latest on the EU ETS With Online Seminar Recording
The UK Environment Agency held a seminar earlier this month on the inclusion of aviation activity in the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS), and British authorities have made an audio recording of the seminar, synched with a PowerPoint presentation, available online with the goal of helping flightcrews operating in the UK to comply with ETS requirements. The ETS could potentially apply to NBAA Members and others with flights to or between EU states by 2012. The link to the online recording is available now on the EU ETS page of NBAA’s web site, at:
http://www.nbaa.org/ops/environment/eu-ets

News: Runway Closure at Glacier Park Airport Begins in August
Due to scheduled runway reconstruction at Glacier Park International Airport (GPI) in Kalispell, MT, the primary runway, Runway 2/20, will be closed three days each week during the month of August. The runway will be closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and will operate normally on weekends. The construction project will run from August 3 to 28. During the initial phases of the construction, while Runway 2/20 is closed, the 3,500-foot crosswind runway, Runway 12/30, will be open to serve smaller general aviation aircraft. During Phase 3 of the project, Runway 12/30 also will be closed. For more details on the construction project and a schedule of the closure dates, contact NBAA’s Operations Service Group at info@nbaa.org.

News: Vancouver Olympic 2010 Update
For the past 18 months, the CBAA, in coordination IBAC and NBAA, has been representing the business aviation interests with the Federal Aviation Planning Committee for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. We have been advocating that the concept of operations allow for fair and equitable access to Vancouver International Airport.

The concept of operations includes 3 major areas:

· Pre-registration of all flights into the Olympic Area;
· Pre-screening by government approved agencies;
· A reservation system.

All appropriate information will be available on the CBAA, NBAA and IBAC websites along with the Vancouver Olympics and Transport Canada special sites.

To view the latest Vancouver 2010 Federal Planning Committee communiqué, please click on the following link:
http://www.cbaa.ca/portal/comm/bulletins/operations-bulletins/operations-bulletins-2009/COMMUNIQUE-7%20-%20April%208%202009.pdf

Please note page 4 of the communiqué which outlines the projected schedule for the publication of concepts of operations for aircraft operators flying in to Vancouver.

We have also included a link for additional information depicting the Olympic Airspace structure available on the members’ portal only:

http://www.cbaa.ca/portal/comm/bulletins/operations-bulletins/operations-bulletins-2009/Map%20-%20Olympic%20Procedures%20pwt%20slide%20-%20Industry%20Brief%2018%20Mar%2009.pdf

It is important to note that many of the critical details for business aviation operations are still unknown or uncertain. We encourage all of our members intending to fly into Vancouver during the Olympics period to plan early and monitor the published information as it becomes available. We also encourage you to forward your needs, issues and concerns to the CBAA.

Please address your comments and concerns to Bill Boucher at bboucher@cbaa.ca or by phone at 613-236-5611 x.226.

Sam Barone

President and CEO
CBAA

News: Telluride Regional Airport Closed to Fixed-Wing Operations Until Nov. 2
Due to construction on Runway 09/27, Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) will be closed to fixed-wing operations until November 2. Helicopter operations will be permitted with prior permission, which can be obtained by contacting the airport at (970) 728-8603 or at Common Traffic Advisory Frequency 123.0. During the construction project, the existing runway will be replaced and re-graded. Operators are advised to monitor FAA notices to airmen for the latest information. For more information, contact NBAA's Steve Hadley at shadley@nbaa.org.

News: Runway Closure at Colorado’s Eagle County Starting Apr. 15
Operators flying general aviation (GA) aircraft to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) in Eagle, CO need to be aware of a runway closure that will impact operations from April 15 through September 1. The airport’s only runway will be closed during that time. Taxiway A will be reconfigured as Runway 7/25, providing 7,100 feet of usable runway to daylight VFR-only traffic, and only aircraft with a wingspan less than 79 feet and an approach speed of less than 120 knots (category B-II) will be permitted to use the runway. The taxiway will be repainted with non-precision approach markings and neither runway edge lights nor precision approach path indicator (PAPI) will be available. For more information, contact the NBAA GA Desk at gadesk@nbaa.org, or visit:
http://www.eaglecounty.us/airport

News: Pre-clearance security process suspended at UK airports
Passengers arriving on business aircraft at UK airports may face delays in clearing immigration, following a move by the UK Border Agency to withdraw the so-called pre-clearance process. This allowed FBOs to simply give officials passenger lists for flights with nationality details and leave it to them to decide whether or not they wished to personally inspect passports.

Now, according to several London-area FBOs, handlers are obliged to take passports to Border Agency officers in the main terminal buildings of airports, while their customers wait to be allowed entry into the UK. Sean Raftery, managing director of Universal Aviation UK, confirmed that pre-clearance has been suspended. However, he maintained that at London Stansted Airport, where Universal has its own FBO, immigration officers still are permanently present in the business aviation terminal from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Outside these hours, passenger passports have to be taken to the main terminal which is on the other side of the airport and several miles away.

News: Chicago-Area Presidential TFR Expected to Impact Operations Throughout Obama Pry
As part of the security surrounding President Obama, a new temporary flight restriction (TFR) has been issued for the Chicago, IL area. This TFR only will be active at times when the President is in residence at his Chicago home. Members should read this NOTAM closely as the TFR is expected to significantly impact Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare (ORD) and Gary, IN (GYY) airports each time it is implemented. The first use of these procedures will take place over this coming Presidents' Day holiday weekend. NBAA has created a web page to educate Members on the TFR at:
http://www.nbaa.org/tfr/obama

News: FAA Warns Pilots Against Unauthorized Entry Into RVSM Airspace
Recently, the FAA has seen an increase in the unauthorized use of entry into reduced vertical separation minimum (RVSM) airspace by operators that are not RVSM qualified. In these cases, pilots are utilizing a flight plan suffix that indicates they are authorized for RVSM operations, but stating in the flight plan remarks section that they do not actually hold the proper FAA letter of authorization (LOA) for flight in RVSM airspace. The FAA is now considering filing pilot deviations for future instances where this occurs. Before conducting a flight in RVSM airspace, operators are reminded to verify that they hold a valid RVSM LOA from the FAA. For additional information on RVSM requirements, visit: http://www.nbaa.org/member/ops/cns/rvsm

News: Europe To Mandate ADS-B Five Years Ahead of FAA
Europe’s regulatory body, the European Commission, has issued a Eurocontrol notice of proposed rulemaking (ENPRM) mandating ADS-B after Feb. 5, 2015. At that time, all aircraft operating in European airspace must transmit ADS-B Out signals and meet Eurocontrol’s enhanced mode-S surveillance standards. Currently in the public comment stage until April 8, the final rule is expected in late 2010. While broadly similar to the earlier FAA NPRM, there are several differences. Neither WAAS nor Europe’s equivalent EGNOS is required; less demanding GPS performance criteria are specified; ADS-B Out is clearly described as an interim stepping stone to ADS-B In; and aircraft with an mtow of less than 12,500 pounds and with a cruise speed of less than 250 knots are exempt. But user community rejection of the NPRM, as happened with the FAA, is unlikely, since the document has been developed from the outset with extensive user and service provider participation. Earlier this week, the FAA issued an updated NextGen implementation plan that includes a goal of full ADS-B ground station coverage in the U.S. by 2013, though the agency isn’t targeting mandated aircraft equipage until 2020 at the earliest.

News: Satellite Monitoring of 121.5 MHz ELT Distress Signals Terminated
On February 1, the Cospas-Sarsat Organization – an international search and rescue program that provides service to the United States – terminated processing of distress signals emitted by 121.5 MHz emergency locator transmitters (ELTs). Now only signals from 406 MHz ELTs will be processed by the Cospas-Sarsat satellite system. This change is expected to result in a reduction in false alerts while increasing the responsiveness of rescuers to actual distress calls. Pilots flying aircraft equipped with 121.5 MHz ELTs must now depend on pilots of overflying aircraft and/or ground stations monitoring 121.5 MHz to report distress signals transmitted from a possible crash site. For further information visit:
http://web.nbaa.org/member/ops/cns/elt/1215-termination.php

News: Members Urged to Take Action on New Fire-Suppression Hangar Requirements
Recently proposed guidelines from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) could adversely impact general aviation hangars across the country. These proposed guidelines would require all Type III hangars (greater than 12,000 square feet, with hangar doors 28 feet high or less) to install expensive foam fire suppression systems. NBAA encourages Members to contact the NFPA and request an extension to the comment deadline of March 6, so that NBAA and the industry can better understand the proposed requirements. To submit comments, e-mail the NFPA's Timothy Hawthorne at Nfpa409@nfpa.org. NBAA will keep Members advised of this issue as it unfolds. For more information, contact NBAA at info@nbaa.org.

News: Pre-departure RAIM Prediction to Be Required Starting in July
The FAA has published General Notice 09001, which contains updated guidance on the pre-departure RAIM prediction required when TSO-C129 global positioning system (GPS) equipment is solely used to satisfy the area navigation (RNAV) requirement to fly U.S. RNAV routes, RNAV STARs and RNAV DPs subject to FAA Advisory Circular 90-100A. Receiver autonomous integrity monitoring (RAIM) technology assesses the integrity of GPS signals and the accuracy of airborne GPS navigation equipment. Until June 30, 2009, pre-departure RAIM prediction is not required for any RNAV route conducted where ATC radar monitoring is provided or the procedure is noted "Radar Required." Effective July 1, operators filing RNAV 1 routes (Q & T), RNAV 1 STARs and RNAV 1 DPs will need to perform a RAIM prediction as part of their preflight planning. For additional information, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/member/ops/cns/pbn

News: Beginning March 2009, UK Will Standardize Services Outside Controlled Airspace
In the UK, air traffic services outside controlled airspace (ATSOCAS) are currently provided to operators by a variety of civilian and military organizations. In order to establish a single suite of clearly defined ATSOCAS for use by all controllers, flight information service officers and pilots in the UK, the UK Civil Aviation Authority has developed standardized UK Flight Information Services (FIS). The UK FIS include basic, traffic, deconfliction and procedural services. Beginning March 12, the UK FIS (excluding aerodrome services) will be the only air traffic service provided in Class F and Class G airspace within the UK flight information region. Until March 12, the pre-existing ATSOCAS services remain available to all operators as needed. For more information on the UK FIS, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/member/ops/intl/eur/uk-atsocas.php

News: e-APIS Rules in Effect, Compliance Not Yet Mandatory
The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) new rule that requires general aviation pilots to file passenger names and other information to government officials before crossing a U.S. border became effective today, though compliance isn’t required until six months from now. Under the rule, all Part 91 operators must electronically submit–via the Electronic Advance Passenger Information System (e-APIS)–to U.S. Customs passenger manifest information for each individual traveling on board an aircraft arriving in the U.S. from another country or vice versa. Customs must receive the data no later than 60 minutes before the aircraft departs. Private pilots or their designees need to enroll in e-APIS before being able to use the system, and those “seeking accounts should expect responses within five business days after submission of the enrollment request,” Customs said. User IDs for e-APIS are expected to be sent out by the agency starting early next month. While Customs is encouraging operators to use e-APIS, NBAA vice president of safety, security and regulations Doug Carr told AIN that until May 18 compliance is voluntary. “Some Customs officers are under the incorrect assumption that the effective date is the compliance date. That is clearly not the case,” he said. “If you’re told you must comply anytime before May 18, contact the officer’s supervisor to correct the situation.”

News: NavCanada Warns of Fraudulent Billing Scheme
NavCanada has issued a notification that its customers are being targeted by a fraudulent e-mail billing scheme. The notification warns that operators who receive an e-mail regarding outstanding debt to NavCanada should disregard it. NavCanada does not send customers billing notices via e-mail unless customers have specifically requested PDF delivery. NavCanada bills are otherwise always sent by traditional mail. NavCanada has contacted the authorities and is investigating the fraud. Operators who have questions or who have received a questionable e-mail should contact NavCanada customer service at (800) 876 4693. To view a sample of a typical fraudulent message, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/taxes/navcanada-20081124

News: DHS Finalizes e-APIS Rule
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today issued a final rule for plans to move forward with implementation of its proposed Electronic Advance Passenger Information System (e-APIS), which requires general aviation pilots to file passenger names and other information to government officials before crossing a U.S. border. While the final rule becomes effective December 18, private aircraft pilots or their designees will not have to comply with the rules’ requirements until May 18. Specifically, the final rule requires electronic submission to U.S. Customs of passenger manifest information for each individual traveling on board an aircraft arriving in the U.S. from another country or vice versa. Under this rule, Customs must receive the data no later than 60 minutes before the aircraft departs. “We have expressed significant concerns about this program with DHS officials, and we’re disappointed with this decision,” said NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen. “International GA flights are already subject to the same security requirements as the airlines, and it seems the DHS doesn’t recognize that.” The DHS has also issued a fact sheet to help clarify the new rules.

News: Nigerian government will ban aircraft without an ELT after January 1, 2009
According to the Flight Safety Foundation, the Nigerian government will ban aircraft without an ELT after January 1, and it will not allow any aircraft without such a device to be registered or granted a certificate of airworthiness. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority recently announced the decision at a stakeholders’ meeting to review the search-and-rescue operation to find a Beech 1900 that crashed and disappeared over Obudu in Cross River State on March 15.

News: Nav Canada Delays ADS-B Implementation For Hudson Bay Region
Nav Canada has recently determined that few aircraft will be approved for automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) operations by the originally planned date of November 20, and has therefore elected to postpone the operational implementation of ADS-B in the Hudson Bay airspace to January 15, 2009. Nav Canada will take time during this delay to complete upgrades to many air traffic management systems without affecting other projects. For more information, visit:
http://web.nbaa.org/member/ops/cns/ads

News: FLL Runway Closure to Have Significant Impact on Traffic
Runway 09L/27R at Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) is scheduled to close for approximately 60 days on April 14, 2009, in order to accomplish high speed taxiway construction. Runway 13/31 will be used during the closure and operators should expect delays due to different airport configurations during construction. Further details will be available in future issues of NBAA Update as the construction date nears. For more information, contact NBAA’s Bob Lamond at rlamond@nbaa.org.

News: FAA Issues InFO Regarding Carriage of Air Operator Certificate
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) last week issued an information for operators (InFO) message outlining the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) requirement for commercial operators to carry a “True Certified Copy” of their Air Operator Certificate (AOC). This is not an FAA requirement, but rather an ICAO requirement. The FAA is providing this information to operators as a courtesy. A “True Certified Copy” carries an official stamp or seal and a certification statement. The purpose of the ICAO requirement is to allow regulatory authorities to determine, during inspections such as ramp inspections, which state that has responsibility for regulatory oversight of the aircraft’s operations. For more information, contact NBAA’s Operations Service Group at info@nbaa.org. To read the InFO, visit:
http://web.nbaa.org/public/ops/part135/

News: U.S. TAF format change
On November 5th at 0000UTC the Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) format will change to incorporate the new 30 hour TAF at 32 domestic locations. Please see the following website for further details: http://aviationweather.gov/notice/taf30.php

News: ATC Interventions to Prevent GNEs
Shanwick Oceanic still has a very high proportion of Interventions to prevent GNEs.

The total number of Interventions since the beginning of this calendar year was 74.

Although an Intervention is a safety net that seems to be successful for most of the time there are always holes (3 GNEs were not prevented this year).It is vital that we do not allow these holes in the safety nets to line up. One of the first safety nets has to rest with the crew ensuring that their Oceanic clearances are correct. The majority of these Interventions are as a result of following the flight plan and not the clearance.

Even within that there appears to be another common thread. Attached you will find an Oceanic map for your reference (Large 4MB) (Small 478 KB). A large proportion of these Interventions are happening in the airspace east of 15W. For example an Oceanic clearance might be via MALOT – BURAK but the flight plan is MALOT – DOLIP.

The airspace between 15W and Landfall is still Shanwick Oceanic and a safe procedural clearance must be provided in the event of RT failure, Shannon radar failure etc. Although flights will usually be in contact with Shannon Radar after 15W and Shannon may well take them off the original Oceanic clearance (which Shannon is allowed to do) the flight must still anticipate following Oceanic clearances.

Consequently the awareness of crews is drawn to the issue of proper adherence to oceanic navigation procedures and its importance to flight safety

Crews are urged to uphold the following practices:

Question clearances if in doubt
Cross check understanding of clearance
Cross check FMS and clearance
Follow clearance to clearance limit
Follow clearance – not the flight plan

There is research into the possibility of reducing separation standards on the North Atlantic which could provide operators with more opportunity to request optimum routes and levels. It may be that navigation errors such as these interventions may delay that introduction.

News: Important Reminder: New International NOTAMs Effective Nov. 1
Effective this Saturday, November 1, two new notices to airmen (NOTAMs) regarding U.S. entry and overflight requirements will become effective. NOTAM 8/3576 will cover U.S.-registered aircraft with a maximum certificated takeoff weight of 100,309 pounds or less. Under the new NOTAM, these aircraft will still be authorized to operate to, from, within or transit the territorial airspace of the U.S. as long as all applicable conditions outlined in the NOTAM are met. It will not be necessary for U.S.-registered aircraft that are 100,309 pounds or less to obtain an airspace waiver. NOTAM 8/3577 will cover U.S.-registered aircraft over 100,309 pounds, and will require these aircraft to obtain a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) waiver or be authorized under an approved TSA aviation security program when operating to, from or overflying the territorial airspace of the U.S. For additional information, contact the NBAA Operations Service Group at info@nbaa.org or review the full NOTAMs at: http://www.nbaa.org/ops/security/waivers

News: Africa Region goes live with RVSM
New – Implementation of RVSM in the Entire ICAO Africa Indian Ocean (AFI) Region Airspaces on 25 September 2008.

ICAO State Letter dated 12 June 2008 from the ICAO Eastern and Southern African Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya, announced the implementation of RVSM in all the FIRs in the ICAO AFI Region on 25 September 2008 at 0001 UTC.

Aeronautical Information Circulars (AICs) and NOTAMs issued by the implementating States should be reviewed for operational detail.

News: New RNAV Departures for Orlando Released; Implementation Delayed
Six new area navigation (RNAV) standard instrument departure (SID) procedures for operation into Orlando International Airport (MCO) will be published on September 25. These published procedures will include: EPCOT, FATHE, FSHUN, GUASP, JEEMY and LEWRD. However, they will bear a notice to airmen reading "ATC ASSIGNED ONLY," and full implementation and use of these procedures has been delayed until mid-January 2009. Operators are requested not to file or request these procedures in flight planning at this time. For more information, contact the NBAA Operations Service Group at info@nbaa.org.

News: RNAV Changes Enacted for Miami-Area Airports
On September 25, the new SSCOT ONE RNAV ARRIVAL will be published, serving the following airports: Miami International (MIA), Opa Locka (OPF), Kendall-Tamiami (TMB), Homestead Air Reserve Base (HST), Homestead General Aviation (X51) and Ocean Reef Club (07FA). However, this procedure will not be implemented until September 30. Concurrent with the publication of the SSCOT ONE on September 25, the DEEDS ONE RNAV ARRIVAL will be cancelled. Between the cancellation of the DEEDS ONE on September 25 and the implementation of the SSCOT ONE on September 30, aircraft landing at the above-referenced airports should file for the CYPRESS FIVE ARRIVAL (CYY5). For more information, contact NBAA's Operations Service Group at info@nbaa.org.

News: Operators Requested Not to File Dulles STOIC ONE DEPARTURE
Potomac Terminal Radar Approach Control is requesting that pilots departing Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) avoid filing the STOIC ONE RNAV DEPARTURE procedure, which will be published on September 25, until further advised. Internal procedures for the use of this departure procedure are still pending. Air traffic automation is currently programmed to assign the CAPITAL DEPARTURE. For more information, contact NBAA's Operations Service Group at info@nbaa.org.

News: NBAA Welcomes Customs Services to Valley International Airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced last week that agents are now available to conduct aircraft inspections at Valley International Airport (HRL) in Harlingen, TX. "The CBP's decision is good news for general aviation, because it increases the number of airports where people with cross-border business activity can get access to the customs services that are required by law," said Doug Carr, NBAA's vice president, safety, security & regulation. For a fee, CBP agents will perform the required inspections for Part 91 and 135 aircraft returning to or arriving in the U.S. from across the southern border. The CBP requires that operators provide at least one hour's notice prior to crossing the U.S. border. The CBP Guide for Private Flyers will be updated to reflect this change. To review the announcement, visit:
http://web.nbaa.org/public/ops/intl/customs

News: Las Vegas McCarran to Have Runway Closure; Plan Accordingly
Runway 25L/07R at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS) is scheduled to be closed from November 1, 2008 until May 1, 2009 due to construction. The runway closure is expected to have a major impact on arrival and departure rates, and delays in and out of the airport are likely during the construction. Various traffic management initiatives including miles in trail, ground stops and ground delay programs are anticipated. Nearby alternate airports are Henderson Executive (HND) and North Las Vegas (VGT). Both have modern facilities and reliable ground transportation options, and it is likely that delays can be reduced significantly by utilizing one of these alternate airports. Additional details can be found at: http://www.nbaa.org/airspace/las

News: TSA Releases Voluntary Security Enhancements for FBOs and Aircraft Operators
As part of the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA's) ongoing efforts regarding general aviation security, the agency has released two new documents designed to provide specific security considerations for aircraft operators and fixed base operators (FBOs). The guidance documents do not constitute regulatory requirements but should be used as a benchmark against current security practices. Developed in cooperation with NBAA and other industry stakeholders, these measures incorporate existing best security practices across a wide range of operations and business models to allow for the greatest amount of adoption as possible. NBAA will soon follow up with a survey of Member Companies to gather feedback on these security guidelines. To read the documents, visit:
http://web.nbaa.org/public/ops/security

News: FAA Issues Notice Addressing Read Back of Altitude Clearances
Over the past several months, misunderstood altitude clearances have contributed to multiple losses of aircraft separation. As a result, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently issued a notice that provides new procedures for the acknowledgement and read back of altitude clearances. It is imperative that flightcrews acknowledge all altitude clearances. For more information, view the notice at:
http://web.nbaa.org/public/ops/airspace/faa7110-489.pdf

News: Possible New Russian Charges
From our Russian Handling Agent:

We need to warn you about possible flight delays in Russia (at the moment we expect this to affect non-Moscow airports) due to new customs procedures, planned to be implemented from September 01, 2008, and affecting all inbound and outbound international flights. In particular, this refers to fuel and catering, remaining onboard upon arrival and uplifted for outbound flight.

Official papers say that the paperwork should be similar to normal import/export formalities but without customs charges. Different Customs offices interpret this in their own way. At the moment we expect problems at the airports of Arkhangelsk, Kazan, Kaliningrad, Tyumen, Yuzno-Sakhalinsk. At these and other airports additional charges for customs procedures might be applicable.

As you understand, remaining fuel declaration is absolutely new here and I can not tell what additional charges will be applicable by local agents or fueling companies.

This might also affect cases when we are doing fuel only (in case declaration is arranged by another company).

News: Changes to Instrument Arrival Procedures to Be Implemented at LAX
On September 25, four revised Instrument Landing System approaches, as well as one new and two revised standard terminal arrival routes (STARs), will become effective at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, CA. The enhancements will simplify the selection of approach procedures by eliminating the need for runway transitions on Flight Management System- equipped aircraft. Assuming normal weather patterns, these new procedures will be in use for all aircraft arriving at LAX on or after 6:00 a.m. PDT on September 25. For more information, view the NBAA web site at:
http://web.nbaa.org/public/ops/airspace/notices/zla

News: Letters to Airmen Affecting Multiple PA Airports
The FAA Allentown Tower has issued two letters to airmen (LTAs) regarding practice instrument approaches and movement and non-movement areas affecting multiple Pennsylvania airports. LTA No. 08-1 details services to pilots practicing approaches to the following Pennsylvania airports: Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE), Allentown Queen City Municipal Airport (JVU) and Braden Airpark (N43). LTA No. 08-2 designates movement and non-movement areas at Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE). For more information, view the LTAs on NBAA's web site at:
http://web.nbaa.org/public/ops/airspace/notices/zny

News: 2008 Hurricane Season Is Here, Are Your Prepared?
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News: Does an Aircraft Need a 406 MHz ELT When Flying Internationally?
Recent amendments to the International Civil Aviation Organization Standards and Recommended Practices, which take effect on July 1, require that operators of both private and commercial aircraft have at least one 406 MHz emergency locator transmitter (ELT) on board when flying internationally. This requirement does not affect domestic operations within the U.S. but does apply to both Part 91 and Part 135 operators flying outside of the U.S. For more information, visit the NBAA web site at:
http://web.nbaa.org/member/ops/cns/elt

News: Crews Reminded to Comply With Altitude Restriction at Teterboro Airport
The FAA has reported a number of flights that are not complying with a hard crossing altitude restriction on the instrument landing system (ILS) Runway 6 approach into Teterboro Airport (TEB). The crossing altitude at DANDY intersection is 1500 feet mean sea level (MSL), but many pilots are maintaining a higher altitude and, while intercepting the glide- slope, exceeding the 1500-foot crossing restriction. This places their flights in conflict with Newark International Airport (EWR) departures and can result in pilot deviations. For more information, contact NBAA's Operations Service Group at info@nbaa.org.

News: Host Change for ICAO Flight Plans Set for June 29
Effective June 29, the FAA is completing a change in all Host systems that will automatically assign preferential routes based on the equipment capability contained in International Civil Aviation Organization flight plans (ICAO FPLs). The change is being made now to help facilitate the transition from the Host system to the new En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) system, which will replace the legacy Host computer processing system used in 20 air route traffic control centers (ARTCC). The FAA web site has been updated with a contingency plan for anyone participating in the transition. The detailed plan goes over the steps to be taken in the month prior to the switch, in addition to several plans should issues come up during the transition. For more information, contact NBAA's John Kosak at jkosak@nbaa.org, or visit the FAA web site at:
http://www.faa.gov/ato?k=fpl

News: FAA Issues ETOPS Guidance for Part 135 Operators
The FAA has released an information for operators (InFO) message to provide guidance to Part 135 operators who are attempting to determine the applicability of extended operations (ETOPS) guidance. On January 16, 2007, the FAA published a final rule that broadened ETOPS to include all multi-engine turbine aircraft operated under Part 135. The ETOPS rule is applicable when these aircraft, at approved one-engine inoperative cruise speed, are more than 180 minutes flying time from an airport meeting the requirements for Part 135. There is a mandatory compliance date of August 13 for those Part 135 operators who determine that ETOPS regulations are applicable to their operations. For additional information, download the InFO notice at:
http://web.nbaa.org/public/ops/part135

News: WATRS Plus Route Structure Redesign and Separation Reduction Project Update
On June 5, the FAA will introduce a redesigned route structure and reduced lateral separation standard on oceanic routes or areas in the Western Atlantic Route System (WATRS) Plus Control Areas to enhance operator access to time/fuel-efficient routes and altitudes and enroute capacity. One part of the initiative will implement required navigation performance (RNP) 10 and 50 NM lateral separation of traffic. Initially, the RNP 10 requirement will be voluntary, but operators without RNP 10 authorization may experience diversions of route or time. The FAA also has released documents outlining the WATRS Plus operational policy and procedures along with route-and-fix data. For more information, contact NBAA's Operations Service Group at info@nbaa.org, or visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/cns

News: SAT Designated as Southern Border Crossing Airport by CBP
The San Antonio International Airport (SAT) has been officially designated by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) as an airport where Part 91 and 135 aircraft arriving in the United States from the south (south of 30¡ on the east coast and 33¡ on the west coast) must land for Customs processing. CBP regulations require that aircraft arriving from these locations provide at least a one-hour notice prior to crossing the U.S. coastline or border and land at a designated airport nearest to the border crossing point. While SAT had temporarily been listed as a designated airport, under this final rule it will now be permanently listed. The CBP Guide for Private Flyers will be updated to reflect this change. For additional information, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/customs

News: Canada to Implement Line-Up-and-Wait Phraseology
In Canada, controllers currently use the phraseology "taxi to position" or "taxi to position and wait" when instructing aircraft to enter the departure runway. While most air traffic control phraseology used in Canada conforms with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) recommendations, there are certain differences. Beginning April 10, in an effort to conform with international best practices, Canada will adopt the ICAO-recommended phraseology "line up" or "line up and wait" when controllers instruct an aircraft to enter the runway intended for takeoff. While not planning to implement it at this time, the FAA is studying the issue for the future. For this reason, pilots should be alert to different phraseologies that may be encountered when operating near runway thresholds. For additional information, download the aeronautical information circular, at:
http://web.nbaa.org/public/ops/intl/nam/caaic0908.pdf

News: Dulles Runways To Change Designations
On June 5, Runways 01L/19R will change designations to 01C/19C. The new west outboard runway, still under construction, will assume the 01L/19R designations. Pilots need to be aware the new west outboard runway will not be commissioned until November of this year and exercise caution when landing at Dulles. Dulles Tower still reports pilots initially lining up to land on the west outboard runway. For more information, contact NBAA's Bob Lamond at rlamond@nbaa.org.

News: New EuroControl RNAV Web Resource Available
EuroControl, the European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation, has created a new web-based resource which summarizes the various area navigation (RNAV) technologies in use within Europe. The resource allows users to view country-specific information regarding basic area navigation (B-RNAV), precision area navigation (P-RNAV), and required navigation performance (RNP) approaches, precision approaches, implementation plans and associated web links. To view this web resource, visit NBAA's communication, navigation and surveillance web page at:
http://www.nbaa.org/cns

News: P-RNAV Implementation in London Terminal Control Area Planned
In March 2009, the United Kingdom National Air Traffic Services (NATS) plans to introduce precision area navigation (P-RNAV) procedures in the London terminal maneuvering area, known as Terminal Control North. This will affect operations at Heathrow (LHR), Luton (LTN), Stansted (STN), London City (LCY) and Northolt (NHT) airports. To better manage traffic, P-RNAV standard terminal arrival (STAR) and standard instrument departure (SID) procedures will be utilized in this area. To make use of these procedures, operators must receive P-RNAV approval from their state of aircraft registration. Once P-RNAV procedures are implemented, operators that do not hold the required approvals may face delays and can expect longer routings. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory Circular 90-96A, available on the NBAA web site, provides information on P-RNAV operations and approvals. For additional information, visit:
http://web.nbaa.org/public/ops/airspace/rnav

News: Make Plans Now for EBACE2008 in Geneva
Numerous exhibitors already have secured their space for the 8th Annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2008), which will take place in Geneva, Switzerland from May 20 to 22. The event presents a unique opportunity to showcase business aviation to operators, regulators and decision-makers from Europe, North Africa, India, Russia, the Middle East and Asia. In addition to the record number of Exhibitors offering side-by-side comparisons of the latest products and services, Attendees can learn about the latest equipment, regulations and procedures impacting their responsibilities as business aviation managers, and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) workshop will provide an opportunity to influence European operational regulations. For more information, visit:
http://www.ebace.aero

News: New Rules on Carriage of Political Candidates Affect Part 91 Operators
As NBAA reported last year, the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 changed the law with regard to carriage of candidates for election and other campaign travelers. The new law requires that presidential, vice presidential and senate campaigns must reimburse the person or company providing the flight at the charter rate for flights on aircraft operated under Part 91. In addition, candidates for the House of Representatives and others traveling on behalf of House campaigns generally are prohibited from travel on aircraft that are not operated under a commercial air carrier certificate. The Federal Election Commission is in the process of updating its regulations to reflect this act. Operators who are asked to carry political candidates are encouraged to review a new NBAA Member resource that explains the current regulatory environment at:
http://web.nbaa.org/member/ops/taxes/carriage/wieand.php

News: New NBAA Resource Discusses Mandatory Retirement Age Rule
Since President Bush signed the Fair Treatment for Experienced Pilots Act (FTEPA) last December, mandatory retirement age rules for pilots have been the subject of national debate. FTEPA makes ineffective FAR 121.383(c) and increases the mandatory retirement age for commercial airline pilots from 60 to 65. Part 91 and 135 operators should note that FAR 121.383(c) and FTEPA only apply to pilots serving in Part 121 operations. Neither FARs nor FTEPA allows Part 91 and 135 operators to establish a mandatory retirement age for pilots. To provide more detailed information on this issue to NBAA Members, an article discussing mandatory pilot retirement age rules in the context of business aircraft operations is available on the NBAA web site. Read the article at:
http://web.nbaa.org/public/ops/adm/age60.php

News: FAA Issues SAFO Recommending Use of Strategic Lateral Offset Procedure
The FAA has issued a safety alert for operators (SAFO) regarding the use of the strategic lateral offset procedure (SLOP) when outside of U.S. airspace. The SAFO recommends that operators review their standard operating procedures and consider using SLOP in certain situations. The use of SLOP is recommended when operating in a remote non-radar environment, communication with the controlling air traffic agency is lost or a conditional climb clearance has been received. Due to the accuracy of space-based navigation systems, operators can use a one nautical mile lateral offset, as recommend in the SAFO, and still be within permissible limits of the airway system. For additional information, download the SAFO at:
http://web.nbaa.org/public/ops/safety/safo07003.pdf

News: FAA Releases InFO on TCAS Functionality Issues
The FAA has released an information for operators (InFO) message to describe various conditions that may result in the lack of functionality of traffic alert and collision avoidance systems (TCAS). In order to ensure that the transponder and TCAS equipment are operating properly, pilots must become familiar with the annunciations currently used to indicate failure or lack of functionality of these components. The InFO message recommends that operators develop aircraft specific procedures and training to maintain pilots familiarity with transponder and TCAS equipment in the aircraft they operate. For additional information, download the InFO notice at:
http://web.nbaa.org/public/ops/safety/alerts/info08006.pdf

News: President Signs Bill to Raise Pilot Retirement Age to 65
On December 13, President Bush signed into law HR 4343, the Fair Treatment for Experienced Pilots Act, which amends title 49 of the United States Code to modify age standards for pilots engaged in FAR Part 121 operations, raising the mandatory retirement age from 60 to 65. Pilots who fly business aircraft under FAR Part 91 or 135 do not have a mandatory retirement age, but since some Part 91 and 135 operators rely on aspects of Part 121 to guide their flight department policies, NBAA Members should take note of this legislation. NBAA will report further developments on this topic as they become available. For additional information, contact NBAA's Operations Service Group at info@nbaa.org, or visit: http://web.nbaa.org/public/ops/adm/age60.php

News: Notice to Alaska Operators: U.S. Military Plans Further Airspace Restrictions
Great Circle routings and operations to and from Fairbanks, AK will be impacted by a U.S. Air Force proposal to establish temporary military operations areas (TMOAs) to conduct Red Flag Alaska/Northern Edge training exercises in 2008. NBAA is soliciting comments from Members on the impact of similar TMOAs implemented in 2007 and the anticipated impact on Member operations if this current TMOA proposal is approved. It also is likely the Air Force will request the TMOAs on a permanent basis from 2009 and beyond. NBAA requests that Members submit comments no later than December 14 to enable the Association to respond by the FAA's deadline. Members also are encouraged to submit individual comments directly to the FAA. For more information, and to send comments, contact NBAA's Bob Lamond at rlamond@nbaa.org.

News: NBAA Troubled With Customs' Proposal for Private Aircraft Manifest Information
As NBAA has previously reported, the federal government recently moved to advance additional security rules for general aviation. Specifically, the U.S. Customs Service released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) requiring private aircraft to submit passenger and aircraft owner/operator information prior to departing from or arriving in the United States. Aircraft arriving from outside the U.S. currently must provide approximately 10 pieces of passenger information; the new proposal would require 34 pieces of information, submitted via an Internet portal for every aircraft. "While the general aviation community supports security enhancements, NBAA is troubled with the potential impact of this proposal, especially on small businesses," said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. "We intend to convey this and other concerns to the agency, and we strongly encourage NBAA Members to do likewise." Customs has indicated that this proposal is Phase 1 of a multi-phase approach to securing U.S. borders and additional measures may be forthcoming. NBAA encourages Members to review the proposal and submit comments no later than November 17. For additional information, contact NBAA's Doug Carr at dcarr@nbaa.org

News: UK TERROR THREATS AND TSA WAIVER

Due to the new Terror Threats please note the attached NOTAM and understand simply that it states the following:

!FDC 6/5860 FDC PART 1 OF 4 ... SPECIAL NOTICE ... OPERATIONS TO/FROM THE UNITIED KINGDOM EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. THIS NOTICE AMENDS PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FDC NOTAM 2/5319 AND WAIVER 2127. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIREMENTS PRESCRIBED IN 14 CFR PART 99, SECURITY CONTROL OF AIR TRAFFIC, THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS ARE IN EFFECT, PURSUANT TO 14 CFR SECTION 99.7 SPECIAL SECURITY INSTRUCTIONS. PART I. AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS TO OR FROM EACH OF THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES: ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, WALES, AND NORTHERN IRELAND: A. ALL AIRCRAFT WITH A MAXIMUM CERTIFICATED TAKEOFF GROSS WEIGHT EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN 95,000 POUNDS: ARE AUTHORIZED, IF THEY MEET THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. FILE AND ARE ON AN ACTIVE FLIGHT PLAN; 2. ARE EQUIPPED WITH AN OPERATIONAL MODE C TRANSPONDER AND CONTINUOUSLY SQUAWK AN ATC ISSUED TRANSPONDER CODE; 3. MAINTAIN TWO-WAY COMMUNICATIONS WITH ATC; 4. AIRCRAFT MUST BE OPERATING UNDER THE COMMERCIAL CARGO/CARRIER OPERATIONS THAT MEET OR EXCEED THE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATIONS DOMESTIC SECURITY INTEGRATED PROGRAM STANDARDS, AIRCRAFT OPERATOR STANDARD SECURITY PROGRAM END PART 1 OF 4

!FDC 6/5860 FDC PART 2 OF 4 ... SPECIAL NOTICE ... (AOSSP), DOMESTIC SECURITY INTEGRATION PROGRAM (DSIP), PRIVATE CHARTER STANDARD SECURITY PROGRAM (PCSSP), ALL-CARGO INTERNATIONAL SECURITY PROCEDURE (ACISP), OR FOREIGN AIR CARRIER MODEL SECURITY PROGRAM OR HAVE APPLIED FOR AND RECEIVED A WRITTEN FAA WAIVER ISSUED ON OR AFTER 10 AUGUST 2006 THROUGH THE SECURITY AUTHORIZATION PROCESS. WAIVERS PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FOR NOTAM 2/5319 OR WAIVER 2127ARE NO LONGER VALID FOR THE DURATION OF THIS NOTAM B. ALL AIRCRAFT WITH A MAXIMUM CERTIFICATED TAKEOFF GROSS WEIGHT LESS THAN 95,000 POUNDS: ARE AUTHORIZED, IF THEY MEET THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. FILE AND ARE ON AN ACTIVE FLIGHT PLAN; 2. ARE EQUIPPED WITH AN OPERATIONAL MODE C TRANSPONDER AND CONTINUOUSLY SQUAWK AN ATC ISSUED TRANSPONDER CODE; 3. MAINTAIN TWO-WAY COMMUNICATIONS WITH ATC; 4. AIRCRAFT MUST HAVE APPLIED FOR AND RECEIVED A WRITTEN FAA WAIVER ISSUED ON OR AFTER 10 AUGUST 2006 THROUGH THE SECURITY AUTHORIZATION PROCESS. WAIVERS PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FOR NOTAM 2/5319 OR WAIVER 2127ARE NO LONGER VALID FOR THE DURATION OF THIS NOTAM END PART 2 OF 4

!FDC 6/5860 FDC PART 3 OF 4 ... SPECIAL NOTICE ... PART II - HOW TO OBTAIN A NEW FAA WAIVER: SUBMIT A REQUEST FOR A FAA WAIVER ADVANCE OF PLANNED FLIGHT. GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT WAIVER APPLICATIONS FROM THE TSA WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.TSA.GOV/WHAT_WE_DO/GA/GA_WAIVERS.SHTM (CASE SENSITIVE USE LOWER CASE) FOR INFORMATION ON AUTHORIZATION CONTACT THE TSA AT (571) 227-1322 OR (571) 227-1324 DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. PART III - DEFINITIONS: A. TERRITORIAL AIRSPACE OF THE U.S. MEANS THE AIRSPACE OVER THE U.S., ITS TERRITORIES AND POSSESSIONS AND THE AIRSPACE OVERLYING THE TERRITORIAL WATERS BETWEEN THE U.S. COAST AND TWELVE (12) NAUTICAL MILES FROM THE U.S. COAST. B. "TO OR FROM MEANS ANY FLIGHT ENTERING U.S. TERRITORIAL AIRSPACE AFTER DEPARTURE FROM A LOCATION OUTSIDE OF THE U.S. FOR LANDING AT A DESTINATION IN THE U.S. OR EXITING U.S. TERRITORIAL AIRSPACE AFTER DEPARTURE FROM A LOCATION IN THE U.S. C. OVERFLY/OVERFLIGHT MEANS ANY FLIGHT DEPARTING FROM A LOCATION OUTSIDE OF THE U.S., ITS TERRITORIES OR POSSESSIONS, WHICH TRANSITS THE TERRITORIAL AIRSPACE OF THE U.S. ENROUTE TO A LOCATION OUTSIDE THE U.S., ITS TERRITORIES OR POSSESSIONS. D. FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) WAIVER: A GRANT OF END PART 3 OF 4

!FDC 6/5860 FDC PART 4 OF 4 ... SPECIAL NOTICE ... RELIEF BY THE FAA FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF SPECIFIC REGULATIONS TO THE DEGREE AND FOR THE TIME PERIOD SPECIFIED IN THE WAIVER. END PART 4 OF 4

News: Russian Connection
Do you speak Russian?

As part of our continuing commitment to provide our customers with “Top Drawer” flight support services, we have expanded our Commercial Services staff to include native Russian – speaking personnel. Our Russian Speakers also have a through understanding of the Russian and CIS cultures, which can prove invaluable when coordinating international flights.

As always, we continue to provide full flight support services tailored to meet the needs of Passenger and Cargo Carriers

Our services included:
- Overflight and Landing Permits
- Ground Handling
- Catering Arrangements
- Global credit facility
- Discounted Third Party Disbursement Fees
- Discounted Ground Handling and Permit Rates for extended Flight Programs

With over 40 years of aviation experience we invite you to let us prove ourselves.

Thank You,

The Commercial Services Staff

News: 17th Annual IATA Ground Handling Council, 3 to 6 May, 2004
Baseops will, once again, be an exhibitor at 17th Annual IATA Ground Handling Council. This year's conference will be held at the Westin Bayshore Resort and Marina in Vancouver, Canada. Please free feel stop and visit, our booth will be located on the main walkway, locations 42 and 48.

News: Important Notice!
Effective immediately, the SENEAM fee can no longer be collected and paid to the Mexican authorities by fuel providers on behalf of aircraft operators. All aircraft operators that are not registered with SENEAM (which is basically all non-scheduled airlines) must pay cash at the time of the fueling.

For those customers who wish to register on the SENEAM payment regime 1, or formula schedule, SENEAM requires a minimum of one week in advance to register and this should be done through your legal representative in Mexico.

Please contact your salesperson for further information.

News: A Night in Monte Carlo
Join us Monday, October 6, 2003 (7pm-10pm) at The Peabody Hotel (NBAA Orlando, Florida) for an evening of fun and casino-style gambling.

Your hosts for the evening:

-Baseops International
-Corporate Aviation Technical Services
-Prime Jet
-TWC Aviation
-World Fuel Services