NOVEMBER 2025 | South Central Region Newsletter

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AR: Are you ready to enjoy soaking in thermal mineral water, outdoor activities, and flying your own airplane to a vacation destination? If this sounds like an amazing idea for you and your family, you’ll be pleased to know that you can find it in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Let’s explore why this area is so popular with visitors.

PRESS RELEASES | WASHINGTON, DC: The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today issued the following statement after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released its order outlining changes to National Airspace System (NAS) management resulting from the ongoing government shutdown. “We want to thank the FAA for striking a thoughtful balance to proactively address safety through this order, which reflects the diverse needs of all stakeholders within America’s aviation system,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. “As we navigate this unique moment, our focus remains on ensuring the safety of flight and equitable treatment for business aviation operations. We also commend the FAA for recognizing the nation’s air traffic controllers and understanding their vital role in maintaining the smooth and safe operation of our aviation system. ”Review the FAA order here.

GLOBAL: How Does Hangar Design Reflect Innovation in Aviation Architecture? Structures in Modern Aviation That Deserve More Credit - When we hear of the latest in aviation technological innovations, the image that comes to mind is almost always the same: a sleek, shiny jet piercing the clouds with such ease, the product of aerodynamic creativity and ingenuity, as well as state-of-the-art materials that are strong and lightweight. But behind every eye-catching jet that takes to the sky stands the unsung structures that make the magic of flight all the more possible — the fascinating aircraft hangar.

GLOBAL: Are you ready to experience the joy and serenity of sapphire-blue waters, amazing accommodations, tropical weather, and swimming pigs? That’s right. There is a vacation where you can watch and feed curly-tailed, pink, swimming pigs, and if that sounds like the unique adventure you’ve always wanted, you just might be ready for a vacation to the Exumas in the Bahamas. Let’s look at where you can land your private plane, where you can stay, and a few of the amazing things to do while you’re vacationing on the islands.