Dazzling Leadership Conference Kicks Off NBAA’s Powerful 2025 Event Calendar

Industry leaders from every facet of business aviation were engaged, informed and inspired by a peerless lineup of speakers, development tools and networking opportunities at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA’s) 2025 Leadership Conference. The much-anticipated event, which took place in Amelia Island, FL, Jan. 27-30, set the tone for an impactful year in business aviation.

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NBAA Issues Statement on Pause for Canada and Mexico Tariffs

“As with the pandemic, NBAA has concerns regarding tariffs, or anything else that could disrupt the industry’s unique supply chain, and the jobs, economic growth, manufacturing leadership and innovative edge that depend on it. We welcome the administration’s decision to pause the tariffs on Canada and Mexico, so that their implications can be fully understood. Equally important, we look forward to working with the administration on policies that foster the growth of industries, including business aviation, that are key to preserving our nation’s strength in the global arena.”

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NBAA Welcomes Chris Rocheleau’s Selection as FAA Acting Administrator at a Critical Time

The 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).

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NBAA Issues Statement Regarding Tragic Jan. 29 Midair Collision Over the Potomac River

“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.”

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NBAA Honors Gulfstream’s Charles Etter with Silk Scarf Award

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has presented its prestigious Silk Scarf Award to Gulfstream Aerospace Staff Scientist and Technical Fellow Charles Etter, in recognition of his longtime commitment to aviation’s environmental footprint. Etter announced his retirement from the company at the end of last year.

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NBAA’s New Campus Connect Program: Shaping the Next Generation of Aviation Leaders

As demand for business aviation maintenance technicians continues to grow, the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) Maintenance Committee’s new “Campus Connect” program aims to reach students and faculty at their schools to showcase the industry and its benefits.

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NBAA’s 2025 Leadership Conference Features Experts Who Will Help You Reach Your Full Potential

The 2025 NBAA Leadership Conference, taking place Jan. 27-29 in Amelia Island, FL, will feature three days of interactive sessions led by six acclaimed thought leaders who will share invaluable insights about effective communication, emotional intelligence, strategic thinking and other skills that foster professional growth and development.

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NATA and NBAA Congratulate James Viola as New GAMA President and CEO

Both 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.

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NBAA Joins International Aviation Community in Celebrating ICAO’s 80th Anniversary

The 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.

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NBAA Marks the Passing of Aviation Safety Stalwart Nicholas Sabatini

The 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

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NBAA Issues Statement on Nomination of Sean Duffy as DOT Secretary

“Sean Duffy’s experience in Congress demonstrates his ability to work with lawmakers in navigating complex legislative processes, including the advancement of infrastructure and transportation policies,” Bolen said. “Equally important, his representation of a predominantly rural congressional district gives him firsthand insight into the critical role of general aviation in towns with little or no airline service. We congratulate him on his nomination and look forward to his confirmation by the Senate.

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NBAA Fact Checks Misleading Report on Business Aviation Sustainability

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has challenged a report for selectively using data, making statements based on faulty analysis and ignoring facts to produce a one-sided set of conclusions about sustainability and business aviation – an industry that is on pace to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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NBAA Announces New Roles for Damato, Broom, and Thanks Lutz for Her Service

The 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. 

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With Boundless Enthusiasm and Opportunities, NBAA-BACE Was the Place to Be

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has concluded an electrifying week at its 2024 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), bringing together the industry’s top names, latest innovations and biggest news, ushering in the next era of aviation.

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NBAA Board of Directors Reelects Three Members to Board at Annual Meeting

The voting members of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today reelected three individuals to the association’s Board of Directors during an annual meeting held during the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).

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NBAA Bestows Gold Wing Award to Kerry Lynch for Historical Takeout on GARA

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has presented journalist Kerry Lynch with its Gold Wing Award for Journalism Excellence for her thorough historical reconstruction of the remarkable advocacy mobilization that won passage of the General Aviation Revitalization Act (GARA), the 1994 law that provided much-needed liability protection to the general aviation industry.

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Canadian Business Aviation Association Joins CLIMBING. FAST. Initiative, Strengthening Campaign’s Global Sustainability Focus

Today, 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.

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