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 as the Corporation Aircraft Owners Association to promote and protect business aviation interests following World War II.
- NBAA is celebrating its 70th anniversary at the Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas with various tributes, including an interactive autograph sign and a "70th Anniversary Row" featuring vintage aircraft like a 1946 Douglas DC-3.
- Attendees are encouraged to share messages and photos using #NBAA17, while NBAA has also announced increased security measures for the event in response to recent events in Las Vegas.
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