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The National Air Transportation Association is hosting an Air Charter Operators Town Hall at Palm Beach International Airport on March 21, 2017. All SFBAA members are invited to attend this free event, which also includes lunch complimentary. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Please feel free to contact Karissa Uko, Events Manager directly at (202) 774-1513 or kuko@nata.aero if you are interested in sponsorship. 

The Palm Beach Town Hall Website can be found here: http://nata.aero/NATA-Air-Charter-Operators-Town-Halls/Palm-Beach%2C-FL.aspx.

Here is the latest media coverage of the NATA town halls: http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2017-01-18/nata-charter-town-hall-helps-operators-id-and-solve-problems.

Please see below regarding an important TFR alert:

Rockwell Collins will be hosting their:

Southeast Business Aviation Operators Conference

Airspace modernization is happening all around us. We can’t avoid it.

Join Rockwell Collins to discuss major initiatives and products that affect you and your aircraft. From changes required in your flight deck to keeping you and your principal connected in the cabin. It’s important that you understand and make the necessary upgrades to your aircraft to keep flying.

Join them February 21st at the West Palm Beach Marriott, 8am-2pm

Click here for more information.

Click here to register.

Please see the flyer below regarding an upcoming Women in Aviation Social taking place on January 17th at 7pm in the Banyan Pilot Shop 2nd Floor Conference room at FXE.

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., July 14, 2016 - Applications for the 2016 South Florida Business Aviation Association (SFBAA) aviation scholarships are currently being accepted; the submission deadline is August 1, 2016. Local high school students can find eligibility criteria and download an application on our homepage: sfbaa.org.

The SFBAA scholarship program is designed to reward an outstanding south Florida high school senior that plans to further his/her education in the aviation field. Three finalists will be selected and one winner will receive up to $3,500 to go toward the school of his/her choosing.

The Dave Davis Memorial Scholarship recognizes a south Florida high school senior who has made an outstanding community service contribution throughout his/her high school career. The winner will receive a minimum of $3,500 to go toward his/her college education.

“The SFBAA scholarships play a vital role in the lives of graduating high school seniors,” said Jeff Ramsden, SFBAA president. “They are the future of our industry and we hope to support them through our scholarships for many years to come.”

Twenty-eight local high school students applied for the SFBAA’s 2015 scholarships. Entries were reviewed and winners were selected by the organization’s scholarship committee.

The SFBAA gave $3,500 general scholarships to Hakeem Bailey of Spanish River High School in Boca Raton and Kyle Miller of Deerfield Beach High School. Both students plan to put their scholarships toward their education at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Additionally, the SFBAA awarded a $5,000 Dave Davis Memorial scholarship to Cristina Trabada of West Broward High School in Pembroke Pines, Fla. Trabada received the scholarship for her work as a camp counselor at Experience Aviation’s STEM Summer Academy in Opa-Locka, Fla.

The SFBAA has raised more than $200,000 for scholarships and charities in the past 12 years.

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., June 1, 2016 - The South Florida Business Aviation Association (SFBAA) raised more than $2,500 at a fundraising event in support of Shaesta Waiz, the first certified civilian female pilot from Afghanistan, and her historic “DreamsSoar” solo flight around the world.

“The SFBAA is proud to support Shaesta,” said Jeff Ramsden, SFBAA president. “She isliterally helping advance the aviation industry on a global scale among the next generation of female science, technology, engineering and mathematics professionals and pilots.”

The SFBAA’s fundraising event was held at Orion Jet Center on May 26, 2016. More than $2,500 was raised through a silent auction that included several sunset flights on a private jet, vacation packages, catering packages, aircraft detailing and sports memorabilia. All proceeds from the event benefitted Dreams Soar.

The Dreams Soar mission is to partner with inspiring female role models at the 31 stops along the route and host outreach events to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and careers in STEM fields.

About Dreams Soar

Waiz launched Dreams Soar while attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University so she could share her message on the importance of STEM education on a global scale.

More information on Dreams Soar is available at dreamssoar.org.

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., March 23, 2016 - The South Florida Business Aviation Association recently awarded $27,000 in scholarship money and charitable donations at its general membership meeting on March 10, 2016.

The SFBAA gave $3,500 general scholarships to Hakeem Bailey of Spanish River High School in Boca Raton and Kyle Miller of Deerfield Beach High School. Both students plan to put their scholarships toward their education at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Additionally, the SFBAA awarded a $5,000 Dave Davis Memorial scholarship to Cristina Trabada of West Broward High School in Pembroke Pines, Fla. Trabada received the scholarship for her work as a camp counselor at Experience Aviation’s STEM Summer Academy in Opa-Locka, Fla.

Twenty-eight local high school students applied for the SFBAA’s 2015 scholarships. Entries were reviewed and winners were selected by the organization’s scholarship committee.

Additional donations totaling $15,000 were given to Make-A-Wish Foundation, Angel Flight Southeast and Christian Air Services at the SFBAA’s general membership meeting.

“Working with these charities over the years has been a great experience,” said Jeff Ramsden, SFBAA president. “We are also very proud of this year’s scholarship winners, as they are the future of our industry. It is a privilege to help support them.”

Applications for the 2016 SFBAA scholarships are currently being accepted; the submission deadline is August 1, 2016. Students can find eligibility criteria and apply online at sfbaa.org. The SFBAA has raised more than $200,000 for scholarships and charities in the past 12 years.

In case you are not aware, the FLL Customs Facility has a new address and phone number:

5301 East Perimeter Road
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
954-359-1160

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., March 15, 2016 - The South Florida Business Aviation Association (SFBAA) and Air Charter Advisors are hosting a CPR certification day for South Florida business aviation professionals on Thursday, April 7, 2016 in conjunction with World Health Day.

“When the SFBAA approached me about doing the event, I saw that World Health Day was coming up in just a few months,” said Adam Steiger, president and founder of Air Charter Advisors. “It seemed like a great way to give back to the community and help people learn a potentially life-saving skill.”

The SFBAA’s CPR certification day will be held at Signature Flight Support located at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, 4050 Southwest 11th Terrace, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 7.

Reservations can be made of the SFBAA website here.

The South Florida Business Aviation Association will award a total of $27,000 in scholarship money and charitable donations at its general membership meeting on March 10, 2016.

The SFBAA will award general scholarships to two outstanding high school seniors who plan to further their education in the aviation field. The organization will also award a Dave Davis Memorial scholarship to a high school senior who has made an outstanding contribution of community service during his/her high school career. Additional donations will be given to Make-A-Wish Foundation, Angel Flight Southeast and Christian Air Services.

“The business aviation industry is essential to helping grow southeast Florida’s economy,” said Jeff Ramsden, SFBAA president. “We are honored to support these organizations and help local students pursue their education in aviation.”

The SFBAA general membership meeting will be held at Jet Aviation, 1515 Perimeter Road, West Palm Beach, Fla., on Thursday, March 10 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Scholarship winners will be announced at the meeting and they will receive their checks that evening.

Twenty-eight high school students applied for the SFBAA’s 2015 scholarships. Entries were reviewed and winners were selected by the organization’s scholarship committee.

Applications for the 2016 SFBAA scholarships are currently being accepted; the submission deadline is August 1, 2016. Students can find eligibility criteria and apply online at sfbaa.org.The SFBAA has raised more than $200,000 for scholarships and charities in the past 12 years.

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