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September 24, 2020
2020 National Agricultural Aviation Association Bylaw Amendments Overwhelmingly Enacted
NAAA members overwhelmingly enacted three amendments to its Bylaws in the election that concluded on Monday. The AssociationVoting ePolls were open from Aug. 21 until Sept. 21 for the 2020 National Agricultural Aviation Association Bylaw Amendments election. Read More
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NAAA Continues to Urge EPA to Grant Aerial Application Uses, This Time for Key Microbial Active Ingredient
NAAA has submitted comments to the EPA concerning proposed new uses for the microbial active ingredient Trichoderma asperellum strain T34. Trichoderma asperellum strain T34 is currently approved as an end-use fungicide product on ornamental plants in greenhouses. Under the proposed use expansion, the end-use product could be used as a fungicide and bactericide to increase plant defenses against soil-borne fungi and bacteria. Proposed applications include food and non-food crops in agricultural, commercial and residential settings. Read More
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NAAA Comments on FAA’s Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program to Make Training Grants Available to Future Ag Pilots
Last week, NAAA sent comments to the FAA regarding the Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program. This grant program is designed to generate interest in and prepare students to become aircraft pilots, aerospace engineers or unmanned aircraft systems operators. NAAA commented that in light of the current pandemic and the subsequent pilot layoffs in the airline and the corporate aviation sectors, these grant resources should also be eligible to help transition pilots into other areas of aviation, mainly into the agricultural aviation sector of General Aviation. Read More
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Pre-Register for the Ag Aviation Expo to Avoid Long Lines On-site & Save Money; CEUs Available

Are you joining us for the 2020 NAAA Ag Aviation Expo in Savannah Dec. 7-10? We urge you to pre-register for the 2020 Ag Aviation Expo, which saves you $75 per person and pre-registered attendees can cancel for a full refund. Pre-registration helps us to have accurate food, beverages and seating counts at our events. Make sure you are counted! Read More

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Make NAAA’s Auction Awesome Again! Support NAAA with an Auction Donation!

The 2020 Ag Aviation Expo Live & Silent Auctions are looking for auction donations; can we count on you? Join us Dec. 7-10 in Savannah as we celebrate the end of 2020! Help us make this year’s auction an unmitigated success and use it to spotlight your company to the aerial application industry!
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NAAA and NAAREF Board Meetings Oct. 8-10
We look forward to seeing you in Knoxville, Tennessee, 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. Read More
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Show Your Support by Renewing Your NAAA Membership
Renewals are now open for the NAAA 2021 membership year! As a member of NAAA, you associate with the best and brightest in the agricultural aviation industry and your support is imperative in helping us accomplish our initiatives. Renew online or by mail today. Read More
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In Case You Missed It!
Beware of Fraudulent Company Trying to Book Hotel Rooms for NAAA Ag Aviation Expo
NAAA received notification that an independent third party company is contacting our NAAA Allied members to book sleeping rooms in Savannah for the 2020 Ag Aviation Expo. This company is NOT associated with NAAA or any hotel in Savannah; your hotel room should only be booked through the information we provide. Ignore their calls/emails and do not return their calls. Read More
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NAAA Urges FAA to Continue COVID Regulatory Relief
Earlier this month, NAAA, along with six other national aviation associations, signed a letter to the FAA requesting extending regulatory relief due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The letter included requests for extensions in several areas. Read More
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IN THIS ISSUE
2020 National Agricultural Aviation Association Bylaw Amendments Overwhelmingly Enacted
NAAA Continues to Urge EPA to Grant Aerial Application Uses, This Time for Key Microbial Active Ingredient
NAAA Comments on FAA’s Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program to Make Training Grants Available to Future Ag Pilots
Pre-Register for the Ag Aviation Expo to Avoid Long Lines On-site & Save Money; CEUs Available
Make NAAA’s Auction Awesome Again! Support NAAA with an Auction Donation!
NAAA and NAAREF Board Meetings Oct. 8-10
Show Your Support by Renewing Your NAAA Membership
In Case You Missed It!
Beware of Fraudulent Company Trying to Book Hotel Rooms for NAAA Ag Aviation Expo
NAAA Urges FAA to Continue COVID Regulatory Relief
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
 

October 6-7

AMAA Operation S.A.F.E. Clinic

Lewistown, MT

Colleen Campbell

(406) 781-6461

 

October 8-10

NAAA & NAAREF Board Meetings

Knoxville, TN

Lindsay Barber

(202) 546-5722


October 17-18

2020 Ag Aviation Golf Tournament

Heber Springs, AR 

Brenda Watts

(870) 644-3141

 

October 26-28

Kansas AAA Convention

Wichita, KS

Rhonda McCurry

(316) 650-6857

 

December 7-10

2020 Ag Aviation Expo

Savannah, GA

Lindsay Barber

(202) 546-5722

 



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