President’s Message Continued from page 5 initiative to promote the use of sustainable alternative jet fuel (SAJF). The enclosed guide covers the technical, reg- ulatory, operational and financial considerations of SAJF for FBOs, owners and operators. As SAJF is in its introduc- tory phase, the industry must continue to work together to make its widespread use a reality. SAJF provides benefits by reducing emissions and enhancing the sustainability of business aircraft, contributing to corporate social respon- sibility policy objectives. In 2009, the industry committed to the following: achieving carbon-neutral growth by 2020, improving fuel efficiency by 2% per year from 2010 until 2020 and reducing CO2 emissions by 50% by 2050, relative to 2005. This initiative is a significant step forward in reach- ing these goals. I encourage you to read the guide, share it at your facility and contact your fuel supplier to find out more about SAJF. Also included in this issue (page 71), is NATA’s “Statement Regarding Ethical Conduct” for general avi- ation businesses—outlining the Association’s ongoing commitment to promoting the highest ethical standards and integrity throughout the industry. NATA’s Board of Directors firmly believes that general aviation busi- nesses should adhere to the principles of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect. NATA strongly encourages all aviation businesses to establish and enforce a code of ethics using these four guiding principles. At our Annual Meeting and Conference in June, we will discuss NATA’s Statement Regarding Ethical Conduct—a set of standards borne of careful consideration and the fusion of decades of industry experience. We hope that it serves as a guide for our mem- bers and aviation businesses everywhere. Our industry faces unprecedented change, including the integration of UAS in the national airspace system and the modernization of our nation’s air traffic control system through NextGen. General aviation must band together and focus on what’s best for our industry—sustainability of economic growth, reversing the pilot shortage, long- term reauthorization and our industry’s reputation as safe, accountable and respectful. AIRPORT & AVIATION LAW Our experienced attorneys represent FBOs, MROs, flight schools, aircraft sellers and buyers, avionics suppliers, ground handlers, as well as Part 91, Part 121, Part 125, Part 135 and Part 145 operators on a broad range of regulatory, commercial, business, and technical matters at airports throughout the U.S. and internationally. We assist clients with acquisitions and divestitures, aircraft sales transactions, negotiations with airports, insurance defense matters, Part 13 and 16 matters, corporate and commercial matters, trademark issues, litigation (including FAA, DOT, and TSA enforcement actions), bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, and government relations. Contact us today to arrange a consultation with our multi-state AIRPORT LAW & AVIATION SERVICES PRACTICE GROUP Leonard D. Kirsch Shelley A. Ewalt [email protected] (516) 318-5991 6 [email protected] (703) 399-6078 www.mcbreenkopko.com Aviation Business Journal | 2nd Quarter 2018
