NBAA: Construction Prompts Changes to Plans for 2026 White Plains Regional Forum

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced that newly planned upgrades to Westchester County Airport’s (KHPN’s) primary runway will require changes to the organization’s White Plains Regional Forum, scheduled for June 3, 2026. 

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials recently notified Westchester County Airport representatives of the agency’s plans for upcoming runway construction work as part of an agency grant. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, which is overseeing the project, will begin the work in the second calendar quarter of 2026, prohibiting NBAA from holding the regional forum as planned. 

NBAA will work with forum partners to establish an updated plan for the event, and will provide details on the revised plan in the coming days. 

“NBAA’s regional forums are essential industry events, bringing together aircraft, exhibitors and unequaled opportunities for connecting in a convenient, one-day format,” said association President and CEO Ed Bolen. “That said, Westchester County Airport is a key economic and transportation asset, and we understand the imperative for the FAA’s runway upgrades. We will ensure that any adjustment to our forum planning is managed smoothly and professionally with all of our event partners.” 

NBAA’s Regional Forums uniquely gather thousands of attendees, hundreds of exhibitors, an aircraft showcase and a lineup of expert-led discussions about the industry’s hottest topics for a single-day event. Participants highly value the forums’ peerless opportunities for in-person networking, business planning and professional development.