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NBAA Will Merge LBA Conference Into Annual Meeting

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Key Takeaways:

  • The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) canceled its independent Light Business Airplane Conference, which was scheduled for March in San Diego, due to the challenging economic climate.
  • Elements of the canceled conference will instead be integrated into NBAA's regular annual meeting in Orlando, Florida, later this year in October.
  • NBAA acknowledged the inconvenience to attendees and exhibitors but affirmed that the decision was necessary and in the best interest of all parties during the current economy.
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Citing the state of the economy, the National Business Aviation Association has chosen to cancel plans to hold an independent Light Business Airplane Conference. The meeting had been scheduled for March 13-14 in San Diego. Instead, the association will incorporate elements of the conference into its regular annual meeting in Orlando, Florida, later this year, October 20-22. NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen said, “NBAA is totally committed to serving those who rely on light business airplanes, as well as those who are considering how to fit these aircraft into their business models. But in this economic climate, it is difficult to launch an event that our members and exhibitors expect from NBAA.” He added, “Any change in plans has consequences and we regret the inconvenience to all who finalized their itinerary for San Diego. Still, we believe the step we have taken is the right one for both attendees and exhibitors in this very challenging economy.”

Mark Phelps

Mark Phelps is a senior editor at AVweb. He is an instrument rated private pilot and former owner of a Grumman American AA1B and a V-tail Bonanza.

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