On May 17, 1946, a group of 13 men met at the Wings Club in New York’s Biltmore Hotel with the mission of determining business aviation’s future following World War II. They realized that the establishment of an “organization to promote and protect the interests of business aircraft operators” was a crucial priority, and so later that year the Corporation Aircraft Owners Association was launched, and on September 24, 1947, the first annual meeting was held, once again at the Biltmore.
NBAA-BACE Celebrating 70 Years in Las Vegas
Key Takeaways:
- The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) was founded in 1946 to promote and protect the interests of business aircraft operators following World War II.
- The NBAA is celebrating its 70th anniversary at the Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition in Las Vegas (Oct. 10-12).
- Anniversary tributes at the event include an interactive sign for attendees to autograph, social media engagement with #NBAA17, and a "70th Anniversary Row" featuring vintage aircraft, such as a 1946 Douglas DC-3.
- Increased security measures have been implemented for the event in Las Vegas, with NBAA officials emphasizing community support in the wake of a recent tragedy.
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