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NBAA 13th Annual Flight Attendants Conference Is This Month
The NBAA 13th Annual Flight Attendants Conference will take place from June 27 to 28 in Tucson, AZ at the Hilton El Conquistador Hotel. The theme for
this year's event is "Going Global, New Challenges for Today's Flight Attendants." Keynote speaker Terri Morrison, author of several books on the
cultural issues involved when doing business in different countries, will offer guidelines for successfully serving international travelers.
Additional session topics will include global health challenges for crew and passengers, international catering etiquette and fatigue issues for
international crews. To register online or review the agenda, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/events/fac/2008
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EBACE Grows for Eighth Straight Year
Last month, NBAA, with the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA), concluded another record-shattering European Business Aviation Convention &
Exhibition (EBACE) with an eighth consecutive year of growth that was hailed as the best event yet in recognizing the contribution of business
aviation to regional economies. A total of 13,692 Attendees were on-site at this year's event, a 21.5 percent increase over last year's total
attendance of 11,267. EBACE2008 surpassed other records, as more than 440 Exhibitors, an all-time high, displayed the latest products and services
across a total of 1,958 booth spaces at Geneva PALEXPO, a 38 percent increase over the previous year. Read the full press release at:
http://www.nbaa.org/news/pr/2008/20080522-033.php
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Visit EBACE2008 News Bureau to Review Articles, Podcasts, Photos and More
The EBACE Online News Bureau provides coverage of the 8th Annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2008), which took place
from May 20 to 22 at Geneva PALEXPO, with a static display at Geneva International Airport. Visit the EBACE web site for articles and photos of the
only European exhibition to focus exclusively on business aviation. In addition, Information Session podcasts and presentations are available on
topics such as safety and security, business aviation and the environment, the single European sky and SESAR, airport access, synthetic and enhanced
vision devices, very light jets and more. Geneva also will host next year's event, which will be held May 12 through 14. Visit the EBACE2008 Online
News Bureau now at:
http://www.ebace.aero/news
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Awards for Safety, Contributions to the Industry Presented at
EBACE2008
At EBACE2008, NBAA and EBAA presented awards to several exceptional organizations and individuals. During the 2nd Annual Safety Standdown Europe,
EBAA presented the inaugural European Safety of Flight Awards, which honor European business aviation operators for their record of safe flying, to
PrivatAir, Shell Aircraft, Eurofly Service S.P.A., Aero-Dienst GmbH, Dassault Falcon Service and BMW Flight Service. Also at EBACE2008, NBAA and EBAA
presented the EBACE2008 European Business Aviation Award to Mark Booth, chairman and CEO of NetJets Europe, for his outstanding contributions to
European business aviation. For more information, visit:
http://www.ebace.aero/press/release/20080519a.php
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Don't Miss Next NBAA Regional Forum in Ohio
The next NBAA Business Aviation Regional Forum will be held on June 26 at the Dayton International Airport (DAY) in Dayton, OH. The one-day event is
a learning and networking experience for the regional business aviation community and for local business leaders interested in learning more about
business aviation. The forum will feature a Static Display of Aircraft, dozens of exhibits and a number of briefings catered specifically toward
business aviation in the Dayton, OH area. To learn more, or to register, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/events/forums/20080626
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Act Now to Sponsor 2008 NBAA Charities Gala, Featuring The Blues Brothers
One of the highlights of the NBAA 61st Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2008) will be the NBAA Charities Gala, which will include a Live and Silent
Auction to raise money for NBAA Charities. This event will be held the evening of Tuesday, October 7 at the Rosen Centre Hotel from 6:00 p.m. to
11:00 p.m. and will feature entertainment by The Blues Brothers, featuring Jim Belushi and Dan Aykroyd. NBAA Charities Gala sponsorships offer
outstanding exposure to hundreds of industry professionals. For more information about sponsorship opportunities or to reserve tables, visit the
NBAA2008 web site at:
http://www.nbaa.org/2008
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Advertise in the NBAA2008 Show Guide & Directory of Exhibiting
Companies
Advertise in the NBAA2008 Show Guide & Directory of Exhibiting Companies and spread your company's message to the more than 30,000 Attendees
at the Convention. The Show Guide is distributed to all Attendees along with their credentials and contains pertinent information relative to
exhibits, Information Sessions, social gatherings, shuttle bus service and other events at NBAA2008. Insertion orders for advertising in the
NBAA2008 Show Guide are due July 18, and artwork is due August 1. To purchase advertising, contact Melissa Murphy at melmurphy@sunflower.com or NBAA's Kirby Konz at kkonz@nbaa.org. For
more information, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/events/amc/2008/exhibitors
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Tax, Regulatory & Risk Management Conference Coming to Orlando in October
Save the date for NBAA's 17th Annual Tax, Regulatory & Risk Management Conference, which will be held from October 4 to 5 in Orlando, FL. The agenda
and additional event information will be posted on NBAA's web site in July at:
http://www.nbaa.org/events
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Call for Speakers: NBAA's Inaugural Light Business Airplane Exhibition &
Conference
NBAA invites proposals for presentation topics and speakers at the inaugural NBAA Light Business Airplane Exhibition & Conference that will be held
March 12 to 14, 2009, in San Diego, CA. Responses must be received by June 30. For more information, contact NBAA's Mike Nichols at mnichols@nbaa.org, or visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/rfp
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NBAA Seeks New Director, Conventions
The NBAA Conventions, Seminars & Forums Division is seeking a director, conventions. This position reports directly to the senior vice president,
conventions, seminars & forums, and supports the NBAA Annual Meeting & Convention, European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE), Asian
Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE) and newly launched NBAA Light Business Airplane Exhibition & Conference (LBA). This position has
direct responsibility for the housing function and special events at all NBAA shows. Housing duties include negotiating contracts, assigning room
blocks for Exhibitors and Attendees, determining flow patterns, and handling all staff, VIP and support vendor rooming. Special event coordination
includes the NBAA Gala, President's Reception and all VIP events at NBAA shows. Send resumes and queries to draphael@nbaa.org.
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ABACE Dates Announced for 2009
The dates and locale for the 2009 NBAA Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE2009) have been determined. Hong Kong again will host
the annual event, which will take place next year on Wednesday, February 11 and Thursday, February 12. Indoor exhibits will be located at the Asia
World Expo, with a Static Display of Aircraft at Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre. This year's event was an enormous success, with a total of 1,131
people and 29 Exhibitors in attendance, and numerous sessions featuring industry experts discussing airspace and regulatory issues for operating in
the Asian region. To learn more about future NBAA events, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/events/date/
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| Events for NBAA Exhibitors & Sponsors |
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Business Aviation Regional Forum
June 26, 2008, Dayton, OH
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Business Aviation Regional Forum
September 10, 2008, Bedford, MA
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61st Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2008)
October 6–8, 2008, Orlando, FL
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20th Annual Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference
January 14–16, 2009, Long Beach, CA
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Light Business Airplane Exhibition & Conference (LBA2009)
March 12–14, 2009, San Diego, CA
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Review the Full NBAA Events Calendar
http://www.nbaa.org/events
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Review Future NBAA Convention Dates
http://www.nbaa.org/events/date/
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| Contacts for NBAA Exhibitors & Sponsors |
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General Information
Donna Raphael
Administrative Assistant
Tel: +1 (202) 478-7760
E-mail: draphael@nbaa.org
Chris Washington
Administrative Assistant
Tel: +1 (202) 783-9257
E-mail: cwashington@nbaa.org
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Exhibits
Linda A. Peters
Vice President, Exhibits
Tel: +1 (202) 783-9368
E-mail: lpeters@nbaa.org
Margie Morgan
Assistant Manager, Exhibits
Tel: +1 (202) 783-9369
E-mail: mmorgan@nbaa.org
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Static Displays
Marti Smith
Director, Regional Forums & Static Displays
Tel: +1 (202) 783-9365
E-mail: msmith@nbaa.org
Joe Hart
Manager, Exhibits & Static Displays
Tel: +1 (202) 783-9456
E-mail: jhart@nbaa.org
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Advertising & Marketing
Maureen C. Cameron
Marketing Manager, Conventions, Seminars & Forums
Tel: +1 (202) 783-9453
E-mail: mcameron@nbaa.org
Steve Champness
Advertising Sales Representative (East of the Mississippi)
Tel: +1 (800) 878-7555
E-mail: schampness@nbaa.org
Melissa Murphy
Advertising Sales
Representative (West of the Mississippi)
Tel: +1 (785) 856-5111
E-mail: mmurphy@nbaa.org
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Meeting Rooms & Information Sessions
Sandy Wirtz
Director, Seminars
Tel: +1 (202) 783-9366
E-mail: swirtz@nbaa.org
Dina E.
Green
Senior Manager, Seminars
Tel: +1 (202) 783-9357
E-mail: dgreen@nbaa.org
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Registration
Jan Simmons-Kelliebrew
Manager, Conventions, Seminars & Forums Registration
Tel: +1 (202) 783-9283
E-mail: jkelliebrew@nbaa.org
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Overall Coordination
Kathleen M. Blouin
Senior Vice President, Conventions, Seminars & Forums
Tel: (202) 783-9364
E-mail: kblouin@nbaa.org
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