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Keynote Session

Attendees at the Keynote Session of 2024 NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas.

Attendees at the Keynote Session of 2024 NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas.

NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen discusses the FAA’s new powered-lift SFAR with FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker during the Keynote at 2024 NBAA-BACE.

In addition to leading the FAA’s NextGen program as deputy administrator, Michael Whitaker also established the agency’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Office, the first FAA organization dedicated to UAS operations in the National Airspace System.

NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen and Bombardier Chairman Pierre Beaudoin take the stage during the Keynote at 2024 NBAA-BACE.

NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen, Bombardier Chairman Emeritus Laurent Beaudoin, and his son Bombardier Chairman Pierre Beaudoin, on stage with Award-Winning Journalist Lisa Stark during the Keynote at 2024 NBAA-BACE.

NBAA honored Bombardier’s Laurent Beaudoin, Chairman Emeritus & Pierre Beaudoin, Chairman of the Board with the Meritorious Service to Aviation Award.

NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen welcomes Keynote speaker Neil deGrasse Tyson and Moderator Bonny Simi to the stage on Tuesday, Oct. 22

Attendees at the Keynote Session watch as Neil deGrasse Tyson shares his thought-provoking perspectives.

Bombardier’s Laurent Beaudoin, Chairman Emeritus, one of the Meritorious Service to Aviation Award winners

Neil deGrasse Tyson’s NBAA-BACE keynote address is taking place amidst a 2024 cross-country touring schedule that includes sell-out engagements.

The 2024 NBAA-BACE Keynote speaker Neil deGrasse Tyson – Award-Winning Astrophysicist, Renowned Futurist, Best-Selling Author and Inspiring Speaker.

Neil deGrasse Tyson, an award-winning astrophysicist, renowned futurist, best-selling author and inspiring speaker, shares his thought-provoking perspectives about the dazzling possibilities on distant horizons as a keynote speaker.

Bonny Simi, Joby Aviation Head of Air Operations and People interviews Neil deGrasse Tyson – Award-Winning Astrophysicist, Renowned Futurist, Best-Selling Author and Inspiring Speaker at the 2024 NBAA-BACE Keynote session.

Lisa Stark, Emmy and Peabody Award-Winning Aviation Journalist, interviews Bombardier’s Laurent Beaudoin, Chairman Emeritus & Pierre Beaudoin, Chairman of the Board, the Meritorious Service to Aviation Award winners

In addition to leading the FAA’s NextGen program as deputy administrator, Michael Whitaker also established the agency’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Office, the first FAA organization dedicated to UAS operations in the National Airspace System.

Michael Whitaker, the FAA Administrator talks with NBAA’s ED Bolen about leading the FAA’s NextGen program
and the newly released Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR), which establishes requirements for the safe, efficient integration of advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft into the nation’s aviation system.

Attendees listen to the Keynote Session of 2024 NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas.

Attendees in a packed Keynote Session of 2024 NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas.

Lisa Stark interviews Bombardier’s Laurent Beaudoin, Chairman Emeritus & Pierre Beaudoin, Chairman of the Board during the Keynote Session at NBAA-BACE.

Lisa Stark interviews Bombardier’s Laurent Beaudoin, Chairman Emeritus & Pierre Beaudoin, Chairman of the Board during the Keynote Session at NBAA-BACE.

Bonny Simi, Joby Aviation Head of Air Operations and People interviews Neil deGrasse Tyson – Award-Winning Astrophysicist, Renowned Futurist, Best-Selling Author and Inspiring Speaker at the 2024 NBAA-BACE Keynote session.

Attendees at the Keynote Session of 2024 NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas.

Bonny Simi, Joby Aviation Head of Air Operations and People interviews Neil deGrasse Tyson – Award-Winning Astrophysicist, Renowned Futurist, Best-Selling Author and Inspiring Speaker at the 2024 NBAA-BACE Keynote session.

Bonny Simi and Neil deGrasse Tyson share a laugh onstage at the 2024 NBAA-BACE Keynote session.

Attendees in a packed Keynote Session of 2024 NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas.

Attendees listen to the Keynote Session speakers at 2024 NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas.

Attendees in a packed Keynote Session of 2024 NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas.

Attendees at the Keynote Session of 2024 NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas.

Attendees listen to Ed Bolen interview FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker at the Keynote Session of 2024 NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas.

Attendees hear from FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker at the Keynote Session of 2024 NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas.

Lisa Stark, Emmy and Peabody Award-Winning Aviation Journalist poses with Bombardier’s Pierre Beaudoin, Chairman of the Board (L) and his father Laurent Beaudoin, Chairman Emeritus (R).

Award-winning astrophysicist, Neil deGrasse Tyson poses with Bombardier’s Pierre Beaudoin, Chairman of the Board (L) and his father Laurent Beaudoin, Chairman Emeritus (R).

Attendees listen to Ed Bolen interview FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker at a packed Keynote Session