2019 NBAA-BACE Lives Up to Promise, Driving Change in a Rapidly Evolving Industry

NBAA today wrapped up an inspiring 2019 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), reflecting a changing industry, and driving it to embrace the future on all fronts. The show opened with NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen declaring that this year’s NBAA-BACE would be “the most exciting convention NBAA has ever hosted.” At the conclusion of the show that outcome was indisputable. Energy was high from the convention’s start – when basketball legend and entrepreneur Earvin “Magic” Johnson jumped off the opening keynote stage to tell the crowd he could never accomplish all that he has off the court without a business airplane – to the closing day, when every refueling turbine aircraft departed Henderson Executive Airport powered by sustainable aviation fuel. Read more about NBAA-BACE.

Video: Future-Focused NBAA-BACE Captures Industry’s Excitement

Revolutionary technologies, inspirational speakers and unparalleled networking – all were part of an electric week at the 2019 edition of NBAA-BACE, which was characterized by a new look, feel and energy. The show featured many innovative and exciting additions, including a first-ever urban air mobility and unmanned aircraft systems display area; the inaugural New Products Showcase introduced some of the latest products and services hitting the market. Take a look back at NBAA-BACE.

Limitless Pathways to Success Highlighted at NBAA Careers in Business Aviation Day

Students from across the country were inspired to learn about the limitless opportunities for success in business aviation during the NBAA-BACE Careers in Business Aviation Day. FAA Administrator Steve Dickson drove home a compelling message: a dynamic industry needs you. “Aviation is growing fast – over the next 20 years, we’ll need about 800,000 pilots, 700,000 technicians, a million flight attendants and more people in roles such as physicians, data scientists and manufacturers,” said Dickson. “This is the most exciting time for aviation since the introduction of the jet engine.” View a video and read more about NBAA-BACE Careers in Business Aviation Day.

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About NBAA: Founded in 1947 and based in Washington, DC, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is the leading organization for companies that rely on general aviation aircraft to help make their businesses more efficient, productive and successful. The association represents more than 11,000 companies and professionals, and provides more than 100 products and services to the business aviation community, including the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), the world’s largest civil aviation trade show.