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Opening day during the National Business Aviation Association’s Conference & Exhibition has been dubbed “Inspiration From Dawn to Dusk,” beginning with speeches from keynote speaker country singer-songwriter and pilot Dierks Bentley and others and ending with a sunset toast to aviation at its static display.
NBAA-BACE runs Oct. 14-16 at the Las Vegas Convention Center with a static display open Oct. 14-15 at Henderson Executive Airport.
More than 770 exhibitors will showcase new technologies, products and services, while the event will feature forums, professional development opportunities, announcements, tracks for maintenance technicians, book signings and more, organizers say.
“We’re excited,” said Ed Bolen, NBAA president and CEO. “It’s going to be enormously relevant to everyone in aviation.”
Safety will be a comprehensive focus of the show with three dedicated safety events, including the NBAA National Safety Forum, Small Operators Symposium and Single-Pilot Safety Standdown.
“This year, safety has been under the microscope, perhaps as never before,” said Mark Larse, NBAA director of safety and flight operations. “Over the three days, NBAA-BACE will unpack the safety equation with actionable information gleaned from real-world incidents and accidents, data-driven strategies and insights from the industry’s top medical, regulatory and operational experts.”
A Business Aviation Sustainability Summit will include sessions on trends, regulations, challenges and issues facing the industry. NBAA also is making sustainable aviation fuel available at area airports to highlight its net-zero emissions goals.
Blade Urban Air Mobility, now a division of Joby Aviation, is returning with scheduled by-the-seat flights for attendees between the Las Vegas Convention Center and the aircraft static display at Henderson Executive Airport. Flights will seat up to seven passengers, allowing attendees to experience the benefits of urban air mobility, organizers say. Joby acquired the helicopter service provider’s passenger business in August.
Joby is developing electric air taxis for use in commercial service. The acquisition allows Joby to leverage Blade’s established operational network.
Its Flight Deck will provide a venue for discussions with executives, government officials, military leaders, innovators and others on topics facing the industry, organizers say.
A new Creator Studio will feature social media influencers who highlight the industry to their followers. It will include content creation stations, such as workstations and recording pods, live sessions and interactive experiences, meet and greets with industry VIPs and an area to recharge.
Collegiate Connect, offered free to college students and faculty on the final day of the event, aims to help students explore careers in business aviation, engage with industry leaders and gain insights on navigating a career in the industry. It also includes a networking tour of nine career categories and breakout groups.
A Career Zone will provide career coaching, a guide to scholarships, opportunities to meet industry leaders and others, such as former Air Force Thunderbird pilot Michelle “Mace” Curren and a “headshot lounge” for resume photos and networking opportunities.
Attendees may also meet with recruiters at the returning Career Fair.
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