The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) recently honored Pete Bunce, longtime president and CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), with an award recognizing his decades of industry advocacy and leadership. Bunce will retire next month from GAMA after 20 years at the helm of the group representing general aviation airframe, avionics, powerplant and other original equipment manufacturers.
Read MoreThe National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced that FlightAware Founder and BakerVentures CEO Daniel Baker and 4AIR President Kennedy Ricci have been appointed to NBAA’s Board of Directors. Additionally, Clay Lacy Chief Commercial Officer Joe Barber, CAM; Avfuel Corporation Executive Vice President C.R. Sincock, II and Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Aviation at Garmin International Inc. Phil Straub have been named to the association’s Advisory Council.
Read MoreThe National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) have welcomed President Trump’s nomination of pilot and aviation industry veteran Bryan Bedford to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), noting Bedford’s proven organizational leadership, and the importance of a confirmed administrator in providing consistency and continuity at the agency.
Read MoreIn the wake of several high-profile accidents and incidents this year, at least three of which have involved business aircraft, even the most seasoned industry professional may have asked the question dominating news headlines: “Is it safe to fly?”
Read MoreNational Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen has urged a congressional aviation subcommittee to fund air traffic control (ATC) system infrastructure and controller hiring and training, while recognizing the critical contribution of industry safety initiatives.
Read MoreThe National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes a new Senate bill that aims to increase the number of certified air traffic controllers and improve aviation safety. The Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025, introduced by Sens. John Hoeven (R-ND), Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), would authorize funding for training that will expand the ATC workforce and incentivize retention, give the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) additional resources for training technology, and have the agency take additional steps to provide more mental health support for air traffic controllers.
Read MoreSpurred by picture-perfect weather, a stunning aircraft display and the promise of a new era in advanced air mobility (AAM), the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) 2025 Orlando Regional Forum drew thousands of attendees on Feb. 26 to Florida’s Orlando Executive Airport (KORL).
Read MoreThe professional collegiate aviation fraternity Alpha Eta Rho (AHP) has awarded its namesake honor to National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen for his decades of service to the aviation industry and his commitment to engaging and educating its future leaders.
Read MoreThe National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has joined with 33 other stakeholder groups representing the broad spectrum of aviation in sending a letter urging Congress to fund improvements to air traffic controller hiring and system modernization, to enhance the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System.
Read MoreEight aviation groups have joined together in welcoming an updated study detailing the robust contributions of general aviation to the U.S. economy. Conducted by PwC US Tax LLP, the updated study determined that general aviation (GA) supports a total of 1,330,200 jobs and a total of $339.2 billion in total economic output in the U.S. Both figures are sizable increases over an initial PricewaterhouseCoopers study conducted five years ago.
Read MoreThe National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes the announcement made by President Donald Trump, that Chris Rocheleau has been appointed acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as the agency responds to the Jan. 29 midair collision between American Eagle Flight 5342 and an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
Read More“As part of the aviation community, NBAA and its members feel this loss deeply. Our hearts break for all those involved in this unspeakable tragedy, and our prayers are with their families, loved ones and friends. We extend our profound gratitude for the heroic first responders who worked through the night in high winds and ice to support the rescue effort.”
Read MoreBoth the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) have welcomed James “Jim” Viola as the incoming president and CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). He succeeds Peter “Pete” Bunce, who has led the organization since 2005.
Read MoreThe National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) celebrates the 80th anniversary of the signing of an agreement establishing the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the United Nations agency that regulates international air navigation and promotes the safe development of global aviation standards.
Read MoreThe National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today marked the passing of aviation safety advocate and former FAA Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety Nicholas “Nick” Sabatini, an influential leader at the FAA and mentor to many in the agency and industry
Read MoreThe National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced new and expanded responsibilities for two senior team members and thanked a third leader, who announced plans to step down from the association earlier this year. Jo Damato, CAM, has been named senior vice president, events and professional engagement, and Andrew Broom has been named chief revenue officer. The changes come as Laurie Lutz, senior vice president, events, concluded her planned departure from NBAA this month.
Read MoreToday, CLIMBING. FAST. campaign partners welcomed the Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA) as a formal member of the growing sustainability advocacy campaign focused on advancing the business aviation industry’s bold commitment to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Read MoreThe National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today released the full lineup of preeminent speakers gathering to discuss the hottest trends shaping the industry as part of the new Flight Deck at this year’s NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).
Read MoreThe National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is excited to announce that world-renowned automotive company McLaren will showcase its fleet of powerful, innovative supercars on the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) aircraft display at Henderson Executive Airport (HND).
Read MoreThe National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is pleased to welcome members and alumni of the nation’s oldest collegiate aviation association to the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) being held in Las Vegas from Oct. 22-24.
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