NBAA2011 Online News Bureau
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Monday, October 10, 2011
At NBAA2011, Government, Business Leaders Highlight Business Aviation Value
"Every state benefits from general aviation," Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) told Attendees on opening day. "This industry provides 1.2 million manufacturing and service jobs." The senator's message was delivered by each of the policymakers and businesspeople sharing the stage. Read more.
NBAA, GAMA Detail Shared Advocacy Initiatives
At the No Plane No Gain Media Kickoff Breakfast, NBAA and General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) leaders described how they have redoubled their efforts during the past year to burnish the industry's image and fight a series of harmful policy proposals emanating from Washington, DC. More.
Video: Former U.S. Senate Leader and Surgeon Bill Frist Honored at NBAA2011
Esteemed doctor, pilot and former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, recipient of NBAA's Al Ueltschi Award for Humanitarian Leadership, reflects on his life-saving efforts worldwide, and the importance of business aviation to those endeavors. Watch.
Convention Promotes 'Stop User Fees' Message
NBAA2011 is being used to focus the business aviation community on the need to continue its advocacy efforts, both nationally and at the grassroots level. One of the industry's top current advocacy priorities is ensuring that the "Stop User Fees" message is heard loud and clear by federal lawmakers. More.
Exhibitor Profile: Airports of Northwest Florida
For four years, a coalition of local businesses and governments in Okaloosa County, has been exhibiting at NBAA's Convention to attract aerospace companies to the region's three public-use airports. Currently, they're focused on turning Crestview Bob Sikes Airport (CEW) into an aerospace hub. More.
Video: Outdoor Static Display at the Convention Center
It was a feat of logistical marvel as a dozen aircraft were carefully towed from McCarran International Airport (LAS) to the Las Vegas Convention Center. The result: a first-ever static display at the entrance to the convention center itself. Watch.
Longtime and Brand-New Members Share High Hopes at NBAA Coffee Social
In what's fast becoming a popular Convention tradition, current and prospective Members gathered with NBAA Board and staff members at the Headquarters Booth on opening day for coffee and conversation. Read more.
Rose Aircraft Services
Based on Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport (MEZ) in Arkansas's Ouachita Mountains, Rose Aircraft Services is a family-owned aircraft refurbishment shop that's been in business since 1964. For at least 30 of those years, Rose Aircraft has been exhibiting at NBAA's Convention. Read more.
Visit NBAA Partners in Las Vegas and Get the Most From Your Membership
NBAA partners with several companies to offer a comprehensive suite of benefits, services and products that give Member Companies of all types and sizes the tools they need to make the best use of their business aircraft. Learn more.
Exhibitor Profile: Heavy Structure
Heavy Structures, a business of about 20 people based in Kansas City, MO, builds aircraft hangars. The company has done everything from delivering just the materials for a small aircraft hangar to constructing the U.S. Navy's largest hangar in the world in Jacksonville, FL. Read more.
Did You Know NBAA Membership Applies to All Company Employees?
Once a company joins NBAA, everyone who works there can access the full suite of Member benefits and services the Association offers. If your company is a Member, or if you think they might be and would like to check, visit NBAA's Headquarters Booth #N2504 and speak with a Membership representative. An NBAA staff member will discuss all of the benefits available to you for free, and show you how easy it is to set up your online login. Employees of Member Companies also can go online to set up a user name and password at www.nbaa.org/password.
Monday Press Releases
- October 10, 2011
- Bolen Welcomes Exhibitor Commitments for ABACE2012
- October 10, 2011
- NBAA Honors Six Flying Safety Award Recipients at Annual Convention
- October 10, 2011
- CAM Governing Board Announces New Officers
- October 10, 2011
- NBAA's Top Journalism Awards Presented to Jeff Burger and Fred George
Archived NBAA2011 News
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