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Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018

Pre-Conference Activities:

Exhibitor Registration Open

Location: Orange County Convention Center

Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018

Exhibitor & Press Registration Open

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Orange County Convention Center


Exhibitor & Press Registration Open

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Orlando Executive Airport


NBAA PDP Course: SMS from the Top Down

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room S310 G
Presenter: Chris Young, Baldwin Aviation Safety & Compliance

Most organizations are already far along in establishing a formal Safety Management System (SMS) – they just don’t realize it. They have an operations manual, SOPs, training objectives and aircraft maintenance procedures. Most are aware of personal safety in the workplace, environmental concerns and security concerns, both domestic and abroad. Aviation professionals are prepared to recognize situations that would elevate risk, such as fatigue, bad weather and pressure from others. With all these things well in hand, what operators need is organization, structure and a way to develop missing elements.

The purpose of this course is to acquaint participants with the principles of safety management systems and to help them understand how to transform their current safety program into a functioning, living, breathing SMS. This one-day course will be of interest to management, flight and maintenance personnel, and safety officers who wish to develop a formal SMS.

This course meets NBAA PDP Operations Objective Ops 6

Registration for this course includes registration for the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.


NBAA PDP Course: Emergency Planning for Business Aviation (Day 1 of 2)

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room S310 E
Presenters: Aviem International, Inc and Higher Resources, Inc.

The workshop reviews the challenges of experiencing a serious aviation-related accident. This hands-on course utilizes lecture, group discussion, breakout groups, video clips and roleplays for survivor assistance and media interactions. Conducted by several facilitators bringing significant experience and expertise in their respective fields, this is the only course that provides crucial information on next-of-kin support, family and humanitarian assistance issues based on 30-years of research in working with passenger and family survivors of aviation and other disasters, providing participants with the latest best practices available today.

This course meets NBAA PDP Operations Objective Ops 5

Registration for this course includes registration to the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.


NBAA Tax, Regulatory & Risk Management Conference (Day 1 of 2)

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room S320 E/F/G

Register now to attend the 2018 NBAA Tax, Regulatory & Risk Management Conference. Join over 300 attendees from all segments of business aviation to develop strategies for connecting tax and regulatory planning while defending your ownership structure from audits. This is the premier conference for flight operations professionals, attorneys, CPAs, financial advisors, and CFOs looking for tax planning strategies from industry leaders.

Registration for this course includes registration to the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.


NBAA PDP Course: Human Factors in Aviation (Day 1 of 2)

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room S310 F
Presenter: Richard Komarniski, Grey Own Aviation Consultants, Inc.

The aim of this course, as it relates to aviation flight crews, technicians and managers is to reduce errors and their associated costs, create a corporate culture conducive to human error prevention and to develop realistic and immediate safety nets. This training is focused human performance with the ultimate goal of an increase in overall safety related to the maintenance and operation of business aircraft. Learn through case studies designed to illustrate the topics covered, which will help you to identify, investigate and mitigate human error to enhance your organization’s safety.

This course meets NBAA PDP Human Resources objective HR9

Registration for this course includes registration to the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.

Monday, Oct. 15, 2018

Attendee, Exhibitor & Press Registration

7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Orange County Convention Center


Attendee, Exhibitor & Press Registration

7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Orlando Executive Airport


NBAA Inspection Authorization (IA) Renewal Course

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room S330 E/F

This day-long course includes presentations by subject-matter experts who will review the latest regulatory and maintenance trends. A separate registration fee applies. Please note the IA Renewal Course registration fee does not include registration for the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).


NBAA PDP Course: Security Awareness and Personal Protection Training

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room S310 H
Presenter: Kris Cannon, Aviation Secure USA

This course is designed for flight department personnel who want to learn more about personal protection and security awareness. The presenter will take through several scenarios that prepare you for real life situations regarding aircraft and passenger security, risk management and assessment, hotel security and much more.

This course meets NBAA PDP Operations Objective Ops 8

Registration for this course includes registration for the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.


NBAA PDP Course: Developing Strategic Vision, Mission and Goals in Business Aviation

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room S310 G
Presenter: C. Daniel Prather, CAM, Aviation Training Solutions

This course will equip participants to strategically position their business aviation 11 department with a properly developed vision, mission, goals, objectives and business plan. By aligning these with corporate business objectives, an aviation department can more fully support the mission of the company and fulfill an effective role for the entire organization.

This course meets NBAA PDP Leadership Objectives L1 & L2.

Registration for this course includes registration for the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.


NBAA PDP Course: Emergency Planning for Business Aviation (Day 2 of 2)

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room S310 E
Presenters: Aviem International, Inc and Higher Resources, Inc.

The workshop reviews the challenges of experiencing a serious aviation-related accident. This hands-on course utilizes lecture, group discussion, breakout groups, video clips and roleplays for survivor assistance and media interactions. Conducted by several facilitators bringing significant experience and expertise in their respective fields, this is the only course that provides crucial information on next-of-kin support, family and humanitarian assistance issues based on 30-years of research in working with passenger and family survivors of aviation and other disasters, providing participants with the latest best practices available today.

This course meets NBAA PDP Operations Objective Ops 5

Registration for this course includes registration for the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.


NBAA Tax, Regulatory & Risk Management Conference (Day 2 of 2)

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room S320 E/F/G

Register now to attend the 2018 NBAA Tax, Regulatory & Risk Management Conference on October 8 and 9 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Join over 300 attendees from all segments of business aviation to develop strategies for connecting tax and regulatory planning while defending your ownership structure from audits.

This is the premier conference for flight operations professionals, attorneys, CPAs, financial advisors, and CFOs looking for tax planning strategies from industry leaders.

Registration for this course includes registration for the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.


NBAA PDP Course: Human Factors in Aviation (Day 2 of 2)

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room S310 F
Presenter: Richard Komarniski, Grey Own Aviation Consultants, Inc.

The aim of this course, as it relates to aviation flight crews, technicians and managers is to reduce errors and their associated costs, create a corporate culture conducive to human error prevention and to develop realistic and immediate safety nets. This training is focused human performance with the ultimate goal of an increase in overall safety related to the maintenance and operation of business aircraft. Learn through case studies designed to illustrate the topics covered, which will help you to identify, investigate and mitigate human error to enhance your organization’s safety.

This course meets NBAA PDP Human Resources objective HR9

Registration for this course includes registration for the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.


NBAA Security Council Meeting

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room S230 H


NBAA Single Pilot Safety Standdown

9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room S331 A/B/C/D

ENHANCE YOUR SINGLE-PILOT OPERATIONAL SAFETY

The industry’s 10th annual premier event focused on single-pilot safety returns Oct. 15 to Orlando, FL. Throughout a day filled with interactive learning opportunities, expert speakers and lively peer-to-peer discussions, single pilot business aviators will hone their knowledge and skills and explore practical tips to enhance operational safety and risk mitigation.

Scheduled presentations include detailed analysis of single-pilot business aviation accident data, interactive discussions on mitigation best practices, and leadership briefings from NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen, AOPA President and CEO Mark Baker, and EAA CEO and Chairman Jack Pelton. Held in conjunction with NBAA-BACE, there is a separate registration fee of $40 for the networking lunch for Standdown attendees.


NBAA Professional Development SFT Meeting

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room S311


NBAA Access Committee Meeting

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room S230 G


NBAA Flight Attendants Committee Meeting

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room S230 E


NBAA Local and Regional Group Committee Meeting

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room S319


NBAA International Operators Committee Meeting

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room S230 H


Small Operator Symposium

2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room S331 A/B/C/D

Small flight department managers have to juggle more than just simply flying the airplane. The Small Operator Symposium (SOS) is a half-day event focused on small flight department management and operations. Small flight department managers will have the opportunity to participate in audience-engaging sessions on how to manage the many responsibilities of operating and managing an aircraft from maintenance, to safety management including finding safe and reliable contract help. Subject matter experts will lead the discussions with ample time for open town-hall style Q&A and interaction with the audience.


First-Time Attendee Session

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room S330 G/H

New to NBAA-BACE? Join the NBAA team on Monday, October 15 before the show opens for a first-timer orientation session at the Orange County Convention Center. This session is included in the cost of registration, but please ensure you RSVP in advance.


NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Committee Meeting

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room S311


NBAA Safety Committee Meeting

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room S230 F


NBAA Business Aviation Management Committee (BAMC) Committee Meeting

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room S321

Tuesday October 16, 2018

Attendee Exhibitor & Press Registration

7:00 am – 6:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center

Attendee Exhibitor & Press Registration
Location: Orlando Executive Airport


No Plane No Gain Media Kick-Off Breakfast

7:00 am – 8:15 am

Location: Orange County Convention Center


Day 1 Keynote

8:30 am – 10:00 am

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Exhibit Floor, Hall B

Hear insights from Enterprise Holdings Inc. executives Pamela Nicholson and Christine Taylor, Uber Elevate’s Eric Allison as well as government champions.


Honeywell M&O: Breaking Down Flight Department Silos: How to Create a Unified Flight Planning Experience

9:00 am – 10:00 am

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room S310 E

How many different tools does your operation use to flight plan, schedule, track and manage in-flight connectivity? Don’t you wish there was a faster, easier and smarter approach to managing a flight from start to finish? Find out how you can use new technology to integrate operations and bring schedulers, dispatchers, pilots and maintenance personnel closer together. Check out this session to identify efficiencies and get an exclusive first look at new Honeywell technology in action!


Static Display of Aircraft

9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Location: Orlando Executive Airport


Exhibit Halls & Indoor Static Display

10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center


International Operations for First Time Operators

10:15 – 11:00 am

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Connection Zone, NBAA Booth # 281

Conducting international operations in a safe, secure, compliant, and professional manner requires thorough planning and preparation. Experts from the NBAA International Operators Committee will meet with attendees in the Connection Zone to answer questions and discuss important considerations for the first-time operator.


Honeywell M&O: Cabin Connectivity – Controlling Cost While Optimizing User Experience

10:30 am – 11:30 am

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room S310 E

Honeywell is revealing new features for its suite of GoDirect Cabin connectivity services for business aviation. Learn how you can save up to $100,000/year per aircraft with Honeywell’s enhanced GoDirect Access and GoDirect Portal services. These provide more visibility into data use through real-time updates, sophisticated traffic shaping tools and new billing options. The session will also touch on new cybersecurity tools from GoDirect. This is a must-see for those who want to be in control of their aircraft connectivity services.

NBAA Tax Committee Meeting

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room S311


Is Safety Really Our Top Priority?

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Innovation Zone, Booth #694
Presenters: Martha and John King, King Schools

Education Track: Operations

When we say “safety is our highest priority” do we really mean what we say? Wouldn’t grounding the airplane the safest thing? This startling presentation for all operators will provide a provocative approach with new concepts, a new vocabulary and fresh insights on the subject of aviation risk management.


Manager’s Nightmares: Workforce Retention

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room #3 (S331)
Moderator: Jo Damato, NBAA
Presenters: Christopher Broyhill, CAM, Mente; Lee Blake, Cummins Inc.; Dean Walters, CAM

Education Track: Human Resources

Retaining talented employees in flight departments has never been more difficult. In the first half of the session, members of NBAA’s Business Aviation Management and Domestic Operations Committees will discuss the current workforce environment and what some operators are doing to combat employee attrition, with special emphasis on small flight departments. In the second half of the session, there will be roundtable discussions about the issues faced by those in the room, with a focus on practical tools and solutions.


Vetting Your Supplemental Lift

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room #1 (S330 B)
Presenters: Terry Lascher, L.J. Aviation; Nick DeMarco, EJM; Don Chupp, Fireside Partners, Inc.; Frank Turtola, Global Aerospace, Inc; Nathan Winkle

Education Track: Operations

Let’s face it, not all supplemental lift providers are equal…or are they? Ensure that you are safeguarding your company’s standards for safety, training and compliance as they relate to your crew and aircraft being utilized by a supplemental provider. This session will provide attendees with checklist information, important vetting considerations and tips for speaking effectively with leadership when supplemental lift is required.


Asset Management for Aviation Leaders

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room #2 (S330 F)
Presenters: Sean Lancaster, Bristol Associates, Inc.; Jeff Agur, The VanAllen Group, Inc.; Mark Ringel, HCH Legal, LLC.

Education Track: Business Management

Whether for resale, financing considerations, reliability or regulatory compliance, every aviation manager should have the tools and knowledge to effectively manage their aircraft assets. Join us for a lively discussion about a wide range of management topics, including obtaining reliable information on the state of the market, understanding the potential impacts of new tax legislation and timing of aircraft transactions, and specific strategies to preserve value in aircraft over your ownership cycle.


Honeywell M&O: GoDirect™ Trade – Revolutionizing an Antiquated Industry

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room S310 E

Calling all traders, buyers, sellers and everyone in between. Honeywell is entering e-commerce and is revolutionizing the way buyers and sellers transact new and used parts. We’re looking for buyers and sellers for GoDirect™ Trade, and would love to work with reputable companies across the industry. Join us for a catered lunch as we walk you through the only site you’ll ever need to buy and sell parts.


Bombardier General Session

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Room N320 E


NBAA Local & Regional Group Networking

12:15 pm – 1:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Connection Zone, NBAA Booth # 281

Are you interested in engaging at a grassroots level within your area, state or region? Would you like to start a new local business aviation group, or become involved with an existing group in your area? Join members of the NBAA Local and Regional Group Committee, including leaders and members from all over the country, at this informal networking event. This gathering will be part of the foundation for the NBAA Local and Regional Group Best Practices Forum to be held later this week. We will also be presenting the NBAA Local and Regional Group Committee Recognition of Outstanding Achievement.


Young Professionals: Changing the Face of Business Aviation

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Innovation Zone, Booth #694
Moderator: Christopher Quiocho, Offland Media
Presenters: Michael Amalfitano, Embraer Executive Jets; Suzanne Kearns, PhD, University of Waterloo

Education Track: Leadership

For business aviation to continue to thrive, it must attract the next generation of employees and customers. Join us for a dynamic panel discussion about how our industry can effectively bolster both its workforce and clientele by engaging young professionals.


Communicating the Value of a Business Aircraft

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room #3 (S331)
Education Track: Business Management

In a cost-conscious business environment, it’s more important than ever for aviation managers to articulate the enterprise value of their operation. This Business Aviation Insider-sponsored session will give you the tools to justify your company’s use of a business aircraft through statistics and real-life success stories.


UAS: The Future is Now

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room #1 (S330 B)
Presenters: Brad Hayden, Robotic Skies; Paul McDuffee, Boeing Horizon X; Mark Blanks, Virginia Tech; James Jinks, Verizon

Education Track: Operations

The implementation of FAR Part 107 opened the door to a wide variety of mainstream commercial drone operations. As flight departments seek authorization for increasingly complex missions, what is the regulatory endgame for this paradigm-shifting technology? Panelists representing manufacturers and UAS-integrated flight departments will discuss the potential for unmanned operations within business aviation and how the drone revolution will impact the NAS.


Advanced Weather Technology

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room #2 (S330 F)
Presenter: Gary Pokodner, FAA

Education Track: Operations

Adverse weather conditions continue to be a top safety challenge for business aircraft operators. FAA’s Weather Technology in the Cockpit (WTIC) and Aviation Weather Research Program (AWRP) teams are dedicated to finding innovative, cost-effective solutions to enhance aviation safety and efficiency. FAA representatives will provide an overview of this important weather research and break down new products and ideas that will help keep your operation safe.


Pratt & Whitney Canada M&O Session – Generation Aviation – PT6A

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Room N230 A


Small Flight Department Networking

1:30 pm – 2:15 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Connection Zone, NBAA Booth # 281

Please join the Domestic Operations Committee and the Small Flight Department Subcommittee to discuss challenges you face in your small operation, network with others who see similar issues, and share lessons learned and best practice. Be sure to stay for a cup of coffee with us afterwards during the NBAA Member Coffee Social.


Honeywell M&O: Flight Services – Preview the Next Evolution in Flight Planning Technology and Experience

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room S310 E

Honeywell is advancing flight planning with a completely new experience from GoDirect Flight services. We’ve overhauled our flight planning offering with a next-generation website and mobile app – backed by a new flight planning engine. This helps schedulers and dispatchers create, compute and file flight plans faster, easier and more accurately than ever before. Preview the newest flight planning technology in the marketplace today. This session is hosted by aviation experts from Honeywell and features a live demo.


Pilatus M&O

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Room N310 B


NBAA-BACE Coffee Social

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, NBAA Booth # 281

Whether you are a long-time member, new to NBAA, or just looking to find out more about the association, we would like to invite you to NBAA’s Coffee Social. Meet with NBAA’s leadership including committee members, members of the Associate Member Advisory Council (AMAC), the NBAA Board of Directors, and NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. Network with your peers, and check out the latest benefits and learn all about what membership has to offer from NBAA’s professional staff, including NBAA’s Regional Representatives. Stop by to get your questions answered, share ideas for new benefits and services, and provide us feedback on your overall NBAA experience. Enjoy some coffee and a sweet treat on us, plus a chance to win a FREE pass to the 2019 NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas!


Utilizing Datalink in Your Operations

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room #1 (S330 B)
Presenters: Greg Sparks, FAA; Jesse Wijntjes, FAA; Nat Iyengar, Solairus Aviation

Education Track: Operations

From Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) to Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Contract (ADS-C), the capabilities and requirements to take full advantage of various data link technologies are constantly changing and evolving. Hear from operators, avionics suppliers and FAA representatives on what equipment, authorizations and rules of the road are necessary for your operation to benefit from these technologies.


Real Stories of Loss of Control: When Upset Training Saved Lives

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room #2 (S330 F)
Presentesr: William Oefelein, Flight Research, Inc.; Scott Glaser, Flight Research, Inc.; Robert Agostino, Group Holdings, Inc.; Dave Hirschman, APOA

Education Track: Operations

Hear true stories of aircraft inflight upsets and how upset prevention and recovery training (UPRT) has helped pilots avoid catastrophe. Learn about contributing factors to loss of control, advantages and disadvantages of both in-aircraft and simulated UPRT, and how to create a persuasive business justification for your company to invest in this critical training.


Meet the Regulators

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room #1 (S331)

Education Track: Operations

Join us for a discussion with FAA, DOT and DHS representatives for insight on timely topics relevant to business aircraft operators. Past topics at this always-popular session have included sharing safety data, FAA compliance philosophies and upcoming avionics mandates.


General Aviation 2025

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Innovation Zone, Booth #694
Presenter: Rene Nardi, DAHER

Education Track: Business Management

The convergence of technologies, such as electric propulsion and artificial intelligence, is shaping the future of transportation. However, there is still a significant gap between the promises of designers and expectations of early adopters. This session will explore the challenges and benefits these game-changing technologies present, and look forward to how they will affect the next generation of general aviation aircraft.


Corporate Shuttle 2.0

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room #3 (S331)
Presenters: Matthew Grunenwald, ERAU; Jeff Moneypenny, Ultimate Jetcharter; Aaron Goerlich, Garafalo Goerlich Hainbach PC

Education Track: Operations

Business travel continues to grow, pushing more demand through constrained resources. This session will examine the future of corporate air shuttle, answering questions such as: What does the next generation corporate shuttle look like? How can public/private partnerships be taken advantage of? What steps exist to help a company set up a shuttle or break into the market? Don’t miss this forward-thinking look at the future of business aviation.


Safety Culture… Continuous Nurturing Required

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room #1 (S330 B)
Presenter: Christopher Young, Baldwin Aviation Safety & Compliance

Education Track: Operations

Your organization’s safety culture is a reflection of its values and day-to-day behaviors. Just like in a chemistry lab, a “culture” grows given the conditions of its environment. In this interactive session, we will explore the attitudes and actions that help companies develop, and maintain, a strong safety culture.


How Will CORSIA Regulations Affect Me?

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room #2 (S330 F)
Presenters: Kurt Edwards, IBAC; Kevin Welsh, FAA; Kevin Partowazam, FAA

Education Track: Operations

CORSIA is the global, market-based measure agreed upon by ICAO and its member states to help achieve goals for carbon neutral growth from 2020. Kurt Edwards, IBAC Director General, will explain how this aligns with industry’s commitment to environmental stewardship while Kevin Welsh, Executive Director Office of Environment & Energy, FAA, will present the U.S. perspective on domestic CORSIA implementation and necessary steps for compliance.


Quick Ascent: Perspectives from Rising Industry Leaders

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Innovation Zone, Booth #694
Moderator: Andrew Reilly, NBAA
Presenters: Anna Romer, 3M; Jennifer Drolema, Northern Jet Management; Brandon Williams, Richardson Aviation

Education Track: Leadership

NBAA’s Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40 shines a light on the young professionals making their mark in our industry. Join us for a special panel featuring several of these outstanding individuals, where they’ll discuss their pathways to success, practical strategies for developing young talent and the value of building industry connections.


IBACE International Standards Programs Recognition and Updates

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Connection Zone, NBAA Booth # 281

IBAC thanks participant operators, FBOs, and auditors in the International Standards for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) and Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) Programs as well as provides updates on recent accomplishments and future objectives. Registered and prospective operators, FBOs, and auditors are encouraged to join and meet fellow International Standards Programs community members.


NBAA YoPro Networking Reception

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Innovation Zone, Booth #694

The YoPro Networking Reception, hosted by the Young Professionals in Business Aviation (YoPro), provides a fun, lively setting for attendees to engage with rising business aviation professionals. Take advantage of this valuable opportunity to jumpstart your career, while gaining unmatched exposure to current and future industry leaders.

Wednesday October 17, 2018

Attendee Exhibitor & Press Registration

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center

Attendee Exhibitor & Press Registration
Location: Orlando Executive Airport


Gulfstream Operators Forum

8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Location: Hilton Orlando – 6001 Destination Parkway, Orlando, FL 32819
        Breakfast:   8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
        Forum:        9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Orange Ballroom EF)
        Lunch:        12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.


Bombardier 300 Series Technical & Operational Session

9:00 am – 10:00 am

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Room N320 E


Exhibit Halls & Indoor Static Display

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center

Static Display of Aircraft
Location: Orlando Executive Airport


The Electric Aircraft Revolution

9:15 am – 10:00 am

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Innovation Zone, Booth #694
Presenter: George Bye, Bye Aeorspace

Education Track: Operations

Many factors are driving interest in electric aircraft, particularly environmental and financial considerations, but is there real potential for wide-scale utilization of the technology? This forward-thinking session will examine current research and development efforts, identify technical challenges and speculate on a timeline for viability in the marketplace.


Know Your Customers: How to Avoid Dealing with Bad Actors

9:15 am – 10:00 am

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room #3 (S331)
Presenters: Jonathan Epstein, Holland Knight, LLP; Laura Martino, Global Jet Capital; Michael Arsenault, Bank of Utah; David Hernandez, Vedder Price P.C.

Education Track: Business Management

Business aviation companies routinely deal with middlemen rather than the ultimate beneficial owner of an aircraft – scenarios that can be fraught with regulatory risk. Particularly in international transactions or domestic transactions involving foreign beneficial owners, it is increasingly important to properly vet transactions. This session will give you the knowledge you need to maintain compliance and spot risk before it affects your business.


The Future of Part 135 Training

9:15 am – 10:00 am

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room #1 (S330 B)
Presenters: Mark Valette, FAA; Dennis Fox, EJM; John McGraw, NATA; David Underwood, FlightSafety International

Education Track: Operations

The Air Carrier Training Rulemaking Committee has proposed to standardize the Part 135 training offered by Part 142 centers. Representatives from the industry and FAA will explain what this revolutionary new concept means to you, offer a timeline for implementation, discuss potential benefits to operators, and will answer your questions.


Fatigue: The Silent Safety Epidemic

9:15 am – 10:00 am

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room #2 (S330 F)
Presenters: Tim Wollmuth, CAM, Cargill; Louisa Fischer, Flight Safety International

Education Track: Human Resources

The results of a 2017 NBAA survey exploring how fatigue affects business aviation personnel will be unveiled during this timely, important session. You’ll leave with a better understanding of how fatigue impacts performance of crew members, including cabin crew, and what business aircraft operators can do to prevent fatigue-related safety issues.


Schedulers & Dispatchers Charting the Future

9:15 am – 10:00 am

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Connection Zone, NBAA Booth # 281

Join members of the NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Committee for an informal Q&A session focusing on professional development and community engagement within business aviation. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet committee members, get a sneak peek into the 2019 Schedulers & Dispatchers conference and learn how you can “Chart Your Future!”


New Regulations for Charter Brokers

9:00 am – 10:30 am

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room S320 E
Presenters: Gary Garofalo, Garafalo Goerlich Hainbach PC; Jason Maddux, Garafalo Goerlich Hainbach PC; Dayton Lehman, Capitol Business Solutions; Daniel Darwish, Corporate America Aviation

Education Track: Operations

Over 10 years in the making, the Department of Transportation finalized Part 295, a rule designed to increase charter transportation options and protect consumers purchasing charter flights through brokers. Come learn from expert panelists what this means for air carriers, air charter brokers, other intermediaries, and consumers.


Honeywell M&O: Cabin Connectivity – Controlling Cost While Optimizing User Experience

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room S310 E

Honeywell is revealing new features for its suite of GoDirect Cabin connectivity services for business aviation. Learn how you can save up to $100,000/year per aircraft with Honeywell’s enhanced GoDirect Access and GoDirect Portal services. These provide more visibility into data use through real-time updates, sophisticated traffic shaping tools and new billing options. The session will also touch on new cybersecurity tools from GoDirect. This is a must-see for those who want to be in control of their aircraft connectivity services.


Daher M&O Session

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Room N321


Bombardier 600 Series Technical & Operational Session

10:30 am – 11:30 am

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Room N320 F


Day 2 Keynote

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Exhibit Floor, Hall B

Don’t miss the chance to hear from industry leaders, including aviation innovator Bertrand Piccard who co-piloted Solar Impulse 2, the first airplane to fly 26,000 miles around the world without a drop of fuel, and political titans Paul Begala and Matt Schlapp as they present an informational “both sides of the aisle” look at the 2018 mid-term elections.


Honeywell M&O: Flight Services – Preview the Next Evolution in Flight Planning Technology and Experience

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room S310 E

Honeywell is advancing flight planning with a completely new experience from GoDirect Flight services. We’ve overhauled our flight planning offering with a next-generation website and mobile app – backed by a new flight planning engine. This helps schedulers and dispatchers create, compute and file flight plans faster, easier and more accurately than ever before. Preview the newest flight planning technology in the marketplace today. This session is hosted by aviation experts from Honeywell and features a live demo.


Flight Operations & Ground Handling Safety Standards Lunch & Learn

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Hosted by International Business Aviation Council (IBAC)

Inviting all Operators and Ground Handlers that have a desire to make their operation safer within an integrated management system. Learn more about IBAC’s member supported, non-profit global business aviation standard programs and what it takes to integrate these best safety practices into your operation. Developed by the industry, for the industry, the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) and the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) Programs are performance-based and applicable to both large and small operators, fixed-wing and rotor. Enjoy a light lunch, compliments of IBAC, and hear directly from current IS-BAO and IS-BAH operators/auditors as they share their experiences, challenges, and the benefits of implementing international safety standards.

Space is limited, please RSVP to comms@ibac.org.


Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Networking Session

12:15 pm – 1:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Connection Zone, NBAA Booth # 281

Meet the members of the NBAA UAS subcommittee and join them for a casual discussion about using UAS in business aviation. The committee members will answer your questions on UAS regulatory, operational and safety related topics.


Imagining the Future of Pilotless VTOL Aircraft

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Innovation Zone, Booth #694
Moderator: Robert Searles, NBAA
Presenters: Antonio Campello, Embraer X; Carl Dietrich, Terrafugia, Inc.

Education Track: Operations

Futurists predict that in the not-too-distant future, remotely piloted vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft will find their way into the business aviation fleet. What is their potential for use in cargo and passenger operations? What technological and regulatory hurdles must be cleared before business applications of these aircraft become viable? This Business Aviation Insider-sponsored session will challenge attendees to imagine the impact these technological and business innovations will have on our industry, our economy and even our culture.


Honeywell M&O: GoDirect™ Maintenance: Using Data Analytics to Track Engine Usage for Cost Savings

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room S310 E

Honeywell is unveiling new connected aircraft technology that uses the power of data analytics to track key engine performance parameters including flight length, throttle setting and environment. A must-see session for operators looking to use data to further improve the operation of their aircraft and save up to 10% off their engine maintenance bill.


Aviation Leadership for Women

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room #3 (S331)
Presenter: Hillary Muri, Weisser Pardo AG

Education Track: Leadership

This session will be an interactive examination of attitudes regarding women in aviation, a discussion of both why and how to increase representation of women in aviation leadership, and an exploration of the skills, attitudes and networks that can help our industry develop and advance women leaders.


Clear The Taxiway: Avoiding Ground Handling Incidents

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room #1 (S330 B)
Presenters: Terry Yoemans, IBAC; Bob Schick, TAC Air; Benjamin Goodheart, Ph.D, AssuredPartners Aerospace, LLC; Lou Sorrentino, Aviation Marine Safety Solutions International

Education Track: Operations

Ground handling events are 800 times more likely to occur than any other kind of aircraft incident. However, these costly mishaps can be easily avoided. Learn how interface management can help you better collaborate with ground service to identify hazards and mitigate risks.


Cyber Security Made Simple

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room #2 (S330 F)
Presenter: Rob Hill, Satcom Direct

Education Track: Business Management

Cyber security has never been more critical to businesses. In 2017 alone, more than 7.89 billion information records were compromised. But how do these threats specifically affect business aircraft and your passengers? This session will break through the jargon to provide you with the practical advice you need to develop or enhance your cyber security protocols.


Bombardier Global Series Technical & Operational Session

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Room N320 E


NBAA Local and Regional Group Best Practices Forum

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room S319
Education Track: Business Management

The forum is designed specifically to foster a sharing of best practices among local and regional group peers. The NBAA Local and Regional Group Committee continues the momentum from our annual Regional Leadership Roundtables and past networking sessions with this opportunity for current and future group leaders and members to share insights and recommendations about advocacy efforts, boosting membership, hosting successful regional group events, scholarship/mentoring opportunities and more. Presentation topics for this session will be based on the feedback received prior to NBAA-BACE from existing regional group leaders.


Pilot Weather Knowledge and Usability of Aviation Weather Information

1:15 pm – 2:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room 230ABC
Education Track: Friends & Partners in Aviation Weather

This will be a panel discussion focusing on the following topics: AOPA Follow-Up study: A Review of CONUS Pilots’ Preflight Weather Planning Mental Models, GA Pilot Preflight Weather Planning: Weather Products Usability and Limitations, Interactive exercise on user needs and priorities and a brief on an AOPA survey on weather products and weather briefings.


Pilot Weather Briefings, Tools, and Services

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room 230ABC
Education Track: Friends & Partners in Aviation Weather

This will include discussions about self-briefing versus Flight Services briefing and the consistency of products and processes to determine weather conditions. Additional discussions include the impact of the shift from FSS to self-briefing, including the NTSB’s perspective on pilot weather briefing options and needs.


Blockchain for Business Aviation

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Innovation Zone, Booth #694
Education Track: Business Management

Blockchain is a powerful technology based on a simple idea – a common data file (or ledger) for transaction history that cannot be changed or altered. This has potential significant applications for business aviation, ranging from payment systems to secure data storage (e.g., maintenance and pilot records). Learn about the benefits and opportunities blockchain offers through case studies of companies already applying this capability in business aviation. The presenters also will highlight crypto currencies, such as bitcoin, and their role, if any, in our global industry.


Annual Meeting of Members

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room S230 G


Flight Attendant and Flight Technician Meet-Up

3:00 pm – 3:45 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Connection Zone, NBAA Booth # 281

Mingle with the NBAA Flight Attendants Committee (FAC) to learn more about the 2018 NBAA Flight Attendants/Flight Technicians Conference. This is also an opportunity to connect with FAC Members, the FAC Advisory Council and fellow Flight Attendants and Flight Technicians.


Ethical Business Aviation Transactions

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room #3 (S331)
Presenters: Jad Donaldson, Harley-Davidson Motor Company; Sonnie Bates, WYVERN Ltd; Brian Proctor, MENTE Group; Tim Peace, CAM, Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling, LLC

Education Track: Leadership

Ethical business transactions are critical to maintaining a healthy, vibrant industry. This session will explore NBAA’s recent “Ethics in Business Aviation” statement, which provides guidelines to help operators prioritize ethics – a win-win for their companies and for business aviation as a whole.


CAM: Certifying the Future of Business Aviation

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room #1 (S330 B)
Presenters: T.James Buchana, CAM, AT&T; Jamie Stember, CAM, CP Management, LLC

Education Track: Leadership

Learn about the Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) program, which provides a path for business aviation professionals to document their skills and demonstrate their commitment to leadership excellence. This presentation will inform you how to prepare for, earn and maintain your CAM certification. Sample exam questions will be reviewed to reinforce your knowledge, and a Q&A session will conclude the session.


Security How-To

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room #2 (S330 F)
Presenters: Greg Reigel, Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton, LLP; Greg Kulis, L Brands; Eric Moilenan, Premier Corporate Security

Education Track: Operations

Security threats come in all shapes and sizes, domestic and abroad, and are at the forefront of the minds of business aircraft operators and the security professionals who advise them. This session will address timely concerns and practical solutions for anyone who manages business aviation security.


Pratt & Whitney Canada M&O Session – Business Aviation – Turbofan

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Room N230 A


Weather Information and Notifications to/from Pilots

3:15 pm – 4:15 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room 230ABC
Education Track: Friends & Partners in Aviation Weather

This discussion covers meteorological visibility versus aviation visibility. It will also include several discussions revolving around enhancing PIREPs and getting better and more intuitive weather information to pilots on the flight deck.


Bombardier Learjet Series Technical & Operational Session

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, N320 F


I Like Big Data and I Cannot Lie

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Innovation Zone, Booth #694
Presenter: Shane Benfield, Boeing Global Services

Education Track: Business Management

When you’re constantly bombarded by talk of the next big thing, it can be hard to separate the fact from fiction. This session will cut through the chatter to hone in on the tangible impacts that big data, data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) are increasingly having on our industry. We will look at what these terms mean, how they’re currently impacting flight operations, what to expect in the near future, and considerations when vetting companies that provide these services.


Weather Information Human Factors, Guidance, and Training

4:15 pm – 5:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room 230ABC
Education Track: Friends & Partners in Aviation Weather

A robust discussion of how human factors, current and outdated guidance impact the type and quality of weather training for our pilot community.


Meet the CAM Governing Board

4:15 pm – 5:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Connection Zone, NBAA Booth # 281

Members of the CAM Governing Board will be available to meet with you one-on-one during this time. Learn how you can qualify to earn the CAM certificate, which is the professional certification for business aviation managers.


Fund an Angel Cocktail Reception

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Location: Hilton Orlando

The Fund an Angel Cocktail Reception, formerly the NBAA/CAN Soiree, will feature cocktails, passed hors d’oeuvres, networking with industry peers, and live and silent auctions. Proceeds from the auctions benefit Corporate Angel Network (CAN) and the critical work they do to support cancer patients. Dress for the Fund an Angel Cocktail Reception is business or cocktail attire.

Thursday October 18, 2018

Attendee, Exhibitor & Press Registration Open

8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center


Attendee, Exhibitor & Press Registration Open

8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Location: Orlando Executive Airport


Weather Information Human Factors, Guidance, and Training

9:00 am – 10:15 am

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room 230ABC
Education Track: Friends & Partners in Aviation Weather

Information regarding the work done this summer on developing standards and developing a mandate and/or business case for implementing the standard. Updating trajectory based operations (TBO), Mode S and ADS-B weather.


NBAA National Safety Forum

9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room S320 F

IT ALL BEGINS WITH YOU! AT THE NATIONAL SAFETY FORUM
Join NBAA for its fourth annual National Safety Forum on Oct. 18 in Orlando, FL. This important event will get back to the basics of maintaining skills and understanding automation in aircraft; examine physiology and psychology that affects human performance; and explore the relationship of leadership and professionalism in aviation safety.

Held in conjunction with NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), there is no separate registration fee for attending the National Safety Forum; however in-person attendees are strongly encouraged to register in advance.

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.


Exhibit Halls & Indoor Static Display

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center


Static Display of Aircraft

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Location: Orlando Executive Airport


Careers in Business Aviation Day – General Session

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room #2 (S330 F)

College and high school students should plan to attend the annual NBAA Careers in Business Aviation Day program on Thursday, October 18. Career Day highlights will include a keynote address by aerobatic pilot Anthony Oshinuga as well as valuable opportunities for networking with industry leaders, including recruiters and exhibitors.


Assessments of Weather Forecasts

10:30 am – 12:15 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room 230ABC
Education Track: Friends & Partners in Aviation Weather

Panel of Government and Industry Subject Matter Experts will discuss how their organizations assess weather forecast information used and/or provided in their operations. Discussion will include key performance indicators and metrics they track as well as insight to what actions are taken based on the assessments.


Careers in Business Aviation Day – College/University Roundtable Session

11:30 am – 2:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room #3 (S331)

College and university students are invited to sit down with business aviation professionals to learn about career paths, discuss professional goals and receive advice on how to best prepare to enter the aviation field. Join us for this unique opportunity to ask questions and interact directly with industry leaders in a roundtable format.


Weather Information Modernization and Transition; NextGen Weather

1:30 pm – 4:15 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room 230ABC
Education Track: Friends & Partners in Aviation Weather

The National Weather Service and the Federal Aviation Administration representatives have begun an initiative to reduce competing or redundant aviation weather products. This is a continuation of the effort that replaced the text based area forecast product with the graphical forecast for aviation. This is an opportunity for business aviation operators to provide input on which products the use, prefer and would not mind replacing.

Friday October 19, 2018

NBAA PDP Course: Management Fundamentals for Flight Departments Workshop (Day 1 of 2)

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room S230 E
Presenters: NBAA and Walter Kraujalis, AeronomX

This two-day workshop gives flight department managers key information about safe operations, regulatory compliance, basic management practices, budgeting and accounting, cost controls, vendor selection and tracking, records and reports, planning for the future and other issues. Other topics covered in the workshop include: personnel issues, internal and external communications, case studies, templates and forms and checklists that are useful in daily flight management.

This course meets NBAA PDP Leadership Objective L2, L3

Registration for this course includes registration for the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.


Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) Prep Course (Day 1 of 2)

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room S230 F

Overwhelmed by exam preparation? Unsure of where to start your studying? Don’t let test anxiety hold you back – reach your full potential with the help of NBAA’s new CAM Prep Course. During this two-day workshop, facilitators will help you transition into a test-taking mindset, develop effective study strategies and more as you prepare for the NBAA CAM Exam.

Registration for this course includes registration to the Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).

Saturday October 20, 2018

NBAA PDP Course: Management Fundamentals for Flight Departments Workshop (Day 2 of 2)

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room S230 E
Presenters: NBAA and Walter Kraujalis, AeronomX

This two-day workshop gives flight department managers key information about safe operations, regulatory compliance, basic management practices, budgeting and accounting, cost controls, vendor selection and tracking, records and reports, planning for the future and other issues. Other topics covered in the workshop include: personnel issues, internal and external communications, case studies, templates and forms and checklists that are useful in daily flight management.

This course meets NBAA PDP Leadership Objective L2, L3

Registration for this course includes registration for the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.


Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) Prep Course (Day 2 of 2)

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Meeting Room S230

Overwhelmed by exam preparation? Unsure of where to start your studying? Don’t let test anxiety hold you back – reach your full potential with the help of NBAA’s new CAM Prep Course. During this two-day workshop, facilitators will help you transition into a test-taking mindset, develop effective study strategies and more as you prepare for the NBAA CAM Exam.

Registration for this course includes registration to the Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).

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