Over 100 Companies to Be Recognized for Aviation Safety at NBAA-BACE; 2 Have a 90-Year Safety Record

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced the 2025 recipients for its Flying Safety Award, as well as safety leadership in several specific categories, for the period ending Dec. 31, 2024.

More than 100 companies and flight departments, as well as hundreds of operators and other industry personnel, are being recognized for accident-free flying. Recipients of the Flying Safety Award will be recognized during the National Safety Forum at the 2025 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), taking place Oct. 14-16 in Las Vegas.

These awards serve as a demonstration of the high degree of professionalism and safety culture within participating companies and the recognition that safety is the cornerstone of business aviation.

“In a year when aviation safety has been under a microscope, NBAA-BACE will put business aviation’s leadership in operational safety at center stage, with the presentation of our Flying Safety Awards, as well as three, focused show-week events to gather top safety experts, an exhibit hall showcasing the latest technologies enhancing the safety of flight and more,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen.  

The following companies are recognized with NBAA Flying Safety Awards:

NBAA 50-Year Flying Safety Award Recipients:

  • Emerson Flight Operations 

  • Wilson Trailer Co.

NBAA 60-Year Flying Safety Award Recipients:

  • McKee Foods Transportation LLC

NBAA 75-Year Flying Safety Award Recipients:

  • Becton Dickenson (BD) Aviation 

  • CSX Aviation 

NBAA 90-Year Flying Safety Award Recipients:

  • Lane Aviation Corp.

  • Occidental Petroleum Corp.

In addition to these milestones, NBAA recognizes members in the following categories:

  • Commercial Business Flying awards: 11 companies; 582,972 cumulative hours

  • Corporate Business Flying awards: 101 companies; 5,214,141 cumulative hours 

  • Maintenance Department Safety awards: 57 companies

  • Pilot Safety Awards: 284 pilots; 726,773 cumulative hours 

  • Scheduler/Licensed Dispatcher Safety awards: 63

  • Support Services Safety awards: 214 recipients

  • Avionics/Maintenance Technician Safety awards: 164 recipients

The Flying Safety Awards program was launched in 1953 by NBAA’s Board of Directors to promote a culture of safety in business aviation operations. The association is committed to continually enhancing the safety of business aviation and encourages all members to participate in the awards program to gain recognition for their outstanding performance.Learn more about the NBAA Flying Safety Awards.

Additionally, the NBAA Safety Committee offers many resources to promote and support a culture of safety in business aviation operations, including materials, guidance on matters relating to safe operations, safety management system resources and national and regional safety events. Review NBAA’s safety resources.

Taking place Oct. 14-16, NBAA-BACE is the world’s most powerful business aviation event of the year, showcasing the industry’s latest innovations and services, and hosting the leaders who are shaping its future. Learn more about NBAA-BACE.