Business Aviation Insider
Nov/Dec 2025
The 2025 Convention Issue of Business Aviation Insider offers guidance from NBAA experts on sweeping policy changes affecting business aircraft taxes, tariffs and trade and what it will mean for the industry in 2026. The magazine also includes features on inflight connectivity as well as Alaska – where aviation is a critical lifeline for countless communities.
Features
Business Aviation’s Top 40 Under 40
NBAA’s Young Professionals in Business Aviation (YoPro) program introduces 40 accomplished and promising leaders who are working to ensure the industry continues to thrive well into the future.
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Inflight Connectivity: What Your Principal Passengers Need to Know
It may make sense to align with your CEO on key connectivity variables such as latency, antenna size, “future-proofing” hardware, coverage gaps, service inconsistencies, dealer networks, customer service offerings and pricing options.
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Consider These Tool Control Tips for Safer Aircraft Maintenance
NBAA members explain why safe and effective tool programs boil down to diligence, vigilance and personal accountability.
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Prepare for Turbulence: Big Changes in U.S. Taxes and Tariffs
NBAA’s business aircraft tax experts offer their insight on what is changing, who operators should reach out to for support and what are the best practices for avoiding potential trouble in the coming year.
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Business Aviation and Avgas: Alaska’s Liquid Lifeline
Experiencing business aviation firsthand in Alaska deepens the understanding that – from unleaded avgas to reliable GPS, weather infrastructure and the survival of the Bypass Mail system, aviation here isn’t just transportation – it's the backbone of life.
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Business Aviation at The Wonderful Company: Harvest on the Horizon
The aviation team supporting this iconic brand has carried more than 5,000 different passengers – often between tiny farming towns. They serve employees across the U.S. and in several countries.
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Smart Ideas for Hiring Contract Scheduler/Dispatchers
Seasoned industry professionals offered tips on finding contractors who will be the right fit for your business aircraft operation.
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Aircraft Return to Service Statements: What You Need to Know
NBAA Maintenance Committee experts explain why owners and operators should know safety best practices for airworthiness documentation.
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CABA Celebrates 15th Annual Ron Davies Memorial VFW Air Lift
Business aviators will fly food and toys to vets and their families while honoring airlift co-founders Ron Davies, NBAA’s Brittany Davies and Mike Straka.
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Don’t Put Your Business Aircraft at Risk: Paint Pros Share Best Practices
Proper painting and exterior surface maintenance can prevent expensive aircraft damages. Don’t miss these key pointers.
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3 Bizav Pros Offer Tips to Build Stress Resilience
Learning how to consistently perform at a high level under stress can be a valuable key to a successful career.
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Vets Who Turned Military Experience Into Bizav Careers
Industry leaders share their stories on how America’s veterans can help fill business aviation’s looming workforce gap.
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Emotional Intelligence Skills Can Help Business Aviation Leaders Succeed
Focusing on engagement, awareness and empathy can help industry leaders ensure that all employees feel respected and heard in the workplace.
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Sponsored Content From IADA
The International Aircraft Dealers Association Advantage
[Sponsored] Five IADA-accredited dealers reveal why accreditation matters when investing millions in a business aircraft.
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Departments
President’s Perspective
A Defining Year for Business Aviation in Washington
NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen looks at NBAA's advocacy work in 2025 – how it advanced business aviation's policy agenda as well as the implications for the coming year and beyond.
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Flight Bag
Resources: 2025 NBAA-BACE
Take a quick look at these exclusive, exciting and educational events at the 2025 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), in Las Vegas. Network, gain insights and be a part of the bizav community.
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Capital View
House Aviation Chair: ATC Modernization Is Off to a ‘Great Start’
Aviation Subcommittee Chair Rep. Troy Nehls (R-22-TX) shares industry insights across a host of important issues that are important to business aviation, including ongoing efforts to modernize air traffic control, pilot mental health and developing new, supersonic passenger aircraft.
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Regional Representation
How to Connect With Your NBAA Regional Director at NBAA-BACE
Meeting in person with the NBAA regional director for your state will elevate your experience, whether you’re a regional group leader, or you’re thinking about starting a group, or you’re an industry stakeholder seeking expert guidance.
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Regulatory Hot Topics
Bizav Issues Front and Center at ICAO 42nd Triennial Assembly
The event offers an opportunity to ensure that standards and recommended practices, policies and guidance developed by the International Civil Aviation Organization accurately reflect the operational needs of business aviation.
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Pro Tips
YoPros: How to Get Started as an Effective Bizav Advocate
Experienced business aviation advocates share tips on how they make a difference in the industry by actively meeting with local and national lawmakers to help them more clearly understand business aviation’s societal benefits and its vital economic role.
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Safety
When Tech Fails, Analog Gear and Skills Can Save You
When the glass goes dark, pilots should have the necessary skills to fall back on. As many aircraft are equipped with backup analog instruments, aviators need to practice using them and understand their limitations.
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Operations
Maintenance: Tips for Preflight Walk-Around Inspections
During their preflight walk-arounds, pilots and aviation maintenance technicians might take slightly different paths to reach the same result: a safe aircraft. But each can learn something from the other.
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Member Central
NBAA Jobs Board: Expanding Bizav Career Opportunities
Expand your career through the NBAA Jobs Board and plan ahead for NBAA events in 2026.
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New Horizons
Ex-Thunderbird Pilot Shares Lessons for Bizav Operators
Michelle “MACE” Curran discusses a few lessons she learned as a fighter pilot that apply to business aviation operators, including debriefs, “simulating success” and “controlling the controllables.”
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