NBAA Modifies SDC Plans, Cancels IOC and Business Aircraft Finance Conference

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced the decision to conclude its Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC) at close of business today, and cancel two upcoming events: the 2020 International Operators Conference (IOC2020), and the 2020 Business Aircraft Finance, Registration & Legal Conference.

NBAA noted that, in its decision-making regarding the three events, the association’s highest priority remains the health and well-being of participants, amidst a fluid situation surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, which has prompted a series of continually evolving announcements from government and medical authorities, and is impacting travel planning and other decisions.

Activities related to SDC will conclude at close of business today – all educational programming scheduled for Friday, March 13, will be canceled. NBAA is exploring options for providing some amount of the educational content through a virtual platform, with details to be provided at a future date.

IOC2020, scheduled for March 16-19 in Charlotte, NC, has been canceled; the association is exploring options for allowing participants to attend a virtual version of the event in April, with further details in that regard to be provided shortly. The Business Aircraft Finance, Registration & Legal Conference, scheduled
for March 22-24 in Amelia Island, FL., is likewise canceled.

NBAA is working with its Board of Directors in this regard; events between now and July 1, 2020, are under evaluation, and information will be coming out shortly. Continually updated information regarding the status of NBAA events in light of COVID-19 is available at nbaa.org/coronavirus.