National Flight Training Alliance Hosts Aviation Advocacy Roundtable in Washington, D.C. in October 2026

District of Columbia, USA – The National Flight Training Alliance (NFTA), a US aviation industry advocacy organisation representing professional flight training providers, has hosted an Aviation Advocacy and Government Affairs Roundtable in Washington, D.C., bringing together flight training leaders, industry partners and federal officials.

• The roundtable was held on October 29, 2026, bringing together representatives from the US flight training sector and federal government to exchange views on industry challenges and policy priorities.
• Aviation technology company Pilotbase sponsored the event, supporting NFTA's engagement with flight training organisations and government stakeholders. Pilotbase is the parent brand of Flight Schedule Pro and LogTen, providing software for flight school operations, student training progression and pilot logbook management.
• The meeting forms part of NFTA's broader government affairs and industry engagement activities, which include collaboration with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on the modernisation of 14 CFR Part 141 regulations governing certificated pilot schools.
• NFTA is also conducting a national survey of Part 141 flight schools to gather information about training operations and certificate management, providing additional industry input for its regulatory modernisation work.
• AFM previously reported that NFTA submitted a 471-page Part 141 modernisation report to the FAA in March 2026, outlining eight principal recommendations covering centralised regulatory oversight, training management, examining authority reform, safety management and expanded recognition of flight simulation and extended reality training technologies.

About National Flight Training Alliance (NFTA)
The National Flight Training Alliance is a US aviation industry advocacy organisation headquartered in Washington, D.C., established to represent the interests of professional flight training providers and other aviation stakeholders. Its activities include regulatory advocacy, government relations, industry collaboration and workforce development, with a focus on improving the operating environment for US pilot training organisations.

About Pilotbase
Pilotbase is a US aviation software provider headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, offering digital platforms for flight school management, pilot training records and aviation career progression. Introduced as the parent brand of Flight Schedule Pro and LogTen in February 2026, the company provides software supporting flight training operations, scheduling, safety management and pilot recordkeeping.

Source: National Flight Training Alliance