| January 21, 2021 |
| Leaded Aviation Fuel Emissions Report Released by National Academy of Sciences |
| The National Academy of Sciences recently released the report “Options for Reducing Lead Emissions from Piston-Engine Aircraft.” The report encourages multiple strategies to reduce lead emissions from small aircraft. While acknowledging the difficulties with finding a suitable fuel alternative, the report finds that a non-leaded aviation fuel is still the ideal solution. In the meantime, the report recommends mitigating strategies. Read More |
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| Top 10 Agricultural Aviation Magazine Articles of 2020 |
 From a touching account about the loss of her husband from the widow of
an ag pilot to a look at the pros and cons of ADS-B tracking technology
to an update on the state of the ag aviation insurance market, here are
the top 10 digital articles from Agricultural Aviation’s 2020 issues based on the most viewed articles at AgAviationMagazine.org
and the Agricultural Aviation Magazine App in
2020.
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| Limited Attendance for NAAA and NAAREF Board Meetings Feb. 11-13 Due to Hotel Restrictions |
| We look forward to seeing you Feb. 11-13 at the NAAA and NAAREF Board
Meetings. All meetings are open to NAAA members. The Hilton Old Town
Alexandria will host our February board meetings. 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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| Renew Your NAAA Membership for the Centennial Year of Aerial Application |
 The 2021 NAAA membership year is underway. If you have not already done so, please renew online or by calling the office at (202) 546-5722. 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! Read More |
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| In Case You Missed It! |
| NAAA Leads Pesticide Use Coalition to Save Many Crops’ Dependence on Effective Use of Paraquat |
| Last week, NAAA submitted comments to the EPA to argue against aerial restrictions in the agency’s proposed
interim decision for paraquat, which recommended
banning all aerial applications of paraquat except for desiccating
cotton. The multiple-use restriction
was proposed with the erroneous belief that the aerial application of
paraquat is not critical to any part of U.S. agriculture besides cotton
production. Read More |
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| National Air and Space Museum Greenlights Installation of Dusty Crophopper Ag Plane |
 Dusty Crophopper was immortalized on the big screen in the Disney animated films Planes and Planes: Fire & Rescue.
Now America’s favorite ag plane is going to be immortalized at the
Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy
Center! Read More |
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| NAAA Closes Out 2020 and Begins 2021 Comments to EPA to Protect Pesticide Products for Aerial Application |
| On Dec. 22, NAAA submitted comments to the EPA on the final pesticide registration review documents for
2020. The first of the 2021 registration review comments were submitted
on Jan. 4. Read More |
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| FAA Drone Remote Identification Rule Finalized; Operations Over People and at Night Allowed |
| The FAA 14 CFR Part 89 final rule on
the remote identification of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) is
expected to be published in the Federal Register this month. The rule
goes into effect the same time as a rule that amends 14 CFR Part 107 to
allow operations of UAS over people and at night. Read More |
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| NAAA Comments to FAA on Companies Using Drones Requesting Exemptions from Aviation Safety Regulations |
| Earlier this month, NAAA submitted formal comments to the FAA opposing requests from BNSF Railway and Phoenix Air
Unmanned for relief from aviation safety regulation requirements under
14 CFR Parts 91 and 61. Read More |
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| NAAA Signs on to GA Industry Letter Requesting a Third Extension to FAR Relief |
| Last week, NAAA signed on to a letter with six other aviation associations requesting a third extension to
SFAR 118. This special regulation provided relief to affected pilots,
aircraft owners and operators to safely continue their important role to
the U.S. and worldwide economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More |
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| Looking for Ways to Market Your Business and the Ag Aviation Industry? Give the Gift of Agricultural Aviation |
As NAAA marks the agricultural aviation industry’s 100th anniversary in
2021, spread the gospel of the industry to your farmer-customers by
giving them a gift subscription to Agricultural Aviation, the official publication of the National Agricultural Aviation Association! Read More |
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| Ag Aviation's Centennial Year Kicks Off with New Trailer |
| One hundred years ago, on Aug. 3, 1921, an aerial crop dusting experiment spawned the birth of the agricultural aviation industry. To kick off NAAA’s yearlong centennial celebration, watch our short video on the industry's legacy after a century of agricultural aviation! Read More |
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| NAAA Presidents Appear on Business of Ag Podcast |
| NAAA’s 2020 and 2021 presidents discussed the past, present and future of aerial application on Damian Mason’s Business of Agriculture Podcast.
Darren Pluhar and Mark Kimmel, the ’20 and ’21 presidents, taped the Dec. 28 episode on the trade show floor of the 2020 Ag Aviation Expo. Read More |
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