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ABACE Forum in Hong Kong Was a Success
The ABACE Forum held earlier this week in Hong Kong was an enormous success, with a total of 1,131 people and 29 Exhibitors in attendance. The
one-day event, which was held on Thursday, February 14, featured 14 aircraft on Static Display at Hong Kong International Airport and exhibit space
at the nearby Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre. Information Sessions featured industry experts discussing airspace and regulatory issues for
operating in the Asian region and the challenges and opportunities for establishing business aviation operations in the region.
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Corporate Aviation Management Scholarship Recipients
Announced
NBAA has announced that four individuals have been selected by the Association's Corporate Aviation Management Committee as recipients of the 2008
Corporate Aviation Management (CAM) Scholarship. Each scholarship includes a value equivalent to $1,600 to cover expenses associated with attendance
at NBAA's 2008 Leadership Conference, taking place on February 27 and 28 in San Antonio, TX. Attendance at this Conference promotes the professional
development and leadership skills of individuals seeking careers in flight department management. The CAM Scholarship, now in its fourth year, is
sponsored by NBAA, Pentastar Aviation, Summit Solutions, LLC and The VanAllen Group. Read the full press release at:
http://www.nbaa.org/news/pr/2008/20080215-013.php
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Exhibit at Next NBAA Regional Forum in San Antonio
NBAA will host its next Regional Forum on March 27 at San Antonio International Airport (SAT) in San Antonio, TX. 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 forum will feature a Static Display of Aircraft and dozens of exhibits, and the
Federal Aviation Administration's Air Traffic Control (ATC) management personnel will be available to answer questions on ATC policies and procedures
in the Southwest region. The event also will feature a number of briefings catered specifically toward business aviation in the San Antonio, TX area.
Reserve exhibit space now, or register online, at:
http://www.nbaa.org/events/forums/20080327
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S&D Conference Is a Record-Breaker; Review Highlights at Online S&D News
Bureau
A record 2,618 people attended the NBAA 19th Annual Schedulers & Dispatchers (S&D) Conference, a new attendance record, and about a 6 percent
increase over the 2007 total, which was 2,471. The four-day event was lauded by Attendees for the high quality of the more than 30 educational
sessions and other Conference offerings. Additionally, a record-breaking 391 Exhibiting Companies provided side-by-side comparisons of their products
and services at the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center, compared to 351 Exhibitors in 2007, an 11 percent gain. To review the final
press release at the S&D News Bureau, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/sdc/2008
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Recipients of 2008 Schedulers & Dispatchers
Scholarship Announced
NBAA and its Schedulers & Dispatchers Committee awarded $40,000 in scholarship funds to eight individuals seeking to advance their aviation
careers through continuing education. Sponsors ExxonMobil and the Avitats, Signature Flight Support, Universal Weather and Aviation Inc., Chevron
Global Aviation, Atlantic Aviation, Air BP Aviation Services, Jeppesen DataPlan and AC-U-KWIK each contributed $5,000 to the 2008 NBAA Schedulers
& Dispatchers Scholarship. Additionally, as the recipient of the 2008 NBAA Shell Canada Schedulers & Dispatchers Scholarship, Canadian
resident Julie Halbauer of R.C.M.P. Air Services received a total of $5,000. All recipients were formally recognized on January 31 during the NBAA
19th Annual Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference. For more information, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/news/pr/2008/20080125-004.php
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S&D Training Scholarship Recipients Also
Announced
NBAA and its Schedulers & Dispatchers (S&D) Committee also recognized the six recipients of the Schedulers & Dispatchers Training
Scholarship at the NBAA 19th Annual S&D Conference. These training awards, given in conjunction with sponsors Airline Ground Schools, CornerStone
Strategies LLC, FlightSafety International and MedAire, Inc., promote the career development of current and aspiring schedulers and dispatchers. For
more information, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/news/pr/2008/20080125-003.php
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2008 Convention Follows New, Monday-to-Wednesday Schedule
NBAA's 61st Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2008) will take place this year on Monday, October 6 through Wednesday, October 8 – instead of
the usual Tuesday-to-Thursday schedule – at Orlando's Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) and Orlando Executive Airport (ORL), which now has
Customs available right on the field. With over one million square feet of exhibit space, the spectacular north and south halls of the OCCC will
accommodate NBAA2008 indoor exhibits and Information Sessions. Orlando Executive Airport once again will provide space for the NBAA2008 Static
Display, where Attendees can view over 100 state-of-the-art aircraft. The deadline for the next booth space lottery drawing is February 29. Visit the
NBAA2008 web site for more information about exhibiting, advertising and sponsorship opportunities and travel details, at:
http://www.nbaa.org/2008
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Live and Silent Auctions at NBAA2008 Will Benefit NBAA Charities
The Association will hold its 4th Annual NBAA Charities Auctions during the 61st Annual Meeting & Convention in Orlando, FL in October. Both the
Live and Silent Auctions support NBAA Charities, a charitable fund established to provide support to entities using business aircraft for
humanitarian efforts. NBAA Charities supports philanthropic organizations, including Angel Flight America, Corporate Angel Network, Veterans AirLift
Command and ORBIS. To learn more, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/charities
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Don't Miss NBAA Regulatory & Operational Hot Topics
Forum
On February 22, NBAA will host a Regulatory & Operational Hot Topics Forum in Fort Lauderdale, FL at the Gallery One Hotel. This interactive
forum is designed to provide business aviation professionals with a basis for understanding and addressing some of the most important issues facing
business aircraft operators today such as employment, security, aviation insurance, air charter brokers and international operations. Attendees also
can receive continuing education credits.
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Stephen Covey to Provide Trust-Building Tools at NBAA Leadership
Conference
The Association's Corporate Aviation Management Committee will host the NBAA Leadership Conference in San Antonio, TX from February 27 to 28. The
event will bring together industry peers for a highly interactive program offering practical and proven insights on effective leadership and
management. Featured keynote speaker Stephen M.R. Covey, sponsored by Gulfstream, will give the presentation "Leadership at the Speed of Trust,"
which will provide trust-building tools for organizations. The Conference also will feature sessions on critical issues such as business ethics,
diversity and aviation department safety, and networking opportunities will provide useful views from others who face similar challenges. For more
information, contact NBAA's Dina Green at dgreen@nbaa.org, or register online at:
http://www.nbaa.org/events/leadership/2008
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Sponsorships Available for NBAA's International Operators
Conference
San Antonio also will host NBAA's 35th Annual International Operators Conference on March 10 through 13. The four-day Conference will feature
Information Sessions on flight safety, security, efficiency and regulation. Speakers from around the world will address international operational
issues, new technologies and the latest information about doing business in countries around the world. The event also will provide Attendees
opportunities for networking with industry peers and introductions to service providers. To sponsor this event, contact NBAA's Dina Green at dgreen@nbaa.org, or visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/events/ioc/2008
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Secure Exhibit Space, Sponsorships for 2008 MMC
NBAA's Maintenance Management Conference (MMC) will be held this year from April 15 to 17, in Daytona Beach, FL. The three-day Conference is business
aviation's only event dedicated to aircraft maintenance and technical operations management. Conference Attendees are business aviation professionals
with management responsibilities and purchasing authority for aircraft maintenance, technical operations and hangar facilities compliance. The event
is designed to share the latest in product developments and industry trends. The lottery deadline for exhibit booth space was February 1, but limited
space still is available. Several sponsorships also are available for this event. Learn more at:
http://www.nbaa.org/events/mmc/200804
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NBAA and FSF to Co-Host Annual CASS in Palm Harbor, FL
NBAA and Flight Safety Foundation (FSF) will co-host the 53rd Annual Corporate Aviation Safety Seminar (CASS) from April 29 to May 1 at the
Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club in Palm Harbor, FL. Both exhibit and sponsorship opportunities will be available for this event. For more information
on exhibiting, contact NBAA's Sandy Wirtz at swirtz@nbaa.org. Event details are online at:
http://www.flightsafety.org/seminars.html#cass
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Don't Miss Your Chance to Exhibit at EBACE2008
The 8th Annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2008) will return to Geneva PALEXPO and Geneva International Airport this
year from May 20 to 22. EBACE is the preeminent forum for the European business aviation community to find products and services from the world's top
vendors. The event will feature over 350 Exhibitors and nearly 12,000 Attendees, and NBAA will have a booth on-site in Hall 7. Exhibit booth sales
already are 50 percent greater than last year at this time, and placements are now underway, but limited space still is available. If your company
wishes to exhibit, download the Exhibitor application at:
http://www.ebace.aero
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EBACE2008 Show Guide Advertising Orders Now Being Accepted
Advertising orders are now being accepted for the EBACE2008 Show Guide & Directory of Exhibiting Companies. The Show Guide will be
distributed to each Attendee with their credentials, and contains pertinent information relative to exhibits, sessions, social gatherings, shuttle
bus service and other events at Europe's most important business aviation event. To purchase advertising, contact Melissa Murphy at mmurphy@nbaa.org or NBAA's Maureen Cameron at mcameron@nbaa.org. For more
information, and to learn about advertising in the EBACE2008 Show Guide, visit:
http://www.ebace.aero
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Registration Now Open for Safety Standdown Europe
Registrations are now being accepted for the 2008 Safety Standdown Europe scheduled for Monday, May 19, immediately preceding EBACE2008 in Geneva,
Switzerland. This 2nd Annual Safety Standdown Europe, produced in partnership with Bombardier, NBAA and the European Business Aviation Association,
and offered free of charge to registered Attendees, will focus on the philosophy of knowledge-based training and personal discipline. Space is
limited so be sure to register early. For additional information and to register, visit:
http://www.safetystanddown.com
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| Events for NBAA Exhibitors & Sponsors |
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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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