NBAA, Other Aviation Groups Call for Swift Passage of Senate's Sleep Apnea Bill

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) joined a coalition of aviation groups this week in calling for swift passage of U.S. Senate legislation aimed at bringing transparency to any decision by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to implement mandatory testing of pilots and air traffic controllers for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) before receiving a medical certificate.
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NBAA, AOPA Continue Supporting FAA's Motion to Preserve Santa Monica Airport

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) today joined in filing a brief of amicus curiae supporting a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) motion to dismiss the latest effort to close the historic airfield.
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NBAA Welcomes Key House Committee Passage of Legislation Addressing FAA Sleep Apnea Rule

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) thanked a key U.S. House of Representatives panel for approving legislation that would compel the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to follow established rulemaking processes before implementing a new requirement that some pilots be screened for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) prior to receiving a medical certificate.
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STC Approved: Garmin GTN 650/750 for Citation 500 Series

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JETTECH, a leader in developing affordable aftermarket aircraft solutions, announced today the issuance of an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for installing the new touchscreen Garmin GTN 650/750 GPS/NAV/COM on Cessna Citation 500 series aircraft to include models 500, 501, 550, 551, S550 and 560.
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STC Near for Garmin GTN 650/750 Citation 500 Series Install

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JETTECH, a leader in developing affordable aftermarket aircraft solutions, announced a pending FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for installing the new touchscreen Garmin G650/750 GPS/NAV/COM on Cessna Citation 500 series aircraft to include models 500, 501, 550, 551, S550 and 560.
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NBAA Urges Senate to Confirm Huerta as FAA Administrator

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) issued the following statement after the White House announced that President Obama has nominated Acting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) chief Michael Huerta to a full five-year term in the position. His nomination must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
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NBAA Applauds Congressional Progress on FAA Reauthorization Package

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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 Encouraged By Reports of Congressional Agreement on FAA Reauthorization

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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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