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CABBA is an invaluable local resource for training and education. Throughout the year we...
We are a resource for ALL business aircraft operators. Our membership includes owners,...
CABAA provides unique aviation networking opportunities. Our annual golf outing has been...
CABAA is dedicated to the interests of corporate aviation in the entire Chicago metro area.We...
Promoting business aviation to the next generation. CABAA actively reaches out and encourages...

CABBA is an invaluable local resource for training and education. Throughout the year we sponsor numerous continuing education activities to keep our members abreast of the latest developments in our industry.

CABAA is a Grassroots Organization

We are a resource for ALL business aircraft operators. Our membership includes owners, operators, flight crew, administrative, sales and students.

Aviation Networking Opportunities

CABAA provides unique aviation networking opportunities. Our annual golf outing has been enormously successful and is "must do" event every summer. Our monthly meetings are prime opportunities to meet and greet others with a shared passion for business aviation.

Dedicated to Your Interests

CABAA is dedicated to the interests of corporate aviation in the entire Chicago metro area.We are actively engaged in all aspects of the corporate aviation arena. These interests include legislation, logistics, safety and public outreach.

Next Generation

Promoting business aviation to the next generation. CABAA actively reaches out and encourages students enrolled in aviation programs at the high school and college levels. We are enormously proud of the scholarship awards that we present to outstanding students every year.

Save The Date June 27, 2013

Save The Date June 27, 2013

Maintenance Seminar Series – June 27, 2013

Holiday Inn, 1000 Busse Rd., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
**Raffle** Mini IPAD

Hazardous Materials Update &

Next Gen Air Space- FANS1A, CPDLC, LINKS 2000, ADS, etc.

Preliminary agenda as of May 10, 2013

8:00-8:30 Continental Breakfast / Networking

8:30-8:45 Opening announcements

8:45-9:15 Paul Burgess-Label Master: Hazmat regulations, shipping, documentation, and handling update.

9:15-9:30 Dr. Stanley Harriman-Lewis University: A&P program update

9:30-9:45 Break

9:45-10:15 Justin Vena-Duncan Aviation: NextGen Technology/Definitions for FANS1A, CPDLC, ADS, Links 2000 etc.

10:15-10:45 Dave Loso -Jet Aviation: NextGen Datalink Recording, TCAS, and global mandates.

10:45-11:15 Scott Hamilton / Nick Cook- Satcom Direct: CPDLC & ADS communications (RCP), encryption, data transmission paths etc.

11:15-11:45 FAA (presenter not secured): FAA NextGen status and future plans, training requirements, LOA guidance. General FAA ATC briefing - ground equipment update, tower operations etc.

11:45-12:45 Lunch Break

12:45-13:45 Dave Stohr – Air Training International: Next Gen ADS / CPDLC etc. Pilot Operational Presentation

13:45-1515 OEM updates on their availability and status for Next Gen CBs,SBs,STCs, ASCs,etc., 15-20 minutes each:

Dassault Falcon Jet- Shawn Karnes / Dave Bollow
Gulfstream Aerospace- Mark Greenwald
Cessna – Randy Adams
Bombardier – Dick Letter
Hawker Beech / Elliott Aviation – Mark Wilken
Embraer?- presenter not secured
- Rockwell Collins (standby no presentation)- Mark Baken
- Honeywell (standby no presentation ) - Larry Lindsey and Tim Kelly
- FAA DuPage FSDO (standby no presentation) – Dennis Simms and Scott Landorf

1515-1530 Break

$11530-1600Prizes / Tool Giveaways / Closing Comments

1600 - ?? Networking – Sports Bar on site

If your company is interested in a sponsor spot, please email Sandy at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for details.

SB2326 Bill Changes

SB2326 Update May 9, 2013

SB2326 passed out of committee late this morning with only one dissenting vote by Rep. David Harris (R-Arlington Heights). Majority Leader Barbara Flynn Currie make light of the bill by saying why should be give a tax credit for someone so they can use their plane to go to golf outing. The room filled with quiet laughter. To add insult to injury, they did not read into the record opposition slips nor provide opportunity for oral testimony. Welcome to Illinois politics.

This bill will have no trouble passing the House so we need to focus our energy on the Governor to see if we can get him to apply an amendatory veto and change the percentage from greater than 50% down to a more workable number.

IATA and I personally want to thank you all for your work in helping to get the word out and for your letters of testimony sent to the House.

Michael R. Lane

Executive Director

Illinois Aviation Trades Association

Call to Action: Oppose Changes to Illinois Rolling Stock Exemption. NBAA Members in Illinois Urged to Contact State Legislators.

The Illinois House of Representatives is considering Senate bill 2326 (SB 2326) that would drastically change the requirements for aircraft owners and operators that use the rolling stock exemption. Currently, aircraft that are used for interstate hire on a "regular and frequent" basis qualify as rolling stock and are exempt from sales/use tax.

Under SB 2326, to qualify for the rolling stock exemption, an aircraft would have to be used in interstate hire for more than 50% of its total trips. This change will be a major administrative burden for operators and likely reduce the number of business aircraft based in Illinois. If SB 2326 becomes law, Illinois will be a much less attractive state for basing a business aircraft or operating an air charter business.

Members are encouraged to contact their state elected officials in Illinois to oppose SB 2326. The bill is scheduled for a public hearing in the House Revenue and Finance Committee on May 9. When contacting elected officials, Members should explain the following points:

General aviation airports in Illinois support 54,887 jobs and contribute over $4.4 billion to the state economy.

Illinois is home to 65 charter flight companies, 98 repair stations, and 13 flight schools.

There are 116 public-use airports in Illinois, supporting 18,601 pilots and 10,578 registered general aviation aircraft in Illinois.

Contacted Your Elected Officials

Review the Legislation

If you have any questions about this issue, please email me directly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Sincerely,

Bob Quinn

Central Regional Representative

NBAA

LETTER TO AIRMEN - May 2, 2013

LTA_13-03_Rwy_and_Twy_renaming.pdf