| July 2, 2020 |
| NAAA Helps to Ensure COVID-19 Related SFAR and FMCSA Waivers are Extended |
| On June 29, 2020 FAA amended
a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) released in late April to address
the many regulatory hurdles that have been difficult if not impossible to
comply with during the COVID-19 pandemic. The amendment was released because
even though some stay-at-home orders are being lifted, there are continued
shutdowns of government facilities and limited access to CFIs, DPEs and AMEs. Read More |
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| NAAA Asks EPA to More Accurately Model Today’s Modern Aerial Applications in Aerial Pesticide Application Risk Assessments |
 On Monday NAAA submitted a letter to the EPA’s Office of
Pesticide Programs requesting the agency reevaluate how they conduct modeling
to calculate drift estimates for aerial applications of pesticides when they
conduct risk assessments as part of the pesticide registration and
re-registration process. Read More |
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| USAIG First to Support the Centennial Celebration of Aerial Application, Many More Sponsorship Opportunities Available |
 In 2021, the agricultural aviation industry is preparing to celebrate
its first 100 years of service of providing food, fiber, and biofuel, in
addition to protecting forestry and controlling health-threatening
pests to our great nation.
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| NAAA Ag Aviation Expo & Pitching in for PAASS Registration Now Open; Booth Sales Open July 9 |
 We look forward to seeing you at the 2020 NAAA Ag Aviation Expo in
Savannah, Dec. 7-10. You can now register online for the NAAA Ag
Aviation Expo. Attendee registration is now open! Read More |
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| NAAA and NAAREF Board Meetings Oct. 8-10 |
We look forward to seeing you in Knoxville, Tenn. for our October NAAA
and NAAREF committee and board meetings. Most meetings take place Oct.
9–10 with a couple of meetings beginning on Oct. 8. PAASS Train the
Trainer will take place Oct. 7–8. All meetings are open to NAAA members.
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| In Case You Missed It! |
| Shine a Light on Our Unsung Heroes with NAAA’s Quick and Easy Online Awards Form |
 One of the highlights of each NAAA convention is the chance to honor a distinct group of the committed individuals and companies for their service to the agricultural aviation industry. The aerial application industry is filled with exceptional people who go above and beyond the call of duty, but the Awards Committee depends on members like you to identify these unsung heroes. If you’ve been sheltering in place, take advantage this unique interlude to nominate someone for a 2020 NAAA Award! The nominating process is even easier now thanks to NAAA’s new online awards submission form. Read More |
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| Received Your 2020 Membership Directory Yet? If Not, Let Us Know |
 By now all NAAA members should have received their copy of the 2020 NAAA
Membership Directory. If you did not receive the new membership
directory, please contact NAAA’s Marisa Beam at mbeam@agaviation.org to request a replacement copy.
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| Last Chance to Provide Accurate Data for Agricultural Aviation Industry, Please Complete FAA Survey |
| The Federal Aviation Administration’s 42nd annual General
Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey (GA Survey) is coming to an end. If you
are selected to participate in this year’s survey, you will receive either an
email or postcard invitation to complete the GA Survey soon. Read More |
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