General Information
Don’t
miss the next NBAA Business Aviation Regional Forum, coming to Seattle, WA,
August 26, 2004, at Boeing Field/King
County International Airport (BFI) at Galvin Flying Service.
The NBAA Business Aviation Regional Forum is a day-long learning and
networking experience designed to meet the needs of the regional business
aviation community and to provide an introduction to local business
leaders interested in learning more about business aviation. The Seattle
Forum will feature approximately 50 Exhibitors, 25 aircraft on Static
Display and 800 Attendees.
This event will feature a variety of briefings for the business aviation
community in Seattle.
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Who Should Attend?
All business aviation industry personnel – potential and present – are invited to attend.
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Agenda
Thursday, August 26 • Main Briefing Room 1
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9:00 a.m.–
9:30 a.m. |
Welcome & Forum Kick-Off
To be held in Exhibit Hall
Presenters: NBAA Staff, Local Elected Officials, Airport Officials
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10:00 a.m.–
11:00 a.m. |
Getting the Most from Your Aircraft OEM
Presenter: Brad Hatt, President & General Manager-Hawker Division, Raytheon Aircraft Company
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11:00 a.m.–
12:00 noon |
Security for Business Aviation Operations
This session will review security initiatives, requirements and best practices for business aviation operators (corporate, charter and fractional). Representatives from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and NBAA will discuss such topics as TFRs, TSAAC training, the twelve-five program and the Private Charter Security Rule.
Presenters: Robert Albracht, TSA
Bob Blouin (Session Moderator), NBAA
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12:00 noon–
1:00 p.m. |
Lunch |
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1:00 p.m.–
2:00 p.m. |
Regulatory Update for Business Aviation Operations
This session will provide an overview of recent regulatory activities, as well as "hot topics" in the regulatory arena affecting business aircraft operations.
Presenter: Mike Nichols, Manager-Tax & Finance Issues, NBAA |
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2:00 p.m.–
3:00 p.m. |
Mission Profiling
Understanding and evaluating your mission profile is both the first
step to any acquisition project and it is also a good practice for owners
and operators to do regularly. Mission profiles help identify aircraft choice
for an acquisition and they help create a basis for a fleet transition analysis
for a flight department. Please join Jay Mesinger for a discussion about
the details involved in developing a mission profile and how to use it when
buying an aircraft and managing a department.
Presenter: Jay Mesinger, C.E.O., J. Mesinger Aircraft Sales
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3:00 p.m.–
4:00 p.m. |
When Things Go Wrong in the Hangar and on the
Ground
An analysis of maintenance incidents that occur while an aircraft is in
the hands of maintenance technicians will be presented. Proven strategies
will be shared to reduce and, in most cases, eliminate, aircraft damage
while undergoing maintenance.
Presenter: Dave Krogman, Technical Representative, West Star Aviation,
Inc.
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4:00 p.m.–
5:00 p.m. |
Transitioning from Paper to Electronic Charting
Based on the FAA Advisory Circular 120-76A (Electronic Flight Bag), what
do the different class levels mean? And, translated, what does it mean for
pilots and operations wanting to use electronic charting in the cockpit?
Presenters:
Mike Abbott, Director, Electronic Navigation Services,
Jeppesen
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Thursday, August 26 • Briefing Room 2
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10:00 a.m.–
11:30 a.m. |
Planning a Domestic Flight Into Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum
(RVSM) Airspace
This session reviews the factors that must be addressed when flight planning,
dispatching or operating a flight above FL280 when RVSM is implemented on
January 20, 2005. basic flight planning issues for approved and non-approved
aircraft; how FAA airspace managers and controllers expect to handle aircraft;
and how contingencies like turbulence, mountain wave and equipment failures
can affect the operation will be addressed. At least 20 minutes will be
devoted to question and answer discussion of topics presented, as well as
a discussion of unresolved policy questions still being addressed.
Presenter: Steve Creamer, FAA DVRSM Program Manager
Robert Lamond (Session Moderator), NBAA
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11:30 a.m.–
1:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
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1:15 p.m.–
3:00 p.m. |
Justifying Aircraft Modifications and Retrofit Projects to My CFO
Modification projects – avionics upgrades, interior refurbishments and engine upgrades will be discussed with emphasis on cost justification and key issues an operator should consider when selecting a modification provider.
Presenter: Brian Willett, Regional Sales Manager, Garrett Aviation Sales
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3:00 p.m.–
4:00 p.m. |
Do Your Flight Department Management Systems Meet the Gold Standard?
Do you have an effective framework for the integrated management of risk, safety, security and operations to enable your flight department to effectively and efficiently meet your company's travel needs? Attend this presentation and learn why the IS-BAO is becoming the "Gold Standard" for business aviation and how you can use this Standard to integrate the NBAA safety and security initiatives into a comprehensive management system to benefit you and your flight department.
Presenter: Ray Rohr, Manager-Standards, International Business Aviation Council
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4:00 p.m.–
5:00 p.m. |
Local Group Update |
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Venue
The August 26 Business Aviation Regional Forum will be held at Galvin
Flying Service at Boeing
Field/King County International Airport (BFI).
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Hotel Information
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference
Center
17620 Pacific Highway South
Seattle, WA 98188
Tel: (206) 244-4800 or (800) HILTONS
Room Rate: $104
Doubletree Hotel Seattle Airport
18740 Pacific Highway South
Seattle, WA 98188
Tel: (
206) 246-8600 or (800) 222-Tree
Room Rate: $94
Airline Information
United Airlines is the official airline of the NBAA. U.S. attendees who
call United’s toll-free number [(800) 521-4041] to
book reservations and refer to Meeting ID Number 517SG will
receive a 5 percent discount off the lowest applicable discount fare, including
FirstClass, or a 10 percentdiscount off mid-week coach fares, purchased 7
days in advance. An additional 5 percentdiscount will apply when tickets
are purchased at least 30 days in advance of your travel date. Or you may
choose Area Pricing, set airfare prices based upon geographical locations.
Discounts apply on all United, United Express, and UA code share flights
operated by US Airways, US Airways Express and Air Canada. International
attendees will receive a 10 percent discount off the lowest applicable fare
(including Business Class), or a 15 percentdiscount off the fully refundable,
unrestricted coach fare when they call their local United Airlines reservation
number and refer to Meeting ID Number 517SG. An additional
5 percentdiscount will apply when tickets are purchased at least 60 days
in advance of your travel dates. Discounts apply to United and Lufthansa
flights.
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How to Register
Admission to the Forum is $40 for NBAA Members and $50 for Non-Members.
NBAA Regional Forum Policies
Registration cancellation must be received no later than 10 calendar
days prior to the event. Refunds will be granted less a $15 processing
fee.
All badges will be available for pick-up at the show site. Badges
will not be mailed.
Children under 12 are never admitted on the exhibit floor or at the
Static Display of Aircraft. Children 12 to 18 will be permitted into
the exhibit hall and Static Display of Aircraft during official exhibit
hours only. Children 12 to 18 must register, pay appropriate fees and
are permitted admission with the understanding that they are the sole
responsibility of an accompanying adult. NBAA will not be held responsible
by or for any cause whatsoever.
Any person who attends an NBAA Convention, Conference, Seminar, or
other program grants permission to NBAA to use and publish his or her
image or likeness collected in connection with the program for any
usual and customary purpose of the NBAA, including advertisements for
NBAA and its programs.
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Boeing
Field/King County International Airport FBOs
Galvin Flying Service
7149 Perimeter Road
Boeing Field (BFI)
Seattle, WA 98108
Tel: (206) 763-0350 or (800) 341-4102
ARINC: 129.025
Clay Lacy Aviation
8285 Perimeter Road S.
Seattle, WA 98108
Tel: (206) 762-6000 or (800) 768-1101
ARINC: 131.025
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Exhibitor Information
Application for Space
Types of Exhibits
Static Exhibitor Information
Indoor Exhibitor Information
Exhibitor Placement
Exhibitor Badges
Exhibitor Service Kits
Rules & Regulations
Exhibit Floorplan
Application for Space
The fee for each 10' x 10' exhibitor booth is $1,750.
The fee for each 10' x 10' of Static Display space is $50. An aircraft
on Static Display may occupy several 10' x 10' spaces. For example,
an aircraft with a wingspan of 54' and a length of 57' requires a 60'
x 60' space, or 36 10' x 10' spaces.
If the exhibiting company is not an NBAA Member, please add NBAA dues
of $350.
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Types of Exhibits
Exhibits at the Forum are limited to those products or services relevant
to business aviation. NBAA reserves the right to deny space to any
company whose products or services are not relevant to business aviation.
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Static Exhibitor Information
The fee for your static space is calculated based on 10' x 10' increments.
For example, an aircraft with a wingspan of 54' and a length of 57'
requires a 60' x 60' space, or 36 10' x 10' spaces.
All aircraft on static display are required to arrive by noon the
day preceding the event, or risk overtime charges at the prevailing
labor rate. Aircraft may depart at 5 p.m. the day of the show.
For aircraft, there is a minimum space fee of $800.
For non-aircraft static exhibitors, the space fee is $1,750, equal
to that of an indoor exhibitor.
Ground power units, air-conditioning units and tents will be provided
by AEM International, who will bill you directly for these services.
Please contact Joe Hart at jhart@nbaa.org if
you plan to utilize any of these for your aircraft/exhibit.
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Indoor Exhibitor Information
Indoor exhibit booths are 10' x 10' each, and exhibitors may purchase
more than one unit. Each 10' x 10' booth fee includes one 6' draped
table, two chairs, a waste basket and exhibitor identification sign.
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Exhibitor Placement
Placement of exhibits will be determined by NBAA, though generally
in the order received. Exhibitors will not be placed or confirmed until
payment is received. All payments for booth and static space must be
received by August 5, 2004.
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Exhibitor Badges
Each exhibiting company receives 5 badges per 10' x 10' booth space
purchased. Each static exhibitor receives 1 badge per 10' x 10' space
purchased, up to a maximum of 40. You may use your allotment for company
personnel or for guests. Additional badges are $25 each. You will be
given a registration form for badge names at the time you receive your
space confirmation. All badges will be available for pick-up at the
show site on the day prior to the show at 2 p.m. Badges will also be
available for pick-up all day during the Forum.
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Exhibitor Service Kits
Order information for exhibitor services will be available at the
time space assignments are made. You will receive a PDF version of
the kit via email and may also order your services online directly
from The Freeman Decorating Company at: www.myfreemanonline.com.
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Rules & Regulations
All display material and demonstrations must be confined to the limits
of the Exhibitor's purchased display space, both indoors and outdoors.
NBAA reserves the right to restrict Exhibits that because of noise, method of operations, or any other reason, become objectionable. No Exhibitor will assign, sublet, or share the whole or any part of Exhibit Space purchased without the knowledge and consent of NBAA. Failure to advise NBAA of shared Exhibit Space in advance may result in an additional exhibiting charge.
Any person who attends an NBAA conference, seminar, forum, or other program grants permission to NBAA to use and publish his image or likeness collected in connection with the program for any usual and customary purpose of the NBAA, including advertisements for NBAA and its programs.
Exhibit fees are noncancelable and nonrefundable.
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List of Exhibitors
| Booth # |
Exhibiting Company |
305 |
AirCell, Inc. |
101 |
Aircraft Services Group, Inc. |
409 |
Aircraft Window Repairs |
606 |
ARINC, Inc. |
601 |
Aviation Finance Group |
Pub Bin |
Aviation International News / Business Jet Traveler |
Static 1 |
Aviation Technology Group, Inc. |
406 |
Banc of America Leasing |
Static 10 |
Bombardier Aerospace |
303 |
Bose Corp. |
Static 9 |
Business Air/ CIT |
Static 7 |
Cessna Aircraft Co. |
403 |
CIT Equipment Finance |
509 |
Clay Lacy Aviation |
306 |
Dallas Airmotive, Inc. |
Static 8 |
Dassault Falcon Jet Corp. |
605 |
Dubuque Regional Airport Dubuque Jet Center |
| Pub Bin |
Elite Traveler |
902 |
Executive Flight, Inc. |
407 |
Flight Explorer |
Static 12 |
Flight Options LLC |
100, 900 |
Galvin Flying Service, Inc. |
Static 4 |
Garrett Aviation Services |
703 |
GE Corporate Aircraft Group Commercial Finance |
105 |
GMAC Commercial Finance |
Static 11 |
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. |
706 |
Haggan Aviation |
102 |
Heads Up Technologies, Inc. |
405 |
Honeywell, Inc. |
302 |
Jeppesen Sanderson |
701 |
Jet Aviation Business Jets, Inc. |
906 |
Jet Fleet International |
602 |
Jet Support Services, Inc. |
705 |
JetCorp |
901 |
Lektro, Inc. |
103 |
LifePort, Inc. |
903 |
Midcoast Aviation, Inc. |
904 |
Penta Aviation Services |
707 |
PENTAR Avionics Corp. |
Static 3 |
Performance Conversions |
Static 6 |
Piaggio America, Inc. |
401, 402 |
Raytheon Aircraft Co. |
Static 5 |
Raytheon Aircraft Co. |
603 |
Rolls-Royce Canada Ltd |
702 |
Satcom Direct, Inc. |
106 |
The Farwest Group |
307 |
Universal Weather & Aviation |
301 |
West Star Aviation, Inc. |
Static 2 |
Western Aircraft, Inc. |
607 |
WSI Corp. |
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For More Information
For more information, contact NBAA at forums@nbaa.org.
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