NBAA Mourns the Passing of President and CEO Ed Bolen, Aviation Legend

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With profound sadness, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announces the passing of Ed Bolen, an industry giant who led NBAA for nearly a quarter century as president and CEO. Bolen had been fighting cancer, forcing him to take medical leave and retire from an industry he had championed for more than 40 years. Since announcing his retirement on Nov. 6, NBAA has received a tremendous outpouring of support for Bolen, with messages crediting his legacy and friendship from every corner of the industry.

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CAN’s ‘Fund an Angel’ Returns to NBAA-BACE, Supporting Free Flights for Cancer Patients

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To support its goal of providing free business aircraft flights for cancer patients seeking treatment, Corporate Angel Network (CAN) is hosting its annual “Fund an Angel” fundraiser at the 2026 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). The event is set for 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on the Waterbleau Terrace. Christopher Hanke will return as the event’s host.

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NBAA Marks Passing of Distinguished Attorney, Former Tax Committee Chair Gary Garofalo

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) pays tribute to longtime aviation attorney and former NBAA Tax Committee Chair Gary Garofalo, recognizing his decades of service to the industry and foundational contributions to aviation law and policy. Garofalo passed away Aug. 22.

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NBAA Welcomes Decisive Opposition to Burke Lakefront Airport Closure From FAA, Ohio Senators

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) applauds the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Ohio’s U.S. senators for recent comments explicitly opposing the closure of Burke Lakefront Airport (KBKL). Following a tour of an FAA air traffic control facility in Oberlin, OH, on Aug. 14, FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford and Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) made abundantly clear that closing Burke Lakefront Airport is not an option, effectively grounding Mayor Justin Bibb’s push to shutter the facility.

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NBAA Supports ‘WINGS’ Act to Address Financial Barriers to Aviation Careers

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has welcomed a bipartisan House bill that would recognize degrees for pilots, mechanics and air traffic controllers as professional degrees, expanding access to student loans for individuals pursuing aviation careers and helping to grow the industry’s workforce.

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NBAA Welcomes Senate Passage of Key Measures to Bolster US Aviation Leadership

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has welcomed the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation’s approval of three bipartisan aviation measures that would enhance innovation, improve medication transparency for pilots and air traffic controllers and accelerate the safe deployment of advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft in the National Airspace System (NAS).

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NBAA Welcomes Emily Deaton as SVP, Product Development and Sales

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced that jetAVIVA CEO and business aviation trailblazer Emily Deaton will join the association in a new role, as senior vice president for product development and sales. Deaton will lead the creation of new offerings and experiences for NBAA members, forge strategic partnerships across the industry, launch new products and services and accelerate the association’s growth at a transformational time for business aviation.

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NBAA Tells Senate Committee: Strengthen Industry-Government Safety Partnerships for Continued US Aviation Leadership

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As Senate leaders gathered to explore a series of recent aviation incidents and accidents, National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen highlighted the need for strengthened government-industry collaboration in developing effective safety best practices, encouraging new ways of thinking about incident avoidance and preserving America’s aviation leadership.

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NBAA Welcomes Craig Olson to Board of Directors

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The Board of Directors of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has elected Craig R. Olson, vice president, aviation, Starbucks Coffee Company, to the association’s board. Olson began his aviation career working for Kenmore Air, flying floatplanes throughout the Pacific Northwest and Canada, before joining the U.S. Navy in 1994. He served 20 years as a Navy fighter pilot, accumulating nearly 4,000 hours in the F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet as a distinguished combat pilot, flight leader and instructor pilot.

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NBAA Welcomes New Website to Track ATC Modernization Progress

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) expressed its support for a new online dashboard developed by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to provide updates on the status of modernization of the country’s air traffic control (ATC) network. The new Modern Skies dashboard provides information about ATC modernization projects already underway and updates at more than 4,600 FAA sites across the country, accompanied by a map overlay detailing specific efforts.

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Updated NBAA Management Guide Navigates Evolving Business Aviation Landscape

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has unveiled the latest version of the NBAA Management Guide, providing invaluable guidance and direction from industry veterans to help industry professionals navigate a complex landscape filled with exciting new advances and ongoing challenges.

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Record-Breaking NBAA White Plains Forum Wows Thousands, Adds to Energy Ahead of NBAA-BACE

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The National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) 2026 White Plains Regional Forum, held yesterday at Westchester County Airport (KHPN), was one for the record books: a sold-out exhibit floor, a crowded aircraft showcase and a series of standing-room-only panel discussions, all under sunny May skies.

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NATA and NBAA Welcome Senate Confirmation of Dan Edwards as DOT Assistant Secretary

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) welcome the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Daniel J. Edwards as the Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s) assistant secretary for aviation and international affairs, and Michael Graham for another five-year term on the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

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Standout NBAA Maintenance Conference Inspires, Fuels the Momentum for NBAA-BACE

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With a theme of “Big Easy, Bright Futures,” the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) 2026 Maintenance Conference energized more than 1,000 registered attendees with a high-octane, business-driven event marked by a shared enthusiasm for an industry on the move.   

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NBAA, MedAire Partner to Bring Peer Support Access to Individual Aviation Professionals

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced a partnership with MedAire, an International SOS company, which extends MedAire Wellbeing Services access to individual NBAA members at a preferred member rate, marking the first time aviation professionals can enroll independently of their flight department.

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NBAA Cheers House Passage of Farm Bill Calling for New SAF Development

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of comprehensive farm policy legislation that includes two key provisions recognizing the economic benefits from development of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) derived from renewable agricultural feedstocks.

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NBAA’s AAM Roundtable Welcomes Eve Air Mobility

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced Eve Air Mobility has joined its Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Roundtable. Established in 2021, the NBAA AAM Roundtable brings together industry leaders to help shape the policies, infrastructure and operational frameworks needed to support the safe integration of AAM technologies into the National Airspace System.

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NBAA Welcomes House Approval of Bills to Strengthen US Aviation Leadership

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) applauds the House of Representatives for passing four bills that will strengthen America’s leadership in aviation, including one that would allow the return of supersonic flights. The supersonic bill (H.R.3410) would require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue new rules allowing civil supersonic flight in the U.S., as long as the aircraft is operated to ensure that no sonic boom reaches the ground. The U.S. has not allowed supersonic flights since 1973.

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NBAA, 4AIR Partner on Accreditation to Advance Sustainability Leadership

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and 4AIR, a leader in aviation sustainability solutions, today announced a strategic partnership to expand and strengthen NBAA’s Sustainable Flight Department Accreditation Program. The announcement was made prior to the start of the 2026 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC2026) in Cleveland.

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