National Business Aviation Association

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announces that Dr. Sian Proctor, the mission pilot for the Inspiration4 all-civilian spaceflight launched on Sept. 16, 2021, will be a Day 2 keynote speaker at the 2021 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). NBAA-BACE takes place Oct. 12-14 in Las Vegas, NV, where Proctor will join an inspiring roster of visionaries, heroes and leaders.

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announces that industry veteran and former association board chair Don Baldwin will receive the 2021 John P. “Jack” Doswell Award during the organization’s 2021 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), set for Oct. 12-14 in Las Vegas, NV. The award will be presented on Oct. 14 during the NBAA-BACE National Safety forum.

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is saddened to learn of the passing of James D. (Jim) Raisbeck, CEO of Raisbeck Engineering, who died Aug. 31 at the age of 84. Raisbeck’s 67-year career was built upon using his knowledge of fluid dynamics to create products that reduced drag, enhance overall performance, and increased safety margins for numerous business and commercial aircraft.

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announces that an extensive roster of online content, including a full program of valuable education sessions as well as exclusive, web-only features, will be available to both in-person and at-home attendees of the upcoming 2021 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), taking place Oct. 12-14 in Las Vegas, NV.

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announces that NBAA chief operating officer, Steve Brown, has been named to the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Aviation Security Advisory Committee (ASAC), which is tasked with providing recommendations for improving aviation security.

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) congratulates Garmin International on earning the prestigious 2020 Robert J. Collier Trophy for Garmin Autoland, the world’s first certified emergency autonomous system to safely fly and land an aircraft without human intervention.

The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announce the launch of “EBACE Connect” — a new virtual programming series that will gather business aviation’s most compelling and authoritative voices to engage the industry in a vital conversation around the issues and trends shaping the future of business aviation.

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) recognizes nine recipients of its annual Dr. Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation Award, which honors individuals in the business-aviation industry for outstanding professionalism and leadership in support of aviation safety.