NATA Gets Help For New Charter Security Requirements

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has retained aviation industry consultancy Hawthorn Hill to provide it and its members with enhanced insight into federal-level security policy and program developments.

Led by Michael Rucinski, the former industry engagement manager for general aviation with the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Hawthorn will assist aviation businesses to better understand the changing regulatory demands.

The company is based in Washington, DC, and specializes in security program development The FAA and TSA are currently considering the adoption of undisclosed security changes to the public charter industry.

“Given recent TSA actions related to Part 380 public charter and the agency’s Twelve-Five Standard Security Program for Part 135 carriers, NATA is committed to bolstering its advocacy efforts for the entire Part 135 charter industry,” said Alan Stephens, the organization’s v-p of regulatory affairs. “The association warmly welcomes Hawthorn Hill LLC as a partner, and we know our members will benefit significantly from the extensive aviation security knowledge they provide.”