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NBAA to Relocate 2008 Annual Meeting &
Convention
NBAA has made the difficult decision to move its 2008 Annual Meeting & Convention from New Orleans to Orlando. "We have been looking forward to
hosting our Convention in New Orleans in 2008, consistent with our desire to assist the city in recovering from Hurricane Katrina," said NBAA
President and CEO Ed Bolen. "Reluctantly, we have made the difficult decision that we will not be able to host the Annual Meeting & Convention in
New Orleans, but will have to move it to Orlando," he said. Read more about the decision at:
http://www.nbaa.org/news/pr/2007/20070426-029.php
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EBACE2007 Exhibit Floor and Static Aircraft Display Sold Out; Totals Surpass Last
Year
More than 10,000 Attendees are expected for the 7th Annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2007) to be held May 22
through 24 in Geneva. Indoor exhibit booth space is sold out, with 1,400 booth spaces reserved by more than 340 companies, compared to 1,206 booth
spaces at last year's event. The Static Display of Aircraft is also sold out, with 56 aircraft (54 fixed-wing and two helicopters) confirmed. A wait
list has been started for the exhibit floor, should additional space become available. Companies interested in being placed on the wait list should
contact NBAA's Linda Peters at (202) 783-9368 or lpeters@nbaa.org. Co-produced by NBAA and the European
Business Aviation Association, EBACE is the only European exhibition focusing exclusively on business aviation. For Exhibitor information and more,
visit the official EBACE2007 web site at:
http://www.ebace.aero
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European Business Aviation Award Winners Announced
EBACE2007 European Business Aviation Awards will be given to Judith Moreton, managing director of Bombardier Skyjet International, and Mark Wilson,
chief executive of the British Business and General Aviation Association, for their outstanding contributions to European business aviation. "Judith
Moreton and Mark Wilson exemplify the best of the business aviation community," said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. "We are proud to honor their
contributions to the industry with the award." For more information, visit:
http://www.ebace.aero/press/release/20070508.php
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EBACE Dates Secured From 2008 to 2012
NBAA and the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) are pleased to announce that dates for EBACE have been confirmed from 2008 through 2012 at
Geneva PALEXPO. "EBACE is a premier marketing event for business aviation in Europe, and we believe that the City of Geneva – which has Geneva
PALEXPO situated adjacent to Geneva International Airport – to be part of the success of the event," said Kathleen Blouin, NBAA senior vice
president, conventions, seminars & forums. For more information, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/news/pr/2007/20070504-034.php
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NBAA2007 to Celebrate Several Industry Milestones
At the NBAA 60th Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2007) this September in Atlanta, GA, the Association will celebrate not only its 60th
anniversary, but also the 100th anniversary of powered flight in Georgia and several other noteworthy milestones for NBAA Member Companies.
Gulfstream will commemorate 40 years in Georgia by displaying several early-model aircraft on NBAA's Static Display of Aircraft. In addition, this
year marks the 80th anniversary of Cessna and 75th anniversary of Hawker Beechcraft. NBAA will help commemorate the Georgia Centennial of Flight by
proclaiming Thursday, September 27, to be Georgia Aviation Day. NBAA2007 will continue to build on the enormous success of NBAA2006, which broke
numerous records with 33,088 Attendees, 1,140 Exhibitors, 5,235 10-foot by 10-foot booth spaces, 115 aircraft on Static Display and over 100
Information Sessions. To exhibit at the world's largest purely civil aviation event, visit the official NBAA2007 web site at:
http://www.nbaa.org/2007
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Special Flight to Commemorate NBAA and Georgia Anniversaries
In 2007, NBAA marks 60 years of service to Members since its founding in New York, and the State of Georgia marks 100 years since Ben Epps built and
flew his monoplane in 1907, becoming the state's first pilot. To commemorate these milestones, NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen; Pat Epps,
representing his home state of Georgia and his father, Georgia's first aviator; and FAA Ambassador for Aviation and Space Education Jamail Larkins
will fly from New York to DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, home of Epps Aviation. The flight will take place on Saturday September 22, and will be made in a
Cessna Mustang, generously provided by Cessna Aircraft Company, which coincidentally is marking its 80th anniversary.
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Act Now to Sponsor NBAA2007 Benefit Gala, Featuring Huey Lewis and the
News
One of the highlights of NBAA2007 will be the Benefit Gala, which will include a Live Benefit Auction to raise money for NBAA Charities. This event
will be held the evening of Wednesday, September 26, in the Murphy Ballroom of the Georgia World Congress Center, and will feature world-class
entertainment by Huey Lewis and the News. Gala sponsorships offer outstanding exposure to hundreds of industry professionals. For more information
about sponsorship opportunities, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/events/amc/2007/gala
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More Than 1,100 Attend White Plains Regional
Forum
On April 26, 1,114 people attended NBAA's Business Aviation Regional Forum at the Avitat Westchester facility on Westchester County Airport (HPN) in
White Plains, NY. Sessions were held on the top issues facing business aviation today, with a special focus on aircraft transactions, safety
management systems and customer service in aviation. Also during the event, NBAA, the Westchester Aviation Association and Corporate Angel Network
(CAN) made a special presentation recognizing Westchester County for its support of CAN, which offers free air transportation for cancer patients
traveling to treatment using the empty seats on business aircraft. Upcoming Regional Forums are slated for June 8 in St. Louis, MO, and November 8 in
Oakland, CA. For details about future Regional Forums, visit http://www.nbaa.org/forums. To learn more about
the CAN presentation, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/news/pr/2007/20070426-030.php
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Sponsorships Available for Flight Attendants Conference
Business aviation flight attendants will gather at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina in California on June 29 and 30 for the NBAA 12th Annual
Flight Attendants Conference. Flight attendants play a critical role in the safety of business aviation passengers. From flight safety to food
safety, the issues addressed at the Conference are both relevant and important to every flight. This event is also attended and supported by service
providers, such as caterers, FBOs, handlers, trainers and others, who work closely with flight attendants. Sponsorships are available for breakfasts,
coffee breaks and lunches; for more information, contact NBAA's Dina Green at dgreen@nbaa.org. Review the event
details at:
http://www.nbaa.org/events/fltatt/2007
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Sponsor Needed for Schedulers/Dispatchers Newsletter
NBAA Dispatch is the Association's newsletter for business aviation schedulers and dispatchers. Featuring a new design in 2007, this four-page
publication communicates relevant information for enhancing a scheduler/dispatcher's effectiveness within a company flight department, as well as
details about the annual NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers (S&D) Conference and other NBAA S&D Committee activities. Act now to sponsor this
year's pre-Convention issue, to be distributed at the NBAA 60th Annual Meeting & Convention and mailed in conjunction with that event. To become
an NBAA Dispatch sponsor, contact NBAA's Jo Damato at jdamato@nbaa.org. View past issues online at:
http://www.nbaa.org/dispatch
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NBAA2007 Exhibitors Advised of Fraudulent Housing Claims
The Association has notified NBAA2007 Exhibitors and Delegates that recent fraudulent e-mail and fax messages may have been sent by a company
claiming to offer discounted hotel rates for NBAA2007. NBAA advises all Members and Exhibitors that Travel Planners is the only official housing
provider working in partnership with NBAA. Any housing company outside of Travel Planners is not endorsed by NBAA and therefore cannot guarantee room
availability or rates. For accurate information about making NBAA2007 housing and travel arrangements, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/events/amc/2007/housing
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| Events for NBAA Exhibitors & Sponsors |
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EBACE2007
May 22–24, 2007, Geneva, Switzerland
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NBAA Business Aviation Regional Forum
June 8, 2007, St. Louis, MO
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NBAA 12th Annual Flight Attendants Conference
June 29–30, 2007, San Diego, CA
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NBAA 60th Annual Meeting & Convention
September 25–27, 2007, Atlanta, GA
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NBAA Business Aviation Regional Forum
November 8, 2007, Oakland, CA
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NBAA 19th Annual Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference
January 29–February 1, 2008, Savannah, GA
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Review the Full NBAA Events Calendar
http://www.nbaa.org/events
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Review Future NBAA Convention Dates
http://www.nbaa.org/events/date/
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| Contacts for NBAA Exhibitors & Sponsors |
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General Information
Donna Raphael
Administrative Assistant
Tel: +1 (202) 478-7760
E-mail: draphael@nbaa.org
Chris Washington
Administrative Assistant
Tel: +1 (202) 783-9257
E-mail: cwashington@nbaa.org
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Exhibits
Linda A. Peters
Vice President, Exhibits
Tel: +1 (202) 783-9368
E-mail: lpeters@nbaa.org
Margaret E. "Margie" Morgan
Assistant Manager, Exhibits
Tel: +1 (202) 783-9369
E-mail: mmorgan@nbaa.org
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Static Displays
Martina A. "Marti" Smith
Director, Regional Forums & Static Displays
Tel: +1 (202) 783-9365
E-mail: msmith@nbaa.org
Joe Hart
Manager, Exhibits & Static Displays
Tel: +1 (202) 783-9456
E-mail: jhart@nbaa.org
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Advertising & Marketing
Maureen C. Cameron
Marketing Manager, Conventions, Seminars & Forums
Tel: +1 (202) 783-9453
E-mail: mcameron@nbaa.org
Steve Champness
Advertising Sales Representative (East of the Mississippi)
Tel: +1 (800) 878-7555
E-mail: schampness@nbaa.org
Melissa Murphy
Advertising Sales
Representative (West of the Mississippi)
Tel: +1 (785) 856-5111
E-mail: mmurphy@nbaa.org
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Meeting Rooms & Information Sessions
Saundra K. "Sandy" Wirtz
Director, Seminars
Tel: +1 (202) 783-9366
E-mail: swirtz@nbaa.org
Dina E. Green
Senior Manager, Seminars
Tel: +1 (202) 783-9357
E-mail: dgreen@nbaa.org
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Gala Sales, Housing, Hospitality Suites & Sponsorships
Deborah A. "Deb" Hanson
Director, Housing & Special Events
Tel: +1 (202) 737-4484
E-mail: dhanson@nbaa.org
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Registration
Jan Simmons-Kelliebrew
Manager, Conventions, Seminars & Forums Registration
Tel: +1 (202) 783-9283
E-mail: jkelliebrew@nbaa.org
Olu Burrell
Assistant Manager, Conventions, Seminars & Forums
Registration
Tel: +1 (202) 783-9351
E-mail: oburrell@nbaa.org
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Overall Coordination
Kathleen M. Blouin
Senior Vice President, Conventions, Seminars & Forums
Tel: (202) 783-9364
E-mail: kblouin@nbaa.org
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