December 24, 2020 | Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
This is the last NAAA eNewsletter issue of the year |
| $2.3 Trillion Stimulus and Agency Spending, Including Aerial Application Technology Research Funding, Enacted by Congress; Awaiting President’s Approval |
| The U.S. House and Senate have passed both a $900 billion fiscal stimulus package and a $1.4 trillion government funding bill. With a signature from President Trump, it will deliver continued pandemic aid to millions of Americans and fund federal agency budgets through next September. The spending package includes
funding of the USDA-Agricultural Research Service. NAAA again
successfully pushed for the inclusion of language in the committee
report to the bill indicating Congress’s continued support of the
USDA-ARS Aerial Application Technology Program. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
(R-Miss.) was instrumental in advocating for this language. Read More |
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| Pilots Approved for Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine with 48-Hour Flight Restriction |
| Two days after FDA approval of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the FAA stated: “Holders of FAA-issued Airman Medical Certificates or Medical
Clearances may receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine; however, a 48-hour
‘No Fly/No Safety-Related Duty’ interval must be observed after each
dose.” The Moderna vaccine requires two doses. Read More |
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| M & M Air Service Holding Liquidation Auction Jan. 9 as it Closes its Doors |
 After 74 years in business, the past 54 years under the ownership of
operator George Mitchell, M & M Air Service in Beaumont, Texas, is
closing its doors and holding a liquidation auction of its assets.
Mitchell is retiring and has contracted with Starman Bros. Auctions to
sell all of M & M’s assets at a public auction that will be conducted
live and online simultaneously. The one-day auction will be held Saturday, Jan. 9, at two locations. Read More |
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| NAAA Holiday Office Hours |
In preparation for the holidays, NAAA’s office will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 24, and Friday, Dec.
25. In celebration of New Year’s, our office also will be closed on Thursday,
Dec. 31, and Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. NAAA wishes all its members a safe and
happy holiday season. We look forward to continuing to serving you in 2021! Read More |
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| Donate to NAAREF as Part of Your Year-end Giving Plans |
As the year comes to an end, we hope you will consider a donation to support the
National Agricultural Aviation Research & Education Foundation (NAAREF)
programs. NAAREF programs include PAASS and Operation
S.A.F.E., which were designed and are succeeding in promoting safety and
environmental professionalism to the aerial application industry. Without
successful NAAREF educational programs it’s unquestionable that the regulatory
requirements facing us would be more rigorous. Unfortunately, and ironically,
due to a decrease in government support, NAAREF is behind on fundraising goals
and needs your support. Read More |
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| Update Your Information for 2021 Membership Directory |
| Have you moved or changed employers since you renewed your 2021 NAAA membership? Allied companies, have you reviewed your company description lately? Ensure your listing in the 2021 NAAA Membership Directory is correct today by logging into your account. If any information has changed, please let us know right away. Read More |
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| Gift Yourself an NAAA Membership Renewal |
 This holiday season, gift yourself an NAAA membership renewal for 2021! Your membership expires on Dec. 31. 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 Jet Fuel/Diesel Fuel Deliveries with Possible Diesel Exhaust Fluid Contamination |
| Ten to 12 Pratt & Whitney Canada turbofan engine events on corporate
jets have occurred over the past two years involving power rollbacks
with the inability to regain power. In several instances, the corporate
jets lost power in both engines. The aircraft that experienced the
complete loss of power were always able to glide to a runway and land
safely. Upon investigating the incidents, the FAA attributed the cause
of the engine problems to contaminated fuel. Read More |
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| NAAA’s 2020 Ag Aviation Expo Comes in for Safe Landing |
 The 2020 Ag Aviation Expo was held in person in Savannah Dec. 7-10 and
is sure to be one that attendees remember for a long time. Not
surprisingly, this year’s event was a smaller affair, featuring fewer
exhibitors and attendees, but the fact that the Ag Aviation Expo was
held at all made its successful conclusion extremely satisfying. What
NAAA’s attendees and exhibitors lacked in terms of numbers was
compensated by the high spirits on display at NAAA’s education sessions,
receptions and trade show.
Read More |
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| 2020 NAAA Ag Aviation Expo Photos Available for Sale |
Hundreds of photos from the 2020 Ag Aviation Expo in Savannah are available for viewing and purchase from NAAA’s official
convention photographer, Randy Thompson Photography. Read More |
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| Thank You, NAAA Ag Aviation Expo Sponsors! |
 NAAA sincerely appreciates the companies that supported NAAA and the
agricultural aviation industry with a sponsorship for the 2020 NAAA Ag
Aviation Expo. We have been fortunate over the years to be
able to count on many of our Allied Industry and operator members who
sponsor a convention program, activity or item that benefits attendees. Read More |
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S.A.F.E., which were designed and are succeeding in promoting safety and
environmental professionalism to the aerial application industry. Without
successful NAAREF educational programs it’s unquestionable that the regulatory
requirements facing us would be more rigorous. Unfortunately, and ironically,
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