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      2024 NBAA PDP Course: Leading with a Vision
      
      April 18, 2024
      
      Dallas, TX
      
      In this one-day course, you will learn how to lead and inspire your coworkers by creating a personal leadership vision.
      
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      2024 NBAA PDP Course: Elevate Your Leadership Skills in Maintenance Operations
      
      April 29, 2024
      
      Portland, OR
      
      Held in conjunction with the 2024 NBAA Maintenance Conference, this one-day course is meant for individuals looking to lead from any seat within their department or organization.
      
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      2024 NBAA Maintenance Conference
      
      April 30 - May 2, 2024
      
      Portland, OR
      
      The 2024 NBAA Maintenance Conference provides vital education and networking opportunities for anyone involved in business aircraft maintenance – from technicians to directors of maintenance. Stay up-to-date on the latest operational information critical to your job and connect with over 900 fellow peers.
      
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      2024 NBAA Business Aviation Taxes Seminar
      
      May 15, 2024
      
      Dallas, TX
      
      Attend the NBAA Business Aviation Taxes Seminar to develop strategies to ensure your company remains in compliance with the often-complex web of regulations from the IRS, FAA, SEC and other agencies.
      
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      2024 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2024)
      
      May 28-30, 2024
      
      Geneva, Switzerland
      
      Attend EBACE2024 to experience new and future-forward aviation technologies including high-tech small aircraft, ultra-modern intercontinental jets, advanced air mobility and eVTOL aircraft, state-of-the-art avionics and much more.
      
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      2024 NBAA White Plains Regional Forum
      
      June 12, 2024
      
      White Plains, NY
      
      NBAA’s 2024 White Plains Regional Forum will bring current and prospective business aircraft owners, operators, manufacturers, customers and other industry personnel together for a one-day event.
      
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      2024 NBAA Tax, Regulatory & Risk Management Conference
      
      Oct. 20-21, 2024
      
      Las Vegas, NV
      
      The 2024 NBAA Tax, Regulatory & Risk Management Conference is the premier conference for attorneys, CPAs, financial advisors, CFOs and flight operations professionals looking for tax planning strategies from industry leaders.
      
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      2024 NBAA PDP Course: Aviation Leadership
      
      Oct. 20-21, 2024
      
      Las Vegas, NV
      
      Held in conjunction with the 2024 NBAA-BACE, this two-day, invitation only course teaches the fundamentals of leadership, providing the tools to become an effective leader in the aviation department and in the company as a whole.
      
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      2024 NBAA PDP Course: Leadership for Aviation Professionals
      
      Oct. 20-21, 2024
      
      Las Vegas, NV
      
      Held in conjunction with the 2024 NBAA-BACE, this two-day course focuses on how individuals can become leaders that impact organizations from any position.
      
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      2024 NBAA PDP Course: Aviation Security and Awareness Training
      
      Oct. 21, 2024
      
      Las Vegas, NV
      
      Held in conjunction with the 2024 NBAA-BACE, this one-day course teaches the fundamentals of protecting yourself and your organization from risks that come with traveling and doing business around the world.
      
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      2024 NBAA PDP Course: Enhancing Productivity Through Business Aviation
      
      Oct. 21, 2024
      
      Las Vegas, NV
      
      Held in conjunction with the 2024 NBAA-BACE, this one-day course focuses on how individuals can enhance productivity for their organization and communicate the impact business aviation has on the organization.
      
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      2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE)
      
      Oct. 22-24, 2024
      
      Las Vegas, NV
      
      The world of business aviation is coming to Las Vegas to see the latest aircraft, review innovations for the flight deck, and hear from aviation and business leaders about the future of the industry.
      
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      2024 NBAA PDP Course: Management Fundamentals for Flight Departments Workshop
      
      Oct. 25-26, 2024
      
      Las Vegas, NV
      
      Held in conjunction with the 2024 NBAA-BACE, this two-day course focuses on how individuals can create organizational efficiencies and lead their flight department or organization toward success.
      
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      2025 NBAA International Operators Conference (IOC2025)
      
      Feb. 11-13, 2025
      
      San Juan, PR
      
      Gather with other operators and learn vital information to support business aircraft operations across the globe.
      
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      2025 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC2025)
      
      March 11-13, 2025
      
      Portland, OR
      
      If you’re interested in elevating your career to the next level, look no further than SDC2025. You’ll learn current best practices and trends from industry experts and fellow attendees through top-level education sessions and critical peer-to-peer networking to help you work smarter, not harder in the year ahead.
      
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      2025 NBAA Maintenance Conference
      
      April 29 - May 1, 2025
      
      Columbus, OH
      
      The 2025 NBAA Maintenance Conference showcases exhibitors with latest innovations, tools and technology in aviation maintenance, and provides vital education and networking opportunities for anyone involved in business aircraft maintenance – from technicians to directors of maintenance.
      
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      2025 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2025)
      
      May 20-22, 2025
      
      Geneva, Switzerland
      
      Attend EBACE2025 to learn how new advanced aviation technologies will impact your business and which innovations can help make your business more profitable and sustainable.
      
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      2025 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE)
      
      Oct. 14-16, 2025
      
      Las Vegas, NV
      
      With aircraft, exhibits and education sessions, NBAA-BACE is business aviation’s marquee event.
      
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      2026 NBAA International Operators Conference (IOC2026)
      
      March 2-4, 2026
      
      San Diego, CA
      
      Gather with other operators for up-to-the minute information to support aircraft operations in regions around the world.
      
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      2026 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2026)
      
      June 2-4, 2026
      
      Geneva, Switzerland
      
      EBACE2026 will bring together business leaders, government officials, manufacturers, flight department personnel, avionics firms, fractional providers, charter/lease companies and all manner of people involved in nearly every aspect of business aviation.
      
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      2026 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE)
      
      Oct. 20-22, 2026
      
      Las Vegas, NV
      
      Make connections and learn about the future of business aviation at NBAA-BACE, the biggest and most productive event of the year for the industry.
      
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      2027 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2027)
      
      May 25-27, 2027
      
      Geneva, Switzerland
      
      EBACE2027 will bring buyers and sellers together as Europe’s premier event dedicated to showcasing business aviation products and services.
      
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      2024 NBAA Business Aviation Taxes Seminar
      
      May 15, 2024
      
      Dallas, TX
      
      Attend the NBAA Business Aviation Taxes Seminar to develop strategies to ensure your company remains in compliance with the often-complex web of regulations from the IRS, FAA, SEC and other agencies.
      
      See More
      
      2024 NBAA Tax, Regulatory & Risk Management Conference
      
      Oct. 20-21, 2024
      
      Las Vegas, NV
      
      The 2024 NBAA Tax, Regulatory & Risk Management Conference is the premier conference for attorneys, CPAs, financial advisors, CFOs and flight operations professionals looking for tax planning strategies from industry leaders.
      
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      Feb. 11-13, 2025
      
      San Juan, PR
      
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      March 11-13, 2025
      
      Portland, OR
      
      If you’re interested in elevating your career to the next level, look no further than SDC2025. You’ll learn current best practices and trends from industry experts and fellow attendees through top-level education sessions and critical peer-to-peer networking to help you work smarter, not harder in the year ahead.
      
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      April 29 - May 1, 2025
      
      Columbus, OH
      
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      Feb. 11-13, 2025
      
      San Juan, PR
      
      Gather with other operators and learn vital information to support business aircraft operations across the globe.
      
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      2025 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2025)
      
      May 20-22, 2025
      
      Geneva, Switzerland
      
      Attend EBACE2025 to learn how new advanced aviation technologies will impact your business and which innovations can help make your business more profitable and sustainable.
      
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      March 2-4, 2026
      
      San Diego, CA
      
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      2026 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2026)
      
      June 2-4, 2026
      
      Geneva, Switzerland
      
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      2027 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2027)
      
      May 25-27, 2027
      
      Geneva, Switzerland
      
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NBAA presents the following awards to recognize important achievements in the aviation community.

Meritorious Service to Aviation Award

This award, one of the most prestigious in aviation, is given to those individuals who, by virtue of a lifetime of personal dedication, have made significant identifiable contributions that have materially advanced aviation interests. Such contributions do not necessarily have to be confined to business aviation.

John P. “Jack” Doswell Award

The Doswell Award is granted to an individual who has demonstrated lifelong achievement on behalf of and in support of the aims, goals and objectives of business aviation. Recipients have included leaders from every part of the business aviation community.

Al Ueltschi Award for Humanitarian Leadership

The Al Ueltschi Award for Humanitarian Leadership recognizes the spirit of service demonstrated by humanitarian leaders within the business aviation community.

American Spirit Award

The NBAA American Spirit Award is presented in recognition of an individual who exemplifies the courage, pursuit of excellence and service to others that characterize men and women who created and nurtured the American aviation community.

Flying Safety Awards

Since 1953, the NBAA Flying Safety Awards have brought worldwide recognition to the excellent safety record of business aviation by honoring the safety records compiled by NBAA member company management, maintenance, pilot and support personnel teams. Also as part of this awards program, NBAA’s Safe Flying Achievement Awards recognize the safety milestone of flying for 50, 60 or 75 years or more without an aviation accident.

NBAA Dr. Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation Award

stablished in 2015, the NBAA Dr. Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation Award recognizes individual aviation professionals who have demonstrated their outstanding professionalism and leadership in support of aviation safety in the business aviation industry.

Above and Beyond Award for Heroic Achievement

Created by NBAA's Safety Committee in 2020, the NBAA Above and Beyond Award for Heroic Achievement recognizes those individuals whose substantial actions avoided injury, loss of life, or catastrophic business aircraft damage.

International Operators Committee Guy Gribble Appreciation Award

Created in 2022, the NBAA International Operators Committee Guy Gribble Appreciation Award recognizes an individual for their exemplary contributions and dedication to international business aviation operations.

Recognition of Outstanding Excellence by a Local or Regional Group

The NBAA Recognition of Outstanding Excellence by a Local or Regional Group acknowledges exceptional performance in five categories.

Schedulers & Dispatchers Outstanding Achievement & Leadership Award

This award acknowledges individuals who share their outstanding business aviation industry expertise, provide extraordinary service, exhibit leadership and have made significant contributions to the scheduling and dispatching function.

Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40

From pilots to technicians, CEOs to marketing specialists, young people across the world are shaping our industry in profound ways.

Silk Scarf Award

The NBAA Silk Scarf Award is given to individuals for special contributions to the business aviation community during their career, and often to recognize contributions to local communities or to NBAA committees and initiatives.

CAM Recertification Award for Tenure

The CAM Recertification Award For Tenure (CRAFT) program recognizes the continued renewal of the Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) credential. CRAFT rewards CAMs for their commitment to consistent and unbroken recertification history.

Gold Wing Award for Journalism Excellence

The NBAA Gold Wing Award is presented annually for excellent, accurate and insightful reporting on issues related to business aviation, by trade or non-trade media, in print, web-based or broadcast formats

David W. Ewald Platinum Wing Award

NBAA annually presents the David W. Ewald Platinum Wing Award to recognize lifetime achievement and excellence in journalism.

John H. Winant Award

The John H. Winant Award recognizes those who have demonstrated a lifelong passion for and service to business aviation. It is presented to former members of NBAA’s Board of Directors whose service to the industry extends well beyond their tenure on the Board.

Pillar of the Association Award

The NBAA Board presents this award to a current or former NBAA Staff member in order to recognize his or her career-long accomplishments on behalf of the association and its Members. This award is not given annually.

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