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NBAA2009: Demonstrating the Value of Business Aviation, Next Week in Orlando
Nowhere will the reach, diversity and economic impact of the business aviation industry be more in evidence than at the NBAA 62nd Annual Meeting
& Convention (NBAA2009), to be held next week from October 20 to 22 in Orlando, FL. Now more than ever, NBAA's Convention will be the event where
business leaders, government officials, manufacturers, flight department personnel, single-pilot operations and others involved in business aviation
will be on hand to discuss the latest news and trends affecting the industry. Highlights will include appearances by keynote speakers such as FAA
Administrator Randy Babbitt, Forbes publisher Rich Karlgaard, and golf legend and businessman Arnold Palmer. NBAA Members qualify for
discounted registration rates and are encouraged to register online in advance to save money and time. To register and learn more, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/2009
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Machinists Union President, Industry Advocate Buffenbarger to
Speak at NBAA2009
Joining Babbit, Karlgaard and Palmer as speakers at NBAA2009's Opening General Session on October 20 will be Tom Buffenbarger, international
president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), among the largest industrial trade unions in North America. IAM
represents nearly 700,000 active and retired members in dozens of industries, including workers employed in business aircraft manufacture. In his
capacity as president, Buffenbarger often relies on a Learjet 60 to meet his transportation needs. He will speak not only to the value of the
business aviation manufacturing sector to the nation's economic interest, but also to the essential role IAM's airplane serves in increasing the
union's effectiveness and decreasing its costs. Learn more and view his video welcome to Convention Attendees at:
http://www.nbaa.org/news/pr/2009/20091005-078.php
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NBAA Welcomes Report Showing Business Aviation's
Value
NBAA recently welcomed a new study showing that companies using business aviation outperform those that do not. The study concludes: "Business
aircraft users had a dominant presence, on average of 92 percent, among the most innovative, most admired, best brands and best places to work, as
well as dominating the list of companies strongest in corporate governance and responsibility." NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen commented, "This
study shows what the people in the business aviation community have always known: a business airplane is the sign of a well-managed company, because
business aviation helps companies of all sizes be more efficient, productive and competitive." For more information and to view the study, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/news/pr/2009/20090924-072.php
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NBAA2009 Features New Programming for Light Business Airplane Users
A primary focus for the NBAA Convention this year will be a new Light Business Airplane (LBA) Conference featuring programming for entrepreneurs who
rely on a light general aviation airplane for business. The conference is designed to help concept buyers understand the considerations involved in
purchasing a new airplane. It includes sessions to help NBAA Members quantify and communicate the value of their business aircraft, and a first-ever
Single Pilot Safety Standdown sponsored by Cessna Aircraft Company will address fatigue countermeasures, airmanship, cockpit resource management,
pilot health, icing and more. For more information or to register, visit NBAA's dedicated LBA Conference web site at:
http://www.nbaa.org/lba
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Civil Air Patrol to Receive NBAA Al Ueltschi Award for
Humanitarian Leadership
During the Convention next week, NBAA will present the Civil Air Patrol with its Al Ueltschi Humanitarian Award in recognition of the organization's
efforts to provide disaster relief for people and communities in times of crisis. The Civil Air Patrol is a federally supported non-profit that
serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force. The organization utilizes general aviation aircraft for rescue missions,
and its volunteers have been involved in disaster-relief efforts that include the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Hurricane Katrina and other missions. Learn
more at:
http://www.nbaa.org/news/pr/2009/20091007-079.php
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Follow News From NBAA2009 Via Online News Bureau and Twitter
NBAA's Online News Bureau will provide on-site, online coverage of next week's NBAA's Annual Meeting & Convention. For those unable to attend
this year's show, this resource will feature stories and multimedia – including photos, podcasts, video and PowerPoint presentations –
depicting highlights from the world's largest purely civil aviation trade show. Additionally, NBAA's Twitter feed will be updated with news
throughout the week. Users can search Twitter using the hashtag #NBAA09 for the latest postings related to the show. Exhibitors are encouraged to use
the hashtag #NBAA09 when tweeting their own announcements to ensure that their information is easily found through the popular social networking
application. Sign up to follow NBAA on Twitter today by visiting:
http://twitter.com/nbaa
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NBAA2009 Exhibit Space and Sponsorships Still Available
Exhibit space and several sponsorship opportunities offering exposure to thousands of industry professionals are still available for NBAA2009. For
more information about exhibiting, contact NBAA's Linda Peters at lpeters@nbaa.org, and for more information
about sponsorships, contact NBAA's Cheryl Padilla at cpadilla@nbaa.org. Visit the official NBAA2009 web site
at:
http://www.nbaa.org/2008
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Make Convention Housing and Travel Reservations Online Now
NBAA has negotiated hotel rates for NBAA2009 to offer Attendees the lowest rates at official show hotels. With NBAA's package, Attendees will receive
immediate confirmations as well as the option to update or cancel hotel reservations online. Descriptions, photos and maps are available to aid in
choosing hotels. To make housing and travel reservations online, visit the NBAA2009 site at:
http://www.nbaa.org/events/amc/2009/housing
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Charity Benefit and Auctions to Raise Funds for a Worthy
Cause
NBAA Members are cordially invited to attend the 2009 NBAA/CAN Charity Benefit with Live and Silent Auctions, which will raise funds for Corporate
Angel Network (CAN), a charitable organization that eases the burden of travel for cancer patients by arranging free flights to treatment centers
using empty seats on business aircraft. Attending the Charity Benefit and participating in the Live and Silent Auctions are ideal ways for companies
to show support for CAN, which is more important now than ever in this economic climate. The event will be held on October 21 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00
p.m. at the Rosen Centre Hotel. This year's featured musical entertainment is Foreigner. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/events/amc/2009/benefit
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Live and Silent Auctions at NBAA/CAN Charity
Benefit
The NBAA/CAN Charity Benefit will feature Silent and Live Auctions with proceeds from both assisting CAN with its mission. Auction items include a
Vancouver Olympics package, a trip to Hawaii, simulator times and even a chance to fly along with business aviation photographer Paul Bowen on an
air-to-air photo shoot. Silent Auction items will be on display in the Orange County Convention Center Monday, October 19 and Tuesday, October 20.
However, bidding will only take place during the Charity Benefit Reception starting at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, in The Rosen Centre. The
Live Auction will take place during the Charity Benefit itself on Wednesday, October 21. For more information, including a full list of items
available, and to register, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/events/amc/2009/benefit/auctions
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Players, Sponsors Can Still Support Chairman's Charity Classic
Players and sponsors still have time to register for NBAA's 13th Annual Chairman's Charity Classic Golf Tournament, which will be held on Sunday,
October 18, at the Grand Cypress Golf Club in Orlando, FL, in conjunction with NBAA2009. Association Board Chairman Jeff Lee will preside over this
year's tournament. All proceeds from the 2009 event will benefit NBAA Charities. For more information, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/events/amc/2009/golf
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Advertise Your Presence at NBAA2009 on the NBAA Web Site
NBAA Exhibitors can promote their presence at next week's Annual Meeting & Convention by advertising on NBAA.org. As the premier buyers of
aviation products and services worldwide, NBAA.org visitors come to the site regularly for products and services information, as well as for news and
resources about flight department administration, aircraft operations, professional development, advocacy and more. Now for the first time,
advertisers may purchase large, prominent display ads that rotate on most pages of the web site. To learn more or reserve your spot, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/about/advertising/web-site
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New NBAA Apparel Store to Debut at NBAA2009
The Association will be featuring NBAA-branded apparel and No Plane No Gain program merchandise at this year's Convention. Be sure to visit Booth
3335 to view a selection of available merchandise before placing your order. Direct questions in advance of the event to NBAA's Kellie Papatolicas at
kpapatolicas@nbaa.org.
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NBAA Returns to Hong Kong with ABACE in 2011
NBAA is pleased to announce that its Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE) will be held Tuesday, January 18 and Wednesday,
January 19, 2011, at the Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre (HKBAC) on Hong Kong International Airport. "NBAA recognizes the importance of the Asian
region to the future of business aviation, and we will continue to work very closely with our Exhibitors and colleagues at the Asian Business
Aviation Association to promote the growth of business aviation in that part of the world," said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. To learn more about
ABACE2011, visit Booth 3843 at NBAA2009, or visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/news/pr/2009/20090928-073.php
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| EVENTS FOR NBAA EXHIBITORS & SPONSORS |
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Business Aviation Regional Forum
January 14, 2010, Houston, TX
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21st Annual Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference
January 27–29, 2010, San Antonio, TX
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18th Annual Leadership Conference
February 24–25, 2010, San Diego, CA
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Business Aviation Regional Forum
March 11, 2010, Van Nuys, CA
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37th Annual International Operators Conference
March 29–April 1, 2010, New Orleans, LA
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25th Annual Maintenance Management Conference
April 6–8, 2010, San Diego, CA
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10th Annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2010)
May 4–6, 2010, Geneva, Switzerland
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55th Annual Corporate Aviation Safety Seminar
May 11–13, 2010, Tucson, AZ
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Business Aviation Regional Forum
June 10, 2010, Teterboro, NJ
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15th Annual Flight Attendants Conference
June 24–26, 2010, San Diego, CA
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Business Aviation Regional Forum
September 9, 2010, Chicago, IL
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19th Annual Tax, Regulatory & Risk Management Conference
October 17–18, 2010, Atlanta, GA
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63rd Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2010)
October 19–21, 2010, Atlanta, GA
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Review the Full NBAA Events Calendar
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
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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
Senior Manager, Regional Forums & Static Displays
Tel: +1 (202)
783-9456
E-mail: jhart@nbaa.org
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Marketing, Publication & Show Guide Listings
Maureen C. Cameron
Director of Marketing, Conventions, Seminars & Forums
Tel: +1 (202) 783-9453
E-mail: mcameron@nbaa.org
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Press Conference Scheduling, Show Guide Advertising
Kirby Konz
Advertising & Sponsorship Coordinator
Tel: +1 (202) 478-7772
E-Mail: kkonz@nbaa.org
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Show Guide Advertising Sales
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 & Education 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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NBAA/CAN Charity Benefit Sales, Housing, Hospitality Suites & Sponsorships
Cheryl Padilla
Director, Conventions
Tel: +1 (202) 737-4484
E-mail: cpadilla@nbaa.org
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Registration
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: +1 (202) 783-9364
E-mail: kblouin@nbaa.org
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