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Convention News
Final Convention Attendance Beats Previous Orlando Total
November 21, 2005
Despite a last-minute date and location change for the NBAA 58th Annual Meeting & Convention in the aftermath
of Hurricane Katrina, this year's show drew an excellent turnout, with a final total of 28,796 Attendees, which exceeds
the 28,574 Attendees registered at the previous NBAA Convention held in Orlando in 2003. During the show, a record-setting
1,142 Exhibiting Companies displayed their products and services in 4,815 10-foot by 10-foot exhibit spaces in Orlando's
Orange County Convention Center. This record-breaking Exhibitor total was 5 percent higher than the 2004 total of
1,084. The Static Display of Aircraft at Orlando Executive Aircraft also featured 110 state-of-the-art business aircraft,
and many of the 75 Informational Sessions drew overflow crowds.
NBAA Convention Fund-Raising Initiatives Generate
More Than $100,000 For Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts
November 15, 2005
Various fund-raising efforts conducted during NBAA's 58th Annual Meeting & Convention have generated in excess
of $100,000 for New Orleans citizens impacted by Hurricane Katrina. "In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane
Katrina, the business aviation community provided a tremendous amount of assistance for Gulf Coast citizens impacted
by Hurricane Katrina," said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. "NBAA is pleased that the Convention was able
help our industry build upon its generosity to New Orleans citizens with several initiatives to provide financial
support to the ongoing relief efforts." More.
NBAA Seeks Feedback to SEBA Program
November 14, 2005
Jeff Daniels of Universal Underwriters Group, vice chairman of the NBAA Operations Committee, briefed Convention Attendees
on the Standards of Business Aviation Excellence (SEBA) program and asked Member Company representatives to provide
input regarding the template for technical professional development. More.
FAA Deputy Administrator Outlines International
Challenges
November 11, 2005
FAA Deputy Administrator Robert A. Sturgell & #8211; who oversees the agency's day-to-day operations, capital
programs and modernization efforts & #8211; pledged to work closely with business aviation leaders to ensure that
the evolving ATC system will be able to accommodate corporate operators. However, in a speech delivered at the NBAA
Board/AMAC Chairmen's Luncheon on November 9, he said the FAA needs "a more cost-based structure that will allow
us to better meet tomorrow's capacity and safety requirements." More.
NBAA Honors Mica With American Spirit Award
November 11, 2005
Today NBAA honored Representative John Mica (R-7-FL) with its American Spirit Award for his support of business aviation
and his work to help the Association move its 58th Annual Meeting & Convention from hurricane-stricken New Orleans
to Orlando. More.
Meet a New Board
Member
November 11, 2005
One of the three new members elected to the NBAA Board of Directors this week, Monte J.M. Koch hopes to help address
a number of important business aviation issues during his term. More.
NBAA Elects Three New Directors
During Annual Meeting
November 10, 2005
NBAA today announced the election of three new Directors: Ronald Duncan, president, CEO and co-founder, General Communication,
Inc., Michael Herman, chairman, North American Communications, and Monte J.M. Koch, chairman, Mergers and Acquisitions
Americas, Deutche Bank. More.
Safety Culture, Personal Discipline
Key to Avoiding Intentional Non-Compliance Issues
November 10, 2005
The Safety Town Hall Meeting held during the second day of the NBAA Convention examined the subject of Procedural
Intentional Non-Compliance (PINC), one of the so-called "dirty little secrets" of aviation, according to session panelists. More.
Industry, Regulators Sanguine on
VLJ Prospects
November 10, 2005
A standing-room-only crowd of Attendees at an NBAA Annual Meeting & Convention session heard glowing reports from
several makers of very light jets (VLJs), as well as regulators and insurance industry representatives, about the
prospects for this new class of aircraft.
Regulators Explain Certification
Initiatives, Wet Lease Rules
November 10, 2005
Three aviation regulators, who came to the NBAA Convention to answer operators' questions, indicated that a shortfall
in FAA resources would continue to make it difficult for the agency to address all of industry's needs. However, several
steps have been taken to give companies assistance they need to obtain new certificates in a more timely fashion.
In addition, the FAA officials explained recent regulatory initiatives, as well as enforcement actions regarding the
controversial wet-lease issue.
Economic Uncertainty Could Bode
Well for Business Aviation
November 10, 2005
How will the economy perform in the coming months, and more specifically, how will it affect business aviation? Forbes
publisher Rich Karlgaard, who spoke at the Opening General Session, attempted to answer that question.
Bolen Calls for United
Opposition to User Fees
November 9, 2005
General aviation operators may find themselves priced out of the National Airspace System if they do not actively
oppose an airline plan to have the FAA adopt a user-fee system, warned NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen at the Media
Kickoff Breakfast and Opening General Session of the 58th Annual NBAA Meeting & Convention. More.
Bolen Issues Call for Industry
to Utilize Convention as a Platform for Grassroots Advocacy
November 9, 2005
Sounding a clear call for the business aviation community to mobilize at the grassroots level on the federal policy
issues most important to the industry, NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen today formally unveiled a new online resource
for the Association's Members to make their voices heard with members of Congress. More.
NBAA and GAMA View: Don't
Use Unsubstantiated Safety and Security Concerns to Restrict Access
November 9, 2005
NBAA and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) have taken a proactive, aggressive approach to harden
the general aviation industry from security threats, but association officials are being forced to work overtime to
ensure that special interests do not succeed in limiting business aviation's access based on unsubstantiated safety
and security concerns. More.
NBAA Comments on FAA Wet Lease
Proposal, Calls for Industry/Government Partnership
November 9, 2005
In comments submitted to the FAA this week, NBAA requested the formation of an industry-government working group to
address the complexities of policy guidance on "wet lease" and other business aviation management relationships.
NBAA Unveils New Product Outlining
the Basics of Flight Department Operations
November 9, 2005
NBAA today unveiled a new product titled Flight Department Essentials: Helping Your Business Take Flight. NBAA
produced the entry-level resource to take the confusion out of setting up a business aviation operation and bring
rigor to the safety and management processes for individuals and companies planning to utilize business aircraft. More.
NBAA Announces 2005 Journalism
Award Recipients
November 9, 2005
NBAA presented its journalism awards this morning during its Media Kickoff Breakfast on the opening day of the NBAA
58th Annual Meeting & Convention. More.
NBAA Announces 2005 Winners of
Five Scholarships That Promote Collegiate Business Aviation Instruction
November 9, 2005
NBAA today announced the 2005 winners of five scholarships that promote the pursuit learning about the aviation and
aerospace industry. More.
Business Aviation
Community Members Recognized for Service
November 9, 2005
NBAA this week will recognize Gregory Kuta, Steve Crawford and Greg Graber for their contributions to the business
aviation community.
An Interview With Ed Bolen
November 8, 2005
NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen took a few minutes out of his busy schedule on Tuesday, November 8, the day before
the opening of the NBAA 58th Annual Meeting & Convention, to share briefly his perspective on where the industry
and the Association stand on the eve of business aviation’s largest event.
NBAA Static Display Is
Dynamic
November 9, 2005
People who survey the 110 business aircraft on display at Orlando Executive Airport this week might think that the
exhibit area is called "static" because nothing moves once it has been put in place. However, the static display is
dynamic, not static at all, according to Suzanne P. Cole, NBAA's director of regional forums & static displays.
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