Did You Miss It? Thought Leaders’ Perspectives Featured in Best of 2019 NBAA TV Live

Dec. 20, 2019

At the 2019 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) held Oct. 22-24 in Las Vegas, the association conducted livestream interviews with a wide range of industry experts on the future of business aviation, covering topics from new business aviation transport modes, to alternate energy and propulsion sources, to emerging workforce trends and more. The following is a compilation of some of NBAA TV Live’s best interviews of 2019, which included perspectives from legends and leaders alike. To review the full list of video interviews, visit the 2019 NBAA TV Live video archives.

Flying to New Heights With ‘Jetman’
NBAA-BACE keynote speaker Yves “Jetman” Rossy, the first man in the history of aviation to fly with a jet-propelled wing, discusses his inspirational story and explores what’s possible in aviation.

New Energy and Excitement at 2019 NBAA-BACE
As NBAA-BACE 2019 came to a close, NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen reflects on the innovations featured throughout the show in this NBAA TV Live interview.

Strengthening the Aviation Community
Outgoing NBAA Chair and pioneering three-start Air Force Gen. Lloyd “Fig” Newton reflects on the industry’s response to ATC privatization and looks ahead at how changes in technology and human capital will impact business aviation’s future.

Hiring Our Heroes
Hiring Our Heroes Executive Director Col. (Ret.) H. Charles Hodges discusses how the program is helping veterans transition to the civilian workforce, including jobs in business aviation.

New Innovations From Honeywell
Honeywell’s Megan Towne shares details on the company’s products and technologies on display at 2019 NBAA-BACE, including Honeywell’s presence in the UAS/UAM Innovation Display.

Noise Reduction Headsets for Pilots
Noise reduction headsets from Bose have been redesigned for increased comfort while providing pilots different modes of noise reduction. Bose’s Matt Ruwe highlights some of the benefits pilots can expect with the new headsets.

The Reality of Electric Aircraft
Fully electric airplanes have gone from research to market in just a few years. George Bye of Bye Aerospace, a leading company developing electric aircraft, discusses the electric evolution taking place in the industry.

Flapper Wins ‘The Pitch’ at NBAA-BACE
A first-time exhibitor at NBAA-BACE 2019, Flapper won The Pitch, a Shark-Tank style competition held during the show. Paul Malicki of Flapper discusses the idea behind the aviation software company.

Addressing Workforce Challenges
NBAA Vice President, Educational Strategy & Workforce Development Jo Damato takes a look at how NBAA-BACE 2019 addressed the different challenges facing the business aviation workforce.

YoPros Bring New Energy
NBAA senior managers Brian Koester and Sierra Grimes share opportunities for young professionals to become involved with NBAA, including the inaugural NBAA Emerging Leaders Conference in February 2020.