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NBAA-BACE Brings Military Veterans and Business Aviation Employers Together for Expanded Career Programme

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The October 21 Las Vegas event adds high-profile speakers, practical transition sessions and PenFed-backed networking as aviation employers seek skilled staff. KEY TAKEAWAYS NBAA-BACE will hold its expanded Military Connect programme on October 21 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The morning programme features Lloyd “Fig” Newton, Daniel J. Edward and veterans working in corporate… Read the full news article

NBAA-BACE 2026 Puts Aircraft Maintenance and Safety Skills in Focus in Las Vegas

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Around two dozen FAA IA-renewal-approved sessions on October 20–21 will examine compliance, MRO capacity, new technology and risk, with a dedicated Gulfstream forum. KEY TAKEAWAYS NBAA-BACE 2026 runs October 20–22 in Las Vegas, with roughly two dozen maintenance sessions on October 20–21. NBAA says all maintenance-track sessions have FAA Inspection Authorization renewal approval for eligible… Read the full news article

Aviation Infrastructure and Destination Experiences Bring Travel’s Operating Priorities Into Focus

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The 11 October 2026 news agenda links a proposed $30 billion U.S. air-traffic investment, Grand Canyon visitor restrictions, resort dining programmes, workforce priorities and tourism industry events. KEY TAKEAWAYS NBAA backed a House proposal for a further $30 billion in U.S. air traffic control and airport modernisation; the money has not yet been approved. Planned… Read the full news article

NBAA Backs $30 Billion U.S. Air Traffic Control Upgrade Plan as House Joins Funding Push

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Business aviation group supports Rep. Tracey Mann’s legislation to fund the next phase of FAA technology, tower and airport modernization. KEY TAKEAWAYS NBAA endorsed Rep. Tracey Mann’s proposed $30 billion measure for U.S. air traffic control and airport modernization. The House proposal accompanies Sen. Eric Schmitt’s Modern Skies Act and would supplement $12.5 billion approved… Read the full news article

BLADE helicopter shuttles return for NBAA-BACE as Joby brings electric air taxi vision to Las Vegas

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Scheduled by-the-seat flights will connect the Las Vegas Convention Center and Henderson Executive Airport during the Oct. 20–22 event, with seats starting at $195 for NBAA members. KEY TAKEAWAYS BLADE will again provide scheduled by-the-seat flights between the Las Vegas Convention Center and Henderson Executive Airport during NBAA-BACE, Oct. 20–22, 2026. Seats start at $195… Read the full news article

NBAA-BACE Flight Deck puts cybersecurity, AI and maintenance pressures center stage in Las Vegas

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The Oct. 20–22 convention will pair operational risk and market discussions with AAM infrastructure, career development and a final-day Collegiate Connect program. KEY TAKEAWAYS NBAA-BACE’s Flight Deck will run a two-day slate of discussions on cybersecurity, SOP safety, maintenance capacity, radio altimeters, aircraft transactions, AI and advanced air mobility. The 2026 convention takes place Oct…. Read the full news article

NBAA to Recognise Decades of Accident-Free Flying at 2026 Las Vegas Convention

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Whirlpool, Cargill, Eli Lilly and The Anschutz Corporation feature among the milestone honourees at an October 20 Horizon Stage ceremony. KEY TAKEAWAYS The 2026 NBAA Flying Safety Awards ceremony is scheduled for 20 October, 10:30–11 a.m., on the NBAA-BACE Horizon Stage. Whirlpool is recognised for 75 years, Cargill and Eli Lilly for 60 years each,… Read the full news article

NBAA-BACE 2026 Puts Hydrogen, Hybrid eVTOL and Electric Seaglider Concepts in the Spotlight

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Beyond Aero, DTA Aircraft and REGENT will bring contrasting approaches to advanced air mobility to Las Vegas from October 20–22. KEY TAKEAWAYS NBAA-BACE 2026 will feature advanced air mobility technologies from Beyond Aero, DTA Aircraft and REGENT in Las Vegas from October 20–22. Beyond Aero will present its hydrogen-electric ONE program through a scale model,… Read the full news article

NBAA-BACE brings NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and shuttle veteran Charlie Precourt together in Las Vegas

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The Oct. 19 invite-only Newsmakers Luncheon will explore aviation and aerospace ahead of the Oct. 20-22 business aviation convention. KEY TAKEAWAYS NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and former Space Shuttle Commander Charlie Precourt are scheduled for an invite-only fireside chat at noon on Oct. 19 in Las Vegas. The Newsmakers Luncheon takes place one day before… Read the full news article

Xyla Foxlin Joins Creator Push Taking NBAA-BACE 2026 Beyond the Las Vegas Show Floor

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NBAA is pairing aviation creators with live sessions and social coverage as its Oct. 20–22 convention seeks to reach audiences far beyond the venue. KEY TAKEAWAYS Xyla Foxlin will be among the creators providing multiplatform coverage of NBAA-BACE 2026 in Las Vegas. Foxlin is scheduled for safety programming the Creator Studio the Newsmakers Luncheon and… Read the full news article

FAA actions reshape Citation crewing while medical and oxygen proposals advance

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NBAA's Oct. 1 News Hour highlighted an immediate rollback of certain single-pilot exemptions alongside proposed changes to diabetes certification and cockpit oxygen rules. KEY TAKEAWAYS The FAA has moved to rescind certain single-pilot training exemptions for Cessna Citation aircraft originally certificated for two-pilot operation. NBAA and CJP have requested at least a 90-day pause for… Read the full news article

NBAA puts aircraft transactions and compliance risks under the microscope at Las Vegas tax conference

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Oct. 18-19 program at Encore Las Vegas will cover FAA rules, tax treatment, fractional ownership, jet cards, data security and aircraft deals before NBAA-BACE. KEY TAKEAWAYS NBAA's Tax, Regulatory & Risk Management Conference will run Oct. 18-19 at Encore Las Vegas immediately before NBAA-BACE. Sessions will cover FAA rules, personal aircraft use, SIFL reporting, depreciation,… Read the full news article

NBAA names eight aviation professionals for 2026 Tony Kern safety and leadership honors

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The recipients will be recognized Oct. 20 during the NBAA-BACE Horizon Stage safety program in Las Vegas. KEY TAKEAWAYS NBAA has named eight recipients of the 2026 Dr. Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation Award. The honorees represent business aviation operations, training, manufacturing, safety and corporate flight organizations. The awards are scheduled to be presented Oct…. Read the full news article

NBAA and CJP Seek 90-Day Reprieve as FAA Ends Legacy Citation Single-Pilot Exemptions

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Aviation groups want a data review and an FAA-industry working group while affected CE-500-series operators adapt to restored two-pilot requirements. KEY TAKEAWAYS NBAA and Citation Jet Pilots have asked the FAA for at least a 90-day stay for compliant entities affected by the rescission of legacy Citation single-pilot exemptions. The FAA policy took effect Sept…. Read the full news article

NBAA-BACE Collegiate Connect to Give Students Direct Access to Business Aviation Careers in Las Vegas

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The October 22 programme will pair panels, networking tours and recruiter access across nine career fields during the final day of NBAA-BACE 2026. KEY TAKEAWAYS NBAA-BACE Collegiate Connect will take place October 22, 2026, on the final day of the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Las Vegas. The programme includes panels with recent… Read the full news article

Fleet Deals, Ultra-Long-Haul Ambition and Hotel Expansion Drive a 50-Story Travel News Day

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Across 50 TravelPRNews stories published on 23 September 2026, airlines pushed fleet and network growth while hotels, destinations and attractions advanced new projects, experiences and technology. KEY TAKEAWAYS Airline capacity dominated the day, led by Turkish Airlines’ Boeing order, Qantas Project Sunrise planning and expanded British Airways and Ryanair schedules. Hotel growth combined new flags… Read the full news article

NBAA-BACE Adds Horizon Stage to Put Awards, Industry Leaders and New Ideas on the Show Floor

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Speakers and attendees at an NBAA-BACE stage event in Las Vegas

The new exhibit-floor venue will debut at the Las Vegas Convention Center during NBAA-BACE 2026 with aviation honors, safety recognition, career programming and a startup competition. KEY TAKEAWAYS NBAA-BACE will introduce its first Horizon Stage at the Las Vegas Convention Center during the October 20-22, 2026 convention. Steven F. Udvar-Hazy will receive NBAA’s Meritorious Service… Read the full news article

NBAA Names 25 Flight Attendants and Technicians for 2026 Training Scholarships

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The annual business aviation program pairs recipients with monetary and professional training awards, with scholarship winners also invited to connect at NBAA-BACE in October. KEY TAKEAWAYS NBAA selected 25 recipients for its 2026 Flight Attendants/Flight Technicians Scholarship. The awards combine monetary support with donated professional training from business aviation companies and service providers. The scholarship… Read the full news article

NBAA Opens Media Registration for 2026 NBAA-BACE Ahead of Oct. 10 Credential Deadline

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Journalists covering the Las Vegas business aviation gathering will have a dedicated Media Day on Oct. 19 before the convention opens Oct. 20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and Henderson Executive Airport. KEY TAKEAWAYS Journalists seeking credentials for the 2026 NBAA-BACE must submit press registration requests by Oct. 10. NBAA-BACE runs Oct. 20-22 in… Read the full news article

NBAA and IADA expand 2026 NBAA-BACE partnership around aircraft transactions and market expertise

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Nearly 50 IADA members will support the Las Vegas show presence while dealers, brokers and technical specialists join sessions on pre-purchase reviews and market conditions. KEY TAKEAWAYS Nearly 50 IADA-accredited dealers and certified brokers will co-brand or partner with IADA's NBAA-BACE exhibit presence. IADA leaders will join Oct. 20 and Oct. 21 sessions covering pre-purchase… Read the full news article

NBAA Backs New $30 Billion U.S. Air Traffic Control and Airport Modernization Request

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is seeking another round of federal funding for ATC software, telecommunications, airport infrastructure and control towers after an earlier $12.5 billion appropriation. KEY TAKEAWAYS NBAA has endorsed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s call for an additional $30 billion for U.S. air traffic control and airport modernization. The Modern Skies Coalition says Duffy… Read the full news article

FAA counseling guidance and NBAA peer network widen mental wellness options for business aviation

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New federal guidance and individual access to aviation-specific peer support are giving pilots and other business aviation professionals clearer routes to seek help without treating counseling itself as an aeromedical red flag. KEY TAKEAWAYS A Sept/Oct 2026 Business Aviation Insider feature reports growing use of peer support to address stress, fatigue and other mental-wellness concerns… Read the full news article

NBAA-BACE 2026 Expands Career Zone With Hiring, Coaching and Scholarship Support in Las Vegas

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The two-day program on Oct. 21-22 will bring recruiters, career coaches, scholarship guidance and targeted networking into West Hall W1 of the Las Vegas Convention Center. KEY TAKEAWAYS The NBAA-BACE Career Zone will operate in West Hall W1 of the Las Vegas Convention Center on Oct. 21 and Oct. 22 during the 2026 convention. Attendees… Read the full news article

NBAA appoints Dan Hubbard interim COO and elevates Heidi Williams ahead of 2026 NBAA-BACE

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Hubbard will lead day-to-day operations during Ed Bolen’s leave, while Williams steps into a broader operations role weeks before the association’s Las Vegas convention. KEY TAKEAWAYS Dan Hubbard has been named interim chief operating officer and day-to-day lead of NBAA while President and CEO Ed Bolen takes a leave of absence for cancer treatment. Hubbard… Read the full news article

PitchAv Brings Business Aviation Startups to the NBAA-BACE Show Floor in Las Vegas

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Attendees on the show floor at the 2025 NBAA-BACE at the Las Vegas Convention Center, with a Joby electric air taxi on display

Entrepreneurs have until Sept. 25 to apply for the Oct. 21 live pitch contest, where five industry judges will assess new business aviation ideas on the Horizon Stage. KEY TAKEAWAYS PitchAv will run from 2-5 p.m. on Oct. 21, 2026, on the new Horizon Stage at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas. Applications close Sept. 25 and… Read the full news article

NBAA-BACE YoPro Turns Las Vegas Networking Reception Into Cancer-Patient Support Drive

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The Oct. 20 “Helpy Hour” at the Las Vegas Convention Center will pair industry networking with the assembly of aviation-themed teddy bear kits for Corporate Angel Network. KEY TAKEAWAYS NBAA’s YoPro Networking Reception and “Helpy Hour” is scheduled for 5–7 p.m. on Oct. 20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall Terrace. Attendees will… Read the full news article

NBAA-BACE 2026 Builds Leadership and Safety Training Around Las Vegas Convention

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Five PDP courses scheduled from Oct. 18–24 will cover flight-department management, leadership, aviation security, human factors and operational control. KEY TAKEAWAYS NBAA-BACE 2026 will be surrounded by five Professional Development Program courses running from Oct. 18 through Oct. 24 in Las Vegas. NBAA says four of the five courses are new this year, including the… Read the full news article

NBAA to Honor Roger Whyte’s Five-Decade Global Aviation Career With Doswell Award

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The former Cessna and Gulfstream executive will be recognized at NBAA-BACE 2026 in Las Vegas for decades of international industry leadership, volunteer service and safety advocacy. KEY TAKEAWAYS Roger Whyte will receive NBAA’s John P. “Jack” Doswell Award at NBAA-BACE 2026 in Las Vegas, scheduled for Oct. 20-22. His aviation career began in 1974 and… Read the full news article

Tight Supply Keeps Newer Business Jets in Demand as Economic Risks Build

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NBAA webinar panelists point to entrepreneur wealth, production constraints and active lending as buyers continue to compete for larger, late-model aircraft. KEY TAKEAWAYS NBAA panelists said demand remains strongest for newer, larger business aircraft despite inflation, geopolitical uncertainty, higher borrowing costs and fuel-price pressure. Rolland Vincent said firm aircraft order backlogs grew 13% year over… Read the full news article

Chris Rocheleau to Lead ACI-NA After Brief Return to NBAA

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The former acting FAA administrator will take over the North American airport association on Oct. 5, succeeding Kevin Burke after nearly 13 years. KEY TAKEAWAYS Chris Rocheleau will become president and CEO of ACI-NA on October 5, 2026. He succeeds Kevin M. Burke, who steps down October 4 after nearly 13 years leading the association…. Read the full news article