December 21, 2017
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| What the Enacted Tax Bill Means for Ag Aviation |
With President Trump’s signature, the biggest reform to the
U.S. tax code in over 30 years is now in place. The new tax statute contains
many provisions beneficial to small business, and ag aircraft operations. Read More |
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| EPA to Consider Revising Certain Specifics of WPS and Pesticide C&T Rules |
The EPA recently
announced it will initiate a rulemaking process to revise certain aspects of
the Worker Protection Standard and the Certification and Training
Rule. The EPA expects to publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to solicit
public input on proposed revisions to the WPS requirements for minimum age,
designated representatives and application exclusion zones. Read More |
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| Trump Signs National Defense Authorization Act, Reinstating UAV Registration Requirements |
President
Trump has signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a $700 billion
defense bill containing a provision restoring the FAA’s registration rules for
small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS). Read More |
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| NTSB: UAV Operator at Fault in Black Hawk Collision |
The NTSB has
concluded the operator of a UAV that crashed into an Army helicopter over Staten Island in September
intentionally flew the drone out of visual range and lacked in-depth knowledge
of regulations governing its use. Read More |
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| NAAA Ag Aviation Expo Photos Available for Purchase |
Hundreds of photos from the 2017 NAAA Ag Aviation Expo
in Savannah, Ga., are available for viewing and purchase from NAAA’s official
convention photographer, Randy Thompson Photography. An online gallery for has
been set up at RandyThompsonPhotos.com where photos can be purchased individually for $8 per
download. Read More |
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| New Items! Shop NAAA Today |
After much anticipation, NAAA has launched our online
store. It will be your one-stop shop for NAAA branded merchandise to
show your pride for the association, and we’ve got something for everyone. Read More |
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| Renew Your NAAA Membership Before the New Year! |
Your
support of NAAA results in many significant benefits to the aerial
application industry and you, such as advocacy and national
representation, education and safety programs and the opportunity to
network with fellow aerial applicators across the country. Renew online today or contact the NAAA office at (202) 546-5722! Read More |
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| How Would You Rate the 2017 NAAA Ag Aviation Expo? Please Tell Us by Jan 5! |
 Thank you to the attendees and exhibitors for joining us for
the 2017 NAAA Ag Aviation Expo in Savannah earlier this month.We are continually working to improve our
educational sessions, networking, trade show and the programs/services offered
to attendees. If you have not already done so, please click on the following
link and complete the short survey so that we have substantive input to help us
continue to improve future Ag Aviation Expos.
Read More |
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| Worthy Ag Aviation Organizations to Contribute to and Earn a Tax Write-off |
During this holiday season, perhaps you are looking for worthy charities to make your tax-deductible contributions to but are unsure which to choose. Remember that there are several great charities within our own industry. Read More |
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| NAAA and NAAREF Board Meetings Feb. 16-17 |
We look forward to seeing you Feb. 16-17 at the NAAA and NAAREF Board Meetings, with a couple of meetings beginning on Feb. 15. All meetings are open to NAAA members. We will be back at the Hilton Old Town Alexandria for our meetings. Read More |
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