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NBAA's Local LBA2009 Committee Understands Light Business Airplane Operators' Unique
Needs
Industry figures with first-hand knowledge of light business aircraft operations have formed a committee to help plan NBAA's inaugural Light Business
Airplane Exhibition & Conference (LBA2009), scheduled for March 12–14, 2009 in San Diego, CA. Mike Herman of NBAA's Board of Directors, a
Cessna Citation Jet single-pilot operator, chairs the committee. Joining Herman is Fred George, aircraft expert and author of Business &
Commercial Aviation magazine's annual Purchase Planning Handbook, a respected reference on light business airplanes and other aircraft.
Committee member Austin Blue is president of Spectrum Aeronautical and a member of the San Diego Area Young Presidents Organization. Also on the
committee are renowned aviation educators John and Martha King, who will offer LBA2009 Attendees a complimentary online King Schools course valued at
$395. Additional committee members include John Bracamonte of Landmark; Grant Wright of Wright-On Communications; Ken Kaplan and Rich Martindell of
the King Schools; and former NBAA Board Member Steve Nielsen. To learn more about LBA2009, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/lba
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Exhibitor Deadline for LBA2009 Is Aug. 15
There is still time to secure exhibit space for NBAA's first-ever Light Business Airplane Exhibition & Conference, which will be held at San
Diego's award-winning convention center. LBA2009 will serve as the industry's premier event dedicated to companies that use light business airplanes
to help them succeed. Specifically, LBA2009 will focus on operators of light jets, turboprops and piston airplanes. NBAA is extending invitations to
concept buyers to ensure that those who would like to have full control of their business travel know how to get started. Exhibitors from every
segment of light airplane business aviation are welcome, and there are approximately 1,000 exhibit spaces to fill. The event will include a Static
Display of Aircraft at Landmark Aviation Services on San Diego-Lindbergh Field Airport (SAN), featuring nearly 50 light business airplanes. The booth
space lottery deadline is August 15. To learn more, visit the LBA2009 web site at:
http://www.nbaa.org/lba
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NBAA2008 Is Only Two Months Away; Register Online Now
NBAA's 61st Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2008) is expected to draw thousands of Attendees from around the world to Orlando, FL, Monday
October 6 through Wednesday October 8 – a departure from the usual Tuesday-to-Thursday schedule. The event will be located at the Orange County
Convention Center, with a Static Display of Aircraft at Orlando Executive Airport (ORL). Register online in advance for this year's Convention to
save money and time. Advance registration is $150; on-site registration is $200. Those who register in advance can speed their entrance to the
exhibit floor on-site by picking up their badges, badge-holders and lanyards at the self-registration kiosks. To register and view the online
schedule for NBAA2008, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/2008
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NBAA Convention Opening General Session to Feature Industry Leaders
As in years past, NBAA2008 will feature an Opening General Session (OGS) that includes leaders from industry and government. International Civil
Aviation Organization President Roberto Kobeh González, recognized for his life-long contributions to civil aviation in Central America, will
give the keynote address on Monday, October 6 at 8:30 am. Additionally, the OGS will feature the well-known political couple James Carville and Mary
Matalin, who will offer their perspectives on the November presidential election, marking the duo's second appearance at an NBAA Annual Meeting &
Convention. Review the full schedule of events at:
http://www.nbaa.org/events/amc/2008/program
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NBAA, BBA/Signature Flight Support and KaBOOM! Join for NBAA
Playground Build 2008 Design Day
NBAA, BBA/Signature Flight Support and KaBOOM! – a national non-profit group – recently came together with local Orlando residents to plan
the design for a new aviation-themed playground that will be built in conjunction with the Association's 61st Annual Meeting & Convention. Over
75 children and 50 adults from the Hollowbrook Apartments neighborhood provided ideas and selected components for the playground, which will be built
in one day with help from NBAA Member Companies and community residents. Nearly 300 volunteers will be needed to make NBAA Build 2008 a success. Gary
Boekenkamp, vice president, strategy and business development, BBA Aviation, will serve as the Local Project Chair for NBAA Build 2008. Those in
attendance will receive a free t-shirt, sponsored by BBA/Signature, and help make the community brighter for the local children by giving them a safe
place to play. To become a volunteer or for more information, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/events/amc/2008/build
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Become an NBAA2008 Sponsor
Several sponsorship opportunities are available for this year's NBAA Annual Meeting & Convention, offering exposure to hundreds of industry
professionals. Options for sponsorship include networking receptions, Convention tote bags and "you are here" Convention floor displays. All
sponsorships provide opportunities to display company messages and logos. To become a sponsor or to learn more, contact NBAA's Kirby Konz at kkonz@nbaa.org. For more information, visit the official NBAA2008 web site at:
http://www.nbaa.org/2008
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NBAA Chairman's Charity Classic Sponsorships Now Available
The NBAA 12th Annual Chairman's Charity Classic Golf Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, October 4, at the ChampionsGate Golf Resort in
ChampionsGate, FL. The tournament will be held in conjunction with the NBAA 61st Annual Meeting & Convention, and all proceeds will benefit NBAA
Charities. Nearly $400,000 has been raised for various charities since the Classic's founding in 1997. Online registration will be available in the
coming weeks, but player and non-player sponsorship packages are available now. To become a sponsor, contact NBAA's Benjamin Schwalen at bschwalen@nbaa.org, or visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/golf
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4th Annual NBAA Charities Auctions Now Accepting Donations
Donations are now being accepted for NBAA's 4th Annual Charities Auctions. The Live and Silent Auctions support NBAA Charities, a charitable fund
established to provide assistance from the Association and the business aviation community to a wide range of philanthropic organizations, including
Angel Flight America, the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund, the Corporate Angel Network and the National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.
The Live Auction will be held during the NBAA Charities Gala on the evening of Tuesday, October 7. Silent Auction items will be on display prior to
the Charities Gala. To donate items for the NBAA Charities Auctions or for more information, contact NBAA's Dina Green at dgreen@nbaa.org or visit the NBAA2008 web site at:
http://www.nbaa.org/2008
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Sponsorships and Tables Available for NBAA2008 Charities
Gala
One of the highlights of the NBAA 61st Annual Meeting & Convention 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, contact NBAA's Kirby Konz
at kkonz@nbaa.org, or visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/events/amc/2008/gala
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NBAA2008 Attendees Urged to Take Advantage of NBAA
Connect
NBAA is again offering NBAA Connect to help NBAA2008 Attendees identify and connect with the people, products and sessions that best address their
individual needs and interests. Those already registered for NBAA2008 can access NBAA Connect to help navigate through more than one million square
feet of floor space, over 1,100 exhibits and over 100 Information Sessions. Users can print out personalized schedules and floorplans to help make
the most of NBAA2008. For more information, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/events/amc/2008/nbaaconnect
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Make Convention Housing and Travel Reservations Online
Now
NBAA has negotiated hotel rates for NBAA2008 to offer Attendees the lowest rates at official show hotels. With NBAA's package, Attendees will not
have to pre-pay their hotel reservations, and will receive immediate confirmations as well as the option to update or cancel hotel reservations
online without fees or penalties. Descriptions, photos and maps are available to aid in choosing hotels. To make housing and travel reservations
online, visit the NBAA2008 housing web site at:
http://www.nbaa.org/events/amc/2008/housing
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Exhibit at Next NBAA Business Aviation Regional Forum
The next NBAA Business Aviation Regional Forum will be held September 10 on Hanscom Field (BED) in Bedford, MA. The event is a one-day 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 Bedford, MA area. To become an Exhibitor or learn more, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/events/forums/20080910
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Business Aviation Insider Sponsorship Opportunities
Available
Sponsorship opportunities are available for upcoming issues of Business Aviation Insider, the official Member publication of NBAA. An
award-winning publication highly respected by NBAA's Members, Insider is mailed bimonthly to 11,000 NBAA Member employees, distributed to
thousands more at NBAA events and archived online. The publication covers virtually all aspects of the industry, including operational issues,
developments in the federal policy arena, NBAA events and Member benefits and profiles of NBAA's diverse Membership. NBAA provides a rate card online
for interested sponsors, which includes publishing dates, the 2008 editorial calendar and artwork specifications. To view the 2008 sponsorship rates
and information, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/about/ratecard/insider.php
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Register Now for the 2008 Bombardier Safety Standdown
Registration is open for the 2008 Bombardier Safety Standdown, in partnership with NBAA, the Federal Aviation Administration and the National
Transportation Safety Board. This year's event will be held from October 20 to 23 in Kansas City, MO, at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center. As one of
the leading business aviation safety events, the Bombardier Safety Standdown will focus on improving human performance in aviation. Attendance is
limited and NBAA Members are encouraged to register early. Registration will close on September 17. To register and for additional information,
visit:
http://www.safetystanddown.com
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Save the Date for NBAA's Upcoming Annual Events
Dates and locations have been set for NBAA's largest annual events through 2010. Interested members of the business aviation community can make plans
now to attend these events. The NBAA 20th Annual Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference will be held from January 14 to 16, 2009, in Long Beach, CA;
the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE2009) will be held from February 11 to 12, 2009, in Hong Kong; NBAA's Inaugural Light
Business Airplane Exhibition & Conference (LBA2009) will be held from March 12 to 14, 2009, in San Diego, CA; and the 9th Annual European
Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2009) will be held from May 12 to 14, 2009, in Geneva, Switzerland. For a full list of dates and
locations, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/events/amc
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| Events for NBAA Exhibitors & Sponsors |
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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, Regional Forums & Static Displays
Tel: +1 (202) 783-9456
E-mail: jhart@nbaa.org
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Marketing
Maureen C. Cameron
Marketing Manager, Conventions, Seminars & Forums
Tel: +1 (202) 783-9453
E-mail: mcameron@nbaa.org
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Advertising
Kirby Konz
Advertising & Sponsorship Coordinator
Tel: +1 (202) 478-7772
E-Mail: kkonz@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
Stacey Dunn Turner
Assistant Manager, Conventions, Seminars & Forums
Registration
Tel: +1 (202) 783-9351
E-Mail: sturner@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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