Aero Linx: The National Aircraft Finance Association The National Aircraft Finance Association is a non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting the general welfare of individuals and organizations providing aircraft financing and loans secured by aircraft; to improving the industry's service to the public; and to working with government agencies to foster a greater understanding of our members' needs.

Discrete Frequency A separate radio frequency for use in direct pilot-controller communications in air traffic control which reduces frequency congestion by controlling the number of aircraft operating on a particular frequency at one time. Discrete frequencies are normally designated for each control sector in en route/terminal ATC facilities. Discrete frequencies are listed in the Airport/Facility Directory and the DOD FLIP IFR En Route Supplement.

"The real-life working conditions offered by the Practical Training Program make it the most useful and comprehensive program available from any OEM. We're already looking at ways to expand and improve training program content to meet the future needs of our operators as new regulations and technologies are introduced." Source: Patrice Kurdijian, Training Manager at the Dassault Training Academy -- The academy recently received regulatory approval from the EASA to operate as a Part 147 Training Center, the first such authorization to be granted to a business jet OEM. The approval allows Dassault Aviation to comply with new European regulations requiring that technicians be offered practical maintenance instruction in addition to theoretica