National Business Aviation Association

What it reported doing in 2024

Operations services: nbaa is the leading authority for the production and dissemination of resources to inform and support members' use of a general aviation aircraft, on matters related to regulatory policies, safety best guidance, flight department management, aircraft transactions and other matters. Safety - review industry statistics, read safety references or submit anonymous reports on safety concerns or incidents. Security - information on new and pending security regulations and the new transportation security. Administration (tsa) - information for flight dept. Managers, including the full text of the nbaa management guide. Tax, finance & insurance - information on financial issues such as fed/state taxes, ramifications of the personal use of employer provided aircraft, carriage of elected officials and aviation insurance. Maintenance - guidance for maintenance personnel and a wealth of technical information in the maintenance reports database. Airports - nbaa references for airport issues. Airspace/air traffic - nbaa references for airspace/air traffic issues. International operations - documents and online resources for flying outside of the united states. Members can also search the airport reports database to review comments submitted by business aircraft pilots. Membership services: nbaa was founded to help aviation companies be more successful in their business aircraft, and membership in the association is essential for optimizing the efficiency, productivity, safety, security and sustainability of aircraft utilization. The organization's membership of more than 10,000 member companies receives a host of services, including education on operational, technical and legislative issues; regular updates to changing regulatory requirements; management skills training; opportunities for peer-to-peer networking; engagement with local, national and international business aviation communities; a voice in government at all levels; professional advancement; and assistance with business development. Advocacy: nbaa is the leading organization for companies that rely on general aviation aircraft to help make their businesses more efficient, productive and successful. The organization, which represents more than 10,000 companies, promotes policies that foster business aviation in the u.s. And around the world. These include, but are not limited to, policies that continually enhance the safety, security and sustainability of business aviation flight, with equitable access to airports and airspace. Education: as an advocate for companies that rely on general aviation aircraft, a key part of nbaa's mission is to educate policymakers and opinion leaders on the essential nature of business aviation to citizens, companies and communities of all sizes, all across the u.s.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: Limited
• Program expense ratio: Limited
• Fundraising efficiency: Limited

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 62nd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 6 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Compensation committee: Pass
  • Independent consultant: Pass
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Pass
  • Written employment contract: Pass
  • Compensation survey or study: Pass
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: Scored; rating input score 0
• Grant itemization coverage: 100%; rating input score 100; 72nd percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Limited
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 93.8%; rating input score 94; 27th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 9 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Pass
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 3.9%; rating input score 50; 50th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 1.38; rating input score 48; 48th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.54; rating input score 26; 26th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 18.3%; rating input score 5; 5th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: Limited
• Revenue growth: 0.4% per year; rating input score 100; 10th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 3.4% per year; rating input score 100; 25th percentile among comparable filings