NBAA Flight Plan Podcasts

NBAA's Small Operator Learning Series is a valuable online resource featuring a number of educational modules -- including operational safety, securing letters of authorization and more -- all geared toward meeting the needs of single pilots and small flight departments.

Young professionals (YoPros) working in business aviation continue to shape our industry in many exciting ways. The upcoming 2023 NBAA Maintenance Conference will feature a new session dedicated to supporting and encouraging these young professionals as they advance in their careers.

NBAA's PREFLIGHT flyer campaign aims to promote professionalism across our industry, with the nine letters in the acronym "PREFLIGHT" each representing an attitude or behavior vital to being a true business aviation professional.

During a keynote at the recent NBAA Leadership Conference, Dr. Sian Proctor explained to Ryan Hawk, host of "The Learning Leader" podcast, that anyone can take their life in new, exciting directions.

Throughout March, NBAA is celebrating Women’s History Month by highlighting the important contributions women have made to aviation and the many opportunities available to them in the industry today.

The start of a new year also means a new round of state legislative sessions across the country. NBAA's regional directors are active participants in those discussions, underscoring the importance of business aviation to state and local communities and economies.

Business aviation professionals are encouraged to apply now for this year’s round of NBAA scholarships, which offer close to $100,000 each in monetary and training awards.

Among the ways that NBAA is celebrating Black History Month is by highlighting individuals who've found their careers in business aviation and who now are working to ensure similar opportunities are available to anyone seeking a place in the industry.

Despite the enormous challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, business aviation has once again proved to be nimble and adaptable. What impact might today's social, economic, environmental and geopolitical issues have on the health of the industry for the remainder of this year?

Many business aircraft operators have questions about their obligations under the numerous international regulations governing aviation carbon emissions. That's why it's important for operators to start measuring and managing their emissions and fuel burns.

While day-to-day job responsibilities may not leave much time to explore new opportunities to learn and grow professionally, it is important to make time to do so. The new year offers a chance to plan your own professional development.

The rapid development of advanced air mobility and other emerging technologies in business aviation is also driving greater industry focus on sustainability.

As the calendar counts down to the end of 2022, we revisit the most-downloaded episodes of NBAA's Flight Plan podcast this year, which featured discussions about operator privacy in the ADS-B era, how to maintain mental wellness and the risks and symptoms of long COVID for pilots.

The market for pre-owned business aircraft remained red-hot throughout 2022. While it's hard to predict how economic uncertainties and geopolitical strife may affect aircraft demand, the outlook for 2023 remains positive.

Business aviation hiring is expected to remain robust in 2023, as the industry continues to experience strong demand for industry professionals. Despite some potential economic uncertainties on the horizon, employers are expected to continue to encounter job candidates whose priorities are not simply higher compensation.