John Winant, the first president of the (then) National Business Aircraft Association, died at his home in Massachusetts January 14. The former Sprague Electric vice president was 85. Winant is remembered as the driving force that took NBAA (now the National Business Aviation Association) from 824 member companies to close to 3,000. An original member of the board, he became president in 1971 and served in that role until he retired in 1986. Current NBAA President Ed Bolen said of Winant: “His integrity, knowledge, dedication and gentle nature made him an extraordinarily effective advocate for our community.” His funeral was January 17 in Williamstown, Massachusetts.
NBAA’s First President, John Winant: 1923-2009
Key Takeaways:
- John Winant, the first president of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), passed away at the age of 85.
- He is recognized for his pivotal role in growing NBAA's membership from 824 to nearly 3,000 companies during his presidency from 1971 to 1986.
- Winant was highly esteemed for his integrity, knowledge, and dedication, making him an exceptionally effective advocate for the business aviation community.
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