Program – 2026 NBAA White Plains Regional Forum

Exhibits and Aircraft Display Open

Opening Keynote

State of the Business Aviation Market

Join Rollie Vincent and members of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) as they discuss the state of the business aviation marketplace in the Northeast. In this session, panelists will take a deep dive into the brokerage and OEM market and share customer insights and market trends expected in the coming months.

New York Airports: Operational Insights, Challenges and Sustainability in Action

New York’s airports operate in one of the most complex and constrained aviation environments in the country. From limited airfield capacity and surrounding community pressures to aging infrastructure, congestion and strict operating limitations, airports across the region must continuously adapt while maintaining critical access for business and general aviation. This session will highlight the unique hardships faced by airports throughout New York, including the operational realities at facilities such as Westchester County Airport (HPN), where demand, noise sensitivity, land limitations and environmental expectations intersect daily. Attendees will gain insight into how airport leaders are navigating these pressures while preserving the economic and transportation value these facilities provide. The discussion will also focus on the region’s growing sustainability efforts, including the advancement of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), emissions reduction strategies, infrastructure modernization and partnerships designed to create a more resilient future. As operators and stakeholders look ahead, this session will showcase how New York airports are balancing constraints with innovation and leading meaningful progress in environmental stewardship.

Lunch

Airspace Complexity and ATC Constraints in the NY Metro Region

This session addresses the operational constraints within one of the world’s most complex airspaces, focusing on congestion spanning Westchester County Airport (HPN), Teterboro (TEB) and the surrounding NY area airports. As traffic growth continues along the Northeast Corridor, operators are increasingly forced to navigate aggressive ramp constraints, flow programs and tactical reroutes that can derail even the best-laid plans. By deconstructing the region’s systemic limitations and sharing high-level best practices for operators, panelists will move beyond simply acknowledging the delays. Instead, the session will provide operators with actionable strategies to mitigate unpredictability, optimize flight windows and maintain mission integrity despite the unique pressures of the New York metropolitan area.

Workforce Pipeline and Aviation Education in the Northeast

This session pivots from the broad narrative of regional workforce shortages toward tangible, local solutions for securing the next generation of pilots, maintenance technicians and dispatchers to ensure the long-term sustainability of the industry. By highlighting successful partnerships with academic anchors like Farmingdale State College, SUNY Schenectady and the maintenance-focused programs at Dutchess Community College, panelists will demonstrate how integrated educational pipelines are already narrowing the talent gap. Panelists will also explore the critical role of scholarships from local organizations such as WAA, WAMA and WAI, offering operators a clear manual on how to “plug into” these existing networks. The goal is to move the needle from simply acknowledging a crisis to providing a localized toolkit that helps operators actively recruit and retain the talent necessary to keep the Northeast corridor moving.