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NBAA2007 an Enormous Success, Breaks Exhibitor Record
NBAA announced a record total of 1,152 Exhibitors at its 60th Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2007), a sold-out Static Display of Aircraft at
nearby Fulton County Airport-Brown Field (FTY) and a final attendance total of over 32,000. "This was an enormously successful Convention, and NBAA's
60th anniversary has been an enormously successful year," NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen said. Next year's Annual Meeting & Convention will take
place from October 6 to 8 in Orlando, FL. Review highlights from NBAA2007, including videos, photos, podcasts, articles and more, at NBAA's
Convention News Bureau online at:
http://www.nbaa.org/2007
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NBAA and Over 500 Volunteers Build Aviation-Themed Playground for
Atlanta Elementary School
In conjunction with NBAA2007, and in honor of NBAA's 60th anniversary and Georgia's centennial of flight, the Association joined KaBOOM!, The Home
Depot, many Member Companies and the local community around Fulton County Airport to build an aviation-themed playground at Fain Elementary School in
Atlanta. The completed playground is 7,400 square feet – an area large enough to park 50 cars – and features two playground areas, an
outdoor classroom with benches and chalkboards, an airplane-shaped sandbox and a community garden. NBAA thanks the 554 volunteers and sponsors from
the aviation and local communities who participated in this effort. View the article and photos at:
http://www.nbaa.org/news/update/?kaboom07
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Golf Classic Raises More Than $40,000 for NBAA
Charities
NBAA's 11th Annual Chairman's Charity Classic Golf Tournament raised more than $40,000 for NBAA Charities, a charitable fund established to provide
support to worthy causes in the business aviation community. A total of 260 golfers played at Stone Mountain Golf Club near Atlanta. "Thanks to the
golfers and many generous sponsors, this year's Chairman's Charity Classic raised funds that will help NBAA Charities continue its support for a wide
range of philanthropic organizations," said NBAA Vice President, Membership Connie Penne, who also serves as tournament director. To read the full
press release, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/news/pr/2007/20070924-066.php
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Mark Your Calendars for NBAA2008
NBAA's 61st Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2008) will be held from Monday, October 6, to Wednesday, October 8, 2008, in Orlando, FL. NBAA2008
will continue to build on the enormous success of NBAA2007, which had more than 32,000 Attendees and a record total of 1,152 Exhibitors, in addition
to a Static Display with more than 100 state-of-the-art business aircraft. The Exhibitor Prospectus for NBAA2008 will mail in early January.
To view highlights from NBAA2007, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/2007
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Attend the Upcoming NBAA Regional Forum in Oakland, CA
NBAA will host its next Regional Forum on November 8 at Kaiser Air on Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) in Oakland, CA. The event is a
one-day 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 Oakland event will feature approximately 30 aircraft on Static
Display, 60 indoor Exhibitors and hundreds of Attendees. The Federal Aviation Adminstration's Air Traffic Control (ATC) management personnel will be
available to answer questions on ATC policies and procedures in the Western region. The event also will feature a number of briefings catered
specifically toward business aviation in the Oakland, CA area. Reserve exhibit space now, or register online, at:
http://www.nbaa.org/events/forums/20071108/
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Sponsorships, Exhibitors Still Being Accepted for Upcoming S&D
Conference
NBAA's 19th Annual Schedulers & Dispatchers (S&D) Conference, to be held next year from January 29 to February 1 at the Savannah
International Trade and Convention Center in Georgia, is still accepting sponsorships and exhibit booth space applications. NBAA expects more than
2,400 to attend the 2008 Conference, and 300 Exhibitors have already registered. The event provides a forum for schedulers and dispatchers from
across the country to meet, network and share industry best practices. A number of sessions will address current needs and issues for the profession.
For more information, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/events/sdc/2008
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2008 Regional Forums Schedule Announced
NBAA has announced the dates and locations for the 2008 Business Aviation Regional Forums. The Association provides several Regional Forums each year
to bring business aircraft owners, operators, manufacturers, customers and other industry personnel together for one-day events at some of the best
airports and FBOs around the world. The 2008 lineup includes: San Antonio, TX, March 27; Las Vegas, NV, April 24; Dayton, OH, June 26; and Bedford,
MA, September 10. The Exhibitor Prospectus for the 2008 Regional Forums will mail later this month. For more information, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/forums
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ABACE Returns to Hong Kong on Feb. 14
NBAA will host its 3rd Annual Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE2008) in Hong Kong on February 14, 2008, at the Hong Kong
Business Aviation Centre. Hundreds of Attendees are expected at ABACE2008, where they will learn more about business aviation and how it can help
them succeed in the global economy. The one-day event features business aviation's top vendors, industry leaders and experts from around the world as
they join together with the emerging Asian market. Over 50 Exhibitors will display the latest airplanes, helicopters, aviation equipment and
services. Information Sessions will provide timely updates on the latest developments in business aviation. To learn more about the results of
ABACE2007, visit:
http://www.abace.aero
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EBACE2008 to Be Held Next May in Geneva
Make plans to exhibit or attend the 8th Annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2008) from May 20 to 22, 2008, at Geneva
PALEXPO and Geneva International Airport. The event will feature over 350 Exhibitors with nearly 12,000 Attendees at the flagship forum for the
European business aviation community to showcase business aviation – Europe's engine for growth. The Exhibitor Prospectus for EBACE2008
was distributed to Exhibitors at NBAA2007 and will be mailed later this month. Review the results of EBACE2007 online at:
http://www.ebace.aero
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NBAA Releases Journal of Business Aviation at NBAA2007
In Atlanta, NBAA released advance copies of the NBAA Journal of Business Aviation. The issue offers a lineup of articles for business aviation
managers, including features about the complexities of leasing business aircraft, tips for flight departments undergoing a merger, use of very light
jets in support of business, storm strategies, flight attendant training, work/life balance issues and electronic flight bags. With a new, shorter
title, the NBAA Journal of Business Aviation has widened its focus to include not only management and safety topics but also operations,
maintenance and career development articles. Members can expect to receive the publication in October, and are encouraged to direct any feedback to
editor@nbaa.org.
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| Events for NBAA Exhibitors & Sponsors |
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Business Aviation Regional Forum
November 8, 2007, Oakland, CA
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19th Annual Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference
January 29–February 1, 2008, Savannah, GA
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3rd Annual Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE2008)
February 14, 2008, Hong Kong
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Leadership Conference
February 27–28, 2008, San Antonio, TX
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35th Annual International Operators Conference
March 10–13, 2008, San Antonio, TX
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Business Aviation Regional Forum
March 27, 2008, San Antonio, TX
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Maintenance Management Conference
April 15–17, 2008, Daytona Beach, FL
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Business Aviation Regional Forum
April 24, 2008, Las Vegas, NV
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53rd Corporate Aviation Safety Seminar
April 29–May 1, 2008, Palm Harbor, FL
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8th Annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2008)
May 20–22, 2008, Geneva, Switzerland
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Business Aviation Regional Forum
June 26, 2008, Dayton, OH
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Business Aviation Regional Forum
September 10, 2008, Bedford, MA
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61st Annual Meeting & Convention
October 6–8, 2008, Orlando, FL
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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
Margie Morgan
Assistant Manager, Exhibits
Tel: +1 (202) 783-9369
E-mail: mmorgan@nbaa.org
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Static Displays
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
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. 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
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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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