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NBAA Annual Meeting & Convention Closes With Over
30,000 in Attendance
NBAA concluded its 61st Annual Meeting & Convention with 30,811 people in attendance, "a solid turnout," according to Association President and
CEO Ed Bolen. "This year's show comes amidst spikes in the cost of fuel, tightening credit markets and a challenging economy," Bolen said. "Business
aviation has been impacted by adverse economic trends like every other industry, so we're pleased that our Convention continues to offer a valuable
marketing and networking opportunity for our Member Companies." To view NBAA's full press release about this year's Convention, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/news/pr/2008/20081008-052.php
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Hundreds of Volunteers Built Aviation-Themed Playground
for Orlando Community at NBAA2008
In conjunction with the NBAA 61st Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2008), the Association once again joined with KaBOOM!, a non-profit group that
envisions a great place to play within walking distance of every child in America, as well as with Orlando-based BBA/Signature Flight Services for
this year's project. The aviation-themed playground was completed in eight hours, with the help of nearly 300 volunteers from the business aviation
and local communities. This year's Park Build marks the second year of what has become an NBAA tradition, following last year's build near Fulton
County Airport-Brown Field (FTY) in Atlanta, GA. The new park has helped make the community brighter for more than 200 neighborhood children by
giving them a safe place to play. View an online article and photos at:
http://www.nbaa.org/events/amc/2008/news/park-build.php
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NBAA 12th Annual Chairman's Charity Classic Raised Over $30,000 for NBAA
Charities
NBAA's 12th Annual Chairman's Charity Classic Golf Tournament raised more than $30,000 for NBAA Charities this year. NBAA Charities is a charitable
fund established to provide assistance from the Association and the business aviation community to entities using business aircraft for humanitarian
efforts, including Angel Flight America, the Corporate Angel Network, ORBIS and Veterans AirLift Command. A total of 220 golfers played in this
year's tournament, held at ChamptionsGate Golf Club near Orlando, in conjunction with NBAA2008. NBAA Chairman of the Board Jeffrey W. Lee, the event
host, gave remarks during the awards luncheon following the tournament, which was generously supported by nearly 20 sponsors. To learn more about
NBAA Charities, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/charities
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New NBAA Web Site Is Coming – Get a Sneak Peek Today
NBAA's web site, launched in 1995, is undergoing a complete overhaul to improve usability. In addition to technical guidance for operating Members,
the web site includes resources relevant to Exhibitors and Associate Members without aircraft, and can provide opportunities for vendors to reach the
business aviation marketplace. One such resource is the Products & Services section of the site, which allows users to search for NBAA Members
that offer business aviation products and services. The architecture of the web site is being revised to organize information more logically, and
several new navigation features are being added to make NBAA's many online resources easier to find. To preview the new web site, which will launch
later this fall, view a video presentation at:
http://streaming.nbaa.org/coming-soon
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20th Anniversary S&D Conference: Lottery Deadline This Friday, Sponsorships
Available
NBAA's 20th Annual Schedulers & Dispatchers (S&D) Conference, a hallmark anniversary for the event, will be held next year from January 14 to
16 at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center in Long Beach, CA. In recognition of the event's 20th anniversary, the theme for the 2009
Conference will be "Honoring Our Heritage – Reaching for New Heights." The three-day conference will feature a host of Information Sessions and
Schedulers Professional Development Program courses addressing current needs and issues for the profession. The 2008 Conference in Savannah, GA was a
great success, and an even greater turnout is expected for 2009. The booth selection lottery deadline is this Friday, October 17. To download the
Exhibitor Prospectus or to become a sponsor, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/sdc/2009
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ABACE Returns to Hong Kong in February
The 2009 NBAA Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE2009) will be held in Hong Kong from February 11 to 12. Indoor exhibits will
be located at the AsiaWorld-Expo, with a Static Display of Aircraft at the 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. The Exhibitor Prospectus for ABACE2009 is available upon request. For more information,
contact NBAA's Maureen Cameron at mcameron@nbaa.org, or visit:
http://www.abace.aero/2009/index.php
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Exhibitor Space Still Available for NBAA's New Light Business Airplane Event
There is still time to secure exhibit space for NBAA's Inaugural Light Business Airplane Exhibition & Conference (LBA2009), to be held at San
Diego's award-winning convention center in California from March 12 to 14. LBA2009 will serve as the industry's premier event dedicated to companies
and operators that use light business airplanes to help them succeed. 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 Airplanes and a host of educational
sessions on topics of interest to business owners and operators of light jets, turboprops and piston airplanes. To obtain the Exhibitor
Prospectus or learn more, visit the LBA2009 web site at:
http://www.nbaa.org/lba
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2009 Regional Forum Schedule Online Now
The NBAA Business Aviation Regional Forum schedule for 2009 is now online. The locations and dates include: Dallas Love Field (DAL) in Dallas, TX on
April 9; Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, MN on June 25; and Henderson Executive Airport (HND) in Las Vegas, NV on September 17.
NBAA Regional Forums bring business aircraft owners, operators, manufacturers, customers and other industry personnel together for one-day events at
premier airports and fixed base operators in the U.S. and abroad. The forums are designed to meet the needs of regional business aviation communities
and provide information to local business leaders interested in learning more about business aviation. For more information about NBAA Regional
Forums, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/forums
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Save the Date for 2009 Maintenance Management
Conference
Next year's NBAA Maintenance Management Conference will be held in New Orleans, LA from April 15 to 17. This Conference is business aviation's single
dedicated venue for individuals with responsibilities for managing the maintenance function from aircraft maintenance to hangar facility management
to personnel. Themed "Navigating Change: Wrenches to Laptops," the 2009 Conference is designed to share the latest in product developments and
industry trends. The Conference will also offer topics in leadership management, latest trends in technology, regulatory issues and other hot topics,
along with special interest subjects for personnel growth. Attendees will include business aviation professionals with management responsibilities
and purchasing authority for aircraft maintenance, technical operations and hangar facilities compliance. The full agenda and registration will be
posted online in mid-January 2009. Exhibitor applications will be available shortly. For more information, contact NBAA's Dina Green at dgreen@nbaa.org, or visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/events/mmc/2009/
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EBACE Dates Announced for 2009
The 9th Annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2009) will be held next year in Geneva, from May 12 to 14. EBACE is the
preeminent forum for the European business aviation community to find products and services from the world's top vendors. This year's EBACE marked an
eighth consecutive year of growth that was hailed as the best event yet in recognizing the contribution of business aviation to regional economies,
with a total of 13,692 Attendees. The Exhibitor Prospectus for EBACE2009 is available upon request. For more information, contact NBAA's
Maureen Cameron at mcameron@nbaa.org. To learn more about future NBAA events, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/events/
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Mark Your Calendars for NBAA2009
NBAA's 62nd Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2009) will be held from Tuesday, October 20 to Thursday, October 22 in Orlando, FL. NBAA2009 will
continue to build on the success of NBAA2008, which had more than 30,000 Attendees and a record total of 1,186 Exhibitors, in addition to a Static
Display with 139 state-of-the-art business aircraft. The Exhibitor Prospectus for NBAA2009 will mail in early January. To view highlights from
NBAA2008, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/2008
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| Events for NBAA Exhibitors & Sponsors |
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20th Annual Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference
January 14–16, 2009, Long Beach, CA
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NBAA Leadership Conference
February 18–19, 2009, New Orleans, LA
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2009 NBAA Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE2009)
February 11–12, 2009, Hong Kong
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Light Business Airplane Exhibition & Conference(LBA2009)
March 12–14, 2009, San Diego, CA
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36th Annual International Operators Conference
March 30 – April 2, 2009, San Diego, CA
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Business Aviation Regional Forum
April 9, 2009, Dallas, TX
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Maintenance Management Conference
April 15–17, 2009, New Orleans, LA
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54th Annual Corporate Aviation Safety Seminar
April 21–23, 2009, Orlando, FL
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9th Annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2009)
May 12–14, 2009, Geneva, Switzerland
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Business Aviation Regional Forum
June 25, 2009, St. Paul, MN
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Business Aviation Regional Forum
September 17, 2009, Las Vegas, NV
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62nd Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2009)
October 20–22, 2009, Orlando, FL
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Review the Full NBAA Events Calendar
http://www.nbaa.org/events/date/
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Review Future NBAA Convention Dates
http://www.nbaa.org/events
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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
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Exhibits
Linda A. Peters
Vice President, Exhibits
Tel: +1 (202) 783-9368
E-mail: lpeters@nbaa.org
Margie Morgan
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
Sr. Manager, Regional Forums & Static Displays
Tel: +1 (202)
783-9456
E-mail: jhart@nbaa.org
Mark Libby, Jr.
Coordinator, Static Displays & Exhibits
Tel: +1 (202) 280-6343
E-mail: mlibby@nbaa.org
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Marketing
Maureen C. Cameron
Director of Marketing, 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
Director, Registration, Meetings & Seminar Exhibits
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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Housing
Cheryl Padilla
Director, Conventions
Tel: +1 (202) 737-4484
E-mail: cpadilla@nbaa.org
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Overall Coordination
Kathleen M. Blouin
Senior Vice President, Conventions, Seminars & Forums
Tel: +1 (202) 783-9364
E-mail: kblouin@nbaa.org
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