NBAA Convention Report

October 17, 2012

New Industry Advocacy Resources to Be Unveiled at NBAA2012
NBAA’s Convention will support industry mobilization with the introduction of new grassroots advocacy resources. On Monday, Oct. 29, Selena Shilad, executive director of the Alliance for Aviation Across America, will be joined by NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen; Craig Fuller, president and CEO of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association; Matt Zuccaro, Helicopter Association International president; and Niel Ritchie, executive director of the League of Rural Voters, to detail new tools for people to make the priorities of the general aviation industry known this election year. Get more details on the session and make plans to attend. Learn more.

At NBAA2012, Safety in Flight to Be Honored
NBAA will recognize four Member Companies for outstanding safe flying achievement during NBAA2012, as well as hundreds more companies that have collectively compiled thousands of hours of safe flying during the past year. Specifically, NBAA will recognize two companies for flying 60 years or more without an accident – NiSource Inc. and The Procter & Gamble Co. – and two other companies for flying 50 years or more without an accident – Hormel Foods Corporation and Muscatine Corporation. Learn more.

NBAA/CAN Soiree Auction Offers Great Items for a Great Cause
As part of each year’s Convention, NBAA and Corporate Angel Network team up for an evening event – the NBAA/CAN Soiree, “An Evening With Angels” – that includes an auction to raise funds in support of CAN, which arranges flights for cancer patients to and from treatment centers using available seats on business aircraft donated by NBAA Member Companies. This year’s Soiree is set for Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at The Peabody Orlando. To view a list of auction items and make plans to attend, visit the NBAA2012 Auction page.

About NBAA: Founded in 1947 and based in Washington, DC, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is the leading organization for companies that rely on general aviation aircraft to help make their businesses more efficient, productive and successful. The Association represents 9,000 Member Companies of all sizes located across the country. NBAA provides more than 100 products and services to the business aviation community, including the NBAA Annual Meeting & Convention, the world's largest civil aviation trade show.

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